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Last in vogue when 1970s disco fever took the world by storm, roller-skating is making a stunning comeback.

Gliding around the city's rinks, eight-wheeled skaters at their weekly meetup are sharing the thrill of this retro form of rolling.

While trending on social media may have raised its profile, the sudden resurgence in the sport's fortunes appears more closely related to Covid restrictions.

Gyms shuttering and indoor exercise losing its appeal led to a bounce in socially distanced, open air activities.

Unprecedented demand outstripping supply chain capacity has left retailers overwhelmed with enquiries for quad skates and customers disappointed.

Their predicament even made the pages of Vogue's July edition, which discussed spiralling demand and the supply bottlenecks.

This echoes the experience of Milanie Bekker, who co-founded Hong Kong retailer Madame Quad.

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