"Aussiefied" Build Question - Page 2

scubask8tr · March 23rd, 2011, 10:44 AM

Gratuitous pic post
Short/forward

Nice and new in the pic ,derby and the skatepark have made them a little more 'worn in'.

cojaco61 · March 23rd, 2011, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cass38a

After your input on the speed skating forum last night you need to be careful with "mouth" comments around my posts

Nyuk nyuk. Always wondered about vegetarians and that activity. Just trying to have some fun with Mt Superhero

Iggy · March 23rd, 2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cass38a

Traditional Aussie mounts are not all that short the secret is in the forward

Have a look at Iggys pic and you will see that if the plate was shifted back to put the front wheels in the "normal" spot the length is pretty standard.

Bingo. I discovered this when putting these ones together. I wear a size 11 boot. My Royals (that I still need to get mounted) are a 6.75" wheelbase and will be a short forward. The plates on this Aussie style build are about 7.25". Short compared to a standard plate size, but pretty long compared to a short forward sized plate.

rsfaze · March 23rd, 2011, 02:56 PM

Agawam_rollaway_skater · March 25th, 2011, 05:24 PM

I'm thinking about these with flips. The yellow should go great with the boots....

http://netskate.com/proddetail.asp?p...l_type=product

rsfaze · March 25th, 2011, 05:35 PM

IMO get with one of the builders here and get Ranali flips over the SG ones. I own both and like the Ranali flips over the SG ones.

Stinkfist · March 25th, 2011, 11:11 PM

The problem with Magnums for this kind of mounting is the toes stop boss sticks out way too far to get them mounted far enough forward. I've got a pair on my derby skates, and they're about as far forward as they'll go and are still a good 15mm further back than my proper 'Aussie' skates.

Hot Lips · March 25th, 2011, 11:15 PM

I actually ran out of width on the front of my boot - my Magnums are the one toe-stopped plate I haven't been able to mount flush with the toe of the boot.

Agawam_rollaway_skater · March 25th, 2011, 11:21 PM

Well, shoot. That rules those out. I've thought about Roll Line Giottos, Atlas Circle masters, Invaders w/ the toe stops cut off and a million others. Anyone got any ideas?

Hot Lips · March 25th, 2011, 11:24 PM

Well, they might fit. I don't have super-big feets. Cyclone?

Agawam_rollaway_skater · March 25th, 2011, 11:27 PM

I thought of Cyclones too Beck but the jump bar doesn't really go with the whole concept. Something plain like an Invader without the stops...

Stinkfist · March 25th, 2011, 11:37 PM

I don't know, there's a LOT of old Aussie skates kicking around with jump bars on them!

Guns840 · March 26th, 2011, 12:35 AM

Chop an invader like jim did....?

http://skatelogforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34107

Finn 427 · March 26th, 2011, 02:01 AM

Here is a Laxer-X Tech size 7 or 175mm plate. Not sure how this compares to other plates around.

Chesty La Rue · March 26th, 2011, 04:38 AM

I'm only new at this myself but the aussie's out there may or may not agree but what about a Flyer 5 plate? I picked a set of skates up off ebay but the plate is NTS and as I'm still learning i'm not so keen on it right now.

wayne o · March 26th, 2011, 01:40 PM

I wouldn't try scouring the other side of the planet for a set of Flyer 5's.
I thought they were reasonable as a kid, but you could do a lot better.
They are let down by the rubber pivot cups an lack heel support if forward mounted on thin/soft soled boots.
Sure Grip parts fit them though (mine have SG Cyclone truck/rubber/kingpin replacements) and with Delrin pivot cups and DA45 trucks, they would be quite reasonable.
I still skate them on the odd occasion.

Pictured with Jet Boots and AussieScotts 90a flouro 'thane on Titanium (look

) hubs.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/61042873@N04/5560481145/

Big Nick · March 26th, 2011, 03:21 PM

Wayne o Can I have the Ti hub's ya bastard?

wayne o · March 26th, 2011, 03:59 PM

They were anodized red, but the finish was a bit rough on a few of them, so.... into a bucket of caustic soda they went.
After about a minute the anodize was all gone, replaced by a very dark grey oxidize, which when wiped off left a nice (i think) Ti look finish.

As for the original thread question.
Any NTS speed plate, preferably with flips and of Italian origin would go a long way toward an "Aussiefied" setup.
As these things can be a little hard to find at cheapish prices I would recomend the Boen copy Lazer X Tech.
Mine performs very well.

Agawam_rollaway_skater · March 26th, 2011, 08:58 PM

Well, we're good. I was able to pick up a set of Ital's w/ flips from a fellow logger for the new boots. Already got some Awesome Scott's for them too. This is gonna be a very hot skate

March 23rd, 2011, 10:44 AM	#21
scubask8tr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 1,354	Gratuitous pic post Short/forward Nice and new in the pic ,derby and the skatepark have made them a little more 'worn in'. __________________ Bont QRC ,Boen speed 6, Boen Special 162. Aussie OG hard fanjets/Deanos ,Fafnir 8 ball GENERAL JUSTICE PERTH ROLLER DERBY

March 23rd, 2011, 02:56 PM	#24
rsfaze Old School™ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,489	my aussie mount at one time __________________ "Just because you can't do it doesn't mean I can't."

