Customizing your skate with a different soulplate


Short Answer:

Different soulplates can be mounted on various skates with customization; it requires patience and some modification to ensure a proper fit.


Different Soulplates: Customizing Your Skates

For aggressive skaters, customizing your skates with different soulplates is a rewarding yet intricate task. If you're someone who enjoys "nerding out" on the technical side of skating, this article will help you navigate the challenges of swapping soulplates from different brands onto various skates.


Introduction: Finding the Right soulplates

The process of customizing skates often involves trial and error. Some are too small, others too wide, and some don't fit well due to poorly placed or shaped backslide grooves. In this article, we will focus on some popular ones like the Sway 2 and Mesmer soulplates, which have recently arrived at our store. We’ll also explain how to modify your skates for a perfect fit.


Different Soulplates: Custom History and Challenges

Skating and customization have been part of my journey since I started my skate shop, This Is Soul. In the beginning, we offered custom-built skates to clients by swapping out worn-down ones with new ones from various brands. However, matching plates from different brands to different boots can be challenging. A prime example is the UFR skate, where no other soulplate fits directly, but the UFR can still work on other skates with a few modifications.


The Work Behind Custom Fitting

When swapping soulplates, it’s not a simple task. It requires precise measurements and adjustments to ensure the soulplate fits perfectly.

  • Vertical Skates, Horizontal Soulplates: The alignment of the soulplate and boot is crucial. They should align with the bottom of the skate for a clean fit. This often requires trimming and measuring to ensure precision.
  • Cells and Custom Adjustments:Customizing a skate means knowing what works for your boot. If the soulplate doesn’t fit perfectly, there are simple tricks like shaving the boot or Dremeling the soul to make it fit. With a few millimeters of extra room, you can make a soulplate from another brand work with your skate.

Specific Skates and Adjustments

  • Razors Cult: If you’re customizing a Razors Cult skate, a common adjustment is to remove the nob from the boot for a better fit with the soulplate.
  • M12 Shaving: The M12 often requires heavy Dremel work, especially when replacing the stock soulplate. Shaving down the boot can allow you to fit a wider or differently-shaped soulplate.

How to Mount

Mounting the new ones can be a lot of work. To do this:

  • They might not have matching pre-drilled holes for all boots,so you’ll need to drill new ones.

  • Hardware: You’ll need the correct hardware like T-nuts and bolts, which might differ depending on the soulplate and boot combination.

If you’re unfamiliar with this process, I’ll be posting a future video detailing how to properly mount the soulplate on your skates. For now, you can check out our previous blogs for more detailed instructions.


Web Information: Finding the Perfect Fit

On our website, you’ll find specific information on which soulplates fit which boots, including the exact sizes and hardware needed. We’ve made sure to clarify what works best for each combination, so you can find the perfect match without frustration.


Conclusion: The Art of Customizing Your Skates

Customizing your skates with different ones can seem daunting, but with patience and the right tools, it’s totally possible. The key is knowing what fits, making the necessary adjustments, and having the right hardware. If you're ready to take your skating to the next level, start experimenting with custom soulplates and see how they change your skating experience.

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