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Skate parks and roller skates? What a combination! Never in my life would I have thought I’d step foot into a bowl, especially with roller skates on. But after starting roller derby, it was only a matter of time before I discovered Chicks In Bowls and ramp skating. My life has been a whole lot of fun since then. Where My Skaters At? I’m about to get really deep with y’all. The roller skating community is one of the most genuine and diverse communities I have ever been a part of. Roller skating has helped me discover myself -…
Maybe you inherited them from Grandma, maybe you scored them off Gumtree or maybe you dug around in the back shed and fished those old rollerblades out of their dusty grave. Whatever the case, you now have an ollllllld pair of inline skates that you want to pimp out and get rolling on. But before you get going there are a few things you need to check over for your own safety and comfort. You may also need to upgrade some parts! Here are some tips on what to look for and what you might need to replace. Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’ Okay, so…
As the original International HAMster (with Hit & Miss Mag – Australia’s number one roller derby magazine), Wheels McCoy has done her fair share of jet setting in the name of roller derby. While it comes with some caveats (as every skater and the reasons we take our skates anywhere might be different) here is Wheels McCoy’s checklist for what to pack for your next derby adventure! 1. Skates! This might seem obvious, but roller skates cannot be taken in hand luggage for domestic flights in Australia (at least, not without a lot of protest which is more trouble…
TONS OF NEW COLORS, DESIGNS, HARDNESSES, SIZES!!!! AVAILABLE NOW TO DROP SHIP THIS WEEK FROM CALIFORNIA. Since we are not shipping them there is no guarantee on ship times or delivery times. They may or may not arrive for Christmas, we are not in charge so be prepared to give the receiver a picture of the gift because we will not be calling or emailing to check on orders. You will receive a tracking # when it ships and you can follow the tracking #. New Inline Colors are available also and I am posting them as fast as I…
I have coached roller derby sessions for everyone from fresh meat to travel teams, including skaters from every league in WA, and each group is different. Here are some tips for coaches on how to improve training sessions and ensure skaters are getting the most out of their on-skates time. 1. Have A Plan Plan the session and make the desired outcome clear to the participants: this can be at the direction of the league or the team, or could be based on observations of the skaters. Making this objective clear means that when we’re coaching skills, skaters are…
From 72-125mm now has many Color Options…see them first at www.easternskatingsupply.net/wheels also the only place you can buy singles!!! $10-$16/wheel Your 1st choice for LED wheels!!! Source link
Roller derby is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and it’s easy to see why. Nothing compares to the feeling of strapping on some skates and hitting your pals in a battle to the death! Okay, maybe it’s not quite that extreme but roller derby really is the most fun you can have on eight wheels. With the start of a new year comes the start of a new season and a brand new opportunity to join your local roller derby league. Here are some secrets about roller derby from Perth Roller Derby’s Tough Bikkies and reasons…
If you are having trouble using your gift cards to check out on our site, there are several options to make this work.#1 You can buy an Eastern Skating Supply gift card with your Visa/MC/American Express gift card (no fee) and then checkout with your ESS gift cardhttps://www.easternskatingsupply.net/gift-card#2 Choose checkout under Paypal (you can use guest checkout if you don’t have an account through Paypal) and your gift card should work on that merchant platform.#3 Contact us and we will send you an invoice via that you can pay for the items you would like to purchase.Email us if you…
I have never been one to toe the line, I don’t like same-same or matchy-matchy and I am definitely not a clique kind of gal. I do what makes my soul happy and, for the past 12 months, ramp skating has not only made my soul happy, it has made it sing – loudly! Older & Wiser. Wait, What? Photo & Cover Photo: Spiro As a fresh visitor to skate parks (and being – just slightly, only a little, not much but more than enough – older than most people there) I have to say that I was very…
By Mel @troubleon8wheelsAt the moment, we are getting asked this question a lot. A LOT ALOT! That means you, dear Gangsters are inspiring people all around you in your every day lives, to get wheely shoes on their feet! How amazing is that! As the saying goes “More people skate, when they see more people skating.”Roller skates are highly specialised equipment to carry out sporting activity. They allow the wearer to alter their way of moving. We need to stop expecting to find a product that will be comfortable, long lasting and excellent for a small amount of money. What…