Makoto 3 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 I'm looking to convert my CCM Vector 10.0's to roller, but I'm not sure what size mission frame I'll need. Would a medium be too small for a 9.5D skate, or should I go with Large? ThanksYou are right at the limit for a medium chassis. I can tell you that I wear a size 9.5 in CCM and I put on some medium Hummer's and if I had it all over again, I would go w/ a large chassis. Good luck.-MikeHere's the chart I referenced off hockeymonkey.comhttp://www.hockeymonkey.com/mission-alloy-...hassis-set.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chilaxin12 2 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 Here is my first conversion, I did it using T-Nuts and Phillips Screws, i've skated on them for about 20 hours and they are great.Skates: CCM 795 Ultra White Tacks, With Custom White Felt TongueChassis: CCM Tri-Di Magnesium Bearings: Bones RedsWheels: Rink Rat Hot ShotsIf I had to do it again the only thing I would change is the back wheels, I went 76a for the front two and 78a for the back two. I am 200 lbs and an agressive skater and my back wheels have started to crack a little, I would have gone with an 80A for the back. (Does that sound crazy or not?) Anyways the longest part of the conversion was trying to line up the holders evenly and the same on both skates but I feel I did a good job and they skate great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBondo 233 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 Wow those are great looking skates you got there, blast from the past Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovyperron5727 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 Those tacks are sweet, they kinda look like the Kovalevs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Officer Dangle 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 Hopefully by the end of the week I'll have inline chassis on my Vapor XXV's. The skates I'm using now are trashhhh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 I love the 795 Tacks....My Tacks collection includes: 552 Tacks with Red Star/Sherwood E-Frames (old style heel lock like Chelios) 655 Tacks with Sprung chassis (old style heel lock) 652 Tacks with Sprung chassis (1998 version I think) 752 Kevlar Tacks with T-blades (the green kevlar version) 755 Kevlar Tacks, roller version with Sure-Grip chassis. Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahriman 1 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) dunno why it took me this long to post, made these myself with some spare time in the shop. Wheels/chassis are from my old missions I had for about 9 years. Had to use mostly coppers because the riveter we had would not come straight down on the rivet, it kept hitting the chassis on the way down to the boot. Edited June 4, 2009 by Ahriman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Makoto 3 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 I've never skated Easton skates, but yours sure do look nice. -Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBondo 233 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 My KOR's with Sprungs on them after the first skate. Wheels will be replaced with Labeda Grippers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Officer Dangle 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 I'll post my new setup. Vapor XXV's, Mission magnesium Vanguard frames, Revision Platinum wheels, and BSB Swiss lite bearings. And a sharpie of course!I'm in loveeee! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Makoto 3 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Looks like you've got a little heal lift too...nice skates.-Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roach 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 My KOR's with Sprungs on them after the first skate. Wheels will be replaced with Labeda GrippersVery nice, EBondo!I was going to ask how they're holding up, but after 1 skate I assume that they're still almost brand new. Do you foresee or have you been told of any problems that you might encounter with them in the near future? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBondo 233 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 Yeah, I've been told of some of the problems with the Shift 1's, however, skating only 1-3 times a week, I think I should be good with the skates for now at least. The skates look even better now, as now they have Labeda Gripper wheels on them. But, after one skate on them, the only word I can use to describe them is wow. I love them, and the Sprungs are amazing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
osurh18 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 What is the purpose behind the heel lifts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stock07 1 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 What is the purpose behind the heel lifts?More forward lean.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roach 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Yeah, I've been told of some of the problems with the Shift 1's, however, skating only 1-3 times a week, I think I should be good with the skates for now at least. The skates look even better now, as now they have Labeda Gripper wheels on them. But, after one skate on them, the only word I can use to describe them is wow. I love them, and the Sprungs are amazing.I hear you. That too is my dream set-up. Do send us updates on your playing experiences with them as well as repairs and maintenance issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBondo 233 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Will do, I was able to go all copper rivets on the skates, so I'm hoping they hold up stronger than using regular rivets. And unfortunately, I don't have a game this weekend, UGH I wanted to try my new wheels and Dolomite HD haha. So I'm hoping to use em next on Tuesday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roach 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Thanks! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahriman 1 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Will do, I was able to go all copper rivets on the skates, so I'm hoping they hold up stronger than using regular rivets.Coppers and regular rivets are different, not better/worse. They each have their own strength and weaknesses depending on the direction of the force exerted on them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fifthlinegoon 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 (edited) Easton Air Vent F5 Labeda Hum'er chassisBSB Swiss BearingsKuzak Kontak wheelsGraf waxed LacesThe perfect outdoor skate IMO Edited June 14, 2009 by fifthlinegoon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darshu 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 Finally got around to taking a shot of these... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nexusrage21 1 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 Darshu, I bet those skates would even better with Dynasty II or Fuzion wheels.Great set up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Officer Dangle 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 Those look great. Did you have any problems getting the Vanguard frames lining up? With my XXV's they had a hard time getting them to fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darshu 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 Darshu, I bet those skates would even better with Dynasty II or Fuzion wheels.Great set up.Thanks! Yeah, I know the wheel setup is totally busted-looking at the moment -- I have a hard time finding a rear wheel I don't shred in less than a month. I was initially using Silver/Black XX RR Hornets that looked really nice.Those look great. Did you have any problems getting the Vanguard frames lining up? With my XXV's they had a hard time getting them to fit.My buddy at my LHS mounted them for me and he said it wasn't any more trouble than any other Bauer skate, but that he basically picks a heel hole from the original holders to rivet and then just eyeballs the frame to the front to be sure it's straight and drills the extras he needs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nexusrage21 1 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 Yeah, I have the same problem with back wheels tearing up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
