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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…
Summer is over and school is back in session! This means it’s time to find something that your family can do during the weekday evenings to break up the monotony of the school year. We could be biased, but we think roller skating is the best idea! Though there are several benefits of taking your kids skating on a weeknight, here is 3 of our favorites: Bye-Bye Boredom! When kids go straight home after the school day is over, they typically go straight to the television or their video games before diving into homework. However when they have something to…
Whether it’s transitioning from Fresh Meat to home season, getting rostered, or trying to make your league’s charter, there are always opportunities to take your derby to the next level. Each journey towards roller derby greatness is different, and everybody improves at different rates so take these with a pinch of salt. Here are some tips that might help you get that roster spot, nail that position, or even become the next Suzy Hotdog. Do them. Or don’t do them, I’m not a cop. 1. CHOOSE what position you want Not all blockers and jammers are the same, and a…
>> WELL, THIS MORNING, WE’RE CHECKING OUT A LOCAL SKATE STORE THAT WILL HAVE YOUR ROLE IN IN STYLE FOR THE SUMMER. THAT’S RIGHT. THOUSANDS OF AIR GETTING HIS GROOVE ON FROM STATE. ROLLER SKATE OAHU WITH ALL THE DETAILS. WHAT’S GOING ON? DALLAS? >> HEY, GOOD MORNING, CHRISTINE ROSS, YOU KNOW IT PROBABLY THE BEST WAY TO LEARN HOW TO SKATE. IT’S A DANCE FOR US. WOULD YOU SAY SOMEONE WAS >> I DEFINITELY A LOT ON. I SAY, AND MOVES ON AND WE DEFINITELY DO THAT OVER HERE IN KAILUA. YOU ALL ARE GOING TO BE OPEN WHAT…
The Uniq skates are now in our building. It will take a day or two to get them unloaded and packed nicely, but we’re getting very close. Here is a breakdown of what has arrived: Icon 180 – A quad speed boot in black. Icon 360 – Similar to the 180, but white and with a tongue flap. Mavric – A higher end speed boot in black with a carbon sole. Q7 – An adjustable inline speed skate for smaller feet. Blue or pink. Small or medium. Bearings – Swiss or Ceramic versions to choose from. More details on…
I know what you’re thinking. You’re standing in the op shop with a pair of white artistic roller skates in your hand. The kind that Olivia Newton-John wore in Xanadu. You’ve tried them on and they’re the perfect fit! (I mean sure, they’re a bit narrow and they pinch your toes. And they’re a bit old, you can feel the mounting bolts under your feet. Oh, and also they’re probably one size too big but you’ll just wear double socks. Other than that they are the perfect fit!) Or maybe, you’re standing in Kmart with a pair of $20 plastic…
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