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Pablo's Skate Build Diaries

Welcome to Pablo's Skate Build Diaries, where we showcase real skate conversions completed in the Pabloskates workshop. From vintage Bauer and Nike Bauer hockey skates to modern CCM and recreational boots, each build diary documents the conversion process, plate selection, setup choices and finished results. Whether you're looking for inspiration for your own quad skate conversion or researching different boot and plate combinations, you'll find plenty of real-world examples and expert insights

auer Vapor X2.5 ice hockey skates before quad roller skate conversion

auer Vapor X2.5 ice hockey skates before quad roller skate conversion

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer Vapor X2.5 on Playmaker Plates and Air Waves wheels

A complete Bauer Vapor X2.5 ice-to-quad conversion built for a customer in Germany, featuring full carbon fibre reinforcement, eight rivets per boot, Playmaker plates, clear red Air Waves wheels and ABEC 7 bearings.

Oct 25 min read

Nike Bauer Vapor Enforcer hockey boots converted to quad roller skates on Playmaker plates

Nike Bauer Vapor Enforcer hockey boots converted to quad roller skates on Playmaker plates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Nike Bauer Vapor Enforcer on Playmaker Plates

Another classic Nike Bauer boot gets a new life on quads. Follow this Vapor Enforcer roller skate conversion as we remove the original ice hardware, prepare the boots and mount them onto traditional Playmaker nylon plates.

Sep 214 min read

Bauer Vapor Fly30 roller skate conversion on PowerDyne Reactor Neo plates with Peter Peng wheels and Pablos Ice Gem Jam Plugs

Bauer Vapor Fly30 roller skate conversion on PowerDyne Reactor Neo plates with Peter Peng wheels and Pablos Ice Gem Jam Plugs

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer Vapor Fly30 on PowerDyne Reactor Neo Plates

A size 9 Bauer Vapor Fly30 conversion built on size 10 PowerDyne Reactor Neo plates with 62mm Peter Peng wheels, Ventro Hybrid Ceramic bearings and Pablos Ice Gem Jam Plugs.

Sep 144 min read

Bauer Supreme One.4 roller skate conversion mounted on black Playmaker quad plates by Pabloskates

Bauer Supreme One.4 roller skate conversion mounted on black Playmaker quad plates by Pabloskates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer Supreme One.4 on Playmaker Plates

These used Bauer Supreme One.4 hockey boots still had plenty of life left in them. We removed the ice hardware and converted them into quad roller skates using black Playmaker plates.

Sep 144 min read

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer Supreme One20 on Playmaker Plates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer Supreme One20 on Playmaker Plates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer Supreme One20 on Playmaker Plates

A remarkably clean pair of Bauer Supreme One20 hockey boots gets a new life as quad roller skates. We take a closer look at the conversion, Playmaker plate choice and mounting process.

Sep 144 min read

Nike Bauer Supreme One05 custom quad roller skates converted by Pabloskates with Playmaker nylon plates

Nike Bauer Supreme One05 custom quad roller skates converted by Pabloskates with Playmaker nylon plates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Nike Bauer Supreme One05 on Playmaker Plates

Classic Nike Bauer Supreme One05 hockey boots are transformed into custom quad roller skates with lightweight Playmaker nylon plates, creating a practical and affordable custom conversion from the Pabloskates workshop.

Aug 295 min read

Bauer Flexlite 1.0 custom quad roller skates converted by Pabloskates with Sure-Grip Avenger Magnesium plates

Bauer Flexlite 1.0 custom quad roller skates converted by Pabloskates with Sure-Grip Avenger Magnesium plates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer Flexlite 1.0 on Sure-Grip Avenger Magnesium Plates

Bauer Flexlite 1.0 hockey boots are given a completely new life as custom quad roller skates, paired with lightweight and responsive Sure-Grip Avenger Magnesium plates in the Pabloskates workshop.

Aug 294 min read

Nike Flexlite 7 custom quad roller skates converted by Pabloskates with Sure-Grip Avenger Magnesium plates

Nike Flexlite 7 custom quad roller skates converted by Pabloskates with Sure-Grip Avenger Magnesium plates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Nike Flexlite 7 on Sure-Grip Avenger Magnesium Plates

Classic Nike Flexlite 7 hockey boots are transformed into custom quad roller skates with lightweight Sure-Grip Avenger Magnesium plates, creating a responsive and individually fitted Pabloskates conversion.

