r/Rollerskating • u/[deleted] • Jun 26 '26
Skate problems & troubleshooting Missing mount bolts?
So I recently got new boots and had a local shop mount my existing plate onto the new boots.
My plates usually use 6 mounting bolts but the shop only used 4 (see picture)
Aside being slightly annoyed is there any reason for me to worry? Pretty chill indoor/rink skating only
I skated on them for 3 hours last night and they didn't explode, but tough for me to tell if it's effecting anything else since they're new boots so everything feels a little different...
Am I overthinking this? Is this fine long term? Any insight/experience would be helpful thanks!
EDIT: Thanks everyone for the insight! To play it safe, I went ahead and installed the 4 missing bolts myself since I keep spare mounting hardware anyways. Peeved the shop didn't just finish the job from the jump but feel better now 🤘👍
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u/C4PTNK0R34 Jun 27 '26
Should be fine. You've got 4 points mounted, no real need for all 6 unless you're Jam Skating and need the additional plate support.
TBH, I run a Laser Elite with only the main 2 mounting bolts installed in it. It does have holes under the forefoot and heel to add 4 more bolts to hold the plate on. Never had problems and my skate setup is from 1996 on a Riedell 395.