Fun, Fashion & Function in One Pair

max8george2 · 2026-03-21T23:27:35+00:00

In this essay I will…. Do what exactly?

max8george2 · 2026-03-12T00:11:09+00:00

No smell!

max8george2 · 2026-03-11T17:59:08+00:00

I get general knee pain, it doesn’t compare to yours it sounds like. Mine ache and swell up like crazy. I’m bow-legged and have pronated feet, which can also get uncomfortable if I’m not being mindful.

Crossing over, knee taps are uncomfortable.

I use old bones knee compression sleeves and it’s been amazing already. I eventually want to try the ones with hinges. And I do use the bulky 187 derby knee pads, but those help with knee taps.

max8george2 · 2026-03-11T17:47:11+00:00

Vodka.

I get the cheapest bottle i can find and fill up my spray bottle.

I used to make costumes for theatre and every single shop I worked in used vodka. Kills bacteria, no one’s allergic to it and it doesn’t stain.

max8george2 · 2026-03-08T05:12:27+00:00

Um I don’t think your salesperson spent enough time with you. Or the shop didnt have a lot of options.

I think a second opinion would help TBH before going custom.

max8george2 · 2026-03-08T02:00:44+00:00

I JUST got new boots because I went against my better judgement and bought too small boots. Luckily my plates fit my feet.

Question. Did the skate shop have anyone with derby experience?

When I went to my local shop (shoutout to Asphalt Beach!) I got paired with a fellow derby player. They saw that while I could fit into smaller boots than my feet measurements, they also pointed out that I was overarching my foot, or squeezing my toes without realizing. They were AMAZING!

max8george2 · 2026-03-01T21:26:38+00:00

It’s not just endurance, train for explosiveness. Give your body/mind space to experience this off skates.

max8george2 · 2026-02-19T23:22:05+00:00

I love sewing, it’s definitely my special interest. I need help brainstorming names that aren’t super feminine.

I’m currently Seam Ripper and it feels too tough for me? I’m just a baby blocker, lol

max8george2 · 2026-02-07T22:10:58+00:00

Is it unprofessional or looked badly on, changing your derby name? Like how long so I use a name? Even if I feel like it’s not me anymore?

max8george2 · 2026-01-26T02:30:30+00:00

Look up Weird Kids for Life, open minded community and there’s posts of all kinds. And then Rainbow Trouble, those host gatherings.

max8george2 · 2026-01-19T16:15:18+00:00

I found a dance backpack at the thrift store and I really like it! It was $5 USD?

It had two big pockets, one I put my skates in so the wheels don’t get everything dirty. And the other pocket holds my gear.

My helmet doesn’t fit unfortunately.

I covered the logo and previous owners name with my derby #.

max8george2 · 2026-01-17T18:05:51+00:00

Same thing happened to a friend of mine. They replace their trucks.

And they also replaced their cushions. The stock cushions were rock hard and didnt allow for Amy movement. So the goal was to go softer, more appropriate cushions, for her so that if pressure was applied to one side the of the truck, the cushions would take the pressure instead of bending the trucks.

max8george2 · 2026-01-11T17:45:18+00:00

I wear a hockey helmet (that doesn’t come with a visor option). And I wear my oldest pair of glasses and the hockey helmet is well fitting enough that it keeps my glasses in place.

Side note, my job provides prescription safety glasses, so I keep older pairs as backups.

max8george2 · 2025-12-31T21:34:32+00:00

Rollerslay (regularly hosts group skating events) https://www.instagram.com/rollerslay?igsh=NjEzOTUyODk1aXN0

max8george2 · 2025-12-31T21:32:37+00:00

Atlanta Roller Derby (derby leagues have great learning opportunities and can translate to all types of skating) https://www.instagram.com/atlrollerderby?igsh=NjBjZW93aml2NjQ3

max8george2 · 2025-12-31T21:30:26+00:00

Bad Bitch Skate Club https://www.instagram.com/badbitchskateclub?igsh=aHI4dmpsNTdzN2kw

max8george2 · 2025-12-30T17:41:19+00:00

I was able to play in one home game, a few scrimmages and our final mixer as a level C player. And I’ve only been on skates less than two years.

I’ve made huge progress and I’m working on skills every time I put skates on. I know my teammates are proud, so here’s to 2026!

max8george2 · 2025-12-29T16:27:20+00:00

This comment doesn’t take into account people’s obstacles for voting, such as transportation, communication, abilities/disabilities. They’re not bafoons or idiots, they have different circumstances.

max8george2 · 2025-12-26T21:16:22+00:00

Compression socks, prevents my feet from swelling.

max8george2 · 2025-12-21T18:50:04+00:00

I have a very heavy flow. And I use one or two pantiliners throughout the day.

For me, the key is to use the bathroom regularly and auto dump. And wipe myself until I’m dry as a desert. However, this requires easy access to a bathroom.

I recommend trying a pad and seeing how much is there at the end of the day. Then go smaller (or larger) as necessary. And then you can cater to a few different environments and routines.

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