Kryptonics Launches New Torpedo Skateboards Inspired by 1970's Hawaii



Santa Fe Springs, CA – Kryptonics, a skateboarding pioneer revolutionizing ride and performance since 1965, has just launched new colors and printed decks for the Original Torpedo skateboard line, as well as the new 28 inch Torpedo skateboard. With its retro 70’s board design, the collection pays homage to the 1970’s surf and skate culture and features vintage Hawaiian Aloha prints, which marks the first time the company has offered printed decks on the Original Torpedo.

The Original Torpedo, one of the most popular styles offered by Kryptonics, is a poly cruiser that is perfect for getting around the neighborhood and to school.  The 22.5” size fits in most lockers, making it a great ride for teens.The Original Torpedo skateboards can be purchased at Walmart, Kmart and Target.

The new 28” Torpedo skateboard is an amped up version of the Original Torpedo.  The look remains the same as the Original Torpedo but the larger deck makes it easier to cruise. The 28” Torpedo is available at Toys R Us.

While the durability and flexibility of the deck, guarantees hi-performance, this skateboard is also a favorite of beginners looking to gain skating experience.It features variable grip patterns, impact resistant and hi-flex deck, poured urethane wheels and ABEC five-speed bearings.

To see a video of the Torpedo skateboard, click here. 
Kryptonics 22.5" Original Torpedo Complete Skateboard: $35 at Walmart (Left to right: Light Blue/Yellow; Light Yellow; Navy; Light Blue)















Kryptonics Torpedo Plastic Complete Skateboard (22.5" X 6"): $39.99 at Target (Green)




















Kryptonics Kryptonics 22.5" Classic Torpedo Complete Skateboard: $39 at Kmart (Pink)




















28” Kryptonics Torpedo Board; $50 at Toy R Us (Teal).




















ABOUT BRAVO SPORTS:
Bravo Sports, global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets, has a stable of market-leading brands, including:  E-Z UP™, Shade Tech™, Quik Shade™, John Deere™, Element™, Moto Shade™, Quik Chair™, Quik Shade Pets™,  Blacktop 360™, Airzone™, Variflex™, Pulse Performance Products™,  Pulse Safe Start™, Kryptonics™, Darkstar™, Blind™, Speed Demons™,  X Games™, Satellite™, Maple™, Channel One™, Static™, Ten-Eighty™, and Hyper™; to go along with several industry leading licenses with other outstanding partners like Marvel™,  Nickelodeon™ and Disney/Pixar™.  Products made by Bravo Sports, which include Instant Canopies, BBQ’s, Trampolines, Skateboards, Scooters, Skates, Ramps, Rails and more, can be found at major retailers worldwide.  Bravo Sports headquarters is located at 12801 Carmenita Rd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. 562-484-5100   www.bravosportscorp.com, www.pulsescooters.com, www.quikshade.com,www.quikshadepets.com, www.blacktop360.com, www.ezup.com, http://www.safestartscooter.com 

Kryptonics Offers Skateboards Built For Dads On-The-Go



CRUISIN’DADS
KRYPTONICS OFFERS SKATEBOARDS BUILT FOR DADS ON-THE-GO

Santa Fe Springs, CA -  Just because Dad has grown up, doesn’t mean he wants to stop acting like a kid. This Father’s Day, Kryptonics, on the forefront of skate style since 1965, is offering skateboards that will remind dad of skating the neighborhood as a kid. All new for summer 2014, the 32” Swallow Tail Mini Longboard, 34” Fishtail Longboard, 38” Pintail Longboard will be available at Walmart, while Target will offer the 36” Longboard. 

Featuring all new graphics with coastal beach culture as the inspiration, the new skateboards feature bold graphics, Kryptonics’ signature logo, summer inspired colors, and hints of natural wood for a nod to the 1970’s beach lifestyle.  

The Swallow Tail Mini Longboard, inspired by a surfboard shape, is perfect for just cruising the streets or beach boardwalk. The Fish Tail Longboard features a split tail as a throwback to classic surf style and is also perfect for just cruising along the boardwalk or your neighborhood streets.  The 36” Longboard, a traditional longboard shape, and the 38” Pintail Longboard, a classic big wave surfboard inspired shape, offer more stability thanks to the longer and wider decks.  Makes you feel like your carving a barrel on a surfboard!



