The weekend of February 4 and 5, the Spiders Black Widows, the roller-derby team of Rouen organized the first Open Rolling Contest with three other teams in the Northern Territory. Back to the event ...
From the first in-line skate to the traditional skate also known as "quad", we can't talk about the history of skating without honouring Sam Nieswizski. He wrote a famous book « Rollermania » (1991) which is a reference in France and maybe all over the world...
A trip in Paris (France) bring us to the shop Hawaii Surf. Eric Gros, the owner, allowed us to visit his miracle cave. In the abyss of the cellar, behind the most recent models, hide some unknown and rare pieces, skates which crossed through the ages, absurd inventions, outmoded design. Travel through the time...
Years passing, we could have believed that the reputation of the roller would have evolved a lot. Nevertheless, in mind of numerous persons, this practice evokes more a leisure than a real sport. Some consider it as a totally childish pastime. Others are even surprised when they learn the existence of speed-skating race. Roller-skating : childish pastime or real sport?