Pablo's How To Guides

Is there a correct way to mount roller skate plates? After mounting nearly 1,000 pairs of skates, I've learned that plate positioning is about finding what works best for the individual skater. Discover how left-to-right and fore-and-aft plate placement can affect the way your skates perform.

The Easiest Way to Find the Centre of Any Skate Boot Accurate plate alignment is one of the most important parts of building a pair of quad skates. Get it right and your skates will track straight, feel balanced and perform as intended. Get it wrong and you can end up fighting the skates every time you skate. That's where a skate centre marking tool comes in. Whether you're converting Bauer boots, Nike Bauer skates, CCM hockey skates or traditional leather boots, a centre mar

A Simple Guide to Faster, Smoother Rolling Bearings If your skates feel slow, noisy or rough, there's a good chance your bearings need cleaning. Many skaters automatically replace bearings when performance drops, but in most cases a proper clean can bring them back to life and save you money. In this guide we'll show you the simple bearing cleaning process we use in the workshop and explain the tools you'll need to get the job done properly. Why Clean Your Bearings? Your bear

A Complete Guide for Bauer X-LS, X-LP, NS, NSX, Supreme Turbo 33 and Ventro Pro Skates One of the biggest advantages of plastic hockey-style roller skates is their durability. Models such as the Bauer X-LS, Bauer X-LP, Bauer NS, Bauer NSX, Supreme Turbo 33 Classic and Ventro Pro skates are tough, lightweight and ideal for recreational skating. However, like any skate, they can quickly become dirty, smelly and uncomfortable if not maintained properly. The good news is that kee

If you've ever fitted a set of bearings into roller skate wheels, you'll probably know there are several ways to do it. The most common method is to use the axle on your skate trucks to press the bearings into place. It works, it's free and many skaters have been doing it for years. However, if you regularly change wheels, build skates or suffer from hand and wrist problems, there is a much easier option: a bearing press. What Is a Bearing Press? A bearing press is a simple t