Aug 294 min read

Bauer Flexlite 44 custom quad roller skates converted by Pabloskates with Sure-Grip Avenger plates

Bauer Flexlite 44 custom quad roller skates converted by Pabloskates with Sure-Grip Avenger plates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer Flexlite 44 on Sure-Grip Avenger Plates

Bauer Flexlite 44 hockey boots get a completely new life as custom quad roller skates, paired with responsive Sure-Grip Avenger plates for an agile and individually fitted Pabloskates conversion.

Aug 294 min read

Nike Bauer Flexlite 2R custom quad roller skates converted by Pabloskates with Sure-Grip Avenger plates

Nike Bauer Flexlite 2R custom quad roller skates converted by Pabloskates with Sure-Grip Avenger plates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Nike Bauer Flexlite 2R on Sure-Grip Avenger Plates

Classic Nike Bauer Flexlite 2R hockey boots are transformed into custom quad roller skates, pairing the supportive Flexlite boot with responsive Sure-Grip Avenger plates for an agile and unique custom build.

Aug 294 min read

Rare Nike Bauer Vapor Enforcer ice hockey boots converted into custom quad roller skates with Sure-Grip Avanti Magnesium plates by Pabloskates.

Rare Nike Bauer Vapor Enforcer ice hockey boots converted into custom quad roller skates with Sure-Grip Avanti Magnesium plates by Pabloskates.

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Nike Bauer Vapor Enforcer Conversion on Sure-Grip Avanti Magnesium Plates

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.

Aug 32 min read

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Nike Flexlite 4 Conversion on Sure-Grip Avenger Plates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Nike Flexlite 4 Conversion on Sure-Grip Avenger Plates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Nike Flexlite 4 Conversion on Sure-Grip Avenger Plates

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.

Aug 32 min read

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Nike Flexlite 5 Conversion on Sure-Grip Avenger Plates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Nike Flexlite 5 Conversion on Sure-Grip Avenger Plates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Nike Flexlite 5 Conversion on Sure-Grip Avenger Plates

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.

Jul 193 min read

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer React Conversion on Sure-Grip Rock Plates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer React Conversion on Sure-Grip Rock Plates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer React Conversion on Sure-Grip Rock Plates

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.

Jul 133 min read

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer Vapor X200 Conversion on Playmaker Plates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer Vapor X200 Conversion on Playmaker Plates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer Vapor X200 Conversion on Playmaker 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.

Jul 32 min read

Bauer Supreme S140 quad skate conversion fitted with Playmaker plates by Pabloskates

Bauer Supreme S140 quad skate conversion fitted with Playmaker plates by Pabloskates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer Supreme S140 Conversion on Playmaker Plates

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.

Jul 32 min read

Nike N-Dorfin quad skate conversion fitted with Sure-Grip Rock plates during assembly in the Pabloskates workshop.

Nike N-Dorfin quad skate conversion fitted with Sure-Grip Rock plates during assembly in the Pabloskates workshop.

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Nike N-Dorfin Conversion on Sure-Grip Rock Plates

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.

Jul 33 min read

Bauer Vapor X400 quad skate conversion fitted with Sure-Grip Avenger Magnesium plates during assembly in the Pabloskates workshop.

Bauer Vapor X400 quad skate conversion fitted with Sure-Grip Avenger Magnesium plates during assembly in the Pabloskates workshop.

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer Vapor X400 Conversion on Sure-Grip Avenger Magnesium Plates

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.

Jul 32 min read

Bauer Flow quad skate conversion fitted with Sure-Grip Avenger plates by Pabloskates

Bauer Flow quad skate conversion fitted with Sure-Grip Avenger plates by Pabloskates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer Flow Conversion on Sure-Grip Avenger Magnesium Plates

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.

Jul 33 min read

Bauer Nexus N5000 quad skate conversion with white Sure-Grip Avanti Magnesium plates by Pabloskates

Bauer Nexus N5000 quad skate conversion with white Sure-Grip Avanti Magnesium plates by Pabloskates

Pablo's Skate Build Diary: Bauer Nexus N5000 Conversion on Sure-Grip Avanti Magnesium Plates

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.

Jul 32 min read

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