Pads?

by **Xilchless** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:11 pm

so, i just recently became interested in derby. i havn't really skated much since i was about 10. i'm currently borrowing my boyfriend's sister's extra pair of skates (she's one of the refs), but due to the fact that it's been a while since i've really skated, i have this bad habit of falling down alot. so, i'm trying to decide whether or not to just go and buy a $30 pack of pads (includes hemet, knee, elbow, and wrist) from dick's and then when i have more money, go and buy some better stuff. would something that cheap even be worth the money at all though? should i just wait till i have the money for some nicer pads?

these are the one's i was looking at: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/produ ... 33.3821490

by **joanie gouge** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:39 am

My personal opinion is to NEVER skimp on pads. Especially knee pads. Although if your choice is cheap pads now versus NO pads now, I would definitely go with cheap because they are better than nothing. Remember your knees take a beating in derby and historically there are a high number of knee injuries so you want to invest in really good knee pads. Try Play-it-Again sports or ebay before you buy the Dicks pads, and my recommendation if you are still a bit unsteady on your skates is to not skate at all until you have pads. You don't want to put yourself out of the sport before you even get to play! Good luck!!

by **Shiva Diva** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:28 am

Um, I say go with the good pads! Seriously, I thought that when I first started as well and got Protec's, and then I hurt my knee and elbow...so, I finally got wise and bought Rector's. It's definitely worth the investment to spend a little more...TRUST ME!

by **Leah Drichel** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 12:21 pm

I would like to recommend that you get good pads and wear them ALL THE TIME...EVEN when you are practicing skating at a roller rink with a bunch of 7 year olds who are NOT wearing pads. I'm speaking from experience here...

My FIRST time out skating (since I was 10), I broke my ankle, wrist and elbow and am still in recovery 4 months later. My derby career was over before it started. But, had I worn those stupid pads (even if I would've looked like a moron), I might still be heading into tryouts in May.

For reals...wear the pads.

by **Leah Drichel** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 12:23 pm

Hey! I just remembered...I have BRAND NEW GOOD ELBOW PADS that I bought from Sin City Skates and never used (Size L), as well as a helmet (size M) and brand new mouthguard. You can have them if you like.

Currently, they are in the possession of my sister, Asian Sinsation. Just PM her or ask her for them and tell her I said it's OK to give them to you. Someone's gotta use em, eh?

by **Xilchless** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:48 pm

Leah Drichel wrote:Hey! I just remembered...I have BRAND NEW GOOD ELBOW PADS that I bought from Sin City Skates and never used (Size L), as well as a helmet (size M) and brand new mouthguard. You can have them if you like.

Currently, they are in the possession of my sister, Asian Sinsation. Just PM her or ask her for them and tell her I said it's OK to give them to you. Someone's gotta use em, eh?

how do i know what size i would need? is there a way to go about measuring? or is it just easier to try stuff on and go from there? (i'm 20, about 5'7" and 140 pounds if that helps...)

by **Maiden America** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 2:00 pm

Xilchless wrote:how do i know what size i would need? is there a way to go about measuring? or is it just easier to try stuff on and go from there? (i'm 20, about 5'7" and 140 pounds if that helps...)

Hey, you're about the same size as me (just a little bit skinnier...)

I'd probably start out with medium sized gear. You might actually fit into small gear as well... it all depends on the brand and whatnot. I wouldn't go large. It would be falling off your body before anyone even hits ya

by **Danica McKiller** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 2:24 pm

If it makes it any easier, Xilchless is my brother's girlfriend, so if anyone wants to bring anything to practice I can pick them up.

by **Xilchless** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:48 pm

Danica McKiller wrote:If it makes it any easier, Xilchless is my brother's girlfriend, so if anyone wants to bring anything to practice I can pick them up.

That would b so awesome! But, hey, I'v been meaning 2 ask u if u'd b willing 2 go skating w/me sumtime? Maybe give me sum tips on what 2 work on?

by **Xilchless** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:21 pm

thanks everyone for all the tips. i have another question though, for helmets, are there certain brands i should try to stay away from? (i really wanted a purple one, but the only one that i've been able to find is a nutcase brand one, and i hadn't seen that brand on any of the derby skate shop sites that i've looked at) http://www.skates.com/ProductDetails.as ... =NTCS-3006

by **joanie gouge** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:34 pm

Really helmets are a personal choice. Some girls need certain brands because they fit their heads better, have colors they want, etc. The only thing you need to really stay away from is bicycle helmets. They are designed for single impact only, and you would be replacing it often. It saves you absolutely no money!! If you like the nutcase purple helmet, then go for it!!

Pads?

Pads?

Who is online