Rollergirlskates.com How to Mount a Pair of Skates

rollergirlskate... RGS' Jesse McNasty walks you through simple mounting directions. Copyright RollerGirlSkates

[@JoJoMaMa_]

I broke my toe the other day so I obviously won’t be skating for a little while- so I’m watching all the skate videos I can 😆 This side of skating is pretty interesting. Even though this video was posted a long time ago.. thank you! ✌🏼

[@sstatic6093]

There's lots a videos out on that, what about changing your plate but using the same boot so the plate is different than the original plate though.

[@anam4564]

What drill bit size do you use?

[@jeffgoggin1394]

This was a great video tutorial! Thank you so much for taking the time to post it!

[@ZteveW]

How would you center it if you didn't have that tool?

[@my_dear_friend_]

You seem to mount to the center line of the boot but not to the center of the foot as suggested in other places. Why?

[@zoebenfield5393]

Good video! I tend to build the plate up, just to make sure that the wheel balance is right on both boots, as well as being symmetrical for both boots. I would also add that while the snyder tool is a great thing to have, it is not perfect every time, and double checking is a good idea.

[@Thequadchannel]

agree

[@flexiland6741]

Thanks, so many great tips in a single video!

[@BucketCharlie]

I bought boots and plates seperately, so this is helpful.

[@stephaniemorales6263]

This video makes it look so easy, I really want to buy new plates for my skates......I might try it....ahhh I think i'm gonna do it!

[@chelsealadd33]

me too! did you end up doing it? if so, how did it go?

[@kevinpelcat1727]

Super vidéo, elle est claire et précise, elle me sera très utile lorsque je vais changer ma platine Merci beaucoup

[@williammuff5485]

what if you don't have that tool for centering?

[@queercomputer]

This was so helpful. Excellent work.

[@jasonnicholasschwarz7788]

What if the boots are boots with heels? Do I drill through all of the heel (which is kind of high, like in a figurekating boot)? cant I just screw them on?

[@donanders2110]

Yes all the way through!

[@asb1583]

Is the plate aligned with the center line straight down the middle of the plate? Watched a couple videos and it looks like there is an offset aligning method. Want to have it correct before i start drilling holes.

[@rollerskater]

The centerline is the point you depart from on a typical skate mount; I’ve never seen a professional mount to the centerline, always the toe end of the plate is moved more towards the outside by a small amount. The heel side stays the same, though.

[@SoCalSh0w]

Hi, this is actually one of the best videos I've seen of a plate installation, of the nearly dozen I've watched. May I ask where you got the tool to break the bolts, and what kind of metal/bolts those were? I tried stainless, and that could not be bent like that, haha. Youre also the only one to use washers betweem the plate and keps nuts, and I wish I came across your video for that first, to avoid the scuffs on the plate.

[@RoastedMarshmelon]

That was really interesting! I was recently wondering if it was possible to remove the plate to clean up underneath... but I had no idea how it was even mounted!

[@donanders2110]

Some lower end skates have the plate riveted on! But if bolted you can remove them!

[@vmexplorer]

Great Video! Thanks for posting this!

[@VeeBee81]

Its so difficult to find a skate shop that does maintenance in London. I’m wondering if my cobbler has any experience? What type of screwdriver was that?

[@joshmaster618]

So you you mount skate plates. So what is the definition of sport mounting a skate plate? Do you move forward a few Millimeters?

[@donanders2110]

I have seen many people that shoot short screws through the plate into the sole! Then remove them and the holes are marked and somewhat predrilled as well!

[@TruthInBeauty]

7 years later and this is so helpful!

[@vinztheoriginal]

It isnt. It's not how you mount a plate. You can't put a plate on a boot without the foot of the person who will wear it. As everyone has a different foot you have to mark on the boot the 2 pressure points of the person foot. Then look at the axles distance, choose the right plate and then align the 2 axle with the marked pressure point of the foot.

[@RoastedMarshmelon]

@@vinztheoriginal Kinda like when I ordered my roller skates from Rollergirl. Or when I got ice skates. In both cases, I told them my ankles have an inward weakness, and so they put the plate a bit off center for me. In the case of Rollergirl, they did it from a distance only with the measurements I sent... I don't know how they did it, but I've had them for 11 years now and it seems they got the placement right. (Also it will be less noticeable on quad wheels than on a thin blade...)

[@the63rd]

What would be a good way to center a plate if a Snyder marking tool is not available

[@prestachuck2867]

Measure across the widest point of the boot in mm and mark the halfway point, then measure across the center of the heel and mark the halfway point. Double check your measurements. Then align one edge of a ruler or straight edge with both marks and draw a line that passes directly through both marks from front to back edge of the boot. Now you have a traditional center line.

[@Thequadchannel]

@@prestachuck2867 that is a starting point yes.

[@williammuff5485]

@@prestachuck2867 What are the "rules" for centering front to back? I have read there are different types of mounts, but is standard just (centered)? I have a 8 Riedell boot and it recommends a 675 powertrac, just curious.

