Pimp Your Skates

Yo Yo Derby Doers! Bouting season is here and she is making derby widows all across the globe. If not skating, ladies (jr's and guys) are fundraising, traveling, working out, and best of all, PIMPING THEIR SKATES! 

"Go Fast Skates" is what I love to call mine, because that is what I want to do, GO FAST! I have been happy blocking since last year when I started derby, but why limit myself to just that? This past weekend I traveled four hours to go scrimmage with a great group of ladies. What a way to spend a Saturday! Apparently, I am a jammer now, something I wasn't expecting. I blame it on my go fast skates (now to work on the go fast no back blocks). I train in high altitude, so the lower elevation may have been to my advantage...but it could also be the fact that I am slowly (as money allows) pimping my skates. 

If you have been following along here at Muttpuppy's Putting On My Big Girl Panties, then you already know that I have changed out my bushings from the stock PowerDyne that came with my Riedell She Devils and switched up my stock red tuner wheels to orange 95A wheels for wooden floor, and the 91A Atom Snaps for slippy surfaces. 

My coach likes to think that I am getting faster because I practice all the time (road, outdoor track) and exercise, but I tell him it's cause of my pimped up kicks. I did lots of research on what I wanted to do in my skating (push myself to excel beyond my current skill level) and what kinds of skate modifications would help me to achieve my goals. It did not cost me very much money (if you follow along, you will know that I am thrifty).

So, if you have aspirations of grandeur that require more than just hard work and dedication, switch up your style and pimp your kicks! Lighter plates, faster wheels, new bushings, ceramic bearings, and lighter nuts will help. Do some research, set your price points and start pimping your skates! 

"Derby Derby DO!" 

 - Muttpuppy

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I got a brand new pair of roller skates

"I love roller derby. I love everything about it. I look forward to the future of roller derby. I love that other people love roller derby." 

Muttpuppy

It is very nice to see all the videos that are coming about because of roller derby. The one I will share with you today was shown to me by a friend of mine, Mad Maggie. I very much enjoy this video. It was made by a girl in high school for her senior thesis. We have a girl on our team who is a senior in high school, and roller derby is her senior project. I sent her this video. I wish her well as she enters into the world or roller derby. Makes me happy for her. My wish is that women in the future are able to play roller derby as young as possible, as a sport in the schools and colleges. Will this happen? We will just have to watch and see. I once asked Bonnie D.Stroir if she knew of roller derby in the schools and she said there is one elementary school that does have it as a sport - what a great step towards that wish! 

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Roller Derby Videos

Hey there world wide webbers! Happy February to all of you virtual surfers. I have been busy once again working on projects and getting life in order before bouting season takes hold of me and  tightly refuses to release her grip! I have been enjoying season 2012 and hope that all of you are giving your 100% as well. 

February 18th brings Presidents Day and also PRESIDENTS DAY SCRIMMAGE where I will be skating my little (or not so little, lol) tush off with lots of rad girls. There are also many bouts that day as well across the nation - I look forward to hearing how every one does. Can not wait to SKATE SKATE SKATE! 

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Protech Dent Mouth Guard is hosting a contest (ending Saturday). We here are hoping that DERBY LUV wins so that the mouth guards can be donated to the winners local team. VOTE every day until Saturday and share with your friends!

This weekend (February 10th, 11th, 12th) is The Big O in Oregon with many women, men, co-ed and jr. teams taking the floor in Eugene.  Follow along with the action on the Derby Deeds Podcast and at Derby News Network. 

Want to watch derby all day? Check out DNNtv - "all derby all the time".

Speaking of derby, I have been noticing that lots of girls (and guys) in the derby community are posting really cool footage of them skating, little films and cool edited shorts to YouTube and FaceBook. I LOVE IT! If you find any really cool clips, share the links with Muttpuppy's Putting On My Big Girl Panties and I will post them here on this site for others to enjoy to. Email muttpuppyblogs@yahoo.com or even easier - share them on the Big Girl Panties FACEBOOK PAGE. 

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Oh man, this is all going to my head

Two month challenge is among us. 

Two months of eating healthy and working out to burn calories and build muscle is upon us! I have been using the time I was skating before it snowed to stay active indoors. 

