Reddit mentions: The best roller skate parts

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What a great thing you're doing! Thanks for the contest!

Something unique about me.. Hm.. I'm training to be a banked track roller derby player! I actually am still what's considered "Freshmeat," so I'm still learning. Last week, I learned to skate backwards and I am SO STOKED! My Roller Derby name is Tenacious DD... Like the boobs. lol

I think my big ticket item would be these awesome light up wheels! How cool would it be to be rollin' around, knocking b*tches down with light up wheels! :)

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Yeah, this is an issue I've had to deal with on and off. I've got a handful of things I do, but it all depends on what the cause is and where it's happening. One question, do you pass the pencil test for proper depth?

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I've used various lacing methods. One method is I use two laces on each skate, one for the bottom of the skate and one for the top. This way I have more control over how tight things are and where. Another method is to make it so the laces skip over the area that's being irritated. Here's a video showing the method. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TePrbT8gk6M

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You can also relieve pressure by not using the top eyelet, or you can use a runner's loop shown in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tCOdm7ubh8 you can position the loop over the tender area, and it will help with the pressure.

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The next level up from this is to start changing the lacing system on the skates. You can try eyelet extenders found here. http://www.greatsaves.org/skate_lace_extenders.html

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Those extenders are a little pricey for what you get, so you can rig something similar yourself. I took the lace locks off an old pair of skates and installed them onto my current skates. They effectively lift the laces higher off the affected area. Here's a picture of what the lace locks look like if you don't know https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTQ5MVgxNjAw/z/FREAAOSwxp9W8ya6/$_1.JPG They also make ones that are more like regular eyelets. https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Fp8AAOSwONBZESg1/s-l300.jpg Shops don't really carry these any longer, but you can find them on ebay.

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And finally, you can do away with the laces all together and use Option B skate straps.

http://www.chooseoptionb.com/

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Or you can replace the laces with rollerblade ratchet buckles.

https://www.amazon.com/Baoblaze-Replacement-Sturdy-Inline-Skating/dp/B07CPSFJ8M/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=rollerblade+straps&qid=1554967083&s=gateway&sr=8-4

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Hope this helps.

https://www.amazon.com/Silfrae-Perfect-Multi-Size-Multi-Color-Available/dp/B074YK2WM9/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1541620276&sr=8-17&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=skate+laces

I like these. They’re thick but they stay put

I saw some at the Hangar store in the AAC... I bet you can find them at most sporting goods stores. Here's amazon too -
https://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Inch-Waxed-Skate-Lace/dp/B009N9IYGG

Their for skates.
https://www.amazon.com/Bionic-Bearings-ABEC-7-8mm-Pack/dp/B007JVRSJ4

They're wax laces from the local skate shop. I think that these are very similar if not the same:

Derby Laces Hot Pink 72 Inch Waxed Skate Lace for Roller Derby, Hockey and Ice Skates, and Boots https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009N9EWP8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ROdqDbJDN4BQ1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VWXCZCU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Jt65BbHPZXZC4

Uber stylish!

By the way, I read that those toe guards gradually slide to the side. Maybe switch to toe guards that tightly cover the toes? Moxi even makes that style in that color!

I bought these on amazon a couple months ago which look like the exact same skates. I think people will tell you they lack the S axle but I learned to skate on them. I haven't really learned any tricks yet, still trying to learn standard footing in addition to my goofy foot, and I'm not a skateboarder so I can't really say anything about the quality or if they'll break.

JINCAO Black Portable Roller Road Drift Plate Skates Anti-Slip Board Aluminum Truck with PU Wheels with ABEC-7 608 Bearings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VWXCZCU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_T3VjDbFE9XZJZ

Or you can look into these. Just gotta get used to them.