My Equipment

So the first few times that I went to practice I was able to rent some gear BUT.....nothing is the same as having your own gear! Very shortly after joining I started looking around for some equipment...there are a few places that most people order from Roller Girl in BC and Neon Skates in Montreal.  (Both happen to be sponsors for our league and the only 2 companies that I am aware of in Canada that are skater owned companies that sell exclusively for Roller Derby), both are very knowledgeable and helpful in finding the Fresh Meat Package that is best for you.  Equipment is very important in Roller Derby..I mean I didn't know much about the sport but I knew enough that it is a contact sport and injuries can happen.  I have learned quickly that proper training and equipment is most important in preventing injuries of any kind.  A Fresh Meat package comes with a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, mouth guard, wrist pads and of course SKATES :) I choose to go with Roller Girl and I ordered online, communicated with them back and forth for a day or so then my gear arrived 2 days later.  Fitting perfectly! I did however add a set of outdoor wheels to my package.  So for about $400 I am good to go! 

For the most part I have no complaints about my gear it is just like everything else and needs to be broken in and when you have nothing to compare it to I think this package is really the way to go for any new person.  I am sure as I become more familiar with my equipment and know more about the sport I will add and change things up as time goes by. 

I have decided however the mouth guard that came with my equipment is not my friend and I am buying another one this week.  And we must protect our pearly whites :) The one that came with the kit is too big and bulky I have to take it out to speak and I usually drool all over myself...LOL You can see what I mean in the attached picture.

I did fnd that my skates were rubbing against my ankles so I ordered a pair of eZeefit from Neon Skates.  These things are amazing...no more blisters!! I highly recommend adding them especially if you are breaking in new skates!