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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…

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Did you know that Eastern Skating Supply has an Amazon store? Although we prefer that you buy from us direct, we will match any Amazon or reasonable merchants’ final price after tax and shipping (with proof of link). If you happen to have been gifted Amazon gift cards for the holidays and want to buy skating gear, buy from a company that you know and trust! We don’t have all of our products on Amazon, however we have a lot of our major products such as Jacksons, Chayas, Powerslide, K2, Atom wheels, and Luminous wheels. If we don’t have it…

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So you’ve got yourself some new skates! Yay! Now, here’s the tricky bit. No matter which skates you have – inline skates or quad roller skates – there will always be a break in period. During the break in period you may experience blisters and discomfort. Pretty much no one and no skate is exempt from the break in period. If you do manage to get yourself a pair and have no discomfort whatsoever – yahooey, you have found magical unicorn skates! If you are experiencing some discomfort this is normal and there are a few things that you can…

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by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels”But there is no rink, so there is no point getting a pair of roller skates!”True, for now. There is currently no roller rink in Leeds. Over the last century though, there have been! Read about the history of roller rinks in Leeds here!Indoor skate spacesWe hold classes and sessions for adults at the Ramgarhia Sikh Sports centre – these are weekly and we suggest you book ahead to avoid disappointment. We have different capacities for the various sessions we run, and many do sell out in advance.We have sessions on some Monday evenings, every Friday and…

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TAKE 10% OFF SEMI RACE, PROSTAR & PARKSTARFor 5 days, take $20 off the following products Plus our free shipping NO EXCLUSIONS sale is still in effect • Semi Race Inline Boots II • Pink Prostar Roller Skates • Teal Prostar Roller Skates • Parkstar Park Roller Skates (excludes Black) • Parkstar Pastel Roller Skates Excludes Vegan Parkstars and MyBonts. Limited sizes and stock. Valid until Wednesday, 1 February 2023. Complete skate packages ONLY Prices marked down on our site…no code needed!!WWW.EASTERNSKATINGSUPPLY.COM Source link

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Hi, my name is PT and I’m addicted to wheels. Over the last 11 years I’ve had waaay too many sets of wheels for roller derby to talk about. I’ve tried it all – wide wheels, narrow wheels, tall wheels, short wheels, soft wheels, hard wheels, nylon hubs and alloy hubs. Here’s a few things I’ve learned about choosing the perfect quad wheels for your roller style and level.   Highs and Lows The most common wheel height for roller derby wheels are 62mm (tall) and 59mm (short). I know you’re thinking that 3mm doesn’t make a difference, but it…

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by Mel BlackwoodRoller Girl Gang’s vision is to empower people to roller skate into their most joyful life. Everyone has a story to tell. We want to learn more about why roller skates are so special to so many people – no matter your age, gender, race, culture or ability. We hope this series inspires you to try roller skating, because roller skating brings us so much joy! Stories are powerful and even more so when you hear someon’e story told directly by them. This project has been very humbling. The very personal things that folks have chosen to share…

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So you used to skate and you were really good. Or you used to be able to do heaps of sick tricks as a kid. Or you saw people skating and it looked so easy. Then you got roller skates or inlines and you went outside or you went to the rink and, well… turns out you suck. Now what? All The Gear & No Idea? If you can’t roll or you roll too fast or the whole thing just makes you fall on your butt, keep reading. Step 1. The Gear. Check that your gear is set up correctly.…

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In the northern hemisphere the weather is getting colder and darker and I can feel this change in my joints…. I need a little more time to warm up and stretch after skating so I don’t get stiff and achy.Do you have any pain after you skate? Where in your body do you feel it?Feet? Knees? Hips? Lower back? I’m tackling each of these skater problem areas in a short video series called “Yoga for Skaters” with simple follow-along formats. This first video in the series of 4 focusses on the feet and ankles and gives you several movements to try…

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Do you need a top-notch electric skateboard for big riders to support your size and weight? Look nowhere else! This post will highlight the best electric skateboards made with heavy riders in mind. These skateboards are built to last, having powerful motors, and spacious decks to give riders up to 250 pounds a smooth and comfortable ride. These electric skateboards are likely to satisfy your demands, whether you’re searching for a fun and environmentally responsible way to go around or you’re just commuting to work. Electric Skateboards For Heavy Riders There are many different brands and models of electric skateboards,…

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