Riedell Antik Gumball Toe Stops – Rubber Roller Skate Toe Stoppers Review I was tired of my roller skate toe stops wearing down after just a few derby practices. So I grabbed a pair of Riedell Antik Gumball Toe Stops – Rubber Roller Skate Toe Stoppers – Long (30mm) and Short (18mm) in the Grape/83A … Read more
Riedell Antik Gumball Toe Stops Review I’ve burned through cheap toe stops in a single practice, so I was skeptical when I grabbed the Riedell Antik Gumball Toe Stops – Rubber Roller Skate Toe Stoppers – Long (30mm) and Short (18mm) in Cherry 75A. The dual-compound rubber and lightweight aluminum stem sounded too good to … Read more
When you buy a new skate tool, you might wonder if the 3/8 socket will fit every skateboard truck on the market. This matters because using the wrong socket can strip your hardware and ruin your ride. Most modern skateboard trucks from major brands like Independent and Thunder use a standard 3/8 inch axle nut. … Read more
Sumind 82A Rubber Roller Skate Toe Stoppers Review If you’ve ever skated toward a wall and realized your stock brakes just don’t cut it, you know the panic. I tested the Sumind 2 Pieces Roller Skate Toe Stoppers 82A Rubber Skate Stoppers Plugs with Screws PU Rubber Roller Skating Brake PU to see if they … Read more
Riedell Antik Gumball Toe Stops Review I was tired of my toe stops leaving black streaks on the sport court during practice. The Riedell Antik Gumball Toe Stops – Rubber Roller Skate Toe Stoppers – Long (30mm) and Short (18mm) promised a rubber compound that wouldn’t mark floors, and I had to test that claim … Read more
I remember shoving my first skate tool into my jeans and feeling like I had a brick in my pocket. That bulky feeling matters because if your tool is uncomfortable, you simply won’t carry it. Most standard T-tools are about six inches long and nearly an inch thick. That size creates a visible lump and … Read more
You finally get a chance to skate, only to find your tool set covered in orange rust spots. It is frustrating when your gear looks old before its time, and it makes you wonder if you bought the wrong product. Skate tools are often made from high-carbon steel, which is strong but rusts easily when … Read more
I’ve been skating for years, and the right tool makes all the difference. You might be wondering if a ratchet mechanism is worth having in your skate tool set for easier adjustments. Standard tools can be frustrating when you’re tightening bolts in tight spots. A ratchet lets you turn the fastener without lifting and repositioning … Read more
I have been frustrated more than once when my skate tool just wouldn’t fit over my axle nuts. You need to know if your tool has enough clearance before you get stuck at the rink. Many standard skate tools have a fixed depth that can’t reach recessed nuts on some wheel hubs. I learned this … Read more
I have spent a lot of money on skating gear over the years. One item I always question is the price of specialized skating socks. It is fair to wonder if they are really worth the cost for how long they last. Many skaters I know buy cheap athletic socks to save money. But those … Read more