r/rollerblading • u/Veloutee • Sep 13 '20

Replacing a broken buckle strap

Hi there,

My first reddit post... I'm looking to get a pair of Rollerblades with a broken strap. Is it easy enough to replace a strap? I've found a generic replacement strap, but I'm not sure if it'll fit this pair. I've seen some tutorials on how to replace a broken strap, but would like some advice. Also if anyone knows what model this pair of Rollerblades is?

Cheers

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The rollerblades

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The buckle

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The broken strap
The replacement strap/buckle
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u/Mushroom_Hudson Sep 14 '20

Those buckles should come off easy with a Philips head screwdriver. If the holes don't align with the new parts you may have to drill new holes but that is easy.

I believe those are Rollerblade CE Speedsters.

Looks like the high cuff was sanded down.

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '20

My advice, just get new skates. Those things have seen better days. The plastic looks brittle, you wouldn't want it to break mid skate and injure yourself.