32” Swallow Tail Mini Longboard – TIKI FIRE ($39.97 at Walmart):
Deck: 32” x 9”, 8 ply NE maple surfboard style swallowtail shape, regular concave, single kicktail
Grip Tape: Top graphics with clear sand spray grip
Trucks: 6” heavy duty aluminum, polished finish, with 12mm angled riser pads
Wheels: 62m x 51mm w/Clear Cores, poured (casted) polyurethane
Bearings: Cruisin’ carbon Steel ABEC 5






34” Fishtail Longboard – DOHENY ($49.97 at Target):
Deck: 34” x 9” 8ply maple, NEW wide Fishtail shape w/concave
Grip Tape: Top graphics with clear sand spray grip
Trucks: NEW “combo” trucks, 5” aluminum hanger with black composite baseplate
Wheels: 60mm x 45mm conical shape, Poured (casted) polyurethane
Bearings: Carbon steel ABEC 3









36” Longboard – EPIC  ($49.97 at Walmart):
Deck: 36” x 8.625, 8ply NE maple, standard “Squash tail” shape, concave with single kicktail
Grip Tape: Top graphics with clear sand spray grip
Trucks: 6” heavy duty aluminum, all stone finished, 12mm angled riser pads
Wheels:62mm x 51mm, poured (casted) polyurethane, textured running surface
Bearings: Cruisin’ carbon steel ABEC 3











38” Pintail Longboard – BANNER ($59.97 at Walmart):
Deck: 38” x 9.5”, 8ply NE maple pintail shape with regular concave (no kicktail)
Gripe Tape: Top graphics with clear sand spray grip
Trucks: 6” heavy duty aluminum, polished finished, 12mm angled riser pads
Wheels: 62m x 51”mm, 78a, Poured (casted) polyurethane
Bearings: Cruisin’ carbon steel ABEC 5







ABOUT BRAVO SPORTS:
Bravo Sports, global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets, has a stable of market-leading brands, including:  E-Z UP™, Shade Tech™, Quik Shade™, John Deere™, Element™, Moto Shade™, Quik Chair™, Quik Shade Pets™,  Blacktop 360™, Airzone™, Variflex™, Pulse Performance Products™, Kryptonics™, Darkstar™, Blind™, Tony Hawk™,  X Games™, Satellite™, Speed Demons™, Maple™, Channel One™, Static™, Ten-Eighty™, and Hyper™; to go along with several industry leading licenses with other outstanding partners like Marvel™,  Nickelodeon™ and Disney/Pixar™.  Products made by Bravo Sports, which include Instant Canopies, BBQ’s, Trampolines, Skateboards, Scooters, Skates, Ramps, Rails and more, can be found at major retailers worldwide.  Bravo Sports headquarters is located at 12801 Carmenita Rd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. 562-484-5100   www.bravosportscorp.com, www.pulsescooters.com, www.quikshade.com,www.quikshadepets.com, www.blacktop360.com,www.ezup.com 





Holiday 2013 Preview: Bravo Sports Offers Gift Ideas For Teen Boys

GIFT IDEA: GIVE BOYS AN AT HOME SKATEPARK

Ramps, Skateboards and More Available at Target, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart and Pulse Performance Products; Gift Ideas Start at $22.99



SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA: Kryptonics, Pulse Performance Products and Blind, offer the essential components to building a skate park at home.  Kids can carve, grind and practice tricks in the driveway or backyard with ramps, skateboards, scooters and helmets.  
Kids don’t need Dad to construct a giant, permanent skate ramp any more.  Kryptonics offers ramps that allow you to easily build your own skate park one piece at a time or combine ramps to create awesome configurations that expand the park and your boarding skills. Durable but lightweight, the ramps can be moved out of the way at the end of the day.
With a simple set up that can be reconfigured to create a new ramp system, the Kryptonics Skate Park Launch Ramp and the Micro Pyramid Ramp, are great for kids who skateboard, scooter or inline skate.    Pulse Performance Products offers scooters for those who are entry level or want to be more extreme with an electric scooter.  The Blind skateboard is also for a beginner skater, while the Kryptonics longboard skateboard is for a skater who has more advanced skills.  
KRYPTONICS SKATE PARK LAUNCH RAMP; $29.98; AVAILABLE AT TOYS R US
The Kryptonics Skate Park Launch Ramp has a tapered leading edge for easier transition and a curved lightly textured ramp face for launching huge airs. Mounting flange on the back accepts Table Top Connectors and Grind Rails for expanding your home skate park. The Kryptonics Skate Park Launch Ramp is constructed of durable, molded polypropylene, one-piece ramp with integrated non-slip rubber feet. It's great for use for use with skateboards, scooters and BMX bikes.



