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Jackson Pro-flex discontinued.
« on: June 01, 2011, 04:42:05 PM »
I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet.

The Jackson Pro-Flex boots, as far as I know the only major brand of boots with articulated joints to give easier ankle flex (much like some ski boots), have been discontinued.

Any thoughts?
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Re: Jackson Pro-flex discontinued.
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2011, 01:23:32 PM »
Didn't they discontinue them way back in 2009?
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Re: Jackson Pro-flex discontinued.
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2011, 05:08:16 PM »
Hmmm. Maybe my source provided out of date info.

I can't figure out how to determine exactly when they were discontinued, without calling Jackson.
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Re: Jackson Pro-flex discontinued.
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2011, 08:40:32 PM »
They were discontinued a while ago... 2009 sounds about right to me.
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Re: Jackson Pro-flex discontinued.
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2011, 05:02:21 AM »
Yup.   Discontinued ages ago.  Along with the Matrix 1 blades.   88)

Now I need a new pair of boots & blades, and neither are made anymore. 
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Re: Jackson Pro-flex discontinued.
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2011, 03:14:33 PM »
Most big name skate boot makers are often willing to rebuild boots, for under $100/pair.

So Katz, you already have Matrix 1 mounts? That would make just replacing the runners a great deal.
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Re: Jackson Pro-flex discontinued.
« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2011, 05:14:44 AM »
Yes, I have the Matrix 1 mounts on my Proflexes.  I don't want the boot rebuilt though, I think I want a new boot cos the boots never fitted around the heel properly.  Jacksons did a great job accommodating my enormous bunions, but my heel always slipped.  I ended up adding another lacehole to lock my heel in better. 

Anyway, the Proflexes had some real strong points, but time to move on.
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