I've been wanting to mod my pads for a loong time. Being 6Ks as well as strictly just for in-line use, I opted a more "permanent" solution by drilling through the pad for a secure set of plates. I contemplated the whole "tried but not always true" industrial velcro idea as well as the "time consuming" medial roll method (which I was ever so close to doing but having a new set of Vorteks for ice meant I didn't mind drilling holes in a new set of pads.) Using this method, one can always unlace the plates if switching to ice (or lace the cord through again without them if you don't like the "new" holes. Kinda like the way the leg channel lacing shows on the front of most pads.)
After 20 games there is no needed adjustments. They have held up as solid as my original pair of Battram Roller pads. Hope the pics are clear enough for you guys to understand and follow along. Enjoy.
Careful tracing provides for a custom pro look. Seriously, trace first, then trace again before cutting. I used a set of heavy duty scissors. Dremel tool cleans it all up.
Use the same spacing as the black cord used for the leg channel on the face of the pad.
Drilled thru and anchored by discs. *Obviously a lacing needle is a must!
When tracing out this boot plate, make sure the slit for the boot strap is traced and cut out last. Cordura Nylon sewn over toe binding. (ensures no hang up with tiled roller surfaces)
Anchor discs made from excess plastic.
