MICHELLE STEILEN

Michelle Steilen, also known in the roller derby world as Estro Jen is the owner of Moxi Roller Skates and Moxi Shop. She is a star in the Long Beach roller derby scene and she does a lot to push and promote anything and everything roller skating related. Since we make Rollerbones, our roller derby company, and all the roller derby ladies skate Bones Bearings, we wanted to do something to show support to all the derby ladies who support us. We came up with an idea to do something a little be different and decided to film some stuff at some famous skateboard spots in Los Angeles. We really had no idea how this would turn out. Hope you all enjoy this video by Vern Laird.
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[@Tesse10]

When she fell and said the most punk-rock "Oh noooo" and bikini kill started playing, I nearly cried.

[@alagicolley8047]

Hi

[@swampy7943]

Yes to this comment and to your whole aesthetic sensibility

[@justindawson5930]

It takes a lot of skill and talent, but it also takes a lot of crashing and bouncing off the pavement to get to this level... I have so much respect and admiration for her

[@Fleurtjeeeeeee]

Yeah, that's why you wear protection

[@firstclassslayerhq]

Its roller skating bruh any 6yo in a rural area can slap on some wheel boots and spin around...

[@Fleurtjeeeeeee]

@@firstclassslayerhq have you ever had roller skates on your feet?

[@firstclassslayerhq]

@@Fleurtjeeeeeee 😆 my comment should reflect that... Yes as a child skating rinks were common and then you graduated to blades. Skipping off rails and stairs spinning like an idiot landing almost everything because the skates are fucking attached. Then around 12 or 13 you get your skateboarding itch because you know it is the real test. If you can't acknowledge that roller skating is simply a matter of balance and nothing more than I don't know that you have ever had some on... Same thing can be said for snowboarding though. Yet they can perform magic on a pipe so you let me know when this chick steps her game up to the actual extreme and then I'll be down to kiss her ass.

[@Fleurtjeeeeeee]

@@firstclassslayerhq what the actual fuck. You cannot just say people can put on some rollerskates and be able to do everything immedeatly. Everything takes practise...

[@yootoober49]

This is how I felt when I did my first lap at the skating rink without falling.

[@ΠαναγίωταΜπ-χ5ι]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAGA

[@2486trixie]

Me too kid. 😂

[@mrsc6917]

Lmao, I hope I get there soon lol

[@teahgarcia2657]

omg meeeee!

[@chrish2494]

No literally 😂😂

[@theperfectexceeder]

even EstroJen falls down sometimes.. I feel better about learning to roller skate ☺

[@ElsCRD]

Same. But I just dropped over $100 on protective gear today because I'm too damn old to be bailing without pads like she does.

[@laurak2610]

That makes me feel worse! I was hoping there would be a point where I would be less likely to get hurt! But now Indy has a cast on I'm all kinds of worried 😂😂

[@SloanM1]

J Ardy Me too

[@giselle5596]

Getting good at anything aggressive on wheels takes hard falls, the sooner u accept that the better:) the best skaters are also the best at taking falls

[@JoJoMaMa_]

People’s reaction on the street kills me. Skate on, girl. You’re my hero.

[@gdust6579]

lol how the skateboarder applauded her XDD

[@freddykruelgirl]

This made me weirdly emotional. I am in my early thirties and growing up, most of my best friends were skaters so I grew up watching videos like this and bemoaning that I couldn't skateboard. I am an adult now and I play derby and I feel strangely....embraced? Just that this video exists? Please make more of these!

[@dabesaroundnstuff920]

Rollerskates...skateboard duk u talkin about

[@ughcam1661]

This video did so many things for me a 14 year old; it inspired me to skate, it’s how I learned about bikini kill, and later on taught me what feminism was, this video was more revolutionary than most people think, I probably watched it like 100 times.

[@bossreptile5182]

Nobody: Employees at sonic:

[@thatssteagannn]

Boss Reptile lol

[@hypotheticalpineapple]

p good fam

[@fameisthename8695]

This was funnier than it should’ve been

[@emily-xc8ny]

I haven't seen a sonic around me have their employees roller skate out the food in years :'((

[@tanyafullerton8168]

@@emily-xc8ny the one near me has them rollerskate in summertime, but i doubt now because of the Covid-19

[@Sviergun]

2:03 is she immortal or something

[@tyhyhh]

Буди Мир never seen a fall before

[@Sviergun]

@@tyhyhh I saw it, of course, but it still hurts to watch when a wonderful girl falls to the pavement without protection

[@xdextr]

Oml I heard a splat

[@user-dm6cy8gl3p]

And that’s on no safety gear.

