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Dutch speed skates (2)


*Fig.1: Dutch speed skates, around 1995* The clap skate was developed in close cooperation between Viking and the Vrije Universiteit van Amsterdam. They were used by the Dutch speed skater Tonny de Jong in 1997 at the European championships at Heerenveen, Netherlands. Her results were such that within a few years all championship skaters used them. At present all sub-toppers use clap skates as do the serious amateurs. The model shown is Nagano All-round. Manufacturer: Viking, Almere, Netherlands Mark: look at boot Technical data: not available
	*Fig.2: Dutch speed skates, around 1980* Traditional high model with thermo-plastic bucket boot for optimal fit. Manufacturer: Viking, Almere, Netherlands Mark: look at boot Technical data: not available
	*Fig.3: Dutch speed skates, around 1980* This is the low model. Compare the picture with that in figure 2 and notice the difference in height over the ice. Manufacturer: Viking, Almere, Netherlands Mark: look at boot Technical data: not available
	*Fig.4: Dutch speed skates, around 1980* Low model as in figure 3 but with special plastic boots with removable inner boot. Manufacturer: Viking, Almere, Netherlands Mark: look at boot Technical data: not available
	*Fig.5: Dutch speed skates, around 1980* Same model as in figure 4 but with adapted ice hockey boot. The boot has a removable inner boot and three comfortable clasps. Manufacturer: Viking, Almere, Netherlands Mark: look at boot Technical data: not available

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