April, 2013

What kind of track tape works the best: duct tape, painters tape or gaffers tape?

What kind of track tape works the best: duct tape, painters tape or gaffers tape?

Taping a track can be a difficult process, but the more you do it the quicker and easier it gets. Get as many hands involved as you can, and your track will be finished before you know it. Many leagues use painters grade masking tape to mark the boundaries, but it has a tendency to […]

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Which is better: a flat track or a banked track?

Which is better: a flat track or a banked track?

Though some teams continue to use banked tracks, the majority of roller derby leagues skate on flat tracks. Flat tracks are more financially viable than banked tracks, which are costly to build and require a special place to house them. Though speeds are slower on the the flat tracks than on the banked tracks, the […]

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Roller Derby: It’s not just for the Ladies

Roller Derby: It’s not just for the Ladies

Growing interest in the sport seems to have created a skewed public perception that roller derby is solely a women’s sport. This is not the case. While it is true that women’s roller derby is more widespread, with significantly more leagues, men’s roller derby is gaining in popularity. Currently MRDA, or Men’s Roller Derby Association, […]

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Skate Bearing Maintenance-The Secret To Bearing Down On The Competition

Skate Bearing Maintenance-The Secret To Bearing Down On The Competition

Nothing is more important to skate maintenance.  It’s not easy, but with these handy guidelines you can do it yourself. Click here for a guide to keeping your skate bearings in top conditon. Thanks to Flexi Wheeler for these great tips. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips […]

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Know Your Derby History

Know Your Derby History

Modern day Roller Derby was born in the mid-1930’s when actor Damon Runyon, also a newspaperman, convinced original Roller Derby promoter Leo Seltzer to change the game from a skating marathon to the full contact game that is played today. Thank you, Wikipedia. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well […]

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Why Does Gaffers Tape Cost So Much?

Why Does Gaffers Tape Cost So Much?

Gaffers tape, the  tape that so many flat track roller derby teams use for track layout, is made from two of the most volatile raw materials used in manufacturing. The cloth is woven from cotton, a commodity that is subject to price vagaries caused by the weather and constantly increasing internataional demand.  Drought or flooding […]

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How well does the movie “Whip It” portray roller derby?

How well does the movie “Whip It” portray roller derby?

The release of  “Whip It” in 2009 sparked an interest in roller derby across the nation. As more people were made aware of the sport, attendance to bouts spiked. But was the movie more Hollywood than reality? An article on Derby News Network explores the answer to that question. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in […]

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All You Need To Be A Derby Girl (Almost)

All You Need To Be A Derby Girl (Almost)

So you’ve got spunk, some athletic ability, and a strong desire to be a derby girl. Are you ready? Many teams will be looking for fresh meat throughout the season. Rollergirl has this very helpful reference to get you started in roller derby, covering everything from gear to fitness. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in […]

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Avoid Accidents with These Helpful Tips

Avoid Accidents with These Helpful Tips

In the fast-paced, rough and tumble environment of roller derby, accidents are nearly unavoidable. Some injuries are seen over and over again. Knowing this, it is possible to do the best you can to protect yourself and the people you skate with by following some simple tips. The Accident and Injury Helpline post on Derby […]

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New Minimum Skills Requirements from WFTDA

New Minimum Skills Requirements from WFTDA

The WFTDA recently updated the minimum skills requirements that are required for charter team skaters participating in WFTDA sanctioned games. Though the requirements don’t stretch to interleague scrimmages, they are still strongly recommended. To see the updated skill requirements, click here. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips […]

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