[@caketin4216]

Буди Мир my arse clenched so much

[@gamefaqsasciiart]

Thank you, whoever flagged the music. I also think there is simply too much joy in this world.

[@sf.jellyfish7813]

Okay but I clicked because I love Estrojen and Moxi lol

[@vvvvvv66666]

Same

[@fameisthename8695]

Sameeee

[@adamlee3026]

yeah the amount of annoying ass comments is ridiculous

[@JCorvinusVR]

Aggressive rollerskating? ... I am ok with this.

[@tonmaj]

I'm your first reply, you have been here 5 years, you are welcome.

[@suhhdudee5153]

@@tonmaj this lmao

[@apbb1719]

Get Ryan jaunzemis

[@RMMsnowboard]

"DONT DO THAT" lolol

[@justice7788]

Depression

[@aarell10]

Man this girl is too fucking legit. I can't stop watching videos of her skating! It motivates me to get to the park every day and practice. I wanna be like her someday!

[@linishammys]

same! her and candice heiden motivate me to skate everyday and get better :D

[@aarell10]

+alinadtd I don't know who that is but I'll be looking her up now! Lol

[@linishammys]

+Cinematic Ashley she's in the videos of sigala and chet faker, but michelle is even more rad than her haha

[@CARDINAL701]

Stock up on bruise cream and ibuprofen...Michelle probably buys it buy the truckload......

[@KetaTughushi]

I always come back to this video! I watched it probably 4-5 years ago and that day I told myself I want to shred like them!

[@KetaTughushi]

Girl u still here

[@michuu7428]

I live with my strict overprotective asian parents and it feels so suffocating being the only girl. I wish I can feel as free as this girl on the video. I want to try roller skating too but I bet it'd be restricted because it's too "dangerous." I feel like I can't even enjoy my teenage years and once I enter adulthood, it'd never be the same anymore. I still have 4 years left until I become 20 but I always feel like the time is so short. sorry for the small rant, must be the quarantine's fault.

[@SirenVoyager]

hello, I was the oldest and only daughter of four children in an Asian fam growing up and now I skate aggressive on the streets. Things get better, get them skates. Enjoy being free on them.

[@tommywhiting3067]

Do it now! You'll never know if it's restricted until you get those skates on and try 😆 Let them tell you off, being yourself will be worth it

[@celiashen5490]

Go for it while you're still young enough to heal easier. Girls wanna have fun too.

[@thatpoopieunicorn9157]

I'm going to tell you as an adult with eastern parents. You just gotta do what you wanna do. Roller skating can be dangerous. Protective gear is a must.

[@Toytatu]

Skate in the house “safely” lol it’s what I do, although I crash into the fridge at times, I’m learning so I can be ready for the streets

[@fadedP]

these are legendary skate spots too. i think i’m in love....

[@a.caguax78]

the filmer knows where to take her, thats all. its all just marketing.

[@jessgirr1728]

@@a.caguax78 Yea cause she's obviously a total newb who doesn't know skate spots 🙄

[@ThreeNineLine]

As an ex-sponsored skateboarder back in the day, this was a lot of fun to watch. Reminded me of all the street skating I used to love spending most of my teenage years doing. I understand your passion completely. Thanks for the ride. Great style!

[@davedave2527]

Just had to let everyone know you were sponsored huh

[@iunderyourbed96]

Dave Dave lmao fucking poser

[@davedave2527]

As an ex sponsored skateboarder, i enjoy mashed potatoes

[@feedmychildren21]

@@davedave2527 lol

[@MsGnla]

That granny :dont do that!

[@TheOneYouLeastExpect]

TBH I love the bail shots. It reminds us newbies that even the most experienced skaters can fall!

[@rainman7992]

I hate when it when my brain forgets where my feet are and my skates get crossed....and then I fall.

