How many holes can be drilled in the bottom of the skate

[moejoe3117 1]

Converted a pair of Bauer one100 with labeda hummer frames, wanting to switch to vanguard frames. Will this be too many holes in the boot?will it weaken the sole?

[henryb 4]

I think you are probably ok with the Bauer One100, as it would have a full carbon outsole which would be very strong. The other factor is if you where using T-nuts and bolts or if you used rivets. Rivets would require much smaller holes, and there might be a couple of holes you can re-use?

[moejoe3117 1]

The guy that converted them said it probably wouldnt be smart to add a third set of holes, that the rivets would probably pull through

[CommodoreColt 19]

The guy that converted them said it probably wouldnt be smart to add a third set of holes, that the rivets would probably pull through

I think your guy is being very reasonable. It might be worth a shot with tee nuts, but I'm sure you'd rather not perform an experiment with such nice boots.

Personally, I'd flip the skates on the market and try a fresh pair with the chassis you want.

[chrisfab 0]

I think you are probably ok with the Bauer One100, as it would have a full carbon outsole which would be very strong. The other factor is if you where using T-nuts and bolts or if you used rivets. Rivets would require much smaller holes, and there might be a couple of holes you can re-use?

I don't know why you keep saying how strong the full carbon outsoles are on the upper level bauers...they are very thin in the middle of the ousole where most inline chasis' are drilled...i can flex it with my hands...

My advice is to start over...sorry man, I was in the same boat

[henryb 4]

You guys might be right about doing two conversions with the narrow mount points of the Hummer and the Vanguard chassis. However a second conversion might be feasible with a set of Sprung's as they have a fairly wide mounting base... where the outsoul is still quite thick.

[moejoe3117 1]

Thanks for all the info guys.

[greasy17 19]

If you want to add strength to the sole of your skate, fill in the existing holes with a 2 part epoxy. I cleaned the soles outside/inside the boot, laid tape over the hole inside the boot, and then squirted the 2 part epoxy into the hole in the sole with the boot upside down. The epoxy sets in about 5 minutes and completely hardens in 24 hours. I was very pleased with the results.