Kanya 3 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 I guess everyone has there own opinions and experiences. Personally, I have been using the same outdoor recreation roller blades for over 20 years, and I guess that is what I have become used to outdoors. I have tried using some roller hockey skates for outdoor rec skating and they just don't feel right?Certainly the roller hockey skates have a tighter and stiffer fit, but I find that somewhat unnecessary for pleasure skating outdoors. Actually, i find it a drawback compared to soft comfort. When i go pleasure skating, I'm never rushing into the corner to beat someone to the puck, like in a game! So maximum performance is not a primary concern. My old recreational blades are extremely comfortable, and that seems to be the key for a pleasurable outing with the kids.That's my 2 cents worth, but as you have read here, everyone has different experiences. Go with what feels right for you!Totally - it's what you feel will work for you as an individual...everyone's different :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharks25 9 Report post Posted October 6, 2011 Mission T8 boot, Mission Magnesium chassis blacked out, BSB swiss, RR Splits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nickyb13 9 Report post Posted October 6, 2011 looking good... how did you black out the chassis? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharks25 9 Report post Posted October 6, 2011 Just some spray paint. Prepped it by light sanding, then painted it. Turned out good, but the mounter scratched them up alittle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rollerhockeymavin 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2011 very nice...................... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanya 3 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) Converted a pair of Nike One90's myself last week - had the choice between a white Mission mag (from Boss Blacks) or use an older Alu frame. Epoxy'd the sole too for added strength in the middle area and filled all the vent holes in under there,Went with the Alu frame as it was smaller. However...the boot is smaller than most of my other conversions so the chassis was a shade too long, although it skates rather well which was surprising!Only downside to this boot is the lack of side buffers, played a game 2 days ago and scuffed them a little on the side panels. Dont want the garish skate protector things, they look horrendous...but if anyone has any other ideas...? Was thinking of making small square buffers by using epoxy. Edited October 11, 2011 by Kanya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatwabbit 93 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Nice mount Kanya. How bad are the scuffs? You might be able to get away with a couple layers of duct tape in that area. I love using epoxy, but it leaves a mess in the end and looks shoddy.Perhaps tape up the worn areas with 3-4 layers of duct tape. At the end you could just peel it off and reapply. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PETEROD85 1 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 I put some epoxy on the side of my one90 conversion. I did buy a pair of skate fenders and us them last game. Do kill the look of the skate but I have been thru so many skates in the past 2 years protect them any way I can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caldakid 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 Use "Shoe Goo" to protect from scuffs, you can get it at WalMart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8YA 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2011 Hey guys, I have a question.I can pick up a pair of Vapor XXV CHEAP. Is it worth it to buy a pair of boots (looking at the vapor line used) and chassis (I'm thinking Vanguard MG) to replace my Nike HI-HO Silver II? Obv. they are pretty old, would I benefit at all from doing this? Am I better off buying a roller specific skate? I haven't played ice in years if that makes a difference but I play roller 2-3 times a week.Thanks!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iceburg19 1 Report post Posted October 14, 2011 I like the ice boot conversion. I feel the ice boots are better made than the inline boots .BUT looking at the top of the line Inline boots,They may have turned a corner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henryb 4 Report post Posted October 14, 2011 I would have to agree Iceburg19, that the top few inline skate models are quite good these days. I would recommend that you check out one of those. I think you will be better off then converting an old ice skate. Just make sure you find a skate that fits you well and is in your budget. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8YA 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) Working on a pair of Reebok 8k skates right now. They are getting a Vanguard Alum Chassis. I decided to try out the Tron Tera Wheels... Will post pics once done. Edited October 26, 2011 by 8YA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brentdz 3 Report post Posted October 27, 2011 Has anyone put a medium mission hi lo chassis on a size 10 graf?If this has been done can you post a picture, I would like to see how it lines up with the boot if it is even possible....thx.I just mounted a Vanguard chassis on a size 10 Graf 703 skate. It came off of a pre 2009 mission boot, which ran shoe size. The mission boot was a size 10.5! I am not sure if its a medium or large vanguard chassis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8YA 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2011 I just put a size medium vanguard (got it really really cheap) on a size 6.5 Reebok boot. Pretty sure it will work on a size 10 without a problem... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
romdj 26 Report post Posted October 28, 2011 i was going to use these for ice but i decided to have these converted a few weeks ago to sub in an inline game. ccm u+ pro reloaded with mission magnesium 80-80-72-72 hi-lo (the real hilo!). they are pretty light for inline skates. i've been meaning to weigh them at work just to see. feels like a heavy pair of ice skates.I'd be interested to do the exact same thing, how is that holding on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wetwilly17 6 Report post Posted October 29, 2011 I'd be interested to do the exact same thing, how is that holding on?awesome. i haven't skated too much in them because i mainly play ice, but they are great skates and by far the lightest inline skates i have ever owned - lighter than any of the stock skates - the 72mm wheels up front help with that and the skate with mag frame is ridiculously light. i just wish i had put sprungs on them instead. i'm going to go back to sprungs so i'll be selling these since i am nervous about putting a 3rd set of holes in them. stupid me. size 8C if anyone interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted October 30, 2011 Just converted some Graf 705s with black T9 magnesium frames. Will post pics tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanya 3 Report post Posted October 30, 2011 Sound rather sweet - look forward to the pics. Where'd you source the mag frame? I got a white mag Boss Black frame a while back via Ebay USA (im in UK) - havent seen any for sale since, just the alu vanguards. Been trying to get a couple more mag frames but zero success. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted October 30, 2011 Sound rather sweet - look forward to the pics. Where'd you source the mag frame? I got a white mag Boss Black frame a while back via Ebay USA (im in UK) - havent seen any for sale since, just the alu vanguards. Been trying to get a couple more mag frames but zero success.I actually owned the T9 when they came out last fall, so I have just been using the frames. Not easy to find those frames. Plus the Graf mount was a pain in the butt with those screws in the way of some of my holes I drilled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brentdz 3 Report post Posted October 31, 2011 For some stupid reason I am not allowed to use the image extension in this community it says! My two pair of custom skates.Original Proto vsi skate with humm'er frame, best fitting boot I've ever had!http://www.flickr.com/photos/69248548@N07/6297318115/Graf 703's with Vanguard Frame from remake VSi..http://www.flickr.com/photos/69248548@N07/6297318161/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeamBlue96 3 Report post Posted October 31, 2011 Nothing fit better then that generation of Mission Skates....took forever to break in, but well worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted November 3, 2011 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharks25 9 Report post Posted November 3, 2011 Are those outdoor wheels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted November 3, 2011 Yes they are. I'm at school and we don't have an indoor rink in town, so I put them on and went skating at the outdoor rink with rough concrete. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
