No, it's not just you. My sister and I did the exact same thing when we were little. We even had a little song we sang...something like, "Pop, pop, pop those bubbles..." that we sang over and over, LOL!

Yup, bubblewrap pops and you can hear it. Love to pop it myself, but don't fall on purpose to hear it. (Hear enough of it as it is without doing it on purpose. ) Other skaters nearby have mentioned hearing it when I fall. (Pop, pop, pop... ) Like I said, it is light, and it is flexable. I only use 1 sheet, and for that single sheet, you get a lot of protection. It has really saved me!! And it's relatively cheap for the bubble wrap & tape. (Tape gets a little expensive since you have to pick it up every 2-3 weeks or so). If anyone is on this forum from any of my rinks, then I've pretty much "outed" myself since with the bubblewrap secret since I think I'm the only one that uses the stuff. Hi guys!!! Yup, it's me.

When we moved, I was 12, my sister was 15, not exactly little But I do like your song

I seriously want to buy some bubble wrap now, just so I can pop it when I skate But what if you've had a really bad session and keep falling, would you need to rewrap yourself after a few falls?

Actually, I fall quite a bit. (Bad technique, you know.) And the falls are hard (doubles). But the single layer of wrap usually lasts pretty well for the 2-3 hours I'm out there. Like I said, I tape it with medical tape, (the white tape that comes in the roll next to the bandages), thick is best, (although the thinner is cheaper, it wont hold as well). Cut square of wrap to cover knee cap and tape on each side (top, middle, bottom) with the tape. (You don't have to stretch the tape across the whole pad (waste tape), just use enough to hold it onto the stocking. Then, pull leggin, or over the boot tight (gently) over it. Everything should stay pretty well in place. (Even falling usually doesn't dislodge it too badly.) Some bubbles will burst, but the whole thing will still do the job until you get off the rink. (At least it does for me and, like I said, I fall a lot). After you're done, throw the whole thing away. (It will be sweaty. Yuch!) Use a new one every time. (I have a bunch of squares all precut). I've been using this for almost 2 years now and so far no bad injuries, (knock on wood). But I'm the only one I know of who has ever used it. Try it, if you want. Would be interesting to know what you think since I couldn't convince any of the kids at my rink to try it. (They looked at me funny. )
Look at it this way, if it doesn't work out, you only spent ten bucks or so on the wrap and tape and you have bubbles to pop!! Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop......So it's a win/win...