Rick 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2008 This is the skate I have decided to go with for a while. I had tried this boot with the Sprungs but didn't feel that I had time to break them in before my roller league started so I switched the Sprungs to a pair of Tacks. I'm a Tacks guy but I really do love the looks of the 99 Easton boot so I'm going to give them another try. The boot is comfortable but really stiff. Rick Henry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDipper 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2008 Those easton air's were a great skate when they came out. They had those garbage fibre razorblades on them tho. You know reading this forum I've tried converting ice wheels for inline but I absolutely hated it. I never wear socks in mine and I absolutely despised the feeling of an ice skate. Too much heat..too much sweat...too much sliding around. Felt like I was carrying bricks. Glad to see it works for you fellas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeypunk 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Current setup...old ones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Thats a nice collection of skates. How do you like the Wicked 5's? I love my Sprungs but I am considering giving the $70.00 Vanguard a try. Rick Henry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeypunk 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 to be completely honest I used the wicked 5's about 4 times. I wasnt a fan of the boots at all. But I removed the chassis and will sell them cheap. either that or I am going to mount them on some old vapor XX's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stock07 1 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Thats a nice collection of skates. How do you like the Wicked 5's? I love my Sprungs but I am considering giving the $70.00 Vanguard a try. Rick HenryWhere can you find a $70 vanguard?. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoesInBoston 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 http://www.summitonline.com/117974.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 http://www.inlinewarehouse.com/descpage.html?pcode=MAC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cougarscaptain87 12 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 just mounted up the mg vanguard on a pair of xxxx boots for myself (got the boots for free from a friend :P) and a pair of s11 boots on my old mission mg frame. pics will be up later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatAndSlow 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2008 (edited) Been rockin the One90 + Vanguard MG setup for a few weeks nowSweeett!!! Edited February 2, 2008 by FatAndSlow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick67 1 Report post Posted February 2, 2008 Sweet.On a related note I'm conteplating buying the aftermarket vanguard (which I can see you already did).Does anybody know what mounting plate will be bigger. a size 5 Red Star frame or a size Medium Vanguard? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatAndSlow 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2008 Patrick,Not sure what your concern over the mounting plate is. I called inlinewarehouse.com and just told them the size (and width) of my skate. They were real cool about it and seemed really knowledgeable. My other skates have a RedStar E-Frame and I could compare but I have no idea what size E-Frame I have. (if you could tell me I'll gladly check). On a side note, with my E-Frames I feel pitched forward but on the Vanguards I definitely feel more neutral. Many posts have stated this and I can atest to it.Hope this helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatAndSlow 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2008 (edited) Patrick,My Vanguards are size medium. Maybe this will help...(E-Frame is on the bottom skate) Edited February 2, 2008 by FatAndSlow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djsnowman777 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2008 how the boots holding up ? rips from the rivets yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatAndSlow 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2008 how the boots holding up ? rips from the rivets yetBoots are holding up fine so far.. No issues with the rivets so far either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick67 1 Report post Posted February 3, 2008 FatAndSlow: Usually Red Star mark their frames with a number somewhere on the mountingplate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatAndSlow 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2008 Patrick,Couldn't find the number. But it's 10.5" in length. See pic below: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick67 1 Report post Posted February 3, 2008 FatAndSlow: Thx but I don't think that info will help.I've e.g. measured size 4 og size 5 Red Star Alloys against each other, and they are exactly the same size in that part of the frame you've measured, but the 5's mounting plate was longer and wider. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k.nick91 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) Been rockin the One90 + Vanguard MG setup for a few weeks nowSweeett!!!awesome skates, very BA.IMO, you should try blackin out the blue one90 logo w/ some electric tape and put some black laces on those. i saw a guy earlier in the thread who blacked his out and i have to say it looks really good Edited February 5, 2008 by k.nick91 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spreedizzle 1 Report post Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) Here are my RBK 7K's with my dyed Sprung A8's. :)RBK 7K ice bootsSprung Inline Large A8 straight 80mm chassisRink Rat MB-816 80m 78a wheelsBSB Bones Micro Swiss Bearingshttp://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff228/s.../Picture338.jpghttp://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff228/s.../Picture339.jpghttp://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff228/s.../Picture340.jpg Edited February 5, 2008 by Spreedizzle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2008 Man those One 90's with the Vanguard chassis are some good looking skates. Kind of makes me wish I could wear NB. Rick Henry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 (edited) New kicks....Special thanks to Mr. Frazier and Mr. Brussatti at Tour Hockey for hooking me up with the Hummer/wheels/installation!. Thanks for the great Christmas gift guys :) Edited February 7, 2008 by kovalchuk71 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick67 1 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 (edited) What's wrong your sprungs?...Btw Great looking skates. Edited February 8, 2008 by Patrick67 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 Nothing. The skates they are on are torn up, and I wanted to try the humm'r again and feel the differences. Looking for a nice comparison. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamnLocust 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 those are absolutely gorgeous Kovy. I've been considering doing a 709/humm'r combo myself. how much did they have to take out of the outsole? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