I am working on the total body - lean fast agile self (and a great looking booty would not hurt my feelings one bit). If you don't care to watch me stand on my head every day, that's fine, I TOTALLY understand. I have found that one way for me to stay focused and complete a task (like getting fit) is to document the process. I am posting my headstand videos to my YouTube site, trying to stay up as long as I can. 

If anyone would like to join in, you are more than welcome to share your thoughts, videos and pictures here or at the YouTube site. Don't be shy, our soon to be rocking bodies will be proof of the hard work we put into the universe.

Happy Skating! 

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Skate Until It Snows Update: 

Look! Look! The street might be wet, but it is clear of snow! 

All we need is a little sunshine, and I am ready to lace up and skate skate skate!

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Doesn't matter which way you look at it...

 
...it snowed last night. No matter how many times I said out loud "I don't believe in snow" and heard the retort that I must want to move to Hawaii (hey, a nice long visit, but I can think of other places too). 32 winters, and no endless summer. I was getting accustom to this unusual endless fall though I just really wanted one nice long break from snow plowing the driveway so I could go snowplow* some pavement.

 * snowplow is also a way to slow down by making a V with your legs. Used in skating and skiing.

Living in the mountains though, I am aware of the fact that water makes snow and snow melts into water and we need the water, and skiers have to ski to make money, to stimulate the economy to create jobs, yadda yadda yadda. I do understand, but you can't blame a girl for trying. 

Saturday 

January 21....

"Skate Until It Snows" 

HAS OFFICIALLY ENDED

for now.

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I don't use duct tape on my skates

But I totally am okay with you if you use duct tape. I prefer to polish my boots and use a toe guard for protection. For me, I do it mostly because I am cheap. It takes me less money to buy a tin of boot black and a brush than it does two rolls of duct tape. The toe guard cost $9.99 the day I bought my skates, and because I polish that too, I am using it for a second year (and probably more) so, to keep my skates clean, buffed and polished, it has cost me three rolls of duct tape total. I can live with that. Some might say that it takes a long time to polish. Not really. a quick swipe on the toe, heel and front sides after practice and a buff later that night? Maybe 5 minutes. Probably about the same amount of time it takes to ask "Does anyone have any duct tape" at practice, go get the tape, tear it off and place on skates. I recently helped out a friend from my team who has been busy working by washing her wheels, cleaning and lubing her bearings, removing all the duct tape (and goo), leather conditioning and polishing her skates. I now know exactly why I have never added a single piece of duct tape to my toes, but if you do use tape, take it off after practice and add tape only right before you skate. By doing so, you will avoid much leftover tape glue, but - how much will you be spending in tape???

 BEFORE

  

AFTER

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When Zen Moments Go South

I am not the owner of this image, but I wish I was.

Falling up-side down out of an inversion table. Deep in a peaceful thought that will never be completed. The feeling of release as the ankle ball lets go of its housing and the feet pause then slip as fast as the neck hits the ground, the lower back lands upon the metal bar on the floor as the board slaps upwards making a resounding smacking noise. "Are you OK?" comes from the 1st floor as you lay in pain and think to yourself, "I don't know, am I OK?"

-Muttpuppy

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New set of 8 wheels for backup in the mail - Total cost? $12 for the wheels, $7 for ship - under $20 to have another set of wheels to use or let others borrow? Priceless. Get your GRAB BAG WHEELS HERE at DerbyDiva.com

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Bushings Replaced

The Great News

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.

Hey ladies and gents! Got my skates back today from Riedell and they look sweet with their new soles and reinforced toe boxes.

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.

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!

YouTube # 15

Made a short video (super, super short) just to keep up with my skating and taping and editing fixation that is going strong. I started using the GoPro in December when I realized...

"Hey, it's cold, but not snowing - SKATE!".

As the days of December have rolled into January, I am still more than happy that I can lace up my kicks and enjoy this wonderful (unusually odd for the area) weather. Yesterday I got to skate with four other girls that came to work on their roller skating (minimum skills) for roller derby. I shot more footage than just what I did for this video, but I think I will save all of the shots and use them in a little while when I have more examples to pull from (and camera angles). The boyfriend mentioned getting a better editing software program (using the iMovie on the MacBook right now), that would be rad (I haven't even figured this one out yet!).

