Ice/Inline Skate Conversion

[Cunndies 0]

I've been using Easton Air Vents for Roller the last few years (fantastic skates they are too), and they've still got plenty life in them, even though they're showing plenty wear.

I also own a not particularly expensive/flashy, but really comfortable, pair of CCM Externo ice skates. I don't play ice hockey often, but mainly use these for skating, recreation etc....

What I was wondering was - if the boots on my Eastons wear out, is it possible/easy to take the holders of my ice skates and convert them for roller? And would it be worth doing?

Just something I was thinking about the other day.... :)

[steve66 45]

Yeah it's entirely possible and worth doing so you don't have to buy new skates. I've done it a few times. It will most likely require a bit of drilling and then obviously re-rivetting. Got mine done for about £10, but i imagine this will vary a lot depending who does them.

[Shorthanded67 0]

As steve said, it's entirely possible and actually very common. Nothing fits me better than a CCM Tacks boot, so I always get inline chassis' mounted on them. You just have to make sure that the chassis is the correct size for the boot. If/when you bring them to a qualified shop tech to get them done, he'll tell you whether they will fit. The normal going rate is around $25 USD but usually if you bought the skates at the shop, they'll take care of you.