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Sure-Grip Boardwalk Plus Roller Skate vs Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Sure-Grip Boardwalk Plus Roller Skate is cheaper at $259.99. 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 Sure-Grip Boardwalk Plus Roller Skate Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise)
US price $259.99
BrandSure-GripChaya
Released
Wheel diameter (mm) 62 62
Wheel durometer (A) 78 80
Bearing rating abec ABEC-7 ABEC-9
Plate material nylon (Rock Nylon plate) aluminum (AL 6063)
Boot type high-top high-top
Toe stop type adjustable (Carrera) adjustable (Chaya Controller, flat, 30mm stem)
Truck kingpin angle (°) 15
Weight per skate (g)

Sources — Sure-Grip Boardwalk Plus Roller Skate: suregrip.com (verified 2026-08-11). Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise): powerslide.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Sure-Grip Boardwalk Plus Roller Skate and Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise)?

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

  • Wheel durometer (A): Sure-Grip Boardwalk Plus Roller Skate 78 vs Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise) 80
  • Bearing rating abec: Sure-Grip Boardwalk Plus Roller Skate ABEC-7 vs Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise) ABEC-9
  • Plate material: Sure-Grip Boardwalk Plus Roller Skate nylon (Rock Nylon plate) vs Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise) aluminum (AL 6063)
  • Toe stop type: Sure-Grip Boardwalk Plus Roller Skate adjustable (Carrera) vs Chaya Melrose Deluxe Roller Skate (Turquoise) adjustable (Chaya Controller, flat, 30mm stem)

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