Vapor XXXX's converted

[kilner 0]

Im thinking about getting some Vapor XXXX's and having them converted, has anyone done this and got any pictures?

If not do you know if you have to drill a groove into the skate?

[mrusse01 0]

I'm thinking it depends on what chassis you plan on mounting...if you go standard hi/lo or vanguard you'd probably be fine without drilling a groove, that really only comes into play on the humm'r chassis that uses all 80's.

[DamnLocust 0]

not necessarily. a friend of mine has red star alloys on a pair of XXs and has wheel clearance issues.

[riotgear 4]

friend of mine that works in a LHS just put a hummer chassis on the 4x and it's pretty sweet

[Sprungster 5]

I have A8's on my size 10 Vapor XVI's. No notches, very easy mount, and the sole doesn't sag at all on the wide side. The XXXX's look much the same, and can only be Way better (hard to believe, considering how good the XVI's are) and just as easy to mount.

[kilner 0]

that really only comes into play on the humm'r chassis that uses all 80's.

That was the plan...

[pody37 3]

I recently put a hummer on a pair of XXV, i had to dremmel a small groove to get the 2nd wheel to spin, but it was pretty easy to do, and well worth it imo. I'll try and post pics up in the roller conversion thread soon

[stickglovesshirt 0]

those xxxxs will look sweet for inline.

[hockeydude1150 0]

You do not have to drill a groove or anything like that. I have got a pair of fuel 90 AG's converted to inline and they are great. All you have to do is give a chassie that will fit to whoever is going to mount it for you ( unless your doing it, then that sucks for you ) But you really should get them converted, also ice skates on an inline surface gives you much more comfort and control then a normal pair of inline skates would.

[kovalchuk71 212]

also ice skates on an inline surface gives you much more comfort and control then a normal pair of inline skates would.

Id love to hear your explanation for this one.

[mattzilla 0]

But you really should get them converted, also ice skates on an inline surface gives you much more comfort and control then a normal pair of inline skates would.

thats absolute garbage and completely false. the only reason youre saying that is because a) some moron sales person at your LHS told you this or B) you seem to think rollerblades are of lower quality.

in both cases someone should get punched in the head.

[trajik78 0]

yeah, my "normal pair" of Wicked 5's are great and offer me great support and comfort right out of the box.

[hockeydude1150 0]

No no one told me that, i truely believe that. inline skates are a very good quality, just that the new roller hockey line costs way too much for one pair of skates, i got a pair of fuels for 150 and kept my old chassi and wheels so i got new skates for 150, i dont think that there is any high quality inline skate out there for that price. Also i had mission he7500 before my new ones and i loved them just that they cost 280 when i got them, im just trying to say that for the price and quality, you should go for some cheap ice skates and convert them. B)

[sabre09923 0]

That doesn't make any sense at all. So you're saying that a low end boot converted to roller is better than a mid-high end roller boot, with chassis already installed? Crazy.

You talk about "high quality" inline not being out there for that price, but then talk about how you should buy a cheap ice boot instead. That's not exactly quality either, and plus, the ice boot isn't even designed for roller. What if you have wheel clearance issues? What if the chassis don't fit after you buy them?

[mattzilla 0]

That doesn't make any sense at all. So you're saying that a low end boot converted to roller is better than a mid-high end roller boot, with chassis already installed? Crazy.

You talk about "high quality" inline not being out there for that price, but then talk about how you should buy a cheap ice boot instead. That's not exactly quality either, and plus, the ice boot isn't even designed for roller. What if you have wheel clearance issues? What if the chassis don't fit after you buy them?

also, rollerboots are made to withstand the grind of a floor whereas ice boots are meant to slide, and sportcourt ( or whatever ) doesnt slide like ice does ( obviously) which is why rollerboots have abrasion patches that ice boots dont.

[SCATMAN 33]

couple of guys at our rink just did a vapor xxxx boot with mission generator frame. They were pretty sweet! think i might try to pick up some boots too lol

[bruins4777 1]

using ice in roller is just a fit thing or preference. Ice is hardly amazingly better, some people just have a bauer or easton foot and prefer their high end ice skates.

Roller boots are typically better for endurance as well are they not? They are designed for the abrasiveness of roller hockey more so than an iceboot is.

[Lufria 1]

finally, something someone has said that actually makes logical sense.