Any way, I sure do hope every one in an unseasonable area is using this wonderful weather to their advantage. Coach Pauly once told us in one of his clinics "If your more experienced girls aren't mentoring your new girls, your team is loosing out".

"Derby Derby Do!" - Muttpuppy

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Newbies

Our Newbies this year are so lucky, if they only knew!

The snow (which in 1982 dumped ten feet in two days in the beginning of January) is still not here. The streets are clear, the temperature crisp and the skate park is beckoning my name. Yesterday, I met up with a transfer derby girl whom I adore (Ms. Bah Bah Bruiser) and also a newbie (name yet to be determined) and worked on skills that the newbies will need to pass for their minimum skills. Of course, I videoed and tried to get as much newbie worthy footage as possible. Tomorrow, I am asking all girlies who want to work on their minimum skills to meet at the track at noon. The more they get to practice, the sooner they can start to scrimmage, and, in my opinion, that is where the real learning takes place. I can't wait to see all the new skaters plow stopping with noise!

Let's go newbies!

As always!
"Happy Skating, Happy Blogging, and Derby Derby Do!" - Muttpuppy



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New Years Roller Skate - YouTube #13

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It's New Years Day, the white wet fluff that the ski resorts so look forward to has failed to show up, and, may not for a long while. I thought I was lucky to still be roller skating outside in December, but it sure looks like January will allow me to continue playing in the fresh mountain air. I will be taking full advantage of this weather, probably setting my own little local record - rollerskating into the wintry months that have not been free of precipitation since the 1800's. I feel pretty lucky to be having this endless fall.

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Youtube # 12

Skating until it snows is now officially continuing into 2012.

Yesterday's video footage was cut short and the theme of the skate session changed very early into our rolling to the ice skating pond.

I was a Girl Scout, I know better than to leave the house unprepared; live and learn.

2012 New Year Resolution -
TAKE MY OWN ADVICE!

"May your 2012 be better than 2011, MAY ALL YOUR DERBY DREAMS COME TRUE, Derby Derby Do"-Muttpuppy

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New Year - New Stuff!

Look what the mail man brought today! Thank you to the rad WICKED SKATEWEAR for the fast delivery of my new derby goodies!

Criss Cross Laces (Green) Triple 8 Knee Gasket (Medium) PowerDyne Magic Cushions (Medium) Radar Tuner Wheels (95A Firm) Astro Nuts (Green)


Now I just have to wait to get my She Devils back from Riedell Skates and I will be rolling on my upgraded "go fast skates"!

As Always...
"Happy Blogging
Happy Skating
AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Derby Derby Do"

- Muttpuppy

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DAY SKATE AT THE LAKE

A DAY IN DECEMBER

Log: Still no snow

"Let's Go Skate"

Hand made beanie cap, no helmet - skating alone.
I do not advocate lack of protection to your head, especially while skating by yourself. Skate at your own risk.

"Wook at the wake!" - translation - "Look at the lake"

My happy little skating playground - if you would like to see what is at the end of this parking lot, click on this link to the YouTube video - posted by moi

Roller Skate Circle

Still on the borrowed skates!

Wish you all were here to skate with me too!

Whatever you do, please don't feed the geese...oh wait, it's December, they all flew SOUTH FOR THE WINTER!

So I will just sit back and chill...

...and enjoy the beauty around me...

.. chillaxin' the day away...

...And what a day it is...


Happy Skating and Happy Blogging

Derby Derby Do - Muttpuppy

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Money Well Spent

I am not so sure if money has been as big of an issue for others as it has for me this past year, so placing this order from Wicked Skatewear has been a long time coming! My derby dream list is much longer than my placed order, and much more exciting, but alas, I will have some new digs!

My skate boots (She Devils) should be back sometime in the first week of January (derby skating starts back up January 3). I will probably (unless a work of God happens) be skating on my borrowed skates the first week.

So, what was on my derby order?

• Astro Nuts - Green
• Bushings - PowerDyne Magic Cushions - Orange - 82A medium
• Radar Tuner Wheels - Orange - 95A - Firm
• Gaskets - Knee - Triple 8
• Neon Green Criss Cross Laces

Would love to have had the money for new knee pads too, but that will have to be later in the season (before bouting starts). Gaskets really only last me around six months, but I highly recommend them to every skater.

