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Weekly Roller Skating Information, Education & Inspiration
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Three months ago, I finally bought my first Insta360 X4 — and honestly, it’s changed the way I film my skate life reels [and now I have some special offers to share with you].
Before this latest u...
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Last weekend, the 2nd year of Valencia Roll wrapped up its skate p festival with skaters of all levels coming together from all across the globe. What drew us in? The promise of a fresh new skating...
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Skater Dredd is a well known South London skater who has been a prominent figure in the urban skate scene for several years now. I learned about Skater Dredd a couple of years ago from skaters who ...
Wayne is one of London's longest standing 'OG' skaters. A true skate icon, loved and revered by many within the skate community. His skating talent, particularly as a speed skater [over nearly five de...
The BoNana Street Skate may at times look like a massive urban takeover today, but it all started with a simple gesture — and it was really sweet.
Emirates skater, Bobo (aka Kim) wanted to get more ...
This year, I had the honour of being a part of a very special performance at Notting Hill Carnival 2025 — one that blended history, elegance, and UK Ballroom Skating in a way London had never quite se...
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If you're just getting started as a skater, you may want to consider the knock-on impact of a slower or faster skate wheel spin. A little knowledge in this area can support your growing development...
I’ve just returned from a long weekend in France participating in the Rendezvous in Paris Roller Skating Festival [and what a vibe it was]. It was my second time attending this festival as the 2024 fe...
When it comes to choosing the right wheels for your roller skates, one of the most important factors to consider is wheel hardness. Whether you're chopping it up through the streets of London, fines
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If you’ve been out street skating in the UK recently, you’ve probably noticed a growing trend—Bauer hockey skate conversions are dominating the urban roller skating scene. Bauer hockey skate conver...
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