Roller Derby Wheels Guide

If you are wondering which wheels to choose the perfect quad wheels for your roller derby style and level, follow these tips. Height The most common wheel height for roller derby wheels is- 62mm (tall) 59mm (short) The 3mm change can make a big difference. The tall ones may prove – better for speed and long distance since you need less effort into keeping a fast roll with the bigger wheel better if you need to pass your '27 laps in 5 minutes' test less stable since they are higher off the ground trickier stop-start action The shorter wheels are – easier stop-start because you can accelerate faster more stable, being closer to the ground shorter wheels mean you have to work harder on your '27 laps in 5 minutes' test Thickness Derby wheels come in two common widths – 44mm (wide) 38mm (narrow) If you are entry level, get tall and wide roller derby skates. They will ensure more stability and roll. As you progress, you can move to narrower o...