Can we get a thumbs up on this video for me not losing either of my actual thumbs?! 😂 🤍
@360revolucion83 жыл бұрын
Left👍 & right👍. 👏
@Flowerqt183 жыл бұрын
you did a great job!!
@erifa32503 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this video. I think it's very human and beautiful to see other non-expert skaters like me making common mistakes and then showing how to solve them. I just think it's more useful/educational, rather than showing a perfect tutorial never mentioning the unexpected sides. We learn from mistakes, thank you linda
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
This comment made me smile, thank you so much for sharing this perspective 🥺💖
@erifa32503 жыл бұрын
@@cheunglindaa thank you!
@mechezombie3 жыл бұрын
There is an amazing skate shopnin the city of Paramount, Ca that does custom skates. They are a black owned business too. Really freaking cool.
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
Sk8 Fanatics right? I follow their account! 😊
@necrophiliac.-.cat56953 жыл бұрын
not sure what race has to do with anything
@Iol0l2812 жыл бұрын
@@necrophiliac.-.cat5695 fr lol 😆
@Jazzerbean2 жыл бұрын
It matters as throughout history it has been very difficult for Black people to own their own business. When Black people had their own Wall Street it was bombed (push back/suppression is one of the reasons why there is not a lot of generational wealth in the community). Living in a country where racism is paramount and where systemic racism exist, it's challenging for Black people to get the same opportunities. Knowing a company is Black-owned is great for Black people since we are also supporting our fellow people. Some non-Black people who are allies, who are not racist, may be happy to support Black-owned companies as well. If a business is established by Jewish people, Jewish people may feel happy to support the owner (just an example). There is some comfort and joy in investing/supporting the community you are a part of.
@Habitualizehealthcoaching Жыл бұрын
You are so brave for doing this yourself!!! I love how you troubleshooted everything and didn’t give up!! 💪💛
@rachael113 жыл бұрын
I've also tried to make vans skates, and also got my aluminum insoles from Etsy. It's comforting to know my struggles weren't just me not knowing what I'm doing. ❤️
@bookieyadigg3 жыл бұрын
Good job. That's how all my projects go when doing something for the 1st time. Way to committ. Props
@AnneXXL3 жыл бұрын
Love how honest this vid is about how much of a learning process and time commitment (not to mention potentially dangerous) it is to make your own skates esp when you have little to no experience with using power tools. The struggle is real but satisfying! Congrats! It gets easier after more builds, but I understand how once is enough :)
@TheNormalOddball3 жыл бұрын
In one video of a custom build I watched, they started with a small drill bit and then went up in size to widen the whole. I can't wait the try, I've seen so many videos but Im a complete beginner so I needed to see one from a beginner
@addisonluna20513 жыл бұрын
i absolutely love watching your videos on roller skating!! 🛼✨🦋💙
@xMsMooosic3 жыл бұрын
I love the thought process and effort behind building your vans skates and this video! Thanks Linda!!
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Candice 🥰
@tylerseyfert20154 ай бұрын
Hey Linda enjoyed the video keep DIYing we all started somewhere and the chaos was entertaining
@hellomeganda3 жыл бұрын
They turned out beautiful! I wonder if you can just purchase all of the skate parts without using old skates since I don’t have. Might be pricer that way and better to just buy a pair of skates. But those white vans though 😍
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
Yes you definitely can!! Some roller skate shops sell the parts and they also can make custom skates for you 😊
@Maloempia3 жыл бұрын
I love watching you figure things out! It's worth so much to see someone's mistakes and learn from them! And I may need it some day, since there are no rollerskate shops near me. Somehow, people around here do skateboarding, longboarding and inline skating.. but not quad skating. :'(
@Mel-wq7op3 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and subscribed because I'm enjoying seeing your learning and skill building in skating. Today l skated for the first time since I was 10 years old, I'm now 37. I chose with my partner to begin this as a new fun activity for us to do together and it's great 🙂 thank you for your videos and inspiration of skating
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
Aw I’m so glad you and your partner are able to do this as a hobby together!! 😭💗 I hope you two are having a good time!
@genymike1233 жыл бұрын
Literally you are so helpful, your videos are awesome!!!
