Roller Derby Cushions Buying Advice

Cushions for your skates are often overlooked, but they can make a massive difference to performance. At less than a tenner a pop, they're a worthwhile upgrade, right from the start.

Generally, the cushions on a standard set of skates will be very hard, making the trucks pretty solid. When your trucks are solid, you can't move them. If you can't move your trucks, the wheels don't have the flex to turn. So, going round corners take ﾠlot of effort, as will anything that requires you to have a good reaction from your plate.

To remedy this, softer cushions will give you the movement you need. There's a range ofﾠhardnesses available, but the initial recommendation tends to be the same. We recommend Suregrip cushions, in 79A Straight and 85A Conical (one of each per truck), with conical closestﾠto the wheels.