Skate Blog

If you aren't a skateboarder but know someone who is, it can be tough to find them the perfect present this holiday season! If you need to buy something special for the skateboarding fanatic on your shopping list, come visit our downtown Loveland store! We carry skateboards and skateboarding gear in our Loveland store that you won't find in all of the big box stores. The items we carry are sure to please any skateboarding pro! From longboards to skate shoes, we have a selection that can't b …

When you are shopping for roller derby gear , you don't have to head to Boulder or Denver to get great gear at an awesome price. Skate Ratz in Loveland has everything that you need! Here are three great reasons to shop with us:  We love skating as much as you do. If it's on wheels, we love it! Our store is family owned and operated by people who love skating and boarding as much as you do. That means we carry only the best gear in our online store and we actually know what we're …

There is a right and a wrong way to wear a helmet.Not many people realize it, but simply wearing a helmet is often not enough. You need to know how to wear it correctly in order for it to provide you with an adequate amount of protection. At Skate Ratz, not only do we offer high-quality skateboard safety gear in Loveland, we also want to help you get the most out of it! That's why our experts have come up with this guide on how to wear a helmet the right way: SizeWhen it comes to helmets, o …

Skate Ratz is proud to be Loveland's premier skate shop!Loveland is a great city for art, restaurants and breweries, but there is one thing that it has been sorely lacking -- a good skate shop. The good new is that Skate Ratz is here to save the day! Whether you love to skateboard or rollerblade, or you are a fierce member of your roller derby team, there is no better place in Loveland to get your gear than Skate Ratz. We have made a name for ourselves as the go-to skate shop because we have abs …

So, you’ve decided you want to be a roller derby girl. How exciting! You’ve gathered your gear, paid your dues, and you’ve been taking your hits on the fresh meat rink. Choosing the right roller derby name is an art, so whether you’re brainstorming or narrowing down your choices, be sure to consider the following bits of advice from your Loveland skate shop. Make the name memorable! The most classic derby names are short, sweet, and have a pun that the general audience can follow. Often, names …

If you've been thinking about giving roller derby a go, we've got everything you need to get started. We're a Loveland skate shop that carries all of the roller derby gear - skates, safety gear, and accessories - that you'll need on your new adventure. Today we're going to cover a few beginner tips for getting into the roller derby scene.What kind of gear will you need? While the initial set up can be a little pricey, it's totally worth it. Plus, you can always buy used and upgrade over time if …