KRYPTONICS MICRO PYRAMID RAMP; $64.99; AVAILABLE AT TOYS R US
Great for the backyard or the skate park, this Kryptonics Micro Pyramid allows you to pull off plenty of your favorite skateboard or scooter tricks. The four-way bridge is constructed of molded polypropylene for durability, and the maximum weight capacity of 175 lbs. offers strength for sick shreds and rigorous rips. The ramps and box set up in no time, so you can start wowing your fellow skaters immediately.
Versatile park feature for skateboards and scooters; Designed to be ripped, whether you’re in the backyard or at the skate park; Four-way molded-polypropylene bridge offers durability for rugged use; Ramps and box connect for quick, simple setup
Assembled dimensions: 49" x 62" x 6.5"
Maximum weight capacity: 175 lbs.

KRYPTONICS LONGBOARD (36"); $74.99; AVAILABLE AT TARGET
Cruise in style down a street, sidewalk or driveway on this skateboard by Kryptonics. The ABEC-5 bearings will help provide a smooth ride. For extra foot traction, the board possesses a concave shape and grip tape. The deck itself is made of 8-ply maple. Durable trucks allow for easy carving while safely descending a hill or while leisurely skating through your neighborhood.
Manufacturers Suggested Age: 8 Years and Up
Maximum Weight Capacity: 220.0 Lb.





PULSE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS SONIC SCOOTER; $179.99; AVAILABLE AT WAL-MART
150 Watts Of Raw Power; Full featured XL electric scooter with the max speed allowed, and a higher weight limit.
MOTOR: 150 watt, chain driven motor with speeds up to 13 MPH
BATTERY AND POWER:
24-volt SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) batteries
Ride time of 40 minutes
Twist throttle with Instant Throttle Response (ITR) technology
 Manufacturers Suggested Age: 13+ / 150 lb. max


BLIND SKATEBOARD; $49.00; AVAILABLE AT ACADEMY
Includes the iconic Blind Reaper by Marc McKee, the original Blind artist that has been driving Blind’s core image for over two decades.  This is a great, entry level skateboard for a beginning rider. 
Manufacturers Suggested Age: 8 years and up








KRYPTONICS HELMET - $22.99 (S/M)- $29.99 (L/XL); AVAILABLE AT TARGET
Protect your head so you can focus on your feet with this go-with-everything black skateboard helmet from Kryptonics; Outer shell is made of lightweight ABS high impact plastic; Inner padding is EPS high energy absorbing foam; Snaps and buckles are made of high impact ABS and nylon; Easy adjusting low-stretch nylon straps; Washable padding is super-comfortable polyester with additional size padding
Manufacturers Suggested Age: 12 Years and Up


PULSE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS KRUSHER SCOOTER $39.99; AVAILABLE AT PULSESCOOTERS.COM  
Entry level freestyle scooter with improved construction and authentic detail.
Manufacturers Suggested Age: Ages 5+ / 140 lb. max










ABOUT BRAVO SPORTS:
Bravo Sports, global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets, has a stable of market-leading brands, including:  E-Z UP™, Shade Tech™, Quik Shade™, John Deere™, Element™, Moto Shade™, Quik Chair™, Quik Shade Pets™,  Blacktop 360™, Airzone™, Variflex™, Pulse Performance Products™, Kryptonics™, Darkstar™, Blind™, Tony Hawk™,  X Games™, Satellite™, Maple™, Channel One™, Static™, Ten-Eighty™, and Hyper™; to go along with several industry leading licenses with other outstanding partners like Marvel™,  Nickelodeon™ and Disney/Pixar™.  Products made by Bravo Sports, which include Instant Canopies, BBQ’s, Trampolines, Skateboards, Scooters, Skates, Ramps, Rails and more, can be found at major retailers worldwide.  Bravo Sports headquarters is located at 12801 Carmenita Rd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. 562-484-5100   www.bravosportscorp.com, www.pulsescooters.com, www.quikshade.com, www.quikshadepets.com,www.blacktop360.com, www.ezup.com

