Skater-To-Skater – Mel’s Must Haves And Recommendations

For our next instalment of the Skater-to-Skater series we caught up with RollerFit Newcastle Instructor, Mel.

Mel is a roller skater with some serious groove! It’s hard not to be mesmerised as she flows between moves or around a bowl. Starting her RollerFit journey back in 2020, Mel is a natural skater and quick learner with creativity and style to boot. Mel does a little bit of everything from RollerFit, to roller dance and park skating. Mel loves to watch RollerFitters develop their skating confidence and gets an extra special kick out of showing people the ropes for their first time on 8 wheels.

We asked Mel for her fave products and she came through! Mel has some recommendations for all those beginners looking to upgrade their skate kit as well as a little list of her personal must-haves for rhythm skating and roller dance.

Looking to upgrade?

Chuffed Skates Wanderer

Upgrading your skates to better quality skate can up your skill level and keep you progressing in your skate journey. Mel loves the Chuffed Skates Wanderers because they’re super comfy and have good quality hardware.

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187 Killer Pads set of Fly Knee Pads in Black.

187 Fly Knee

Some good quality knee pads are going to save you a lot of bruises and bother. These 187 Fly Knee pads aren’t too bulky but provide lots of protection.

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Moxi Roller Skates x 187 Killer Pads collaboration: 9 skaters sit on the edge of a skatepark bowl wearing roller skates and protective gear.

187 x Moxi Pad Set

If you’re into colour, Mel recommends the 187 x Moxi Pad Sets as an affordable way to protect wrists, elbows and knees all in one go.

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Chuffed Skates Chiller Wheels in Cloud Grey

Chuffed Chiller Wheels

Mel is a big hybrid wheel advocate because they will take you anywhere! Hybrid wheels are an upgrade on a stock outdoor wheel but they’re also a good way to still maintain some stability and grip on slippery surfaces.

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RollerFit roller skate Lace Lock accessories in 4 styles on a purple, blue and yellow disco ball graphic background.

Moxi Fundae Wheels

If pretty pastels are more your vibe but still like the idea of a hybrid wheel, Mel also recommends the Moxi Fundae wheels. They’re super cute and well loved in the skating community as a great all-rounder kind of wheel.

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Better Bearings essential service kit with bearings wash, lube, axle nuts and bag.

Better Bearings Clean Up Your Act Kit

If you’re wheels are feeling a bit sluggish and slow, or maybe they’re making an awful squealing sound. Well, it’s time to clean your bearings. Mel recommends this Better Bearings cleaning kit so you get all the bits and pieces you need to get your wheels rolling smooth and squeal-free.

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Mel's personal faves

Radar Riva Wheels

Mel’s favourite wheels are the Radar Riva wheels. They’re the perfect size at 57mm and they are a 96a hardness which means they have just the right amount of grip and slip for different kinds of skate surfaces.

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RollerFit Toe Plugs

Mel loves the RollerFit Toe Plugs because they are just the right size and have a good amount of grip to them so they don’t slide out during plug work moves.

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Red and chrome PowerDyne Y4 roller skate tool.

Powerdyne Y4 Tool

Mel has a Powerdyne Pro Reactor plate and regularly swaps between using toe stops and plugs so she always has her trusty Powerdyne Y4 tool on hand to get the job done.

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