March 25th, 2011, 05:24 PM	#25
Agawam_rollaway_skater ▒★USA ® Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Da'Northeast Posts: 499	I'm thinking about these with flips. The yellow should go great with the boots.... http://netskate.com/proddetail.asp?p...l_type=product __________________ Representing family, friends, Italy, working and working out hard, tanning, looking good and stayin' fresh 24/7....

March 25th, 2011, 05:35 PM	#26
rsfaze Old School™ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,489	IMO get with one of the builders here and get Ranali flips over the SG ones. I own both and like the Ranali flips over the SG ones. __________________ "Just because you can't do it doesn't mean I can't."

March 25th, 2011, 11:11 PM	#27
Stinkfist Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brisneyland!!!! Posts: 572	The problem with Magnums for this kind of mounting is the toes stop boss sticks out way too far to get them mounted far enough forward. I've got a pair on my derby skates, and they're about as far forward as they'll go and are still a good 15mm further back than my proper 'Aussie' skates. __________________ "I'm too drunk to taste this chicken." -Colonel Sanders

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March 25th, 2011, 11:15 PM	#28
Hot Lips Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas - formerly Oz Posts: 1,863	I actually ran out of width on the front of my boot - my Magnums are the one toe-stopped plate I haven't been able to mount flush with the toe of the boot.

March 25th, 2011, 11:21 PM	#29
Agawam_rollaway_skater ▒★USA ® Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Da'Northeast Posts: 499	Well, shoot. That rules those out. I've thought about Roll Line Giottos, Atlas Circle masters, Invaders w/ the toe stops cut off and a million others. Anyone got any ideas? __________________ Representing family, friends, Italy, working and working out hard, tanning, looking good and stayin' fresh 24/7....

March 25th, 2011, 11:24 PM	#30
Hot Lips Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas - formerly Oz Posts: 1,863	Well, they might fit. I don't have super-big feets. Cyclone?

March 25th, 2011, 11:27 PM	#31
Agawam_rollaway_skater ▒★USA ® Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Da'Northeast Posts: 499	I thought of Cyclones too Beck but the jump bar doesn't really go with the whole concept. Something plain like an Invader without the stops... __________________ Representing family, friends, Italy, working and working out hard, tanning, looking good and stayin' fresh 24/7....

March 25th, 2011, 11:37 PM	#32
Stinkfist Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brisneyland!!!! Posts: 572	I don't know, there's a LOT of old Aussie skates kicking around with jump bars on them! __________________ "I'm too drunk to taste this chicken." -Colonel Sanders

March 26th, 2011, 12:35 AM	#33
Guns840 P.T.H.D Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 514	Chop an invader like jim did....? http://skatelogforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34107

March 26th, 2011, 02:01 AM	#34
Finn 427 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,240	Here is a Laxer-X Tech size 7 or 175mm plate. Not sure how this compares to other plates around.

March 26th, 2011, 04:38 AM	#35
Chesty La Rue Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny QLD, Australia Posts: 15	I may sound silly but..... I'm only new at this myself but the aussie's out there may or may not agree but what about a Flyer 5 plate? I picked a set of skates up off ebay but the plate is NTS and as I'm still learning i'm not so keen on it right now. __________________ Sigh.......Yes hunny I NEED those Last edited by Chesty La Rue; March 26th, 2011 at 04:40 AM. Reason: cant spell :(

March 26th, 2011, 01:40 PM	#36
wayne o enthusiastic about apathy Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tas Australia Posts: 164	Naaahhh... I wouldn't try scouring the other side of the planet for a set of Flyer 5's. I thought they were reasonable as a kid, but you could do a lot better. They are let down by the rubber pivot cups an lack heel support if forward mounted on thin/soft soled boots. Sure Grip parts fit them though (mine have SG Cyclone truck/rubber/kingpin replacements) and with Delrin pivot cups and DA45 trucks, they would be quite reasonable. I still skate them on the odd occasion. Pictured with Jet Boots and AussieScotts 90a flouro 'thane on Titanium (look) hubs. http://www.flickr.com/photos/61042873@N04/5560481145/ Last edited by wayne o; March 26th, 2011 at 03:41 PM.

March 26th, 2011, 03:21 PM	#37
Big Nick Straight 'outta Coburg Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Beneath the Southern Cross Posts: 4,838	Wayne o Can I have the Ti hub's ya bastard? __________________ -------------------------------------- My girl sk8's Derby, whats your excuse??

March 26th, 2011, 03:59 PM	#38
wayne o enthusiastic about apathy Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tas Australia Posts: 164	Of course ya can. They were anodized red, but the finish was a bit rough on a few of them, so.... into a bucket of caustic soda they went. After about a minute the anodize was all gone, replaced by a very dark grey oxidize, which when wiped off left a nice (i think) Ti look finish. As for the original thread question. Any NTS speed plate, preferably with flips and of Italian origin would go a long way toward an "Aussiefied" setup. As these things can be a little hard to find at cheapish prices I would recomend the Boen copy Lazer X Tech. Mine performs very well.

March 26th, 2011, 08:58 PM	#39
Agawam_rollaway_skater ▒★USA ® Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Da'Northeast Posts: 499	Well, we're good. I was able to pick up a set of Ital's w/ flips from a fellow logger for the new boots. Already got some Awesome Scott's for them too. This is gonna be a very hot skate __________________ Representing family, friends, Italy, working and working out hard, tanning, looking good and stayin' fresh 24/7....

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