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Skating, in general, is a good sport as it requires a good amount of physical as well as mental involvement to be able to perform advanced tricks. In recent years, roller skating has become more popular, which has led to a lot more equipment, especially skates, being made available. Do you enjoy roller skating and are looking for the best entertainment? Are you looking for the greatest and best outdoor roller skates for beginners? You have come to the right place. This article offers product reviews that are tailored to the needs of all the male skaters out there to…
When it comes to Christmas, lots of kids have the same request: “I would love some new skates!” Whether it’s Santa delivering the goods, Elf on the Shelf, the grandparents or a Christmas gift from some other awesome legend it’s always a good idea to know a few things before you arrive at Lucky Skates. Psst: While this post is mainly about buying skates for kids, a lot of the info here can be used for buying skates for an adult too. 1. Do they want inline skates or roller skates? Inline skates are often referred to as “roller blades”…
So, you love roller skating or inline skating and want to meet some people with the same interests? Then it’s time to get your skate on! The best way to contact most of the skating groups mentioned in this post is via their social media page and you can contact the roller rinks via phone. Please keep in mind that many groups are not-for-profit or volunteer-run so if you don’t get an answer within the day just be patient as someone will get back to you. Although we can’t list every single group in Perth and regional WA, here are a…
Well, it’s that time again. Off season is finished and the derby break is over. It’s time to get roller derby ready. But before you hit the track you need to get organised and check over everything in the ol’ skate bag. Here’s a few things to do and stuff to check over before you hit the track. For your safety, and the safety of others. 1. Wash your padding Did you wash all your gear at the end of your last training for the year? Or did you just throw it in your skate bag and hope for the best,…
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…
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