I have 4 pdf's supplied by Advanta boots - they can be found here as they are too large for the forum
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3C6TVbNrpIYUU0Q0E2RmJVUkU&usp=sharingTo this point all my correspondence has been Directly with:
Bill Fauver, President
Avanta Skating Boots
123 Southeast Pkwy. Court
Ste.120
Franklin, TN 37064
T: 615-403-3758
My First Communication with Advanta was a Dear sir email on October 23rd 2014
"Dear Sir:
I read about your company in the article "The evolution of the figure skate" in the "The Professional Skater" I am searching for an advanced boot for a 17 year old, 125lbs female skater looking to finish her testing requirements to coach - she is currently on 3 yr old Riedell silver stars which are no longer capable of supporting her weight in jumps.
Due to her age and time constraints I am looking into technology advances that will aid the skater in achieving her goals.
Can I get more product details and pricing on your product.
Thank you in advance"
here is the response the following day
"Todd,
I am happy to speak with you about our boots and the best number to reach me on is 617-756-0550. We are approaching the Avanta Skating Boots from a skater's perspective as we are the only skater owned and operated boot business in the country.
I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Best regards,
Bill Fauver, President
Avanta Skating Boots
123 Southeast Pkwy. Court
Ste.120
Franklin, TN 37064
T: 615-403-3758"
I called Bill that evening and we spoke about his product for about 30min
I would like to thank those of this Forum who posted information about Avanta to aid in my research - Casey - thank you!!!
Bill has also spoken directly with the skater prior to our deciding to purchase custom boots from Advanta
Advanta requested $400 down on our custom boot order - I opted to pay the full price upfront along with the fee for the STS socks and shipping, we hope to also purchase a pattern99 style blade with these boots thru Advanta
We completed the order form with a sewing tape measure in about 30min checking each measurement twice for accuracy and emailed a picture of each completed order form along with picture of the skaters current skates with a tape measure laid along the heel
Today I spoke with Bill about the STS system and he again offered podiatrist help in upstate NJ should we need it - Bill says the key to the sock is not having any pressure on the toes when standing - I will have a post detailing the STS process
Currently Bill, I and the skater are in discussions about the "firmness" of the boot in relation to a female the skater who is 5'3" tall and weighs 123lbs working toward a double axel and senior testing - the "firmness is a core function of Advanta and most likely other boots and is determined early in the construction process