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Classic Doc Martens — Fresh Skate Conversions do it yourself products & services roller skates Dec 15, 2025

It wasn’t that I needed a fourth pair of skates at all.
This fourth conversion kind of just… happened.

I already have my die-hard GH artistic skates that I practically live in. Then there are m

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Why I Use The Insta360 Camera - 3 Months of Action [The Real Pros & Cons] do it yourself jb skating products & services rhythm skating street skating Nov 23, 2025

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...

JB skater (Malik Thomas} wearing a JB skate Chicago t shirt as he skates in a rink.

Learning JB Chicago in London ~ Fnding A Way [to Catch a JB Vibe] do it yourself jb skating rhythm skating Oct 20, 2025

A couple of years ago, I came across a skating style that completely blew my mind — JB skating. It’s a dynamic, funky, soulful, and unique quad skating style that was born in Chicago, USA, and [as ...

Image showing how to Dye your roller skate wheels in a large steel pot.

How To Dye Your Roller Skate Wheels [In 5 Minutes] complete beginners do it yourself roller skates Apr 21, 2025

I was looking for a cost effective way to add some black wheels to my new custom skate build [thanks to Double Threat skates]. I thought I’d have a go at dying my roller skate wheels at home.

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A pair of professionally customised Riedelle boots to inspire you to customise your roller skates

7 Ways To Customise Your Roller Skates At Home complete beginners do it yourself roller skates Apr 07, 2025

After buying a fresh new [or pre-loved] pair of roller skates, you're enjoying that initial buzz—admiring their sleek look, feeling their perfect fit, and soaking up the excitement of finally getti...