Surprise! Boots delivered to the doorstep! Felt just like I was opening a birthday present as I pulled each skate out of it's plastic wrapping.
The Not So Great News
I hurt myself in practice last night, not sure when I will be back in my skates and rolling around. Making sure to REST, ICE, COMPRESS, ELEVATE (R.I.C.E) and I am also using Arnica and taking ibuprofen.
It's so great to have them back on my feet, even if I am icing and elevating my knee.
Rode my Radar Tuners (orange, 95A) last night on the slick wooden floor, and they sure are FAST! Much faster than when I rode them outside on the cement track. First time using them to scrimmage, and boy can I tell the difference. Harder to control (for now, I will get used to them) but was very impressed with my speed, oh boy was I ever.
This is what my boot looked like prior to sending it in to Riedell for inspection. Notice the curving on the sole of the boot
Went ahead and ordered a new set of wheels and my replacement knee pads (after my accident, no excuses for new pads). I will be trying out the Atom Snaps (became available this January). My plan has always been to have one set of fast wheels and one universal multi-surface. These SNAPS are a 91A and are the same wheel as the Atom Poisons but with more roll to them. I ended up finding a set of eight wheels for $46 online (most places list them as more $ so shop around) and ordered them in lime green.
Today I cleaned my trucks and pivot cups, switched out my powerdyne stock cushions, and added my medium hardness PowerDyne Magic Cushions. Skates should be pimped up soon!
It's so great to have them back on my feet, even if I am icing and elevating my knee.
This is what my boot looked like prior to sending it in to Riedell for inspection. Notice the curving on the sole of the boot
Went ahead and ordered a new set of wheels and my replacement knee pads (after my accident, no excuses for new pads). I will be trying out the Atom Snaps (became available this January). My plan has always been to have one set of fast wheels and one universal multi-surface. These SNAPS are a 91A and are the same wheel as the Atom Poisons but with more roll to them. I ended up finding a set of eight wheels for $46 online (most places list them as more $ so shop around) and ordered them in lime green.
What my skates looked like when they came back with their new soles. My Riedell She Devil boot looks better than I could have ever imagined.
Today I cleaned my trucks and pivot cups, switched out my powerdyne stock cushions, and added my medium hardness PowerDyne Magic Cushions. Skates should be pimped up soon!
Now - to heal up my knee!Happy Skating and Happy Blogging.
Derby Derby Do! - Muttpuppy
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My goal is to upgrade my skate plate soon, and for my price point (under $200) I am looking at a magnesium plate from Sure Grip. While researching my plate of interest, I came upon this 3D artists blog. Take a look at what he did with this Sure Grip plate! CLICK HERE to go there now!
Putting On My Big Girl Panties is sponsored by Sibbz Custom Rides of Boise, Idaho. Check them out for cool custom longboards, skateboards and extreme boards. Hand painted works of art from talented local artists. Like this blog? Click HERE to like it on facebook
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My goal is to upgrade my skate plate soon, and for my price point (under $200) I am looking at a magnesium plate from Sure Grip. While researching my plate of interest, I came upon this 3D artists blog. Take a look at what he did with this Sure Grip plate! CLICK HERE to go there now!
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