Pennies for a Derby Girl

Well my Freshmeat Package of gear has served me well but I have learned in the past couple months that replacing/upgrading equipment is sometimes needed. I am very happy with my current gear and would still recommend to anyone starting Roller Derby to get the Freshmeat Package as it really has everything you need to get started and the price is right! :) 

 

 

I have had a wish list going for sometime, adding items as I need to and buying items as I need them.   I recently crossed one item off of my list...Gladiator Knee Gaskets....these fit under your knee pads and they have Velcro on the them so that they stay snug under your knee pads...why do you need them? Well lets just say the addition of knee gaskets is like falling on clouds...the impact of a knee fall is not as harsh with the knee gaskets so therefore is certainly an added piece of protection that anyone should invest in!

 

 

Several years ago I tore some ligaments in my left knee...it was winter, was drinking with friends and fell on the ice...I don't think I need to get into that story but I am sure you get the picture..LOL.  Anyway, I have been leery to do any knee falls on my left knee for fear of re injuring it.  I do them if I have to but not on command ;) My knee has never really been right since.  Now that I have my gaskets I need to condition myself to build my left knee as it is not as strong as my right as become. So left knee falls...I'm ready for ya now! :)

 

 

Next on my list is to buy my Jukes (my new wheels)!  I have been using Kitty Von Doom's while she is recovering from her broken ankle but I will HAVE to have my own soon!  I CAN NOT not go back to my old wheels after experiencing Jukes! Neon Skates refers to them this, " It's basically like a party on your skates and everyone's invited."...LOL...so true! I LOVE the Jukes!

 

 

 

Then I am on a misson to get some new wrist guards :)....So as you can see this Derby Girl needs to start saving some pennies! ;)