I will post pictures of my skates with their new soles and reinforced toe box (thanks Riedell!) with their updated bushing, wheels and nuts when I get them!

Until then -

"HAPPY SKATING AND HAPPY BLOGGING!

DERBY DERBY DO!"

- MUTTPUPPY
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Skate Boot Repair

Right Skate Boot, Curved Sole

Foot From Skating In Curved Soled Skate Boot

Solution: Returned skates to the manufacture. They are going to resole my skates and reinforce the toe boxes so this problem will be less likely in the future. The curving of the sole does happen, but usually is seen in boots with a leather sole and a skater who uses their toe stops a lot. The interesting fact is that my boots have rubber soles. I am glad to have this taken care of and am happy with the outcome.

Happy Skating And Happy Blogging, Derby Derby Do! - Muttpuppy

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I don't want to grow up

because if I did...





"Happy Blogging and Happy Skating

Derby Derby Do!"

- Muttpuppy

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She had wheels on her feet

I seen a girl on a one-way corridor
Stealin' down a wrong-way street
For all the world like an urban toreador
She had wheels on her feet - on her feet
Well the cars do the usual dances
Same old cruise and the curbside crawl
But the rollergirl - she's takin' chances
Just love to see her take them on

No fears, alone at night - she's sailing through the crowd
In her ears the phones are tight and the music's playin' loud

Hallelujah - here she comes - Queen Roller Ball
Enchante - what can I say? Carry on
You know she used to have to wait around
She used to be the lonely one
But now that she been skatin' around town
She's the only one

No fears, alone at night - she's sailing through the crowd
In her ears the phones are tight and the music's playin' loud

She gets rock n roll, from the rock n roll station
In a rock n roll dream
She's making movies on location
She don't know what it means
And the music make her wanna be the story
And the story was whatever was the song - what it was
Rollergirl - don't worry
DJ play the movies - all night long

She tortures taxi drivers just for fun
She like to read their lips
Says: "Toro, toro, taxi - see 'ya tomorrow my son - "
She just let a big truck graze her hip
She got her own world in the city - yeah!
Ain't that true - Lord I know -
She got her own world in the city
The city's bein' so... rude to her

Slippin' and a-slidin'
Yeah, life's a roller ball
Slippin' and a-slidin'
Skateaway - that's all
Skateaway
Shala shalay, hey hey, skateaway
She's singin' shala shalay, hey hey
Skateaway


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Youtube # 6

WHO knew that goldfish were such needy little beasties!


WHO KNEW

• That goldfish bowls are barbaric slow death torture containers?
• That goldies can live upwards of 15 years! Record age is over 40 + !
• That TEN GALLON tanks are the MINIMUM size for one gold fish? (30 Gallons MINIMUM for TWO, and TEN gallons each additional fish
• That you can feed goldies fruits and vegetables? Citrus fruits are a real treat
• That "what goes in must come out" is true of goldfish (hence they need lots of water and filtration due to their dirty little bottoms)
• That goldfish grow large! Pet stores sell BABIES, imagine a grapefruit with fins in your future)
• That goldfish have wonderful personalities!

Click HERE to learn more about goldfish and their care


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www.RollerDerbyForum.org

Let me tell you a little story
(unless you have something better to do)

This is the short version, if for some reason you would like the full version, perhaps another time...

HERE GOES

ONCE UPON A TIME, in the fall of 2010, I joined roller derby. In the winter, I was asked to be Electronic Media Specialist for the site www.rollerderbyforum.org. The job entailed starting up a facebook and a twitter and running it. I did my task and continued updating it.
Long story short, not many people took to the forum. One day, the site was just gone, apparently abandoned by its creator.
But wait! I had made a facebook and twitter for something that no longer existed, the facebook alone had over 400 friends in the derby world and was gaining friend requests left and right.
So, I bought the forum address and tried to make a forum. Epic fail. I kept at it though. I have all intentions of keeping good on rollerderbyforum.org.

So, to wrap up the little story. Until everything is up and running properly, you can get a head start on the launch and watch as the forum builds! Click HERE to be directed to the future of RollerDerbyForum.org. Help us build by

1. Becoming a member
2. Filling out a poll
3. Posting any info to share
4. Following on Twitter
5. Liking on FaceBook
6. Telling your friends and teammates!

To Be Continued...


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