[@michaels8607]

cool...where are you?

[@samehdarawshi3537]

thank you. any reason i find some videos using only screws from outside where in some i see as here bolt from inside and washer form outside? sure bolt and washer are stronger and wont snap but would be interesting to know if in certain conditions you can use screws.

[@ATSaale]

I've done skates where I put t-nuts inside the boot and machine screws from the bottom of the plate to the t-nut to mount plates.

[@donanders2110]

Some peolpe will shoot screws through the plate to mark the holes! Then remove and drill for bolts!

[@SeattleRingHunter]

Why not 1/4" towed in from the center line at the ball of the foot?

[@Dobemandan]

Right!

[@HomeandYacht]

What is that centering tool called?

[@Band0Brand0]

To me the break off tool is the most animalistic way of doing it! I use a Dremel with a 3/8 metal cut off wheel an I bring it down flush with the Kep nut!!

[@mshomefire]

great exit

[@reptilesxo2192]

If we don’t have the room to find the center line, how can we find it?

[@rogerdecosta2985]

What happens if you don't have the mounting plate thing how do you keep the plates straight

[@V.Z.69]

0:42 I just watched an old timer skate guy use this tool, and he said to slant the tool with the curve. Where you are slanting opposite the curve of the boot. at this time here kzbin.info/www/bejne/lam5gZVppLt2ma8 Discusses this point here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lam5gZVppLt2ma8

[@lucilachavez2127]

what's the machine called? where can I purchase one?

[@dennisfountain7925]

Great video nice boot where do you buy?

[@omarchacon2886]

Hi,are the plates the same size as the boots? If I have a size 10 boots should I get size 10 plates ?

[@gerbil4767]

It depends on each plate company. They'll have a sizing chart you can go by typically.

[@Shellzwick]

What to do if you already have a boot with holes but they don't line up . How do you work around pre-existing holes

[@ATSaale]

Ignore the old holes and drill new holes. Best practice would be to fill the old holes first, but I've remounted boots without doing that and it didn't cause any issues.

[@lucilachavez2127]

What are the exact tools that you used???

[@Isabelle3.14]

8:38 What's the name of this tool? I need one like this. :P

[@ASMR_Brittneylynn]

Isabelle-Blanche TM it called a bolt break off tool

[@American_Made]

What kind of boots are those?

[@charlessmith6546]

Why u did not put a flat plate n side the boot

[@theantiprepper7121]

wonderful...what makes you think everyone has that tool? :(

[@ASMR_Brittneylynn]

What is that bolt bender thing called????

[@towdjumper5]

Great stuff.

[@jerryhelm5118]

Great video thank you..

[@semonethomas6307]

Dude!! I came across your video which is AWESOME!!!! ALTHOUGH YOU DID WORK ON INLINE SKATE, MY QUESTION IS CAN THE SAME FOR BEGINNER'S QUAD SKATES. I HAVE A PAIR OF OL AS BUTT SMUT KMART SKATES WHICH I'M HOPING TO REMOVE THE BOOTS AND SAVAGE THE TRUCK PLATES AND WHEELS. I HAPPEN TO REMOVE THE INSOLE AND FOUND THE BOOTS ARE RIBBIT STAPLED TO THE PLATES!!! CRAP I MIGHT BE STUCK! YOUR VIDEO IS GREAT....SPECIALLY THE ENDING😂😂😂😂😂😂LOVE IT.

[@AIMORAN]

Go. I'm not the. person that posted this video. I have been mounting roller skates for a long, long time. One of the things I think he missed is that you can also square the plate with the same Snyder mounting tool. and two that is not an inline skate plate. It is a quad plate. Great. video. Thank you.

[@chelsealadd33]

great video, thank you

[@sandb1867]

Why no Lotite?

[@chphoto8695]

Can I video call u to see if my plates are mounted ok?

[@Wretched2JZ]

Ahaha the ending got me 😆👌🏽

[@shelbyfowler2501]

Where do you get the plates ?

[@CeeEmmz]

+Shelby Fowler anywhere - skate shop (that specializes quad skates) or Online (Quad Skate shops)

[@mintberry3164]

awe! the website doesnt exist anymore. theres rollergirl.ca but i dont think its the same people. skating is exploding right now, youd think theyd be in business. thats a shame i hope everything is ok with the owners. thanks for the tutorial

[@bunsomite]

Awesomeness

[@Thequadchannel]

wow, just watched this and sooooo many things left out. Very little explanation about what or why you are doing things.

[@Band0Brand0]

Damn too bad I can’t buy those boots😢 such a shame. They where just too good

[@jbotnik]

That exit 🤣🤣🤣

[@vectortiedye]

Has anyone else gotten a deformed pair of Riedell skate boots ?

[@krisc3543]

D

[@birdfriday]

What do you call the bolt bender/breaker and where do you get it?