[@smgour2609]

Sometimes I forget I have skates and I remember once I hit the ground - and I'm an advance skater! ...CRAZY - but love the sport

[@rm9308]

Any material that exists beyond the foot (what the brain knows about) will not be reliably calculated during high speed movement even after decades of practice, especially if you're swapping out different boots/trucks/wheels/caps all the time.

[@AWS-Blading]

All these trick look sooo much more rad on old school roller skates. She is one hard core skater with awesome tricks and the slams she takes too...impressive.

[@superjeffstanton]

It all looks very basic to me I was disappointed it makes me think they're only using her for her body

[@MrLordRiz.]

Jeff Stanton your joking right??

[@Boredaff]

Adult World Sucks You don’t have to go so over the top and lie

[@obitouchiha5684]

How can she wipe out this hard and still look lame asf lmaoooo

[@obitouchiha5684]

@@MrLordRiz. lmao the famous white chivalrous knight is here lmaooo

[@traysea47]

So stoked for our fearless ring leader of the #moxiskateteam miss Michelle Steilen!!! All the roller street skater gals all over the world are beaming with inspirtation!

[@lisafarinha7957]

Great job! my heart stopped many times watching this, loved it. her positive energy and love for skating really shine.

[@MisterBicycle]

2:03 the moment a lot of guys realize they will never be this bad ass

[@timeless0399]

ah yes breaking 207 of my bones very badass

[@JazzMachine77]

I'm bad ass when I fart it smells so bad.

[@caitlyncarmona5881]

Actually there are fellas/guys doing flips with no hands off and on a ramp, and doing tricks and I also see mostly guys doing tricks off rails and stairs while the girls mostly are just skating around and doing turns, im sorry to bust your bubble but let's not make this about gender shall we

[@MisterBicycle]

@@caitlyncarmona5881 what are you talking about?

[@MisterBicycle]

@Pippi Bernstein there is more room than there are bad asses, I'll give you that

[@6776cwpr]

One of my favorite videos , I always get back to this video and keep watching this over and over, during years. Love to see such a power woman.

[@MushroomBlading]

The whole world needs to see this. This is refreshing.

[@team-TLK]

Lol

[@crustman5652]

World*

[@MushroomBlading]

Crust Man fixed 5 years later thank you

[@kwombat5306]

No

[@MyNameiisMudd]

You think the whole world needs to see the bones bearings add?

[@natepressureflipsherwood]

This Hands down is the greatest thing I ever seen in my entire life. I can die now cause this video will never be out done. Every Iconic LA skate spots from Wilshire and Western to East LA. Damn huge props .

[@BonesBearings]

Thanks Nate! You rule! And keep sending and making your videos. They are refreshing for me as well.

[@natepressureflipsherwood]

Thanks brother. I am honored sir. just watched static one today saw u killing love park. anyway take care man hope to see u up the road out in the world.

[@jimdor8353]

yo nate, your a skater eh? you like this stuff? i think its cool as fuck and im a skateboarder 100 %.. am i bad lol

[@parasiticpantheon]

I blade and i fell on the same gap @ 2:05 lol

[@TubeofDestiny]

Like it or not, that's real hot - an athletic lady showing some mad roller skills in the wild urban environment, not afraid of her body or the falls, that's an exemplary model for all of us ! Keep up the good work Michelle ;)

[@dabesaroundnstuff920]

The wild urban environment? Do you also smoke the crack you sell?

[@alecunderwood4444]

Dude this is just cause its a girl with short shorts on your a perv

[@Will-kl5ri]

Gameboycolor9 perv? Are you 11

[@dabesaroundnstuff920]

@@alecunderwood4444 dude leave your basement

[@niaranoctyrna3754]

Haha it’s cool to know that even Estro falls just doing simple stuff

[@FaeSparrow]

Thank you so much for introducing me to Bikini Kill! I'm not sure how I haven't heard of that band before, its exactly the type of music I listen to 😭

[@maryhayes5122]

One of the coolest fucking things I've ever seen, what a badass

[@BltchErica]

I find girls that rollerblade beautiful. Girls that rollerblade, not rollerskate.

