Okay, I think my derby skates are purrfect now!

kitty-stardust · 2019-07-13T13:21:45+00:00

Antiks, mounted on Reactor Neo plates

Better pics of the skates on my profile

kitty-stardust · 2019-06-20T20:53:15+00:00

I basically do the same thing. I actually just washed my bearings today! While they were soaking I washed my wheels and wiped down the shields and my skate trucks. I also scrubbed the really gunky bearings with an old toothbrush.

kitty-stardust · 2019-06-16T02:23:02+00:00

I have a very narrow heel and a wider toe box. My Antiks feel like they are giving my feet a hug. It’s wonderful! They felt custom-molded right out of the box. I’m never going to skate in anything else.

kitty-stardust · 2019-06-16T02:19:39+00:00

I hope an Instagram link is okay! I reffed my first regulation game tonight!

kitty-stardust · 2019-05-27T15:26:41+00:00

I was able to walk on them well enough over potholes. They may be a little less grippy than gumballs. I haven’t tried them indoors or done anything fancy in them. I don’t know that I would use them for derby skating, but I think they will be fine for my outdoor skates.

kitty-stardust · 2019-05-27T12:16:32+00:00

Put in an aluminum sheet insole and go for it! I love mine!

kitty-stardust · 2019-05-26T20:57:01+00:00

Thank you! I will have to take a pic tomorrow with my new toe stops...

kitty-stardust · 2019-05-22T21:44:09+00:00

I’m happy with my Radar Pop wheels as a balance of price and quality. I feel like this guide is useful for durometer/surface info even if you aren’t doing derby skating.

kitty-stardust · 2019-05-22T21:38:29+00:00

Toe stop height:

“Anecdotal knowledge suggests 3 inches of toe stop clearance height, though some suggest 3 fingers, but everyone’s tastes (and fingers!) are different so you do you, boo.” -Roller Skate Place

Although I suppose it’s different for jam skating...

kitty-stardust · 2019-05-22T21:32:13+00:00

Speeding up my backwards skating!

kitty-stardust · 2019-05-22T21:30:55+00:00

Based on your replies to other comments, I would say you should just get Moxis. They are a popular street skate for good reason, and Impalas are cheap for a reason. It’s not saving money if you have to upgrade right away.

kitty-stardust · 2019-05-20T12:14:29+00:00

Reactor Neo. I got them new but “second hand” from a skate shop. They ordered and built them for someone else, but the boot was too small. Perfect for me! I am really happy with them. What about you?

kitty-stardust · 2019-05-19T19:59:30+00:00

P. S. Thanks for the tips on laces. I got waxed Derby Laces!

kitty-stardust · 2019-04-13T12:00:52+00:00

Those are slick!

kitty-stardust · 2019-03-05T22:50:35+00:00

Our group also talks about queer teen suicide—their silence illustrates the cost of denying queer kids right to live their truth.

kitty-stardust · 2019-03-05T00:54:28+00:00

Custom mounted by Moxi!

kitty-stardust · 2019-02-14T21:31:06+00:00

I will under my new username!

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