What Chassis?

[5-Alive 0]

I have a quick question, i have never done this before but i just sold some TUUKs of a pair of Bauer Classic Golds and had the idea of converting these into Roller hockey skates, i was just wondering what chassis, wheels, and bearings is the best and cheapest way to go? Im not looking to spend a bundle on this since i only get to use them maybe 3 months out of the year.

Thanks for your Help.

[mik3 1]

e-frame

just some abec 5s or 7s

if you're not looking to spend a lot just get some rink rat hot shots

[LetsGoWings13 0]

how much do hot shots cost?

[mik3 1]

Usually can find them from 4.50-6 a wheel retail

[kovalchuk71 212]

Here ya go :)

http://www.inlinewarehouse.com/descpage.html?pcode=RRHSW

Cheapest place on the net, plus you get free shipping...

[anotherlin 0]

For the chassis go for some Red Star E-Frame, they are really well

built (fully extruded, 7000 series aluminum, "thick" walls), and super

cheap (www.1800faceoff.com or www.hockeymonkey.com). If you

are willing to spend a little bit more, go for Mission, they're better in

my opinion :)

For wheels, buy some closeout wheels, hockeymonkey have some

gripper lites for $3.99 (was top of the line about three years ago).

www.hockeygiant.com have some Kuzak wheels for as low as $2.99,

definitely not the best wheels around, but good enough if you're an

occasional skater.

For the bearings, just buy some $20 bucks abec 3 or 5 bearings,

they will do.

If you live in California (and maybe elsewhere), try Big 5 sports.

They have a lot of $30 packs, like 8 Hyper Formula G + abec 5

bearings + spacers, or 8 Gripper (or Gripper Lites) + abec 3 or 5

bearings + spacers. Can't beat that kind of price.

If you want some Red Star E-Frames, I'm selling mine:

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/index.php?showtopic=6608

Very cheap, $30 with Sherwood boots.

[LetsGoWings13 0]

i dunno what the difference is between the 2 is with the 78a and the 76a what does that mean lol

[mik3 1]

i dunno what the difference is between the 2 is with the 78a and the 76a what does that mean lol

That's the durometer(hardness) of the wheel. A lower durometer means it's softer and will give more allowing it to grip. Here's an article to help you pick out wheels from epuck.

[kovalchuk71 212]

But if your a "hard" stopper and tend to tear wheels up, you'd be better off with the harder wheel (78a)

[5-Alive 0]

thanks guys for all the responses, im going to wait till after the holidays to do this since im in no big hurry and maybe some prices will fall lower, and plus i have till almost late march early to mid may before its nice enough with no snow on the ground