Which pads should I buy?
It's a minefield isn't it. You just bought your new skates, having agonised over which skates are right for you, the size, the material...
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Roller Girl Gang
Jan 78 min read
Our Favourite Roller Skates for Starting out in 2024
by Mel @troubleon8wheels You've made the resolution and set the intention that in 2024, you're going to learn to roller skate and join...
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Roller Girl Gang
Oct 12, 20231 min read
Embracing Autumn as a Roller Skater
From skate care to bad weather skating, to keeping cosy as we get colder and lighting up the dance floor during dark discos, we have...
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Roller Girl Gang
Dec 18, 20223 min read
Plate comparison: Arius & Danza
by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels We've answered alot of questions about the Danza and Arius plates this year. For the purposes of this...
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Roller Girl Gang
Jun 4, 20223 min read
Slades by Flaneurz- Walk or Roll?
by Mel @troubleon8wheels Another day, another skate review! The Slades click-lock mechanism are a huge upgrade from the metal adjustable...
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Roller Girl Gang
Jun 3, 20225 min read
Riedell Crew Skates Review
By Mel @troubleon8wheels We are asked a lot to recommend a roller skate that will support a developing roller skater; this has been very...
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Roller Girl Gang
Feb 6, 20225 min read
Why WIFA are Wonderful
by Mel @troubleon8wheels Here is the first of some long-awaited review about the WIFA boots, from Austrian ice skate manufacturer. WIFA...
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Mel Blackwood
Dec 6, 20213 min read
Fundaes for Fun Days
@troubleon8wheels Cheesy but true. If I could choose only one wheel, it would be the Moxi Fundae wheel. I've been skating on and off on...
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Roller Girl Gang
Aug 8, 20212 min read
Roller Guest Gangster: Medallion Wheels Review
by Amanda (she/her) IG @magentoniche After 18 months of skating outside (or on my living room floor) I have been clinging on to my 78A...
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Mel Blackwood
Jul 23, 20218 min read
Sliding through the Summer
by Mel @troubleon8wheels This blog post has taken a very long time to write, as (you know me) I do like to make sure I have researched...
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May 15, 202110 min read
Grindstone Smokeshow Wheels are Smokin'!
by Mel @troubleon8wheels After a couple of months of testing these wheels, I'm finally ready to share my opinion. *disclaimer* My opinion...
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Mar 11, 20215 min read
Discoblox Installation Review aka 'Do What I Say, Not What I Did and Follow The Instructions'!
by Mel Alexandrou @mjalexandrou I bought my Discoblox as a present to myself after completing the MoxiSkateDaily challenge. After getting...
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Feb 4, 20216 min read
Don't blame it on the Moonlight
by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels It's not Moonlight Roller Skates' fault that we are the last shop on Earth with pre-orders to get...
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Roller Girl Gang
Jan 13, 202117 min read
Updated 2023 - I'm starting out - which roller skates should I buy?
By Mel @troubleon8wheels At the moment, we are getting asked this question a lot. A LOT ALOT! That means you, dear Gangsters are...
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Nov 26, 20207 min read
Unboxing and First Impressions: Moxi Rainbow Rider Roller Skates
by Mel @troubleon8wheels Disclaimer: Everything in this review is my opinion. I am one person, and my skate journey will have been...
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Aug 11, 20203 min read
Luna Skates Unboxing, First Impressions + Update
by Mel @troubleon8wheels I've been searching high and low for a roller skate to fit the mid-price point between Rookie roller skates...
8,376 views3 comments
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Jul 20, 20205 min read
Why Luminous wheels are my favourite all-purpose wheel
by Mel @troubleon8wheels "What's your favourite wheel?" Once you've been roller skating for a few years, you find your skate niche and...
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Apr 9, 20205 min read
Moxi Panther Skate Unboxing and First Impressions
by Mel @troubleon8wheels It's always exciting when Moxi bring out a new pair of skates. With the Lolly being the comfortable skate, the...
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Mar 18, 20202 min read
Disco Plugz testing!
by Mel aka @troubleon8wheels Disco Plugz have landed and they are a seamless hybrid of jam plugs and toe stops. What is a jam plug? It is...
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Dec 7, 20194 min read
Why we recommend Rookie Roller Skates in the UK.
You will probably be aware that we are passionate about roller skating in all its glorious forms. That means we want everyone to have the...
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