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad to hear, thank you for the feedback!! 🥰
@Movieman19653 жыл бұрын
As as a mechanical design engineer I will recommend that once you have the holes drilled on the "aluminum insole plates" to go ahead and have them cut to similar size plates of the original metal plates you removed from the skates. The reason is that the vans shoes will have too much stiffness on the bed and your feet will get sore after a few hours of skating. This is due to your foot needing a flexible platform to move in when leaning forward or sideways while skating.
@heymely97803 жыл бұрын
Yeii, i was waiting for this video
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
🤍🤍🤍
@superkay44213 жыл бұрын
I got my skates in TODAYYYYY. Same ones as you! Love your vids ❤️❤️❤️
@johnniefitzgrerald94483 жыл бұрын
Literally the most graceful video ever I love it
@Movieman19653 жыл бұрын
At 8:14 in your video I see the plates you removed originally. Take those and trace the plate shaped onto your new aluminum plates. Then using a small Dremel tool with metal cutting wheel or similar tool to cut metal, cut off the rest of the aluminum plate. Then reinstall the now properly sized plates you made. Voila! It will be a more comfortable and flexible vans boot! Have a great skate!
@laurenashley85633 жыл бұрын
I love your videos!! I’m skating again after years after watching them 🥰
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you so much for watching!! I hope you are having a good time skating 💗
@AdventuresofAwesomeJoe2 жыл бұрын
Those custom van skates look awesome!
@cunawarit2 жыл бұрын
I did the same when my Rio Roller signatures died, I really liked the plate so I converted some CCM ice hockey skates to roller skates. The ice skates are TOUGH! So they won't be falling appart any time soon.
@ImIsAnn3 жыл бұрын
Just the idea of this video is exciting. I hope things turn out well. Edit: Yep! This was great!!! Nicely done. 👍🏾
@priyonceh3 жыл бұрын
I love how they look 😍 but this definitely seems hard!
@marissanewman92733 жыл бұрын
I’ve always thought about this idea, never knew this was possible! Good job!
@heatherclark27013 жыл бұрын
Whew, glad the exacto knife incident wasnt worse than it was. I appreciate your realness with this video, I unfortunately learn the hard way a lot too 😅
@talktalk33 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing all this learning for us!! Lol very informative and even though you made these mistakes for us this still seems daunting 😬 maybe one day!!
@erikahammer43373 жыл бұрын
For future reference, when drilling an alloy, use a lubricant. Metal on metal, just like your bearings, breaks down and weakens with heat.
@Movieman19653 жыл бұрын
I saw at the end of this video that you ground down the edges of those plates. Although that might have solved the fitting in the vans it will still be too stiff to really enjoy your vans skates. So, if you have a little more energy left, please take them out and have them cut to match the shapes of the original front and rear plates. Then reinstall. Trust me. You'll be glad you did! Have a nice day!
@IXcircle3 жыл бұрын
Wow. You really pushed to get this done! ♡ I would have been like fuckkkk that.
@jettmosman79873 жыл бұрын
They came out soooooo good!
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
Thank you boo!!
@mintyclouds87623 жыл бұрын
Omg it looks so good! Thank you for putting up the effort to do this I can’t even cut a straight line. 😹
@calskate10363 жыл бұрын
Love this video Linda! I'm currently trying to edit my own video on making my current vans setup 📹 A tip for anyone having trouble with the metal insoles sliding in or out is sanding down the edges a bit so they don't grab the inside of the shoe as much 😃 Edit: I hadn't finished watching the video yet and saw you grounded it down 😅 go you!
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the tips 😊
@NotesNNotes3 жыл бұрын
omgsh, definitely always look up which type of drill bit you should be using (as in, per material as well // wood vs aluminum and such haha) and maybe secure the aluminum with a clamp before attempting 😂💗 these are so cute, I think I'm going to attempt this when it's time for new skates!
@erikahammer43373 жыл бұрын
Also, for future reference, there are bolt cutters that will easily break off the excess screw length.
@PogiboyProductions3 жыл бұрын
haha cool! The skates look great! I'm sure it'll take time!
