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Eastman Supplies Polymers For Skateboards

by Alexander H. Tullo
August 9, 2010 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 88, Issue 32

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Credit: Eastman
Credit: Eastman

This month, Heelys, the maker of shoes with wheels in the heels, is launching skateboards that incorporate Eastman’s Tritan polyester copolymer. Using a special adapter system, the boards attach directly to shoes, increasing their maneuverability compared with traditional skateboards and in-line skates.

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