KRYPTONICS LAUNCHES LINE OF TORPEDO SKATEBOARDS INSPIRED BY SUMMER’S BRIGHT COLORS ($39.99 at Wal-Mart)



The Kryptonics Torpedo Skateboards will be available starting this May at Wal-Mart.


o For kids ages 8+, the Torpedo retails for $39.99
o Made with bright colored plastic decks, the Torpedo comes in the following colors:

 Blue deck with red wheels

 Yellow deck with blue wheels

 Orange deck with blue wheels

 Green deck with yellow wheels

 Pink deck with black wheels

 Red deck with white wheels



Retro-Extreme For Teens This Holiday

“Retro-inspired rides are the go-to gift for teens this holiday.” Says Tony Armand, CEO of Bravo Sports Corp. “But of course they need to be tweaked for extreme 21st century fun.”

To that end, Bravo Sports presents the all new Pulse Slither ($59.99) drift scooter which brings the fun of surfing, snowboarding and skiing into a street toy with its innovative three wheel technology. Also from Pulse, the 1970’s inspired classic scooter, the Pulse Kick N’ Go ($89.99-$119.99) has been updated with today’s technology for a ripping ride. Bravo Sports also offer a wide selection of skateboards, inline skates and scooters for every age and skill level ($14.99 to $99.99) all featuring extreme graphics and top performance trucks and wheels while the ramps and rails ($29.99 to $99.99) allow kids to try all kinds of tricks in their own front yard. www.bravosportscorp.com

Here are a few HOT holiday gift ideas for teens made by Bravo Sports Corp., one of the world leaders in outdoor rolling fun and action sports products:





Destined to become the latest craze in rolling fun – the ALL NEW Slither Drift Scooter $59.99



1080 Curved Rail $39.99


X Games Kinked Rail -- $59.99




Tony Hawk Birdhouse Skateboards -- Titanium $99.99



Kryptonics Rebel Skateboards -- $24.99



Satellite Skateboards – Wired -- $19.99

Kryptonics Kore Helmets -- $19.99




Kryptonics Launch Ramp -- $29.99-39.99




World Skateboards - PRO -- $79.99/AM -- $49.99-59.99



Variflex Lilly Skate -- $24.99


Variflex Atomic Skate -- $24.99



The Pulse Kick N’ Go Xcelerator in Red/Stinger Yellow -- $119.99

Bravo Sports Corp Easy On The Wallet Holiday Gift Guide

“Giving gifts that are fun, exciting and won’t end up in the back of the closet a week after the holidays does not have to mean you have to spend a lot of money,” says Tony Armand, CEO of Bravo Sports Corp. As one of the world leaders in outdoor rolling fun and action sports products, Bravo’s goal is simple – to create the best products for price in the world.

Here are some holiday gift ideas that won’t break the bank for kids of all ages:

Under $10

OP’s new line of skateboards will be sold at Wal-Mart and retail for $9.99. They will be in stores November.
$10-$25
The $14.99 Kryptonics Locker Board will be sold at Toys R Us. Teens love this skateboard because it is sized to fit in your locker at school.
The 28” Hot Wheels Skateboards $24.99
The new 2-1 Trainer Skates are great for beginners ($24.99). Available at Toys R Us in September, they come in the following themes: Cars and Disney Princesses
$25-$50
The $39.99 Tony Hawk Grom Series skateboards will be available starting in October.
SpongeBob 10th Anniversary skateboards will be sold at Toys R Us starting in October. $29.99

$50 and Up
The easy to ride, three-wheeled Bubble Scooter is safe, stable and fun with kid-controlled bubble action. It will retail for $39.99 and will be sold at Kmart in October.


The all new Pulse Slither ($59.99) drift scooter brings the fun of surfing, snowboarding and skiing into a street toy with its innovative three wheel technology. Go to www.pulseslither.com