@onebreath2103 жыл бұрын
I'm in the process of building my own vans skates. I probably ordered my aluminum plates from the same easy seller cause I have the same issue with it fitting
@Clem16193 жыл бұрын
Super interesting ! I am planing to do that when my Impalas will be dead...lol Can I ask: Is the aluminium insole mandatory ? What happen if you don't add it to the shoe ?
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
The insole is for some extra stability and also to make sure the screws are secure as well! I’ve also seen it done without the aluminum insole 😊
@cute-pat00t3 жыл бұрын
The shoe soles are flexible so there’s a chance you can clip the wheel on the bottom of the shoe if you lean into a turn too deeply, which is a good way to trip and fall. I’d be too nervous to turn without the insoles!
@MELAANIEEExD3 жыл бұрын
This is soooo cool and helpful! 😻💖
@pairofgeminis83023 жыл бұрын
I love them!! They look so great 😌 can you do an updated video of you using them, how they feel, wear and tear etc?
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! For now I’ve only used them indoors but when they do start to wear down I will for sure give an update 😊
@kcreative72932 жыл бұрын
Other than you hurting yourself...... the video was a bit funny and very entertaining, but I give great praise to anyone trying and doing things on their own. Figuring it out and making mistakes to accomplish a goal is the greatest reward and feeling ever. You definitely get an A++++++ from me :)
@jruiz26943 жыл бұрын
They’re so cool!
@KolkhozWoman3 жыл бұрын
I am not laughing at your struggles because a) I wouldn't even have the courage to try this b) if I did have the courage, I would give up pretty fast. They look great!
@paprika2593 жыл бұрын
You have very good content 💖💖 please continue 🤍 (sorry my english) 🙃
@lukasfunvideos64763 жыл бұрын
Great to see this, thanks so much for posting. So how did you end up changing the long screws that went through the heel of the impalas? I can see you got some shorter screws, but not sure how you changed them to fit in the small plate that goes inside the shoe?
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
I got rid of the longer screws that were attached to the small piece entirely and just put the screws through the new aluminum insole and shoe :)
@Cupid__Star__Cupid3 жыл бұрын
Girl ur not stupid you have literally just learned us what not to do and how to do it correctly ✅
@hemmorex3 жыл бұрын
Have you considered getting proffesional skates? Like Risport or Edea boots with Roll-line plates. They will give you muuuuch more ankle support and stability, also good skates are making learing easier:) I can help you with choosing everything
@TheWefoundlove3 жыл бұрын
Linda, I read that if you're making custom skates, the shoes should be half-size or a size bigger. Is your pair your size or bigger? (I also have Impala skates and I wanna turn them into custom skates, that's why I'm asking).
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
Ohh yes this is something I forgot to mention! I am a size 9 for Impala skate, and I ordered a size 9.5 in women’s for vans! (Size 8 in men) Thank you for asking this!!!
Do you absolutely need the aluminum insole? I've been watching other videos and have only seen it in this one. Great job on everything you've done so far.
@brcsephina Жыл бұрын
the aluminum insole stabilizes the soles of the vans which have a very flexible sole that easily bends. this is not very ideal for roller skates
@Bigrollerskater3 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@manoahdebruin_3 жыл бұрын
Love your video!❤️
@NatalieSchell3 жыл бұрын
Hey I’m a size 7.5 women’s. I found a pair of vintage womens size 5 skates and want to do this do you think that attaching those to a 7.5 size shoe wouldn’t work?? Thanks!! I haven’t skated in years but what to start up again :)
@ejswbradshaw15 ай бұрын
Nice job!
@Skiamakhos3 жыл бұрын
Not a criticism - you did great drilling the metal, but if you're doing this again I highly recommend getting a centre-punch. This is a piece of steel a bit like a small chisel but with a single pointed end. You put the point where you want to drill your hole, perpendicular (90 degrees) to the surface, and then hit the blunt end with a hammer. This will make a tiny depression exactly where you want your hole, so that the drill bit won't skate all over the smooth surface of the metal & end up in the wrong place. The point of the drill will engage with the centre-punch mark & be held in place while it makes its hole.
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
This is very useful information, thank you!! 💖
@mariakristinahawl16403 жыл бұрын
I worry that if the width of the aluminum plate is too big, it might eventually rip the side of your shoes.
