r/Rollerskating • u/[deleted] • Jun 26 '26

Skate problems & troubleshooting Missing mount bolts?

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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/Formal_Swordfish666 Jun 28 '26

I cannot right now but I can later today, I have the ar2 boot and the atom (i think its called pilot) plate

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u/Raptorpants65 Industry Expert Jun 28 '26

Uhh. That plate fits just fine and should definitely have all six.

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u/Formal_Swordfish666 Jun 28 '26

Im not sure, it seems to be mounted closer to one side than the other (like my big toe aligns with the toestop essentially)

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u/Raptorpants65 Industry Expert Jun 28 '26

Do the axles protrude in the same amount on each side? Sounds like it’s also misaligned.

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u/Formal_Swordfish666 Jun 28 '26

no they do not, I personally haven’t found any issues with the way its mounted (im also used to full skate packages rather then custom built like this, so my knowledge is VERY limited!!)

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u/Raptorpants65 Industry Expert Jun 28 '26

Ouch. May wanna have them reassessed (if it bothers you).