In Soviet times, skating skating was a favorite pastime for many. And almost every teenager dreamed of skating Salvo. They were considered more valuable than the current most steep devices. The production of Salvo skates continues to this day. Until now, the goods of the famous brand use wide demand among buyers, and all thanks to many years of experience and high quality products produced.
Advantages and disadvantages
The first skates in Russia appeared during the Board of Peter I, which brought this sports equipment from Holland. Although initially they were not applied to sports, it happened only hundreds of years later. The widespread skates acquired after the first hockey games of the USSR with Canada, which occurred in 1972. They had a huge variety, the most popular were "Gaga" and "Canada". And only later, the players of CSKA were issued Salvo's skates, whose manufacturer's country was one of the countries that are part of the USSR - Estonia.
They produced a real exhibition, as these were the first skates in which the sole, fixed on the blade, was made of plastic. In the 80s, the manufacturer developed a new design of the skates - solo.
Even now, 45 years later, Salvo products are pretty popular among buyers. This is connected with a number of advantages inherent brand products.
- Symbol of past which is associated with warm memories from the childhood of many Soviet children and adolescents. Hockey fans perceive Salvo skates as a symbol of a series of games.
- Comfortable feet fit Which is tightly fixed with lacing, ensures maximum comfort during ice riding.
- Inside there is a special removable boot which serves as insulation and soft insert. If necessary, it can be pulled out to dry or wrap it.
- Long service life which is achieved due to the high quality of the materials used in the manufacture of materials. Salvo's skates are much stronger and safer many modern analogues.
- Produced In a wide dimension row.
- Produced from three types of quality material - Natural and artificial leather, synthetic material CP93.
- Thanks to cast designs had low weight Which is very convenient when performing complex elements in figure skating and maneuverability in hockey.
It is also worth noting the negative sides of Salvo skates:
- Pretty high cost On brand products - at the time when Salvo's skates were still available to all, the price for one couple could exceed 3 thousand rubles;
- Technical workers of icemen noted that Skating blades strongly spoil the surface of the rink;
- Not suitable for amateur riding;
- Many do not like riveting Since, according to athletes, it does not firmly fastens his leg in the boot;
- outdated design While many modern models are produced in bright and interesting colors.
Unfortunately, the company for the production of professional skates "Salvo" closed in 2008, so today the brand goods can be bought only from individuals.
Review models
Despite the closure of the company, many fans of Soviet skates still ride them onto a rink. We propose to remember what features the models of the famous Estonian producer have possessed.
- The new collection of cast skates, issued by the company after the 80s, produced a real extension among hockey players and ordinary ice riding lovers. Advanced product design was much stronger than previous models. The manufacturer took into account the poor stability of the first models to the frost and released skates, which are excellent indicator of frost resistance and strength.
- External shoe consisted of light and durable plastic or leather (natural and artificial), He was well fixed on his leg using a comfortable lacing. The inner boot was made of a soft material that retained the heat perfectly and removed the extra moisture. He was removable, so it could always be dried or wrapped after training.
- Blades It was made of durable steel with a high level of rust resistance.
- Models produced in a wide variety of sizes, Therefore, everyone could easily choose the most suitable option.
- Exterior design was strict and concise - Black, with inserting a branded logo on the side or back of the shoe, lacing - white.
Comparison with Dynamo Skates
Salvo's skates have long existed in the sports equipment market, in comparison with other manufacturers have a number of significant advantages. For example, if you compare this brand with a similar - "Dynamo", you can immediately note that Salvo ice riding shoes are much easier, more durable and more convenient in management.
To understand the model of which manufacturer to choose for hockey classes, you should try skates from both brands on ice, since the usual fitting will not help accurately determine which is more convenient to use.
If you compare accessibility, then the skates "Dynamo" are much easier to find, and they can be purchased both in a second-hand and new, while buying Salvo skates can be only in private faces.
