Jrmy_1 1 Report post Posted December 30, 2016 I got a set of old ultra tacks from a friend and the runners are trashed. Not sure what year they are or what steel to use for replacement, if they even make anything for them anymore, holder has 1979 on it but not she if that is production date or not. They are size 9.5. Want to have my oldest boy use them as he's never skated before. I'll attach some pics when I figure out how...lol. J https://m.flickr.com/photos/jeremy_pelt/31176221883/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty22 833 Report post Posted December 30, 2016 Does it say ProLite II on the rear tower? If so, best of luck finding replacements without a time machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrmy_1 1 Report post Posted December 30, 2016 Doesn't say anything as far as I can find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckpilot 312 Report post Posted December 30, 2016 I'm about as far from expert as one can get, but from memory, those look like something from the early '80s. Heck the boot looks like it belongs on old metal tube runners. I'd wager that trying to find steel for those is probably more trouble than it's worth. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but new steel usually costs between $50-$100. If that's the case, it might be better to try and find a used pair of modern skates. You can probably find a pair for like $50. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kgbeast 195 Report post Posted December 30, 2016 These skates have showed up in this forum before, but I doubt you can find steel for them. Look like the they have enough steel to try these skates on. You can clean them up a bit, sharpen. It should be enough to figure out what you want to do with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty22 833 Report post Posted December 31, 2016 Hit the rusty area of the steel with a green scotch brite pad to get the bulk of the corrosion off and flat grind/sharpen. If he seems to like skating you may want to invest in a decent pair of more modern used skates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrmy_1 1 Report post Posted December 31, 2016 Thanks for the input! I'll clean em up and see if I can get a decent edge put on them as y'all suggest, if he likes them get new used ones...If not, I guess I saved some cash. Thx for the recommendations all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
