Ice to Inline conversion help and info needed!

[MacDaddyDanny 0]

I was thinking of using my nike bauer one70 boot, or maybe even buying a vapor XXXXX boot, and putting on a chassis. I'm 5'8'' 220 so i dont know if the tuuk or sprung suspension would be up my alley even though the idea or recreating the "ice" feel is very enticing. I enjoyed the stability of the roller chassis but i dont know if i should keep my aluminum vanguard chassis from my wicked 7's, go hi-lo, or use a straight chassis. I know this is a very personal question but any input would be much appreciated.

[Bender 0]

I'm fairly certain there are other people about your weight (and most likely a few a bit heavier as well) using the sprung chassis, as Keith will tell you the "suspension" on the sprungs get stiffer with more weight, which means they work well for pretty much anyone. As you have already said, with traditional hilo's/vangaurds or a straight frame of some kind, it will come down to personal preference.

Anyway, there are many more people with a lot more experience in the topic than me, so over to them.

[_HSB_b345t 0]

It's personal preference, plain and simple. What works for may not work for the next guy, but will still work for the guy after him. The best choice is to go with what is comfortable for you.

[MacDaddyDanny 0]

What is the difference of manuverability, speed, acceleration between the chassis?? I'm used tho the hi lo chassis in the wicked 7 skates that i own but for a gain in performance i'm certainly willing to adjust.

[_HSB_b345t 0]

Between the Hum'er and Vanguard, having had both, the differences are slight. The Vanguard seemed to change direction with a little less effort than the Hum'er, but the Hum'er seemed a little faster. Again, it comes down to what works for you. I'd prefer to have the slightly edge in speed at the expense of maneuverability, ergo Hum'er. My suggestion is to try both and go with what you feel more comfortable with.

A pick-up truck can beat a Porsche in a race if the driver of the Porsche doesn't know what he's doing.

[Grinder 2]

I'm 6' and 212, and the Sprungs handle the spastic thrashing motion I call skating just fine. I tried A8's and switched to A6's because I liked the shorter wheelbase. The few times I go to skate ice a year, I feel way more comfortable right off the bat, especially transitioning forwards to backwards.

[Makoto 3]

I've been a hi lo user since their inception and recently converted a set of ice skates to inline. I figured, since I'm getting new skates, I might as well try something new in terms of innovation/technology. I'm on the Hummers and so far so good. Obviously there is an adjustment period, but if you can afford it, I would recommend trying either the Hummers or the Sprungs for your self. Since you have a Vanguard chassis already, if you don't like what you try, so long as there's no issues w/ existing holes, you may be able to just swap chassis back to what you already know (the Vanguard). Good luck.