Abstract: The present application provides a stabilized suspension for production of fire-suppressing hydrogels. Specifically, the present application provides a composition comprising: (i) at least one thickening agent; (ii) at least one liquid medium; and, (iii) at least one particulate suspending agent, wherein the composition consists of >75%, by weight, consumer-grade components and wherein the composition is a concentrate that forms a fire-suppressing hydrogel when mixed with water or an aqueous solution. Also provided is a hydrogel prepared from this composition methods of using the hydrogel to extinguish, suppress and/or prevent fires, including both class A and class B fires.

Abstract: An ice skate chassis is configured so that a user can adjust the pitch of the skate chassis between a plurality of discrete pitch positions. The pitch is adjusted by locking the ice blade at a desired angle relative to a bladeholder of the chassis. The blade can be positively locked at a plurality of discrete, repeatable angle positions so that the angle will not slip or creep during skating.

Abstract: An ice skate chassis is configured so that a user can adjust the pitch of the skate chassis between a plurality of discrete pitch positions. The pitch is adjusted by locking the ice blade at a desired angle relative to a bladeholder of the chassis. The blade can be positively locked at a plurality of discrete, repeatable angle positions so that the angle will not slip or creep during skating.

Abstract: An ice skate chassis is configured so that a user can adjust the pitch of the skate chassis between a plurality of discrete pitch positions. The pitch is adjusted by locking the ice blade at a desired angle relative to a bladeholder of the chassis. The blade can be positively locked at a plurality of discrete, repeatable angle positions so that the angle will not slip or creep during skating.