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ZILLAH
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Post subject: Online sites for gear  Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:19 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Online sites for gear Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 7:47 pm |
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carrie
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Post subject: Re: Online sites for gear Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 3:51 pm |
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Hey - I was at fresh meat yesterday and had such an awesome time I'm looking at getting my own gear now. I had a look at this on the kickflipboards site, a derby starter pack: http://kickflipboards.com/quad-skates/d ... -pack.htmlIs this a good idea? it's a lot cheaper than buying everything separately but I don't want to waste money on something that's not going to be very good. Cheers, Carrie
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Shootin Annie
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Post subject: Re: Online sites for gear Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 4:07 pm |
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Hi Carrie, I think someone has posted a link to this somewhere else in the forum awhile ago as good starter package. These are the skates/pads that most folk seem to start out with, so it looks like a good deal! The only thing I would add is that if you have any knee problems at all, the Anarchy pads might not offer sufficient protection. But plenty of ladies who have been skating for ages still seem to use theirs, so it's really a matter of preference. Glad you enjoyed yourself yesterday - you guys all did so well! 
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Post subject: Re: Online sites for gear Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 5:14 pm |
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CARRIE! YEAH! You were amazing. These pads are totally fine, I used to have Anarchy pads - I switched to better ones just because they got a bit battered and compacted due to outdoor skating mishaps, but they were good until then...
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carrie
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Post subject: Re: Online sites for gear Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:03 pm |
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brilliant! thanks guys! i'll order now. see you at the azkaslam! xxx
PS thanks both of you for all your help yesterday, it's pretty daunting turning up on your own so I really appreciate being made to feel so welcome. whoop!
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Andy Clockwise
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Post subject: Re: Online sites for gear Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:13 pm |
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carrie wrote: Hey - I was at fresh meat yesterday and had such an awesome time I'm looking at getting my own gear now. I had a look at this on the kickflipboards site, a derby starter pack: http://kickflipboards.com/quad-skates/d ... -pack.htmlIs this a good idea? it's a lot cheaper than buying everything separately but I don't want to waste money on something that's not going to be very good. Cheers, Carrie Quite a lot of us noobs have bought this package from Kickflip, me & the missus are very happy with our kit. Heather did get some Anarchy gaskets to go under her knee pads for extra protection and we have also changed our wheels for softer, more grippy wheels cos the Radar Caymans that came with the Riedell R3's were quite slippy. If i remember correctly they weren't too bad in Jack Kane for Sunday practices but in Meadowbank on Fridays I was slipping badly. Be prepared to want a wheel upgradeafter a little while! A good starter pack though, I'd recommend it and Kickflip had good customer service too. JL.
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Post subject: Re: Online sites for gear Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 8:00 pm |
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For clothing ideas etc: www.dolledupderby.com
www.wickedskatewear.com 
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Post subject: Re: Online sites for gear Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 2:22 pm |
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I got all my pads, helmet and some toe guards (all brand new) from an ebay seller called Conflict Skates and was very impressed as they combined postage on items and my stuff all arrived the next day. Pads seemed cheaper than in the shop (mine are TSG ones and were £12 for knee pads online) and the toe guards were £3.99 and helmet £5. Bargainlicious!
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Post subject: Re: Online sites for gear Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:16 pm |
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I just wanted to add to this, if you buy any TSG products from Billys ( www.billys.co.uk) you get 10% off if you use the code DERBY.
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