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Elle on WheelsGear profile
Riedell 265 B/C skates Powell Bones 101s wheels (indoor)
Kryptonics 78s wheels (outdoor)Kneepads (187s)
Wrist guards (Triple8 Hired Hands) Elbow pads (ProTech)
Helmet (ProTech)
Why skate? • It’s FUN, • HEALTHY, • and it makes you
LAUGH!
Fitness• F
Luscious Legs, Classy Core• Skating is a great hybrid – Strength training – Cardio
• Here’s an off-skate workout DVD to build up your skate muscles:
http://www.rollerderbyworkout.com/
Types of Skates• Artistic
Recreation, roller dance
• SpeedFitness, roller derby
Artistic (Rink Skates)Tall boots with best ankle support
No paddingRaised heelLeather or synthetic
Release YourInner Diva
The Need for Speed…SkatesShort boots with forward-angled heels help the skater put her body in the greatest positionfor speed.
They are best for balance and work the body’s core, thigh and back muscles, incombination with the weight of the skatesand countermovement of the arms, for strength training and cardio.
Keys to Happy Feet• There’s a skate for every foot and budget– Most skates are sized for men, but not all– Some speed skates have a split last (B width at
heel, C at the ball of the foot)– There are low-tech ways to help fit along, but it’s
got to start with the right skate
How Much Should They Cost?• For entry level, $99-$199 (new)• You’re paying for a complete skate – Boot, wheels, plates, bearings, etc. – Less than $99: welcome to crutches
• SAFETY AND COMFORT– Both keep you skating happily
Boot Materials• The feet are the foundation to the grin!• Think of tapping your feet to a great beat
“Pot Kettle Black”
Notice how you just smiled?
Leather Boots• Higher quality, longer break-in time– Tall: Track Diva $155
http://www.rollergirl.ca/cadcart/track-diva-p-112.html
– Short: SureGrip Rebel $165 Riedell Rogue $169 Riedell Vixen $199
Synthetic Boots• Caveat emptor!– Think back to the quality of your Barbie skates– A fall may not support the ankle, causing the boot
to rip and cheap plastic or aluminum plates to break
– You usually get what you pay for, but…
Here Are a Couple of Nice Ideas:
Budget skates (synthetic)– Riedell R3 ($99-149)
– Sure Grip Boxers ($120)
Wheels• Durometer rating• Wheel measurement
for hardness, grip, speed and bounce
Smaller
Number
=
Softer
Wheel
• Range from 78-103• Soft wheels are best for– Absorbing the bumps of outdoor surfaces, but slow
indoors because they have lots of grip
• Hard wheels are best for– Speed on indoor rinks, but can slip on slick surfaces
Keep on Rolling• Safety is crucial
Cause of most injuries? Lack of muscle strength
Always wear Helmet and pads
CYA and Everything Else• Helmet– Multiple impact resistant
• Elbows, wrists• Coccyx (tailbone)
A Note About Knees• Elle on Wheels recommends:
– 187s• Maximum padding
• Feels like skating with pillows at first, but also • Feels like falling on pillows!
• Makes it easier to get up and try again
Who Should I Trust?• Skaters know skates• Skater/owners love the sport• It’s in their interest to keep you skating• They will work to get you the best deal• They’re selling customer service, not just product
Find Amazement Here: • Rollergirl www.rollergirl.ca
• Connie’s Skate Placewww.create-a-skate.com• Low Price Skates www.lowpriceskates.com
• The Bruised Boutique www.bruisedboutique.com
For More Information• Google “roller derby” for– Fitness and safety– Skates and protective gear
Inspiration!
WHOA, did you say
ROLLER DERBY???
Ellie Moon, age 9
You Should Know• The “Roller Derby Revival” (launched 2001 in Austin, TX)
celebrates female power and diversity – 143 leagues in the U.S. and counting– Teams skate for charities– Skate names and costumes showcase alter egos• Top professions for derby skaters are teachers, stay-at-
home moms, waitresses, and attorneys
Rollergirls
Are
Every
Size,
Age
and
Ability
• ADD AWESOME PICTURE HERE TOMORROW
The True Derby Ethic• Is about going beyond–What you think you can do–Who you think you can be–Helping other women and girls do the same– Showing the world how powerful it can be
So What if That Involves Fishnets?