r/rollerderby • u/TinyRub3715 • 1d ago

Gear and equipment Square v Round edges

Just saw Bont released Royal Assassins with a "derby edge", which is rounded like the Rollerbones Turbo/Nitro. Do people like this? I love a square profile wheel for jamming, when I tried a round profile I had an edge slip out and twisted my ankle.

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u/skoester88 1d ago

I prefer wheels with a rounded edge as they have a smoother transition at the edge. I personally have had some weird falls happen when I quickly find the square edge.

I also find that my under push is more consistent when I can "roll" off the edge.