Mounting MarsBlades to HyperLite Boot

[hockeyplayer91 1]

Hey guys I used to post on here years ago but can't remember my old login info so I just made a new account

I have a pair of HyperLite ice skates and I want to do a MarsBlade O1 setup with the same HyperLite boot. I was going to get a pair of used HyperLites on SidelineSwap, remove the ice holders and have a shop mount the O1 frame on it 

I was just wondering if there might be any problems because the HyperLites have that yellow flex material on the bottom half of the boot and it looks like it's not a full composite outsole. Will there be any potential issues with mounting the MarsBlades on that softer material or any issues with drilling new holes in the bottom vs the holes that are already there from the ice holder?

 

Thanks 

[Wicked3Aussie 68]

I bought a set of Hyperlites to convert and had to make the decision to abort the conversion due to the structural weakness of the Hyperlite skates.

My Local conversion specialist made a startling post about this on his company FB page showing why he believes it may not hold up.

For someone like myself being big and heavy, I knew it would be a matter of time before I did a hard stop and damaged the flex/silicon at the rear of the outsole.

I ended up finding a brand new pair of Supreme 1S for $600 at my local hockey store that they had hidden out back.

Much much lighter than the hyperlites and a stronger construction.

Images attached of the FB post.

[hockeyplayer91 1]

On 2/22/2023 at 5:21 PM, Wicked3Aussie said:

I bought a set of Hyperlites to convert and had to make the decision to abort the conversion due to the structural weakness of the Hyperlite skates.

My Local conversion specialist made a startling post about this on his company FB page showing why he believes it may not hold up.

For someone like myself being big and heavy, I knew it would be a matter of time before I did a hard stop and damaged the flex/silicon at the rear of the outsole.

I ended up finding a brand new pair of Supreme 1S for $600 at my local hockey store that they had hidden out back.

Much much lighter than the hyperlites and a stronger construction.

Images attached of the FB post.

Thanks for the reply. That's exactly what I was concerned about, I'll find a different boot to mount them to

[Wicked3Aussie 68]

Glad I could help bro.

If you’re keen on Bauer’s the Supreme Machs are suitable for conversion.

[jmaister 4]

would R1 chassis be better choice? little pricier...

i'm in the process as well... it would seem the TPU outsole skates would have hallow fronts...

Edited May 4, 2023 by jmaister

[tony 1]

R1 would be much better for competitive play. I hear the O1 can just explode if hit by a puck hard enough. 

[215BroadStBullies610 435]

I played with the OG O1 chassis and currently use the R1. The R1 feels much better to me when playing. You can definitely "get away" with using the O1 but I'd spring for the R1 if you can.

On 5/3/2023 at 8:22 PM, jmaister said:

would R1 chassis be better choice? little pricier...

i'm in the process as well... it would seem the TPU outsole skates would have hallow fronts...

 

[sturdy22 28]

On 5/24/2023 at 5:13 PM, tony said:

R1 would be much better for competitive play. I hear the O1 can just explode if hit by a puck hard enough. 

Both chassis's will be damaged if they take a direct hit with a hard shot. We have several pairs of both the R1 and O1.

Marsblade has fantastic customer service.

We had a cracked lower on a pair of O1s and a cracked upper and lower on the R1s (all different skates at different times). Marsblade sent us replacement parts with expedited shipping to keep us skating. 

We have had the R1s since they first came out and have seen significantly more action in competition and the O1s since 2017 or 2018

[sturdy22 28]

On 2/26/2023 at 5:50 PM, hockeyplayer91 said:

Thanks for the reply. That's exactly what I was concerned about, I'll find a different boot to mount them to

What is the heel of the hyperlite made of that would keep it from being used to mount a roller chassis but allows an ice holder?

there are players around here (California) that have converted hyperlites with the yellow outsole and don’t seem to have a problem.

[Wicked3Aussie 68]

On 6/2/2023 at 1:58 PM, sturdy22 said:

What is the heel of the hyperlite made of that would keep it from being used to mount a roller chassis but allows an ice holder?

there are players around here (California) that have converted hyperlites with the yellow outsole and don’t seem to have a problem.

It’s not just the heel that is a liability, the front portion of the outsole is also hollow unlike previous versions with a solid outsole.

It can be done and has been done but the risk is premature and unrepairable breakage.

I determined my boots were to expensive to risk and kept them for ice instead.

[sturdy22 28]

3 hours ago, Wicked3Aussie said:

It’s not just the heel that is a liability, the front portion of the outsole is also hollow unlike previous versions with a solid outsole.

It can be done and has been done but the risk is premature and unrepairable breakage.

I determined my boots were too expensive to risk and kept them for ice instead.

The last several pairs of vapors and supremes I’ve converted had the cut out at the heel and forefoot and mounting wasn’t a problem. I have a big player still using his vapors (with cutouts) almost 3 years later with R1s and another on 2s Pros, also with cutouts, on the kryptonium chassis.
but I understand, skates are expensive and not something to take chances with.

[Wicked3Aussie 68]

4 minutes ago, sturdy22 said:

The last several pairs of vapors and supremes I’ve converted had the cut out at the heel and forefoot and mounting wasn’t a problem. I have a big player still using his vapors (with cutouts) almost 3 years later with R1s and another on 2s Pros, also with cutouts, on the kryptonium chassis.
but I understand, skates are expensive and not something to take chances with.

Not sure what you’re referring to regarding cutouts?

Previous versions of top of line Vapor’s and Supremes have a solid outsole (including the Mach from memory).

Hyperlites have unfortunately suffered structurally for the need to save weight and contatruction costs.

[sturdy22 28]

On 6/4/2023 at 6:08 PM, Wicked3Aussie said:

Not sure what you’re referring to regarding cutouts?

Previous versions of top of line Vapor’s and Supremes have a solid outsole (including the Mach from memory).

Hyperlites have unfortunately suffered structurally for the need to save weight and contatruction costs.

So the cut outs I’m referring to are at the heel and forefoot. Same as the picture of the hyperlites you shared. The outsole hasn’t been solid in any of the pro stock Bauer or CCMs I’ve seen lately (vapors, nexus, ribcors), they all have the cut outs. I haven’t seen a pair of the machs so I can’t comment on those. Attached is a pic of a pair of converted 2s Pros that a player brought me to have rivets put in. Cuts outs in the heel and forefoot are visible.

Also added is a pic of Pro Stock Hyperlites.

Edited June 8, 2023 by sturdy22

[Lisawalton 0]

Certainly! When it comes to mounting a MarsBlade O1 setup on your HyperLite ice skates, there might be a few things to consider. The yellow flex material on the bottom half of the boot could potentially pose some challenges since it's not a full composite outsole. It's best to consult with a skate shop or a professional to ensure that mounting the O1 frame on the softer material won't cause any issues. Additionally, drilling new holes for the frame should be done carefully to avoid complications. Happy skating with your modified ice skates!