Author Archives: Adam Lean

December 9th, 2012 1 Comment

The Roaring…err…ROLLING 20′s

You may think that this high-speed, high-energy sport is a new one to take the nation by storm but the sport of roller derby actually dates back to the early 20s. Publicist Leo Seltzer put a new spin on dance … Continue reading

December 9th, 2012 0 Comments

Give Me Some Sugar – Wheels that Is!

Sugar wheels first rolled onto the scene back in 2008 when they staked their claim as the first hybrid wheels for derby skaters. Now, they are adding to their lineup with two new wheels in the sugar line-up. The original … Continue reading

November 21st, 2012 0 Comments

It’s all about the name. How to choose your roller derby name.

Finding your derby name has to be one of the best parts about derby but it can also be very stressful and frustrating. Not to make it seem intimidating but this is the name you will be known by your … Continue reading

November 21st, 2012 2 Comments

Improve your skating skills off your wheels!

Being a skater requires strength, stability, and endurance that you can build on and off the track. If you are like me you only get to the rink a few times a week, so what should you do the rest … Continue reading

October 31st, 2012 4 Comments

Get Fun & Fab with the new Moxi Skates!

Get ready to rock and roll with the fashionable yet durable roller skates and wheels from Moxi! Based in Long Beach, California, Moxi is a leading manufacturer of stylish roller skates and accessories perfect for the fashion-forw Moxi encourages roller … Continue reading

October 31st, 2012 0 Comments

4 “healthy” reasons to Roller Skate

Roller skating has always been a favorite pastime enjoyed by people young and old for many years. It was first considered as a form of recreation and eventually evolved into a significant sport. Today, roller skating is still a popular … Continue reading

October 31st, 2012 0 Comments

National Roller Skating Month

Boo! It’s Halloween – October 31st. It is also the last day of National Roller Skating Month. We thought we share a little about it… Since its declaration almost 30 years ago by then President Ronald Reagan, roller skating has … Continue reading

September 24th, 2012 2 Comments

Our review of Sure-Grip’s New Zombie Wheels

  Skaters know that once you found a great skate setup you want to hang on to it a while. The boot is broken in, you love the plates. However, the one thing that skaters, especially Roller Derby Skaters, have … Continue reading