Best inline frames for Graf Ultra G75 Lite?

[Eze950003 0]

I want to convert a pair of new graf ultra g75's.... But I've heard of conflicting things about frames and mounting. I'm going to be on them about 4-5's a week with reffing and "playing".

[customskateworks 39]

Get whichever frame you are most comfortable on. There will most likely be some issues mounting to the boot since the outsoles are cut out under the front and back posts. I did it with my G70s (same outsole). Just make sure the person who does them knows what they are doing. It's possible the outsole will have to be built up to get the alignment right.

[caseyjones 26]

Get whichever frame you are most comfortable on. There will most likely be some issues mounting to the boot since the outsoles are cut out under the front and back posts. I did it with my G70s (same outsole). Just make sure the person who does them knows what they are doing. It's possible the outsole will have to be built up to get the alignment right.

Old thread here but hoping somebody sees this.

How would one go about building up the outsole? I want to mount an alkali frame to my ultra g7s, but im certain the holes will fall where there is no plastic on the outsoles. Im also now hesitant to do this to a brand new boot. I was wondering if plastic was just placed under the spot where the holes needed to be drilled (similar to a heel lift) would do the trick.

[customskateworks 39]

Yup, lift plastic is what I use. Depending on the thickness you use, you might have to stack a couple pieces. Then I sand it smooth.

[caseyjones 26]

Yup, lift plastic is what I use. Depending on the thickness you use, you might have to stack a couple pieces. Then I sand it smooth.

Really appreciate the reply. Now, if i can be annoying with 2 more questions. Which type of plastic is used for lifts? And what do you use as an adhesive to get it to stick to the cloth type fabric on the sole of the graf's or do you not use any adhesive at all? Ever have any problems with the sole not being able to hold the inline frame?

OK, i guess that was 3 questions, but really appreciate all the advice. Would love to post a picture if this ever comes to fruition.

[customskateworks 39]

I use a 3mm nylon sheet plastic that I cut out with a Dremel and shape on the cross grind wheel. Don't really need glue, but it won't hurt. I haven't met a pair of Grafs I couldn't put an inline frame on yet. Some take more work than others, but you can get the job done.

[caseyjones 26]

I use a 3mm nylon sheet plastic that I cut out with a Dremel and shape on the cross grind wheel. Don't really need glue, but it won't hurt. I haven't met a pair of Grafs I couldn't put an inline frame on yet. Some take more work than others, but you can get the job done.

thanks. I ventured out to home depot and lowes this past weekend and it was seemingly impossible to find "plastic". I try to explain to the people who work there what im trying to do and they look at me like im a space alien. Basically, the only plastic they had was not easily cuttable and i dont have acccess to a dremel or any kind of power tool to cut it. I just patched up my existing holes with epoxy and i was thinking of just using that to fill in any gaps. My chassis lines up pretty well for the most part. I was also thinking about using some epoxy to build up over the plastic since the frame doesnt sit flush at all. I have the putty type epoxy and am thinking i might use it to make a mold to fill in the space between the frame and bottom of the boot right around the toe area. Is there any reason why simple epoxy would not be effective for this?

[DamnLocust 0]

When I converted my ONE100s this summer, I used plastic from a trash bin to make a heel lift to put me on a more forward lean.

You don't need to necessarily buy a sheet of plastic stock, you can look for something inexpensive that you can buy (or better yet, have lying around in the garage) that you don't mind hacking up.

The only issue I could see with using all epoxy is getting a level surface on which to mount the frame. you might have to overfill and then do some sanding to make sure it's all even.

[caseyjones 26]

When I converted my ONE100s this summer, I used plastic from a trash bin to make a heel lift to put me on a more forward lean.

You don't need to necessarily buy a sheet of plastic stock, you can look for something inexpensive that you can buy (or better yet, have lying around in the garage) that you don't mind hacking up.

The only issue I could see with using all epoxy is getting a level surface on which to mount the frame. you might have to overfill and then do some sanding to make sure it's all even.

Thanks, i was thinking along similar lines re: the plastic.

I was figuring since the epoxy that i used is like a putty, i would place a layer around the toe area and then press the frame into the putty while its still soft. Im hoping this would create a mold of sorts to the actual contours of the boot and frame. Then i can just trim the edges of the epoxy while its still soft to create the desired shape. My major concern is in wondering whether epoxy alone is strong enough to hold when it would kind of be used in excess. I'd worry about the epoxy splitting or breaking easily once screws are inserted and it is put under the stress that skating would cause. I've never used epoxy other than to patch rivet holes.