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Roller Girl Gang
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Skate Exploring in January, Caring in February
January all been about exploring the world around you from a new perspective, one on wheels. February is all about care. Physical First...
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- May 6, 2021
- 9 min
Watch my Wheels
by Mel @troubleon8wheels Our Shop & Skate evenings where you can try a selection of the wheels we stock seems to be going well. Having...
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- Jan 13, 2021
- 13 min
I'm starting out - which roller skates should I buy?
By Mel @troubleon8wheels At the moment, we are getting asked this question a lot. A LOT ALOT! That means you, dear Gangsters are...
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- Nov 18, 2020
- 8 min
Toe Stops and Jam Plugs
by Mel @troubleon8wheels Toe stops come in a bewildering array of shapes and sizes. If you're new to roller skating, how do you know...
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- Nov 14, 2020
- 7 min
Street Skating in the UK
By Ellie @skatehoopbalance [Trigger warning: severe mental health, self-harm.] For those of you that don’t know me, I’m Ellie (aka...
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- Oct 9, 2020
- 3 min
Tales from the Skate Park
by Karen @dallas_pops As the weather starts to get wetter and the temperature drops, the thought of going to an indoor skatepark to try...
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- Sep 16, 2020
- 2 min
UK Coaching Week 2020
It's great coaching week, so we have taken some time to reflect on how we can continue to best serve the growing skate community. We...
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- Sep 12, 2020
- 3 min
Longest Skate Fundamentals Course Ever!
by Mel @troubleon8wheels It was the course interrupted by lockdown. We started with twenty fabulous individuals back in February, who...
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- Sep 2, 2020
- 4 min
Starting Roller Skate Class
As we head into the new term and start back to school, college and university, we look forward to welcoming new roller skaters to the...
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- Apr 13, 2020
- 3 min
Five tips to coming back to skating after injury
by Jess @jess_glithero Falling is part of learning to skate; just hope they are only minor injuries when they occur. I have been ramp...
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- Apr 22, 2019
- 3 min
Tips for Outdoor Skating
The sun is out and you want to get your skates on and roll outside! Roller skates start looking as a mode of transport to get you...
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- Jan 23, 2019
- 5 min
Wider trucks/grind trucks what the heck are they all about?
You have probably seen people upgrading their skate set ups with slider/grind blocks, different wheels and wider trucks for using in...
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- Jan 13, 2019
- 4 min
What roller skating means to you #2
We asked for you to share what inspired you to start roller skating. What drives you to put those wheels on. What roller skating means...
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- Sep 4, 2018
- 3 min
What roller skating means to you #1
Roller skating is more than just a hobby to many in the skate community. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed their story....
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- Aug 4, 2018
- 2 min
How to change roller skate wheels.
A basic guide to changing your skate wheels in 7 easy steps: You will need a suitable skate tool. You will also need bearings in your...
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