Chaya Melrose Deluxe - Cobalt Roller Skates

The Chaya brand is a newcomer (realtively) 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 solid line of rollerskates.

One of the more popular models from Chaya lifestyle line are Melrose – affordable rollerskates made for cruising, jams and dancing. No matter if you find happiness in rolling through the streets or dancing all night to disco music, Melrose will be just perfect. The Deluxe version of the skate comes with upgraded parts like plate, trucks and wheels.

The skates have classic style, high cut boot. It is characterized by medium level of rigidity, providing good amount of ankle support without restricting movement. The outer skin is made of artificial nubuck leather for matte finish 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.

Plate and trucks are made of casted A356 aluminium and have excelled durability without being heavy. It’s a fully flat, classic style plate with centred toe stopper, making the skate a great choice for people who like the old-school style and are not fond of off-centre stopper and Power Toe System found on many other Chaya skates. 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 61 mm wheels used in Melrose Deluxe use 78A hardness urethane compound and are a classic style rollerskate wheels with small cores. They are super comfortable to ride and provide excellent grip. The Wicked ABEC 7 bearings made out of carbon steel roll fast and smoothly.

Chaya Melrose Deluxe rollerskates are stylish, comfortable, lightweigth (only 1345g in size EU39) and durable – they have been tested for users weighting up to 100 kg! It’s classic skate suitable not only for beginners, but also more advanced skaters looking for a great affordable model for pure, unrestricted fun. It is a highlight of Chaya lifestyle collection with best bang-for-the-bucks choice of parts, and we recommend them to everyone who wants to feel the magic of rollerskating.