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On January 1st, 2022 I started a project to take self-portraits every day this year. It’s been three months since then, and I thought I should share more in depth about the background behind the photos.The first shoot that I did was New Years Day – and with that the typical type of photos that go along with that show the excitement of going into a New Year. Instead, though, I think a lot of us felt a little worn down going into this year. We were excited and positive going into 2021, things were going to be better… but…

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Lots of people ask us what is easier – roller blading or roller skating? While many people expect quad roller skates to be easier to learn than inline skates (or roller blades as they are commonly known), the truth is that many children and adults find inlines to be very easy. If you’ve always wanted to try inlines but thought it would be too hard, keep reading.   Compare Skates vs. Blades While it’s true that roller skates have a wider base of stability, the roller skate plate itself is fairly short and extends from just under the toe to the…

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We received a shipment from Roller Derby and now have some of the Vintage rentals back in stock.  We now have sizes 12 Junior through 8, plus size 12 adult, in stock.  We do not have sizes 9, 10, or 11.  We also received replacement laces for these skates, so you can get the same style as they originally come with when you need to replace them. We also received a shipment from Vanilla and now have their white and black Evolution boots in stock.  These are a brand new design, for the same price as their Freestyle boots. Source…

We often get asked about the best toe stops for roller derby. Here’s some of our top tips for selecting the right kind. Firstly, there are a few different categories of toe stops – Fixed Bolt, Jam Plugs and Adjustable.  In this blog post, we are talking about the adjustable toe stops found on all roller derby skates as well as some recreational and outdoor skates. Adjustable toe stops are critical for the sport of roller derby which is why most high quality roller skate plates come fitted with them these days. This kind of toe stop has a thread…

Most physical activity causes pain, and unfortunately roller skating is no exception. If you’ve been skating before, you may know what pain it can cause. Bruises, falls, and blisters are sometimes just a part of learning how to skate. Keep reading to learn how to avoid and fix common causes of pain, because we don’t want you to skate in pain! We’ve gathered the 5 most common causes of roller skating pain and how you can avoid them: Foot pain Foot pain, cramping, or irritation can feel a bit odd if you’ve never experienced it before. If your boots are…

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The new version of Roller  Derby’s Primo skates are now in stock. This is a higher end quad speed skate with a new “cleaner” look to the boot. These come in solid black or white (with some black on the boot), sizes 4-12. We are offering a special promo package on these skates now through Christmas. If you order three pair of the Primo, we’ll toss in two additional pair of other Roller Derby skates as a free promo. This is an excellent way to stock up on their new Primo plus add a couple of extra pair of skates…