RB Twister II Pro in size 9.5?

[hederahelix]

I've checked every online skate shop I know and I couldn't find the RB Twister II available in size 9.5. In general, most stores had only extreme (very small or very large) sizes. Is there a 2008 model coming soon or are these skates just so popular that it's impossible to get a hold of them in a normal size? Questions:
* Are you selling the 2006 or 2007 model (the picture corresponds to the 2006 model)?
* Any word of 2008 model?
* When do you expect to receive a shipment of the 2007 model in size 9.5?

Thanks,
Alex

[IW Staff]

We are selling the Twister II. There is only one Twister II, the other would be the Twister.

Sizing and inventory can be seen online, but yes, the 9.5 is sold out and no longer available through Rollerblade. If they should do a Twister III or re-release more of the 2007, we will surely get them. Doesn't look so right now.

Meeting with Rollerblade tomorrow to see holiday line so we'll see what they are doing for end of year '07 tomorrow.

Thanks!

[IW Staff]

After meeting with the RB rep, I saw the Twister III, but they have decided to carry over the Twister II for 2008. So that will be re-released next year. There will eventually be a Twister III however it seems for 2009.

Thanks
Stan

[sdovala]

Gordys.org has the Twister III available for shipment in the USA now, as of January 12th. Why would Rollerblade give you that line about them not releasing that skate till 2009? It's just not true and that rumor is going to hurt sales in this country.

I will order from Gordys but I must say that I'd WAY rather buy them from Inline Warehouse!

[IW Staff]

Be careful.

You are not seeing live inventory on Gordys.org. They do not show real time inventory like that of Inline Warehouse. IW shows inventory real-time to the second. I'm sure you can order off their site for any size for any skate.

If you call them however, they won't even know on the phone if they have it or not. They have to take your name and number, and then call you back. I can tell you with confidence, that they will not be able to ship the skate at this time.

It is due in at our warehouse in about 2 weeks. May arrive a little sooner. Site displays Feb 4 as you can see at InlineWarehouse.com.

Thank you.

[IW Staff]

The Twister shipped from RB on the 14th, so they should be here today or tomorrow actually. They may just be a day or two closer on shipping from RB than us.

As for the Platinum and others they show they have, they do not. They do not display their inventory online. If calling, you'll see what I mean.

Thank you.

[sdovala]

Gordy's is still claiming to me that they have the Twister III, not the Twister II, in stock and ready to ship. I've become very suspicious that they have no idea what they are talking about!

Is there any possibility on earth that they are telling me the truth? I just have a hard time believing they would get a product one full year before Inline Warehouse.

If they were claiming they had the Twister II I might believe it but this is nuts. I'm at the point where I'm getting really suspicious that they won't honor a return policy if I get the wrong skate, the Twister II.

If I finally decide to just get the Twister II I would defiantly order it from Inline Warehouse. For those of you out there who have never ordered from Inline Warehouse let me tell you flat out that they are the very best
inline skate dealer on the internet, best deals, best shipping and by far the best service out there. I know because I've be been screwed around by most of the others in one way or another.

Steve

[IW Staff]

They may be confused, but in their defense Rollerblade did advertise a Twister III in their catalog. They just didn't release it and will likely do so in '09.

The instead re-released the Twister II which was not available for some time, but now back in stock and ready to roll.

All shops were waiting on the skate and it shipped as if a new 2008 version, but is the Twister II. Great skate though and we're glad to have it.

Thanks,
Stan @ IW

[carlos85]

Originally Posted by IW Staff

They may be confused, but in their defense Rollerblade did advertise a Twister III in their catalog. They just didn't release it and will likely do so in '09.

The instead re-released the Twister II which was not available for some time, but now back in stock and ready to roll.

All shops were waiting on the skate and it shipped as if a new 2008 version, but is the Twister II. Great skate though and we're glad to have it.

Thanks,
Stan @ IW

Any word on if the Twister III is coming to the US anytime soon? It's been on Rolleblade's site for quite some time now but I can only find it overseas.

[IW Staff]

Looking like March of next year for the release on those.

Thanks for the post!
SC