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Choosing a helmet that fits properly is essential to enjoying your time on your roller skates!    Types of Helmets:   1) S1 Lifer, Mini Lifer, Mega Lifer, and Retro Lifer S1 helmets come with a standard shell size and interchangeable velcro pads sized based on head circumference.  Choose the appropriate shell size for your head circumference, as well as the appropriate pad size for your head. For example, a 22 inch head would need an S1 Lifer shell with size large pads. Please refer to S1's sizing guide here! 2) Triple 8 Certified Sweatsaver The Certified Sweatsaver helmets come in...

Choosing wheels that fit your roller skating style can be an arduous process at times, so we've put together a handy guide to help find the correct wheel for you!   Types of Roller Skate Wheels: 1) Artistic/Dance Wheels - Designed to be hard wheels that are not "grippy" to allow for the dance style moves in skating. 2) Outdoor Wheels - These are softer wheels (78A - 85A) that are designed to be able to absorb the uneven terrain of outdoor skating surfaces (e.g. trails, sidewalks, boardwalks, roads). For example, Radar Energy Wheels and Atom Pulse Wheels. 3) Indoor/Derby Wheels...

Choose the right plate for you! Follow our Plate Guide to find the perfect roller skate plate.   Types of Materials Used: Nylon Nylon plates are lighter and are often found on less expensive roller skates. Sometimes nylon plates are referred to as plastic. Nylon plates can flex, which means less power transfer. Some styles of skating require the skater to go up on their toe stops when stopping or during quick take offs, and the flex nylon plates have is not ideal for these styles. Other skaters prefer nylon plates because of how lightweight they are.  Metal Alloy Aluminum (most common) or...

Hi, my name is Bethany, and I love exploring new trails! I’ve been skating for almost three years now, but I like to know what to expect when I go to a trail, so I thought others might as well! On #TrailSkateTuesday, I’m here to tell you the best trails to start with, and what to expect when you get there. Last summer I posted about the Chain of Lakes Trail and Portland Lakes Greenway, and this summer, I want to tell you about a few more local trails. First up is Lake Banook – but there are, essentially, two different...

Last month, we announced our new fundraising initiative, Coffin Skate Donates, as a way to give back and expand our inclusivity efforts toward the black and indigenous community.    We partnered up with our friends at The Magic Project for a month-long raffle for a pair of this season's most coveted roller skates, the Moxi Lolly!   We are pleased to announce that the winner was Elli Rodriguez from Ontario, Canada!   In total, the amount of money raised is $3,995.00, but we'll make it an even $4,000.00!   We are blown away by the feedback we have received and look forward to...

Hi, my name is Bethany, and I love exploring new trails! I’ve been skating for almost two years now, but I like to know what to expect when I go to a trail, so I thought others might as well! On #TrailSkateTuesday, I’m here to tell you the best trails to start with, and what to expect when you get there. Last time I posted about the Chain of Lakes trail, and this time, it’s my absolute favourite:   Portland Lakes Greenway   Getting There Where I Skate Recommendations Hills Road Crossings Other Obstacles      Getting There If you’re...