[@Fayedxmilkshaik]

+Bltch Erica whats the difference, both of them are awesome! 😂

[@BltchErica]

# BookNerd16 Because rollerblades actually look hot and cool, not like rollerskates...

[@Fayedxmilkshaik]

+Bltch Erica in my opinion both are awesome, i mean you shouldn't say someone is not cool because they use roller skates, i mean this video is pretty awesome, and she uses roller skates so yeah! :)

[@BltchErica]

# BookNerd16 Rollerskating is cool but it doesn`t LOOK as cool as rollerblading.

[@emelliott]

I feel like everyone that roller skates thinks about how smooth the floor is for skates lol

[@michaelrossi3707]

Eloise Elliott I’m pretty sure anyone who skates in general does the same thing.

[@mortwastaken]

@@michaelrossi3707 everyone with wheels does. Skateboarders, Longboarders, Rollerskaters, everyone.

[@michaelrossi3707]

crus8r yeah even the person wheeling their luggage through the airport lol

[@melanierhianna]

To all you haters. She's famous for being a player in Angel City Roller Derby which is one of the top roller derby leagues in the world. All you skater kiddies should try it. You'll get flattened.

[@thisismylovehandle]

She's also the maker of Moxi skates!

[@marcelogarcia1506]

What's wrong? She was both in the league where she got her rep and is the owner of moxi skates she sold the store it self to someone else as in the physical location but she runs the company

[@marcelogarcia1506]

Fair enough if you skate board you'll likely pick up on roller skating a little easier balance wise but trust me I've been on both ends and blading and I can say not being able to kick out can be pretty gnarly, though skaters probably would still not do the best they dont compare to bikes and scooters especially bikes since they go from something so big with the handle bars to something so small without they would definitely have more trouble on them. In all honesty if you already do another sport be it skateboarding bmx and yes even scooter you would likely pick up another discipline pretty quickly, which happens all the time. Vs. Someone who has done none

[@oceanfan566]

Trying skating. You’d get flattened

[@dudearchjohnson]

Roller derby pretty much just means NASCAR on skates with shity skills+beers during and after

[@PayasoKushen]

2:39 that fence grapple though!

[@janeUZ0723]

Cant stop watching! Want to like this vid a gazillion times.

[@sophiacatgirl]

That's my coach.. she is a beast on her roller skates..probably the best in the world. Nice skating estro :-) :-) :-)

[@boywhogirl3987]

the best in the world?

[@ynoten]

@@ElCap1van So?

[@superjeffstanton]

@@ElCap1van look at you replying to a reply from a comment from 5 years ago haha

[@superjeffstanton]

Thinking she's the best in the world just shows how retarded people from California actually are today 2019 2014 not much changed

[@Dog-lo1sl]

Jeff Stanton no u are you fucking recording while driving!

[@TheRedSonia]

Now I totally need skates, short shorts and knee-high socks for next summer. Great stuff, Michelle & Bones. Feels nice to see the male dominated world of skateboarding embrace a female hero.

[@xgreenxcloverx]

Female skateboarders have been around for decades. If anything, it's more interesting that skateboarding has embraced a rollerskater. Which is especially weird because rollerskating is partially responsible for creating the skateboard.

[@TheRedSonia]

Um, ya.

[@1avantgardener]

I'm gasping for air!!! Incredible talent.

[@rodriogq]

"she did it without using hands!" "no way!!!"

[@СветланаКараева-в9и]

ОГО!!! ХОТЬ И ПОПАДАЛИ, НО КАКИЕ МОЛОДЦЫ!!!! СУПЕР!!!! ВЫСШИЙ ПИЛОТАЖ!!!! БРАВО!!!

[@brianmoore7910]

Just downloaded the video so I can watch it over again great video keep up the good work you will inspire people

[@toro0695]

Seeing her fail really made this video better such amazing skills

[@SacredKaw]

Great moves, but for me the coolest move was when she scaled the fence. That was stone cold street.

[@Sirpushyou]

You think that was really the coolest move? Yikes.

[@cheapthrilll6323]

@Frosty The Snowman it wasn't a trick. They just showed her climb over the chain link fence with her skates on.

