Jamphysics

05/10/2026

Interesting read on Electro AND Jamskating....

The fact that the moniker "electro" is getting "repurposed/rebranded" by a genre that clearly isn't what electro has been since the 80's is a frustrating situation that creates REAL barriers to mutual understanding.

We had the same problem in Michigan in when everyone started calling every genre of electronic music "Techno", which is a BIG no-no in Detroit....

This is exactly why communities of ALL types correcting these things early and sternly, CORRECTS it early, despite the fact that people call it "gatekeeping", or just plain "being a big meanie".

We had the same thing in skating.

Regional Colloquialisms exist and vary in reference to what encompasses jamskating and shuffling, and always have. In the 2000s, we got some clarity in the matter thanks to sanctioning bodies making clear cut distinctions in both terminology and application through national competitions, as well as an abundance of smaller local and regional teams with increased "outreach and education" efforts.

Picture: Sk8Train (MI branch) practicing in 2002, Rollerama 2 (Brighton, MI)
Skaters: Warren Niblock, Jason Welling, Melanie Heikkilla, Marshall Heikkilla, TJ Dubay.

05/10/2026

The fact that the moniker "electro" is getting "repurposed/rebranded" by a genre that clearly isn't what electro has been since the 80's is a frustrating situation that creates REAL barriers to mutual understanding.

We had the same problem in Michigan in when everyone started calling every genre of electronic music "Techno", which is a BIG no-no in Detroit....

This is exactly why communities of ALL types correcting these things early and sternly, CORRECTS it early, despite the fact that people call it "gatekeeping", or just plain "being a big meanie".

We had the same thing in skating.

Regional Colloquialisms exist and vary in reference to what encompasses jamskating and shuffling, and always have. In the 2000s, we got some clarity in the matter thanks to sanctioning bodies making clear cut distinctions in both terminology and application through national competitions, as well as an abundance of smaller local and regional teams with increased "outreach and education" efforts.

Picture: Sk8Train (MI branch) practicing in 2002, Rollerama 2 (Brighton, MI)
Skaters: Warren Niblock, Jason Welling, Melanie Heikkilla, Marshall Heikkilla, TJ Dubay.

05/03/2026

Joint forces build!

Theme: Fire and Ice

195 Build-

195 boot Restored by AJ Chupp, new sole (blue with white edge dressing) and tongue with shearling

Rannalli Rocket speed plate - sand blasted and powder coated white, DA45 trucks on an old Snyder kingpin, Riptide proline cushions

Rebecca Speedyrella Sheperd - parts and tools sourcing

Ron Murray - custom pivot cups

TJ Dubois The Rollercade - T-nut mounting

Jim Garrett - JG Hubs Rannalli speed hubs

295 Build -

295 boot Restored by AJ Chupp, heel delete, new mid sole and sole (red with black edge dressing) and tongue with shearling

Rebecca Speedyrella Sheperd - boot sourcing

Suregrip Roller Skates Snyder Royal on Riptide cushions

TJ Dubois - T-nut mount

JG Hubs Big 50’a dyed Red by David Murphy

04/05/2026

Custom build for Beltran Landavazo

Featuring Riedell Roller 811 boots, Reactor Neo plates, and RollerBones turbo wheels!

Want a custom skate built right the first time? Stop by The Rollercade, where anything is possible!

04/04/2026

Worst. Idea. EVER.

2020 was WILD.....

03/21/2026

Back with a great custom skate build for Dora Venecia! So excited I had to get a picture before I could finish it!