Category Archives: Buying gear

Got a derby girl on your Christmas list? Here are some ideas…

Posted on December 14, 2010 by ellen minsavage

Fiveonfive subscription What derby girl wouldn’t love to open her mailbox and see WFTDA’s official roller derby magazine fiveonfive inside. From fashion and website tips to testing for a concussion, the magazine makes a thoughtful gift for not only skaters, … Continue reading →

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Sin City Skates knows how to fill an order (and how I learned to skate outdoors)

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Emileigh Clare

I recently participated in a local Halloween parade with my teammates from the Black Rose Rollers. Since the parade was outdoors, I really wanted to get some outdoor wheels. Sin City Skates, a derby girl owned and operated shop in … Continue reading →

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Padded roller derby shorts– bootylicious or too much?

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Emileigh Clare

After getting knocked down a few times at my last practice with the Black Rose Rollers and during a practice visit with Chesapeake Roller Derby, I’ve been thinking more about getting padded shorts like these. Currently, I’m decked out with … Continue reading →

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Black Eyed Susan Skate Shop in Maryland saved the day for this derby girl

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Emileigh Clare

I was running late. Frazzled from a hectic day and sticky from sitting in my non-air-conditioned car, I rushed into the Black Eyed Susan Skate Shop in Phoenix, Maryland at 5:55 p.m. on Sunday. The problem? I knew the shop … Continue reading →

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