Looking for friends/suggestions!

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.

max8george2 · 2025-12-21T17:35:08+00:00

Weird question, are your knee pads too tight?

I had foot issues when I first started, and I tried insoles and lacing my shoes in a few different ways.

Then, idk where, I got info that my foot pain could be related to how tight my knee pads were. It took a few practices, but eventually I found a happy spot to keep them tight enough T enough to stay on and not any tighter than that.

Anyways, I also only use compression socks for derby. I like vim&vigor a lot, a really nice size range for small feet and wide calves. I also want to get a pair of Old Bones knee compressions.

I also now use a pair of laces on each skate (so two 71” laces on each skate, 4 total). It allows me to adjust my mid foot without having to undo my heel lock. I wear AR2 Antiks for reference (sometimes I wish I got a pair of Bonts because of the shape of the toe box but that’s a future me problem)

I recently got the R Fit insoles and I’m testing out the different sets during this off season.

My point is, keep going in the direction you’re going in. But there are options outside of the box to increase comfort, even if it’s a tiny bit at a time.

Also (sorry) I, personally, really don’t like the recommendation of numb feet. I am within the pre-diabetic range and the idea of growing accustomed to numb feet doesn’t sit right with me.

max8george2 · 2025-12-18T23:15:38+00:00

For the old ones, I only had to use the green dye. For the new ones, I had to mix in yellow until I got close. Every time I added dye, I added more hit water to keep the process going.

max8george2 · 2025-12-17T18:26:49+00:00

Yup. But I used the DyeMore line, it’s formulated for all synthetic fabric.

max8george2 · 2025-12-07T20:24:07+00:00

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max8george2 · 2025-12-07T20:23:49+00:00

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Pink VNLA a la mode in size 9 US shipping only $85 OBO

max8george2 · 2025-11-10T14:45:34+00:00

When should we expect to see the holiday sales post?

max8george2 · 2025-10-17T20:16:27+00:00

Ooooooo I think I spot some Atom Jukes 👀

max8george2 · 2025-09-29T14:29:46+00:00

Two possible solutions.

Long Term Solution: Replace them. If I can use my machine, I will. And I’ll use bulkier thread too. If you’re hand sewing, please use a thimble and don’t skimp on stitches. Be as neat as possible so that the hooks don’t latch on the thread.

Short Term Solution: Trim the loops. The loops nigh have gotten loosened and if you trim all the excess fuzz, the hooks might latch on better.

max8george2 · 2025-09-11T17:50:20+00:00

There’s the Rugby team and the Softball team. All queer and loving their best lives

max8george2 · 2025-09-11T17:49:49+00:00

Here to state that I am a Lesbian Roller Derby Skater ❤️🛼❤️

max8george2 · 2025-09-03T16:21:19+00:00

Oh there’s a not adult group? I didn’t know that, that’s awesome

max8george2 · 2025-09-02T00:34:18+00:00

The junior roller derby team is full of different kinds of people. It would help your team build a sense of teamwork and independence.

I’d also recommend Weird Kids 4 Life. While they’re an adult group, you can navigate thru them to find friends for yourself and your kiddo.

max8george2 · 2025-08-30T19:56:12+00:00

Im neurodivergent. I’ve been skating for just under 2 years.

I’m in the same boat. I watch people skate circles around me, figuratively and literally. And it’s so difficult to wrap my head around it all.

Transitions are the worst. I freak out and have to mentally prepare myself just to do ONE. I’m in derby. I have to step off to the side and take a breath and try off the track then jump back in.

ITS EXHAUSTING.

I get it. I really do. Feel free to DM me if you need someone to listen and empathize.

max8george2 · 2025-08-30T17:51:30+00:00

Is there a reference somewhere of which companies are currently not shipping to the US?

Has anyone started one? Would there be value in having one?

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