UK online derby equipment suppliers

Missyle Elliott · **Posted:** Thu Jan 07, 2010 4:40 pm

For those of you looking for skates and kit, here are links to some online providers of skates and kit.

Everglides (Skates under 'quad skates', pads under 'protective equip' in the menu on left)
Amazing Skates
Billy's Skates

They each have slightly different items, so take a look at all three and see what they've got. John at Everglides is very helpful if you have any questions. I also think that you might be able to get a 10% discount at Everglides if you mention in your order that you are starting to skate with a derby league (not 100% sure about this, but worth a try).

Daisy Dioxin · **Joined:** Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:47 am **Posts:** 2439

these guys also have pads and i've had great customer service from them

http://boardology.co.uk/C-ALLTERRAIN-60-ATBPROTECTION.aspx

Gemma · **Posted:** Sat May 15, 2010 11:00 am

John at Everglides has now started to sell Sure-Grip products, so you can get your Fugitives there too, and Rebel skates, which are a great starter skate

Sophia Ann Loathing · **Joined:** Sun Oct 03, 2010 2:16 pm **Posts:** 2389

Hi there.
I'm in the Saturday beginner's group. I have skates, but I'm going to invest in new ones as the ones I have aren't great for acceleration. I've had a look at various derby quad skate suppliers but I really have no idea what I'm looking for... Do any seasoned derbiers have any suggestions? Any stellar makes of skates for acceleration that you have experience with, etc?

Raw Heidi · **Joined:** Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:19 pm **Posts:** 10518

Almost everyone has Riedell skates except Metallikat with her lovely bonts. The R3 is a great starter skate but still kinda pricey - you're looking at about £100. There's lots of threads in this part of the forum about more geekery.

Duncan Disorderly · **Joined:** Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:44 pm **Posts:** 4472

(addressing the thread title rather than offering specific advice)

The starter packs in this thread are good for people in need of the whole package of skates and pads, helmet etc: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=15495

Daisy Dioxin · **Joined:** Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:47 am **Posts:** 2439

FYI Billys skate shop are planning to have stall at Saturday's bout

Wheelspin Shady · **Posted:** Mon Oct 04, 2010 1:06 pm

I started with the Triple 8 Intermediate starter pack from Kickflip Boards and can vouch for both the quality and Matt from Kickflip's excellent customer service.

Also have only nice things to say about Amazing Skates. The Enforcer, who runs A.S. is a gent, and the prices are competitive considering it's almost exclusively US grey imports on sale.

Aside: Kickflip's website seems to be FUBAR at the time of writing.

Metallikat · **Posted:** Mon Oct 04, 2010 2:29 pm

www.skatermate.co.uk for all your Roll-Line toestop/bushings needs! (all 4 of us in the league, there..)

Yvel Saint Laurent · **Posted:** Sat Oct 09, 2010 7:01 pm

Wheelspin Shady wrote:

I started with the Triple 8 Intermediate starter pack from Kickflip Boards and can vouch for both the quality and Matt from Kickflip's excellent customer service.

It's unlikely - but if anyone's coming to the Rainy City intraleague on this Sunday in Manchester, then Kickflip will have a stall. Hopefully they'll be at out double header bout on the 30th as well (vs Glasgow & Bedfordshire).

sean · **Posted:** Wed Jan 05, 2011 4:59 pm

These guys look quite good:
Wreckless Skate Shop
Based in Ireland, but do international orders. Have a whole derby section including various options on 265 skate combos. I've just ordered some Scabs recaps from there for £16 including shipping, so the pricing is keen. They've got Gumball toestops coming soon for about £14...

angri-la · **Posted:** Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:40 am

Thought it worth adding to this thread that this facebook group http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=322431293145 is pretty good for buying/selling second-hand roller derby gear in the UK

SwedeHurt · **Joined:** Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:59 am **Posts:** 2

Well... we are not based in UK - but we are shipping to you guys from lovely Scandinavia
SwedeVix http://www.swedevix.com
We sell skates, wheels and a little of everything a derby nerd would want to have...

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