Articles and Announcements

New skater Sarah reached out to ask about outdoor wheels:  I am new to Roller Derby and recently purchased Riedell Dart Rollerskates. I am interested in getting some outdoor wheels to practice. What would you recommend?You know we wheely love answering your questions, so here's what we wrote back to Sarah: Thanks for reaching out! Are you looking for wheels to practice roller derby specific skills, or general recreational/cardio skating outdoors? For derby-type practice on smooth asphalt or concrete, you want a wheel with a nicely defined lip, like the Atom Poison Savants.  If you are wanting to get extra...

Trying to wrap your mind around all the choices available when it comes to buying ‘baby’s first skates’? Let us help you make that decision with confidence. All our skates are ‘hand me down’ quality - meaning, you can expect to pass them down from one sibling to the next, before handing them off to the cuzzies! Here’s what we look for when bringing in stock for the shop: High quality urethane components - All skaters benefit from quality components, but our beginners especially need equipment that supports their learning and enhances their confidence! No flimsy plastic wheels prone to flat...

We share some recent customer queries about roller derby set-ups.

We share a link to a great story of a woman who is bringing roller skating to the South Island town of Bluff!

Unravel the mysteries of shoe lace selection regardless of the type of footwear. We discuss material, style, and the all important length to help you make the best choices.