Chaya Bliss Kids - Turquoise Roller Skates

The Chaya brand is (relatively) a newcomer to rollerskate market but people behind it pack plenty of experience. It is a division of German company Powerslide, which has acquired multiple rollerskating talent from all over the world – this includes people who skate park and roller derby players. From the very beginning, the project is overseen by Kenneth Dedeu – a Powerslide’s creative director, photographer, designer, talented inline skater and rollerskater (he does have a cool nickname: Ragnaroll). As you can see, the foundations are solid (not just nickname) and coupled with company’s dedication to deliver the best possible equipment, it has resulted in really superb line of rollerskates.

Chaya is back for season 2021 and brings a new kids rollerskate – Bliss. Because children’s feet grow like crazy (happy parent wrote this, just so you know) the skates are adjustable. Bliss are intended to be first pair of rollerskates to learn proper technique on and go beyond that – they are perfect for cruising and dancing, too!

Bliss skates have classic style, high cut boot looking just like models for adults from the outside. The size adjustment mechanism is covered under the boot skin – the front part of the boot (toe cap) can be moved using a lever under the heel, making more room for toes. The boot is characterized by medium level of rigidity in upper area, providing good amount of ankle support without restricting movement. Lower part of the boot is softer to provide more comfort and better fit. The outer skin is made of artificial leather and inner is covered with textile material. The anatomically shaped, dual density foams provide excellent level of comfort and keep the heel locked in place. Bliss boot is available in three size ranges: EU31-34, EU35-38 and EU39-42.

Plate and trucks are made of nylon material reinforced with glass fibre, giving them excellent rigidity and durability at low price. In addition, it comes with two innovations introduced by Chaya. First one is anatomically offset toe stopper – placed closer to a big toe, giving you much more natural feeling on push and better balance on tricks. It is actually puzzling, how no one came up with it earlier, considering that rollerskates exist for over 150 years! The second upgrade over typical rollerskates is Power Toe System – the front part of the plate, below the toes, is slightly curved upwards, giving you better energy transfer and control. The trucks are 105 mm wide (including axles) and provide excellent manoeuvrability.

When it comes to other parts, Chaya provide a fine balance between quality and price. The cushions are made of 88A hardness PU while the stopper uses the same material, although a bit harder. The 62 mm wheels used in Bliss have 78A hardness urethane compound and small core, making them long-lasting. They are super comfortable to ride and provide excellent grip. The Wicked ABEC 5 bearings made out of carbon steel roll fast and smoothly.

Chaya Bliss Kids rollerskates are stylish, comfortable, lightweight (only 1280g in size EU31-34) and durable – they have been tested for users weighting up to 60 kg. It’s classic skate suitable not only for kids learning how to skate, but also more advanced young rollerskaters looking for a comfortable skate for pure, unrestricted fun.