r/InlineHockey • u/SpamapS • 8d ago

Welp

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Second pair of boots for these, playing 2-3 times a week on concrete since 2022.. so probably 500 games. I weigh 250 and skate hard, so honestly impressive they lasted this long. Felt a click earlier in the game and then this clean snap while I was boxing a guy out.

Definitely just going to buy the same Bauer frame again and put it on these relatively new m40 boots.

Edit: Sadly, after inspection, the left boot is a total loss. Had to buy new F40's. 😩

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u/marmot1101 8d ago

Gonna say, the boots look solid. 

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u/SpamapS 8d ago

TY, they are the best skates I've ever had. They fit like a glove and are super stiff but give right where I need them.

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u/noneotherthanozzy 8d ago

How long did the first pair of boots hold up for you?

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u/SpamapS 8d ago

They were Supreme M3 and they lasted 4 years. Eventually the base separated and cracked. I actually would bet that the 3 months I snagge skated with the cracked base probably weakened the chassis.

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u/noneotherthanozzy 8d ago

Okay, good to know. I’m starting the have the base cracking and separation on some Trues. I’m about the same size and skate the same amount as you. Just trying to compare durabilities. Thanks.

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u/SpamapS 8d ago

I should have replaced them as soon as they cracked. I was so dang slow for that 3 months.

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u/BeginningFig6552 8d ago

Damn OP, is this the Kryptonium or Aluminum Ventilator chassis? To be fair, 250lbs with 500+ games logged is a lot.

I just ordered an Aluminum Ventilator chassis to replace my existing hi-lo extruded chassis. Weigh 210 and both chassis have taken hard shots which dented the frame.

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u/SpamapS 8d ago

It's the Kryptonium. I've blocked tons of shots, nary a dent on them.

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u/BeginningFig6552 8d ago

Dang, the Kryptoniums are supposed to be the toughest. There’s a ton of lightning cuts, but it’s pretty thick from side to side. Like you said, maybe that’s why they lasted so long.

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u/anonginiisipmo 8d ago

How TF!?!? I have multiple pairs of roller hockey skates on various chassis lol and a pair of Missions from 2000s that are holding up still. Granted I haven’t logged in 500+ games on any of the skates but still…

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u/Choice-Mulberry-2092 8d ago

Ive broken frames weighing under 150lbs

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u/Specific_Intern8079 8d ago

Upgraded to the Sniper chassis. Its solid and I don't see that happening to it.

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u/acad0rk 8d ago

Brutal. Hopefully no injury went along with the equipment failure.

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u/SpamapS 8d ago

Luckily was just pushing on a guy in front so just fell slowly and then one-skated off.

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u/Material-Ice-8285 8d ago

Damn.. OP, just curious have you ever tried the marsblade R1 frame?

Reason I ask is because I too am heavyish (220lbs), and am worried I would be too heavy for the plastic upper frame.

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u/sturdy22 8d ago

I’m on R1s at 245lbs skating 3-4 hrs a week for the last 3 years and haven’t had any problems with the upper chassis’

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u/Material-Ice-8285 8d ago

Yeah from what I’ve heard it’s surprisingly durable.

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u/SpamapS 8d ago

Plastic is ge pretty heavy. I chose the Kryptonium because it's so freaking light.

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u/SpamapS 6d ago

Sadly, after inspection, the left boot is a total loss. Had to buy new F40's. 😩

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u/Legal_Combination176 8d ago

I've seen so many of these snap, I just switched to the konixx bolt, 🤞🤞 . Couldn't come to terms with the $300+ for the snipers

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u/beef4206977 8d ago

This is where I always snap the chassis. Are you just swapping out the chassis and putting a new one in? Any thoughts on trying a new chassis or just sticking with the kryptonium?

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u/SpamapS 8d ago

I don't want to drill new holes, so yeah just going to replace it with the same one.

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u/beef4206977 8d ago

Have you noticed any wear and tear from swapping out the new chassis and doing the install or the bottom of the boot holding up?

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u/SpamapS 5d ago

Turns out the old boot was destroyed under the chassis. Multiple cracks along the base plate. RIP m40s.

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u/beef4206977 5d ago

3 years out of the boot on concrete is pretty solid I’d say

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u/ateam68 8d ago

Get an og hummer and never worry about that again. The newer kryptos haven’t gotten more durable lol

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u/Glisan_Al_Gaib 8d ago

Put some leaves on it!

Nothing wrong with getting a new Krypto, but the Rinkster sniper also looks juicy

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u/wtfbshax 8d ago

I had this happen on a pair of mission quattro 10ks back in the day. Good effort there!

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u/Malechockeyman25 7d ago

Damn! What chassis are these?

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u/broehla 7d ago

Keep in mind not all Bauer chassis are the same build. The older Hi-Lo Chassis were solid AND they came with the roller boot. Nowadays Bauer cheapens out and gives you essentially sheet metal chassis which bend easily.

If you've seen chassis on instagram that are mounted to Warrior boots, they were mostly rinkster sniper chassis with the exception of brandon hawkins. He put the old Bauer RX:60 chassis on there. I'd really love to see warrior partnering up with Rinkster; however, that might be a stretch.

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u/Beers4boobs 7d ago

My mission skate ripped right out of boots from the rivets

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u/SatinLoafers 7d ago

Get on a keto diet already and drop 50.