The Richmond Derby Demons has compiled a .pdf complete with drills, tips, and techniques. Click here to check it out. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information about track tapes(gaffers tape, floor tape, duct tape, and vinyl tape.) Share your comments and questions with us.
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 […]
Being trapped by the other team in a strategy called “getting the goat” is never a fun place to be. Lez Dispenser explores the reason some people seem to be trapped in the role of the “perma-goat” during bouts, and how to avoid it, in this article. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller […]
Looking to improve your derby moves? Check out this series of helpful how-to videos on YouTube, which includes detailed instruction how to do everything from crossovers to barrel moves. For more helpful info, check out these 25 tips for playing derby. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips […]
Taping a track doesn’t have to be a chore. With a team of people helping out, it can actually go pretty fast. Gaffers tape works the best for taping tracks, and comes up clean when you are finished with it. Here is a link to WFTDA’s track design and specifications.
It’s the off-season for most derby leagues, and with a few months before things start to really gear up again, what are you going to do with all your time? Ava Tarr offers some helpful advice in this article. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information […]
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 […]
Here Are Some Quick Tips For Taping A Roller Derby Track Nothing sticks to tape like tape. Don’t let it touch “sticky side to sticky side” Regular masking tape dries out quickly and leaves a residue. Use painters grade masking tape if it is going to stay down more than a couple of days. Duct tape uses an […]
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.
NOVA roller derby offers some helpful advice on how to design your name and number into your helmet in this great article. All you need is an exacto knife, some funky spray paint, some card stock, and some painters tape. If you wanted to take it a step further, consider using the gaffers tape inspired […]