It's the end of the month. This is your reminder to get your wheels off and clean your skates!

What brand of pads are you wearing these days? What do you like/dislike about the ones you’re using? I have great wrist guards, but I’ve only been using volleyball knee pads and no elbow pads. However, when I go to skate camp next weekend full pads are required. I’ve bought four different sets of pads from amazon and none of the knee pads fit. They’re either too bulky or too small. For now, I’m wearing elbow pads on my knees (!) and a different set of elbow pads on my elbows. I’m about 5’ and 105 pounds, so would be especially interested in what those on the smaller side have to share. Thanks!

What's up SK8 Fam! I’m excited to introduce a brand-new category inside our community: Swap & Shop. This is your space to buy, sell, trade, or give away skate gear you no longer need and to help other skaters level up affordably! If you’ve got old parts, gently used skates, or a custom refurbish projects (like Hydes) you want to pass along, this is the spot. Here’s how Swap & Shop works: ✅ Personal skate gear only (parts, skates, accessories, etc.) ✅ You can sell, swap, or even give away gear if you want! ✅ Please include clear pictures, sizes, condition, and price (or note if it’s free) Important: What’s not allowed: 🚫 No business solicitations (services, classes, coaching, etc.) 🚫 No big brand advertising or affiliate promotions 🚫 No mass-produced product listings — keep it skater-to-skater We want to keep this space friendly, helpful, and community-driven, not salesy. 🙌🏽 Think of it like a neighborhood skate shop bulletin board, not a business marketplace. [Check it out here!]

Anyone interested in purchasing an essentially brand new set of Slades? I bought these on an impulse but after trying them on and skating very briefly in my condo, I decided (a) they're too big for me and (b) I prefer my regular skates. The ones I bought are black, EU size 39, which equates to US men's 7, women's 8.5. List price is $185, but I'd be happy to sell them for $125 plus shipping. I'll throw in the buddy bag (carrying case for the wheels) for free ($27 value). Picture of my Slades (still in box) below. Link to Slades site: https://www.flaneurz.com/en/shop/detachable-roller-skates-slades-s-quad-black-8251

Hey friends! I’ve been thinking about how tempting it is to try tap dancing in my skates but I’ve never heard of or seen anyone doing it. So I had myself a little Google and whoa, there’s so much fun stuff out there! How did I never see Fred and Ginger on wheels before? 🤯🤩 https://youtu.be/rcRwvVg68FM