skate maintenance

Headed For New Hampshire? Check Out The Bruised Boutique

Headed For New Hampshire? Check Out The Bruised Boutique

Not only does Bruised Boutique bill it self as “The Worlds Biggest Derby Store”, It might just be the world’s best, too. Located in Nashua, New Hampshire, the Bruised Boutique has an amazing selection of equipment, supplies and gifts for anybody who loves derby. New England is a hot bed of derby activity and this […]

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You’ll Never Be Great Without The Skates

You’ll Never Be Great Without The Skates

Nobody gets far in the world of flat track roller derby before having to face the question of “How much am I willing to pay for a great pair of skates?”. A skate is not simply something that exists as a whole. It is made up of component parts and they can be mixed and […]

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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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If You’re Shopping for New Wheels then This is the Post For You

If You’re Shopping for New Wheels then This is the Post For You

In the market for a new set of wheels? Don’t know quite what you need? Fire Wally weighs in with some great tips and advice in a recent Derby Life article.   Click here to read the article.  

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How to Tape Your Skates in 6 Steps: Don’t forget the citrus cleaner!

How to Tape Your Skates in 6 Steps: Don’t forget the citrus cleaner!

Hard falls and quick stops can create a lot of wear and tear on the toes of your skates. You can increase the life of your skates by maintaining them and taping them properly. This EHow article is a great resource, listing how to tape and re-tape your skates in 6 easy steps. We’d like to […]

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How To Tape Your Skates

How To Tape Your Skates

With all the hard falls and fast stops in derby, your skates are sure to see a lot of wear. Eventually you may have to hold them together with a little duct tape. Click here for tips on how to tape your skates.  

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