@ashleyreyes31923 жыл бұрын
What size shoe are you and what size aluminum sole did you purchase? For reference!
@normaltoast-yq5vv3 жыл бұрын
How did you remove the plate because under the shoe insert is a black layer thats impossible to move.
@kaiyaestes49572 жыл бұрын
did you continue to wear these after you fixed the insole?
@dillipkumarparida56953 жыл бұрын
Title : idk why I am doing this lol Me : hey I got the answer !!! Quarantine has made ya mad !! 😂 Jus a joke
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
😂🤍 you’re right, I’m running out of things to do!! Hahahaha
@dillipkumarparida56953 жыл бұрын
@@cheunglindaa lol , I wish , I could get things right on my exams also ... 🤷♀️🤦🏽♀️
@chriswarner86963 жыл бұрын
Say what you want but she put the blood and sweat into those 🔥
@samanthajarboe82263 жыл бұрын
That’s what happened to my impalas. I love my vans skates. I got two
@360revolucion83 жыл бұрын
Hey Linda, are you going to wear the Impala boots with a cute outfit. I totally would. I'm looking forward for your review of the new Impala fashion re-boot 😁
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@Blueflamelotus1711 ай бұрын
How many inches do you size down? Half an inch or a whole inch?
@pupupurin1433 жыл бұрын
heres an alternative: www.amazon.com/dp/B08K7TVRBW/ref=twister_B08K7T2SRQ
@Elainamichelletv3 жыл бұрын
Do you have to use vans or any type of shoe?
@flynno48322 жыл бұрын
My vans are a womens 8 (6 in mens) should I get the 5 in mens?
@vanrosello24563 жыл бұрын
You’re awesome 😎
@someone-ep1wy3 жыл бұрын
What happens if I do it without an aluminum plate?
@redcore4603 жыл бұрын
Probably the smaller plates will put more pressure on smaller parts of your foot so they will rub your feet and cause blisters; the soles of the shoes will also damage more easily as the screw holes will tear at the rubber of the sole.
@judithisdhabest3 жыл бұрын
Question, what size was the one skates ?
@REYAUTOPARTS3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video it was interesting i m about to make my i plan to put a horn on it so people can get out of my way j/k
@Legallyhaitian3 жыл бұрын
Can you talk more about your double vision? I have the same thing.
@ViezeVingertjes2 жыл бұрын
Any idea what the thickness was of the soles?
@ashleyannrainey3 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry that you hurt yourself but I gotta say, this video is full of strong woman energy and I am HERE for a DIY queen.
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
Aw no need to be sorry I’m fine!! Thank you so much for watching it was definitely a fun and wild DIY adventure 🥰
@LuanaSantos-rl4sb3 жыл бұрын
do u feel better with this one?
@relixur40953 жыл бұрын
I'm glad your eye is better.
@johnniefitzgrerald94483 жыл бұрын
Link of the Etsy shop?
@juliettethompson87652 жыл бұрын
Me taking toy cars and taping them to my shoe
@MminaMaclang2 жыл бұрын
Ma'am, who is this "lot of you" that are supposedly, allegedly "laughing at your struggles". We're all idiots out here, none of us are laughing at you. You're doing great.
@abcdeisthekey3 жыл бұрын
Just putting your sister on blast lol
@josephgolden9703 Жыл бұрын
Like your socks
@360revolucion83 жыл бұрын
So you bought power tools as an additional cost? That power sander isn't a couple of bucks. Yeah if perhaps if you buy your own custom parts and pay a skate shop for the assembly that $ave$ you the grind. Glad you still have 10 fingers.
@cheunglindaa3 жыл бұрын
I used my dad’s tools hahaha
@Scar.cam.of.league3 жыл бұрын
You're so cute. I'd help u if i knew u IRL
@AngieCee13 жыл бұрын
FYI for anyone with screws that are too long: borrow a heavy duty pair of bolt cutters or nippers. A good grinder and vice grip can also do the trick, just wear safety glasses.
@AngieCee13 жыл бұрын
I think you did a great job not ever having used a drill or other tools before!