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Penny Skateboards 2012 Press Release

Submitted by Skate-Parts.Com on Sun, 01/04/2012 - 10:10

It might be April fools, but it's no joke, the 2012 Penny Skateboards range is here with the new 22" plastic skateboards arriving in store on Thursday last week, the full range of coloured 3" trucks, and new pink and purple wheels, there is stacks of gear to make your board truly unique (not forgetting the coloured Gumball bolts, and new sticker packs as well). Check out the official press release:

Reef City Roller Girls Vs Mackay City Roller Maidens - April 14

Submitted by Skate-Parts.Com on Sun, 01/04/2012 - 09:45

In 2 weeks on Saturday the 14th of April if you are up North, head to the Cairns Recreation Centre for the Reef City Roller Girls vs the Mackay City Roller Maidens. It's at 44 Behan St Manunda from 6:30pm.

2012 Penny 22" Range In Store Now

Submitted by matt on Fri, 30/03/2012 - 11:42

The 2012 Penny 22" Skateboard range has arrived and is ready to ship immediately.

New features for 2012:

Penny complete's now come with ABEC 7 bearings (unless you swap them)
Penny complete's now come with a range of different coloured trucks (unless you swap them)
Penny sticker panels to add more colour to the bottom of your board.
Pink and purple Penny wheels are now available.

Ryan Williams HIC and Bar Setup Tutorial

Submitted by Skate-Parts.Com on Wed, 28/03/2012 - 20:29

Ryan Williams from Madd Gear Pro takes you through removing your MGP scooter bars, clamp and compression system so you can change your forks, check out the video:

Pink and Purple Penny Wheels Have Just Arrived

Submitted by Skate-Parts.Com on Wed, 28/03/2012 - 15:59

New for 2012, the pink and purple super soft 59mm Penny Skateboard wheels have just arrived and look sick!

These wheels are still 78a and the same Penny shape you love, but with new colours to compliment your board, you can go nuts!

Check them out, available online, on custom boards, and in store now!

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What does the hardness rating (eg 85a) on roller skate wheels mean?

Submitted by matt on Sun, 25/03/2012 - 16:23

The hardness of roller skate wheels is defined by the durometer, measured using Type A, and thus represented by the "A" rating after a number. In essence, the higher the A rating, the harder the wheel will be. Softer wheels (75A – 85A) are generally used for outdoor skating as they will handle bumps, grooves and obstacles better whilst offering better grip on most surfaces.

Reef City Roller Girls 2012 Raw Meat Intake

Submitted by matt on Mon, 19/03/2012 - 21:57

The Reef City Roller Girls up in Cairns are looking for new skaters, officials, referees and volunteers!

There are 5 intakes in 2012 with the next one coming up on April 1st from 3 to 6 pm at the Cairns Recreation Centre (44 Behan St, Manunda).

Sun State Roller Girls Vs Canberra Roller Derby League - 24th March 2012

Submitted by matt on Mon, 19/03/2012 - 20:59

This Saturday the 24th of March marks the first interleague game of the season for the Sun State Roller Girls against the Vice City Rollers from the Canberra Roller Derby League.

It's on at the Beenleigh Arena at 2-10 Milne St in Beenleigh with doors opening at 6:30pm.

Check out the SSRG website or Facebook event for more info and you can buy tickets online from OzTix.

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Victorian Roller Derby League - Bout 2 of 2012

Submitted by matt on Sun, 18/03/2012 - 23:47

The Victorian Roller Derby League's second bout of the 2012 season is happening on March 31st at the Melbourne Showgrounds Grand Pavilion, featuring the Rock Mobsters vs the Toxic Avengers and the Dolls of Hazzard vs the Dead Ringer Rosies. Gates open at 4:45pm.

Roller Derby Hits Wagga Wagga - The Wagga Derby Dolls

Submitted by matt on Sun, 18/03/2012 - 00:04

I've heard a lot about the growing interest in roller derby in Wagga Wagga, both from people who remember it when they were kids, and from the new generation of derby skaters.