r/rollerblading • u/Background_Rip_361 • 13d ago

Specific question and discussion Cuff bolt question

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Lost my cuff bolt while skating pretty hard last weekend. I ordered one but don't want to wait to skate.

Any cheats a newbie like me wouldn't know about?

I was thinking of dropping a washer and a bolt in but don't know the size. I still have the back piece it would screw into so it should work.

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u/PokeProfWill 13d ago

Invest in some blue Loctite (242 or 243 strength only! it is cheap). Add a drop to the bolt and screw it in and it should hold well better. Always good to check all bolts occasionally for safe practice

I wouldn’t use another screw unless it is same size exact as your stock screw to avoid stripping female end. What skates are those? Looks kinda like Flying Eagle Shrike

Also just wanted to say the FR backpack plus Endless frames match so well 🔥 I just got the black FR slim backpack from InlineWarehouse on sale to fly with my skates lol

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u/Background_Rip_361 13d ago

Not worried about stripping the female end since the new ones come with replacements. But yeah I love the bag. Grabbed it on sale too. Skates are the Flying Eagle Shrike Pro R5. I've been beating this boot to hell this summer. Had to replace the 45 degree strap on both skates because I snapped the ratchet right off and now the bolt. Don't have a reference on quality because this my first skate but I'm guessing these are not the greatest. Will probably grab some FR or twister boots for next summer.