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Take a closer look at this rare Nike Bauer Vapor Enforcer conversion, transformed into custom quad roller skates with Sure-Grip Avanti Magnesium plates in the Pabloskates workshop.

Take a closer look at this custom Nike Flexlite 4 quad skate conversion, built using responsive Sure-Grip Avenger plates and hand-assembled in the Pabloskates workshop.

Another incredibly busy week in the Pabloskates workshop! This week's diary features custom Bauer quad conversions, Sure-Grip and Playmaker builds, new stock, 3D printed Pablo's Custom Skate Heels, workshop projects, and a few rare boots hidden throughout the gallery.

Another packed week in the Pabloskates workshop! This week's diary includes custom roller skate builds, ice skate conversions, plate mounting, new stock, 3D printed heels, product photography, website updates and plenty more happening behind the scenes.

Take a look behind the scenes at another busy week in the Pabloskates workshop. Featuring rare Bauer skate conversions, our first Wifa artistic build, new arrivals, customer projects and the latest workshop news.

A rare pair of Nike Flexlite 5 ice hockey boots gets a new lease of life with a custom quad roller skate conversion on Sure-Grip Avenger plates. Discover why these increasingly hard-to-find boots remain a favourite for custom builds and see the finished result from the Pabloskates workshop.

Looking after your skates is much easier with the right tools. This guide features the workshop gadgets, restoration products and maintenance essentials we genuinely use and recommend at Pabloskates, all available on Amazon.

Faded Bauer lettering can make otherwise good hockey boots look tired. Here's how I restore white Bauer logos on plastic boots using a simple paint pen.

See how I turned a cordless angle grinder and bench mount into a simple cut-off saw for quickly and consistently cutting roller skate mounting bolts to length.

Another busy week at Pabloskates! From Bauer 22 and Flexlite conversions to new boot arrivals, custom skate heels and a trip to Rollerworld Derby, here's what we've been up to this week.

Another busy week at Pabloskates! From Bauer 22 and Flexlite conversions to new boot arrivals, custom skate heels and a trip to Rollerworld Derby, here's what we've been up to this week.

Another busy week at Pabloskates! From Bauer 22 and Flexlite conversions to new boot arrivals, custom skate heels and a trip to Rollerworld Derby, here's what we've been up to this week.

Another busy week at Pabloskates! From Bauer 22 and Flexlite conversions to new boot arrivals, custom skate heels and a trip to Rollerworld Derby, here's what we've been up to this week.

A very rare pair of Bauer React women's hockey boots, complete with hand-stitched Bauer logos and elegant side graphics, converted to custom quad roller skates on Sure-Grip Rock plates.

The Bauer Vapor X200 is a brilliant entry-level hockey skate for quad conversions. Combined with lightweight Playmaker plates, it becomes a comfortable, reliable and affordable setup that's perfect for skaters of all abilities.

The Bauer Supreme S140 is proof that affordable hockey skates can make excellent quad conversions. Paired with lightweight Playmaker plates, this build delivers comfort, reliability and fantastic value for skaters of all abilities.

The Nike N-Dorfin has become legendary among hockey skate conversion enthusiasts for its incredible comfort and natural flex. Paired with Sure-Grip Rock plates, it creates a lightweight, dependable quad skate that's equally at home indoors or outdoors.

The Bauer Vapor X400 offers an excellent balance of comfort and support, making it a fantastic hockey skate for quad conversions. Combined with Sure-Grip Rock plates, it becomes a lightweight and versatile setup suitable for almost any style of skating.

The Bauer Flow remains a great choice for quad skate conversions thanks to its comfortable fit and supportive design. Paired with Sure-Grip Avenger plates, this build delivers quick edge-to-edge response and a lively, agile ride.

The Bauer Nexus N5000 proves that older recreational hockey skates can make fantastic quad conversions. See how this custom build pairs the comfortable Nexus boot with lightweight Sure-Grip Avanti Magnesium plates for a responsive, high-performance setup.