[@MattMcConaha]

@Frosty The Snowman Do you actually not know what "scaled the fence" means or are you just making fun of him for using the phrase? In case of the former, "scaling" basically just means climbing. Scaling a fence means that you started at the bottom of the fence and then you got to the top of the fence. The word "scale" usually has a more rugged connotation than "climb" but that's not necessarily inherent to the word.

[@projectgz]

@@Sirpushyou no homo

[@willhendyy]

Lol if that’s what you call street, I’d like to see your reaction to something actually street

[@mtakinasghost9889]

She's got skills! And she's beautiful! Revel girl!

[@dirtmcgirt9420]

Skills? 😂

[@niaranoctyrna3754]

DIRT McGIRT Yes, skills.

[@ProudFilthyCasual]

*Rebel Girl

[@p.boscardin]

4:10 that was sick

[@smgour2609]

She's a BAD ASS - love it

[@ReignaCeleste]

This is my kinda girl!!! I can't wait to get my roller skates..hopefully for Christmas!!!

[@ToddBradley404]

Outstanding in every way. Great shooting, great music, great skating, and great outfits.

[@marinam1738]

Seriously can't wait to buy roller skates!

[@BZ1610]

Marina M bought them yet?

[@mothpilled]

Almosr a year waiting for an answer

[@theadag]

She snaked the skater and if ur in the skating, scootering, BMXing, or roller skating then you should know how disrespectful snaking someone is and she still did it probably knowing how their reaction is going to be

[@theadag]

Dang she really changed the video comment

[@jesusa1328]

How's that going

[@AllhailtheUS]

I could watch her all damn day...I'm a skater at heart but I love folks that can roller these spots. I remember being at Mt. Trashmore in Va Beach and some cat was there, ripping the ramp on roller skates. Crazy stance...left skate pointing front, right skate pointing rear. This was about the time the McTwist was THE trick for skaters and you had to have one in your routine if you wanted to even place in the top ten. So in between the pro skateboarders, the roller skate guys were hitting the ramp and tearing it up...1040s, inverts and grinds...but all on skates. Amazing to watch them.

[@Life_is_Awesome_Civil]

Very perfect

[@laurenstrange]

Badass!!

[@marilynisagypsy]

I watch this video at least once everyday

[@camilat8268]

This video is so perfect with bikini kill as the bg music and the ending is so endearing haha

[@FlowJunkie65]

That's so awesome. Michelle kicks butt on her skates ... and bounces really well, too. ;-) Thanks, Bones. I love your bearings in my skateboards!

[@goneflying140]

Bones Bearings are best!!! I just put the Swiss ceramics in my speed skates. They roll so great. All I can say is WOW!

[@Koro098]

The kids at the end cleansed my sins what wholesome support

[@deafomega]

that old lady haha "dont do that!"

[@lipton4598]

There is so much I love about this.

[@badaramjoe1058]

The 565 thumbs down are skate boarders.

[@abigailv5347]

Skate bored

[@BlindGardener]

@Steve Vento aaah, is that the reason why some skateboarders are rude towards inline skates? Because it's not as hard as skateboarding?

[@spaceistheplace2293]

Steven Goodman no, it’s because most of the rollerbladers at skateparks have no skatepark etiquette. They’re always cutting in everyone’s way and are just generally annoying

[@madLphnt]

@@spaceistheplace2293 she does it to people in this video

[@sunitafisher4758]

oh ok 🌸 nope they R fat arses stuck at home wishing they can be that active lol 😂

[@taylorbuckner453]

girls rollerskating to Bikini Kill is now officially the coolest thing ever

[@IRatatatI]

Respect! She went hard!

[@lifeofkima]

For some reasons I find those falls attractive

[@hixsey2501]

Kinky 😏

[@velanaveter8924]

Oh my God! I love her! Videos like this make me want to learn how to roller skate! Moves me.

[@mclicksterdesigns]

This is my favourite video of all time.

[@NEWTJEZABEL]

That’s gonna be me soon GOALS

[@bbs9866]

Lilith Leigh Lakusta and is it?

[@LM22102]

It's nice to see such a legend have falls too; I was super intimated and she's more relatable now

[@punxhottie]

I feel like such a poser here I am rocking one board. She has two. What am I doing with my life. I think I just fell in love

[@punxhottie]

@Munt Conkey wassup rocker

[@VodkaChan_]

t s i think i fell in love too 😭

[@themockingjay1090]

You can just tell your getting a whole lot of admiration from everyone with these skills xxxxx

[@sixsixpks]

Awesome video! I think my daughter now wants some skates!

