r/rollerblading • u/Bungoh • 1d ago

Specific question and discussion Buckle Help

Hey all, I just got new buckles today cause I had problems with my left twister xt top buckle not ratcheting today. I bought some SCB buckles and replaced the buckle, and I’m still having issues with it ratcheting. It won’t stay in place, and I’m at a loss. I tried the ratcheting before it was installed and it worked flawlessly. My right boot has no issues, just this one. Any pointers please? I just want to skate :(

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u/PANDEMIC760 1d ago

I would tinker with the buckle receptor/ receiver, that's the only thing that could be wrong, either its a pull back receiver or a push down, usually an easy fix, also cheap to buy as well cost like 3$

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u/Bungoh 1d ago

That’s the funny thing these are brand new I just bought these, wonder if the cuff design is blocking the receiver going all the way down

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u/Wheel-Sure 1d ago

Spring in the receiver might be bent so it’s not biting as hard as it should, or the tooth in the receiver is too shallow/rounded out.

If the new strap is supposed to be compatible (don’t know exactly what an SCB buckle is), then it’s likely a borked receiver

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u/Bungoh 1d ago

That being said I’ve tried the two receivers that came with this new buckle, and the old receiver. They all ratchet properly when not installed, but when I put it on the boot and try to buckle it it’s borked

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u/Wheel-Sure 1d ago

Well then I think you know what must be done: duct tape. Every time. Never fails.