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Medusa Skates’ Fresh Meat Package has everything you need to begin playing roller derby. Our discounted beginner derby package includes over $300-worth of gear, including a complete pair of derby-ready roller skates, a dual-certified helmet and all required protective gear, including wrist guards, elbow pads, knee pads and a heat-moldable mouth guard. This rookie package is different than what you’ll find elsewhere, because we’ve only included gear that we would actually wear ourselves for derby—and still do! Just because you're starting out, doesn't mean you should skimp on protection. We know that buying roller derby gear can be overwhelming, so please don't hesitate to call Medusa Skates at (512) 203-7203 or email us at medusaskates@gmail.com with any questions. We love helping new derby skaters!
DETAILS:
1. CHOOSE YOUR SKATES:
- Riedell Dart (in black)
- Black synthetic boot with padded interior and fairly standard toe box
- Lightweight PowerDyne Thrust 15 degree nylon plate
- Dart 62mm / 93A wheels
- ABEC-5 bearings
- Midi Gripper toe stop
- Available in men’s whole sizes 1–14; for women's sizing order one to two full sizes down
- Upgrade to Riedell R3
- Black synthetic boot with padded interior and fairly narrow toe box
- Lightweight PowerDyne 15 degree nylon plate
- Radar Cayman wheels: 95A (hard); 62mm x 42mm
- ABEC-5 bearings
- Powerdyne adjustable toe stop
- Available in men’s whole sizes 1–14; for women's sizing order one to two full sizes down
- Upgrade to Sure-Grip Rock GT-50
- Black synthetic boot with padded interior and a wider fit than the R3
- Lightweight Rock nylon plate
- GT-50 Swirl wheels in black and white: 95A (hard); 62mm x 40mm
- ABEC-5 bearings
- Carrera adjustable toe stop
- Available in men’s whole sizes 1–14; for women's sizing order one to two full sizes down
2. CHOOSE YOUR S1 HELMET & HELMET COLOR:
All S1 helmets are CPSC Certified and ASTM Certified which means they are designed to protect against single high-impacts as well as multiple low-impacts (which are very common in roller derby). Impact testing shows the S1 helmet to be 5X more protective than regular soft foam helmets. All S1 helmets come with sweat-absorbing sizing liners which are anti-microbial and moisture-wicking. Check out S1's Pick a Helmet page to find out which size helmet will fit you.
- S1 Mini Lifer: Fits heads 18.5"–20.5"
- Available in Black Gloss or Black Matte
- S1 Lifer: Fits heads 21"–23.5"
- S1 Mega Lifer: Fits heads 23"–25.5"
- Available in Black Gloss Only
- Black glitter, gold glitter and silver glitter helmets are an additional $15. Black Glitter and Silver Glitter are available in all sizes. Gold Glitter is only available in the Mini and the Lifer.
- Lifer Helmet special colors—Gold Mirror, Moxi Leopard, Misfits, Watermelon and Pink Helmet Posse—are $5 more.
3. CHOOSE YOUR SAFETY GEAR SIZE:
We've included all Triple 8 safety gear in our derby starter kit. These aren't the beginner pad sets you'll find in other fresh meat packages; these pads are upgraded with high-density memory foam and maximum padding made to actually protect you from roller derby’s hard hits and falls. After many years of derby, these are still some of our favorite pads no matter what level of derby you're playing. All of these items are available in sizes JR–XL. Click on the Triple 8 sizing guides below:
4. CHOOSE YOUR MOUTH GUARD SIZE & COLOR:
Everyone at Medusa Skates wears the SISU Aero mouthguards because they're ultra-thin, comfortable and strong. At 1.6mm, you can easily talk, drink and breathe during a game without having to take them out. Using only hot water, the SISU can be re-molded up to 20 times and are compatible with braces. Click for SISU fitting instructions.
- SISU NextGen Aero Adult Mouthguard
- Available in White, Black, Electric Blue, Red, Spring Green, Purple, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Aqua
- SISU NextGen Junior Guard
- Available in Black, White or Pink
5. ADD-ONS (AKA USEFUL STUFF YOU'LL PROBABLY WANT):
- Mota Freedom Outdoor Wheels (+$50 for 8 wheels) - Save $10 on these wheels when you add them to your Fresh Meat Package at time of purchase! Every skater needs a pair of soft outdoor wheels for street skates, cruising the Veloway or rolling around the neighborhood. There's nothing more embarrassing than face-planting because your wheel got stuck on a piece of gravel. 82A hardness; 62mm x 41mm.
- Riedell Leather Toe Caps (+$20 for a pair) - Don't goop up your new skates with duct tape like everyone else! These leather toe caps keep the toes of your new skates from getting shredded and scuffed up on the ground (which they inevitably will).
- Basic Skate Tool Kit (+$25) - You’ll need a few simple tools to adjust your trucks and toe stops, or change out wheels and bearings. This basic skate maintenance kit will let you do all that! Includes a 5-in-1-multi tool and a Bones bearing press. Multi-tools come in assorted colors and will be included randomly. (Bones bearing press is currently unavailable.)
- JABreeze Gear Spray (+$5) - This pad spray will keep the derby stank away! Made in Austin, TX by skaters for skaters. All-natural, anti-bacterial and anti-microbial blend. Ingredients: distilled water, emulsified alcohol, witch hazel, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, green tea.
- Medusa Skates Tee (+$15) - Save $5 on this Medusa tee when you add it to your Fresh Meat Package at time of purchase! Support your local derby-owned skate shop and be the envy of all your friends, obvs with a black unisexy tee featuring our awesome logo (which was designed by local Austin tattoo artist Stacey Martin!).
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