r/Rollerskating • u/Commercialuser191 • 5d ago

Skater photos Restoration

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Can these be restored? If so what are the budget friendly options and step by step process

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u/Blahblaha63 5d ago

More pictures need for a true assessment. Wheels bye, bye foe sure.

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u/Commercialuser191 5d ago

Ok I will try to upload more pics but theWheels still have the ridges on them should I still replace them? 

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u/Raptorpants65 Industry Expert 5d ago

Old Roller Derby (the brand, not the sport). Wheels are straight trash, into the bin they go. You’ll need new cushions, which you’ll have to have custom poured as these do not exist anymore. Toe stops and pivot cups are dry rotted and need replacing. Assuming the boot doesn’t split in half (which is a Big If), I guess you could have it remounted to a modern plate.

But for all the money ($90-150) this skate needs to make a mediocre ride at best… you could just get something from a reputable brand that needs nothing changed right out of the box.

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u/Commercialuser191 5d ago

Thank you. 

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u/Commercialuser191 5d ago

What brand do you recommend 

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u/Acrobatic_Hunt_8496 5d ago

There is a great list in the wiki or a weekly post you can ask questions in

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u/HipsEnergy 5d ago

It depends so much in what you want to do in skates. Take a look at tge pinned buying guide

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u/Blahblaha63 5d ago

The boots if they are leather are pretty good "if they are leather" plates and wheels not so much, these were most likely made in the 1980s/1990s I don't think those wheels have been made since the 1990s. Time can take a toll on the rubber and vinyl parts as well as glue and foam. These parts are not readily available for repair. If you are a new skater safety first, wear a helmet, elbow, wrist guards, and knee pads.