[@502jackal]

one thing that impresses me the most about this is that if she falls, she has no choice but to eat shit, so props for persistence . also, booty had me like 0:50

[@itsmsnotmiss]

That's that Derby Booty.

[@DEdens1525]

Total babe, too cool. Also, can they bring back Jet Set Radio?

[@grandfisher5208]

YESS.

[@SiennaArmstrong]

Awesome bearings, I use the swiss and reds bearings in my quads.

[@newtohere1353]

I'm so stoked to see some old school skating, with bones that's probably a slippery step.

[@jessicaaquino17]

I love the part at 4:50 kid saying: " She did it without using hands! " the other kid: "No way! :O" Super cute hahaha Loved this video, feeling confident about trying my rollerskates again!

[@diamon3301]

Her interview bought me here!

[@christinecorpse]

holy shit she's so good! I want to skate like that one day

[@julienabz667]

work and passion...

[@LynaeCook]

Topped off by Bikini Girl's "Rebel Girl."

[@vexation5]

Someone has good taste! Lovin' this Hanna/Steilen combo!

[@Iloveyoumotherearth]

Lynae Cook bikini kill?

[@JRoss-up6we]

Bikini Kill is the name of the band.

[@YuTu13e]

Bikini Kill, but yes. Good band.

[@deafanddestructiononthepis3149]

im guessing you used google voice

[@TheCcmarine]

Very cool to see roller skating freestyle in the streets! She's def a bad ass. As a skater growing up I always skated Bones Swiss!

[@AMBowers29]

She's killing it at some classic spots.

[@SkateboardCalifornia]

Scooters are utter crap, but I have total respect for the roller skater girls. They rip.

[@zzabellaa7972]

I've watched this like 10 times over the last 2 weeks.

[@dabesaroundnstuff920]

Depressing?

[@bobby2pistolz854]

Same here, but probably not for the same reason

[@dabesaroundnstuff920]

Bones are now broken bones

[@peachyproductions7962]

Lady: DON DO THAT! Me as Michelle Stelilen: Fck uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu and skate off while saying it.

[@gustavomoura3169]

Let's go Michelle, let's go! Yaaaaayyyy (❤️from Brazil)

[@vasiliykonovalenko1193]

A Lady of my DREAM . So wonderful technique . - as Joe Cokker was singing : --" ...You gave me reason TO LIVE ..." -- AMEN . May God bless YOU a lot in EVERYTHING . -- I have been LOOKING for a MOTIVATION like THIS for a LONG TIME . -- Thank You , Dear Friend .

[@RadBomber69]

DAT . . . well you know where i'm going.

[@FNFive-seveNN]

Philip 5 years ago. You still alive my boi?

[@sisamusudroka3000]

ASS

[@miagumack4418]

OMG that is so amazing i would like Skate so cool too! Your so amazing!😱

[@BonesBearings]

Do it!

[@Apr-iy4ti]

Video of the year.

[@selinakyle3722]

Riot grrrl music and skating. How great!

[@JohnC-kc5uh]

It's good to have the little generation looking up to you, thumbs up t o you

[@kortneyg81]

GIRL YOU ARE AWESOME!

[@vulcandawg7623]

The 80s called, they said they want their sick moves back

[@Lioness_Es]

You go girrrlll! But please be careful!

[@kookie1268]

I just love it when people watch them and how amazed they r.

[@majestycrush]

This is so inspiring. I hope to get this good at skating one day!

[@jennl8841]

Can we appreciate the the videographer 👏👏

[@HELLODOLLY200]

HANDS DOWN BEST VIDEO ON KZbin MY FAVORITE

[@heatherleon5764]

This was extremely satisfying to me lol

[@mistydowdy513]

Inspiring & amazing!!! Seriously!

[@Ja_s-per]

That's Cool! 😎 I started w/ Speed skates, And might get some more! It's so cool to see you add the falls, Skate or die! 🤙🤙🤙

[@cynthiatbm]

I ❤ this video