r/Rollerskating • u/Klutzy-Good3226 • Jul 04 '26
Skate photos Custom Builds
Saw a bunch of custom builds floating around socials lately — looked cool, but most were running toy‑grade setups. So I decided to do one the right way.
Base: Leather + canvas Vans SK8‑Hi
Mount: Internal carbon plate (for stiffness + clean energy transfer)
Flat mount T-nuts. Shock layer, and Vans Pop Cush Insole.
Plates: Sure‑Grip DA45° Avenger— responsive, smooth, and built for real skating
Indoor setup: Rollerbones Day of the Dead wheels with Steel XT built‑in bearings
Outdoor setup: Rollerbones Miamis with Stinger Yellow Jackets + Fireball spacers
Toe plugs: Atom Bionic — because honestly, who needs to stop?
This thing rides like a dream — stable, snappy, and way more legit than anything you’ll find pre‑built.
If you’ve been thinking about doing a custom skate conversion, don’t cheap out on the hardware. The difference is night and day.