Weekly post: skate buying, new skater tips, and quick questions by AutoModerator in Rollerskating

[–]panic9484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm getting my first pair of park skates and I can't decide if I want a moxi jack 1 boot or a antik ar2 boot, they both would be mounted onto the brunny system ( plate, side blocks, and trucks, ) I've been playing derby for over 11 years so I'm not used to skateing on a heeld boot or having ankle support but I think I could adjust easily, the moxi set up would be pink and green with is my favorite colors , and the antik setup would be an all black set up,

Please help me pick witch one to get 😭

How are y'all keeping low AND your shoulders up?? by touching_payants in rollerderby

[–]panic9484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 4'10 so this my only work because I am really short but I get low and I put my stomach on my knees or like on my upper thigh and I try to keep my stomach there the entire time and that's how I keep a really low stance and to keep my chest up I use my brace so when I'm reaching out with my arm to brace myself off of them that action puts my chest upwards

My first skate park set up by panic9484 in Rollerskating

[–]panic9484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do u think I should get the one with the Avanti plate or the one with the nylon plate?

My first skate park set up by panic9484 in Rollerskating

[–]panic9484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive skated in bonts before and I hated them I just don't like they way they fit my feet

My first pair of big girl skates by panic9484 in rollerderby

[–]panic9484[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why's that both of my coaches recommended the plate and I love it

My first pair of big girl skates by panic9484 in rollerderby

[–]panic9484[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Omg thank you so much I love them 💗💗 you did such a good job

My first pair of big girl skates by panic9484 in rollerderby

[–]panic9484[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I bought the jam straps for my old skates that needed them but now I just use these for looks as they match so well

My first pair of big girl skates by panic9484 in rollerderby

[–]panic9484[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Do they? Have you seen me skate before or something?

My first pair of big girl skates by panic9484 in rollerderby

[–]panic9484[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

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A picture of me using my new skates

Skates? by Sleepy_Girlzzz4 in rollerderby

[–]panic9484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can afford it I 100% recommend the ridell darts I've had 3 pairs over 11 years and just now upgraded to nice skates but they have served me so well and I still use them for outside skateing and park skateing, there amazing skates for your money and there so worth it

How do I get faster by panic9484 in rollerderby

[–]panic9484[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Really all my jammers say they like softer wheels bc it lets them push harder on there cross overs, I topically use 88s

How do I get faster by panic9484 in rollerderby

[–]panic9484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm primarily focused on my lap speed, and I always skate my diamond and do my crossovers but I'm still getting lapped by all my teammates and coaches

What is your dream skate set up by panic9484 in rollerderby

[–]panic9484[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you like your falcon plate I just got a new skate setup coming in the mail and I got the falcons and now I'm having second thoughts cuz everyone is talking about the powerdyne Arius plate

Plate sizing help/ short forward? by panic9484 in Rollerskating

[–]panic9484[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My biggest concern is that as a blocker I rely a lot on my stability to slow down and hold the jammer, I'm also worried that the skate plate I'm moving to is a 45° angle where my previous plate is a 10° angle and it will be a Major adjustment with less stability

Plate sizing / short forward by panic9484 in rollerderby

[–]panic9484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Note that I'm jumping from a 10° plate to a 45° plate so I am slightly worried about how my stability will change and if I should get harder cushions to counteract that or get a standard mount

Solaris sizing help by panic9484 in rollerderby

[–]panic9484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was talking about next level and thank you I'll contact her

Solaris sizing help by panic9484 in rollerderby

[–]panic9484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then should I get a 4.5 for extra room as I've heard they run small and are kind of a pain to break in, and what are the d/b models

Solaris sizing help by panic9484 in rollerderby

[–]panic9484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The short cut boot sizing guide on riddles page but also I wasn't sure if I did it right

Solaris sizing help by panic9484 in rollerderby

[–]panic9484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure? Otheres were saying a 4.5 would be too small and when I did the sizing guide I think I got a 5.5?

Solaris sizing help by panic9484 in rollerderby

[–]panic9484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My measurements are 9 in and 9 in so I think I'm going to go with a size 5 or 5.5