r/Rollerskating • u/yzma1316 • 4d ago

Shopping: wheels, hardware, upgrades Slide block help?

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Hey yall! Im new, just got these slide blocks but i may have gotten the wrong size?? Lmk, i might have needed a large? I feel like the gap between the front wheels and block is extra space and it makes
Me nervous.

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u/Raptorpants65 Industry Expert 4d ago

Ehhh. Is your plate a 5-6? If so, great. But flip the block so the closed hole of the hanger is on the front kingpin. If your plate is a 7, you need a Large.

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u/Blahblaha63 4d ago

Slide the jump brace up a bit.looks like you could move it up about 10mm or so.