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Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise) vs VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate is cheaper at $249.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise) VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate
US price $249.99
BrandChayaVNLA
Released
Wheel diameter (mm) 62 62
Wheel durometer (A) 80 92
Bearing rating abec ABEC-9 ABEC-9
Plate material aluminum (AL 6063) nylon (Gorilla plate, aluminum trucks)
Boot type high-top low-top
Toe stop type adjustable (Chaya Controller, flat, 30mm stem) jam plug standard; adjustable toe stop available for +$6.00
Truck kingpin angle (°) 15
Weight per skate (g)

Sources — Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise): powerslide.com (verified 2026-08-11). VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate: rollerskatenation.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise) and VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Wheel durometer (A): Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise) 80 vs VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate 92
  • Plate material: Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise) aluminum (AL 6063) vs VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate nylon (Gorilla plate, aluminum trucks)
  • Boot type: Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise) high-top vs VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate low-top
  • Toe stop type: Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise) adjustable (Chaya Controller, flat, 30mm stem) vs VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate jam plug standard; adjustable toe stop available for +$6.00

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