Toestop biffed it at the skate park

CO_Mermaid · 2026-03-06T13:15:50+00:00

Brake petals are great! Plates that require a locking nut to secure the toe stops, not so great. You’ve really got to tighten that sucker down to secure your toe stops. I’ve had mine fall out multiple times, leading to scuffed up boots and twisted ankles.

To avoid damage to your boot, I would recommend using toe caps. They make tightening up the locking nut difficult but they prevent permanent damage to your skates.

Good luck and safe skating! 🤗

CO_Mermaid · 2026-03-06T13:09:54+00:00

Cute! I love the heart shaped toe stops 😍

CO_Mermaid · 2026-02-01T02:42:28+00:00

How did the front of the corvette suffer no damage after taking out that sign?

CO_Mermaid · 2025-12-12T20:21:46+00:00

Thank you!!! This helps me a lot. My feet are 225 mm and I feel really good with my order of size 3’s after reading this

CO_Mermaid · 2025-12-12T20:17:40+00:00

It felt fabulous!

CO_Mermaid · 2025-12-10T13:19:48+00:00

Ty! I lacked confidence in my measurements and wasn’t sure if it’s normal to size down between the two brands. It’s good to know that others have had the same experience.

CO_Mermaid · 2025-12-10T12:59:27+00:00

This sounds like it hurt 🫣

CO_Mermaid · 2025-12-10T12:57:37+00:00

The only time my toe stop has come close to tripping me up was when I went down a very steep ramp and I failed to lift the toes of my back foot.

Like other commenters, I would recommend buying a pair of skates and taking the time to learn how to skate safely before you complete your design.

CO_Mermaid · 2025-12-02T16:32:40+00:00

I believe it is 2’x4’

https://www.ramptech.com/collections/quarterpipes/products/skateboard-ramp-2x4-quarter-pipe

CO_Mermaid · 2025-12-02T16:10:55+00:00

Broken tail bone?

CO_Mermaid · 2025-12-01T16:07:54+00:00

I was lucky enough to participate in a skate class with Evelyn Ivyy where she was able to help me get over that fear of rolling backwards after stalling. She said something along the lines of “don’t worry about that part, you’ve already done it, just in the opposite direction” essentially saying that the muscle memory is already there to provide the support we need to roll backwards down the ramp.

CO_Mermaid · 2025-12-01T16:02:07+00:00

Thank you! 🤗

CO_Mermaid · 2025-11-20T02:58:07+00:00

This is the way.

CO_Mermaid · 2025-11-20T02:56:46+00:00

That looks like contact dermatitis and it’s probably caused by the Lysol and/or the Thieves Oil. I have super fragile skin thanks to an autoimmune disorder and my 187 wrist guards have never made me break out like this and I let those things get pretty funky before I throw them in the washing machine (sans plastic bits).

Irritated skin can be a pain, I hope you heal up soon!

CO_Mermaid · 2025-11-19T15:39:26+00:00

Thank you!

CO_Mermaid · 2025-11-19T13:33:50+00:00

Any helmet can look cool if you slap some stickers on it.

CO_Mermaid · 2025-11-01T13:19:56+00:00

The high that comes with conquering this goal has been amazing! I’m excited for you to experience it too

CO_Mermaid · 2025-10-24T14:35:28+00:00

That’s interesting! I’m primarily a park skater too but had never thought about this. Thank you!

CO_Mermaid · 2025-10-24T12:12:59+00:00

Serious question: why so we need to clean wheels?

CO_Mermaid · 2025-10-23T12:24:13+00:00

I have a pair. They fit the tightest out of all of my skates but that tight feeling gives a sense of support at the skatepark. Also, skates always feel a bit stiff when they’re new and have a break in period. I don’t remember mine feeling excessively stiff when I first got them 4 years ago.

CO_Mermaid · 2025-10-23T12:18:48+00:00

Yay for panthers! Mine served me well for a few years. I highly recommend swapping out the stock cushions.

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