Unicorn Catcher Kids Helmet Set Review I remember the struggle of getting my daughter geared up for her first scooter ride — nothing fit right, and she complained about everything. That’s why I tested the Unicorn Catcher Kids Helmet set, which includes a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist pads for kids aged 3-8 … Read more
Bont Low Profile Jam Skate Toe Plugs Review If you’re into jam or rhythm skating, you know how annoying a bulky toe stop can be when you’re trying to slide or pivot. I swapped my standard stops for the Bont Low Profile Jam Skate Toe Plugs and immediately felt the difference in footwork — these … Read more
Bont Low Profile Jam vs Sure-Grip Gripper vs VNAKER PU: Best Dance Skate Toe Plug? If you’re into dance or rhythm skating, choosing the right toe plug matters more than you’d think. I’ve been testing the Bont Low Profile Jam (hard rubber, 5/8 inch thread), the classic Sure-Grip Gripper (standard rubber toe-stop), and the VNAKER … Read more
BONT Infinity Roller Skate Toe Stops Review I’ve burned through cheap toe stops in weeks during derby practice, so I was curious about the BONT Roller Skates – Infinity Roller Skate Toe Stops – 2 Pack with their Magic Molta rubber compound. At just 0.11 kg per pair with a hollow aluminum shaft, they’re noticeably … Read more
Moxi Gumball Short Stem vs Riedell Gumball vs Sure-Grip Carrera: Best Low Profile Toe Stop? If you’re running low profile skates, you know the struggle of finding a toe stop that doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb. I’ve been testing the Moxi Antik Gumball in short stem (18mm), the Riedell Gumball short stem (18mm), … Read more
PowerDyne Jupiter vs Roll-Line Ambra Hockey vs Bont ToeGo: Best Toe Stops for Hockey Skating? If you skate hard and stop harder, your toe stops take a beating. I’ve been testing three popular options for hockey and derby skaters: the PowerDyne Jupiter in natural rubber, the Roll-Line Ambra Hockey Small with 5-star abrasion and grip … Read more
Moxi Brake Petals Small vs Sure-Grip Gripper vs VNAKER PU: Best Lightweight Toe Stoppers? I’ve been testing three popular toe stoppers for lightweight skating: the Moxi Brake Petals Small, the Sure-Grip Gripper, and the VNAKER PU. Each claims to help you stop quickly without weighing you down, but they have very different feels and price … Read more
Capetos 82A Tickle Blue vs Capetos 82A White vs Cosmos Pink: Best Color Matching Toe Stops? I’ve been skating long enough to know that matching your toe stops to your setup matters just as much as how they perform. Today I’m putting three popular options head-to-head: the Capetos 82A Tickle Blue, the Capetos 82A White, … Read more
BONT ToeGo Roller Derby Toe Stops – 2 Pack Review I was tired of chewing through cheap toe stops in a few weeks of derby practice, so I grabbed the BONT Roller Skates – ToeGo Roller Skate Roller Derby Toe Stops – 2 Pack. At just 0.2 kg for the pair, they felt light but … Read more
Cosmos vs Skylety vs Sumind Toe Stops: Best Roller Skate Replacement Parts? I’ve spent time testing three popular roller skate toe stop options: the Cosmos 2-pack with 5/16″ screws, the Skylety 5-piece set that includes a handy wrench, and the Sumind 2-pack with 82A PU rubber. Each claims to help you brake quickly, but they … Read more