Customizing options for Inline skates
Short Answer:
Customizing your inline skates is a great way to enhance your performance and style. From mixing different cuffs and soleplates to choosing unique frames, there are endless possibilities. With the help of specialized tools and pages on our website, you can easily design and build your ultimate skate setup.
Customizing options for inline skates have evolved over the years, and today, creating a one-of-a-kind skate setup has never been easier. Whether you're looking to swap out cuffs, change soleplates, or create a hybrid of different skate parts, the world of skate customization is vast and exciting. In this article, we'll explore how you can start building your dream skates, even if the parts weren’t originally designed to go together.
A love for customizing your inline skates
Before there was a store, I was known for creating unique custom skates. I loved experimenting with different skate parts, putting together boots, frames, and soleplates that weren't necessarily designed for each other. My goal? To create a setup that not only looked great but also offered unmatched performance on the streets or in the skate park.
One of the craziest combinations I’ve made included pairing a Salomon skate boot with a Razors soulplate. I even pushed it further by customizing an old-school Bauer skate with a Rollerblade TRS soleplate. These setups weren’t just for fun—they were designed to improve the overall skating experience.
Customizing your inline skates, setups from the past
Some of my most memorable builds include:
- A Bauer skate with a Rollerblade TRS soleplate.
- A UFS Fifth Element from the 90s with a custom fit.
- Several other unique combinations that showcased the endless possibilities of mixing and matching skate parts.
These projects taught me a lot about skate modification. With hundreds of custom skates under my belt, I’m now sharing my knowledge to make it easier for you to create your own custom skates.
Customizing made easy on our website
To simplify the customization process, we’ve created special pages on our website that no other skate shop offers. These pages provide a one-stop shop for all the parts you need for specific skate models, even if the parts come from different brands.
For example:
- If you want to modify your USD Aeon skates with a different cuff, you can go to the USD Aeon parts section. There, you’ll find out that Seba cuffs also fit perfectly on USD Aeons.
- Looking to replace your USD Carbon soleplate? The website shows that the USD Seven soleplate is compatible.
This level of customization took a lot of research, and I’ll share more about the behind-the-scenes work in future videos. But for now, know that you have the freedom to build a skate that fits your needs and style.
Introducing the skate customizer tool
To take things a step further, we’ve launched a skate customizer tool on our website. With this tool, you can pick the skate you want, remove the parts you don’t need, and add custom parts to your shopping basket. Once you've made your selections, we build the skate for you! It’s the easiest way to get a fully customized skate without any hassle.
And if your customization ideas go beyond what’s available on the website, don’t worry! You can reach out to us via Instagram DM, WhatsApp, or email, and we’ll work together to make your vision a reality. I love helping skaters create their ultimate setup, no matter how wild the design might be.
Some crazy custom builds
Last year, I gave a presentation at a conference in Bulgaria where I shared some of my most eccentric skate builds. Here are a few highlights:
- A Razors Flat with a unique mix of old and new parts.
- A vintage Rollerblade Chocolate skate with a TRS soleplate.
- A heavily customized Fila skate with a USD Realm soleplate.
Each of these builds was a creative challenge, and I enjoyed finding ways to make all the parts fit together seamlessly. With the knowledge I've gained, I’m excited to help others bring their skate ideas to life.
Conclusion
Customizing inline skates has never been easier, thanks to the tools and resources we offer at This Is Soul. Whether you’re a seasoned skater looking to mix and match parts or a beginner wanting to create something unique, our website has everything you need. Use our customizer tool to design your perfect skate, or reach out if you need help making your ideas a reality.
For more inspiration and tips on customizing skates, subscribe to our YouTube channel where we post new videos every week. Happy skating!