Hey, I think I'll be getting the exact same size as you with the tracer plate, but I'm confused about what kind of slide blocks to get. Discoblox clearly fit for you, which is great to hear! What size did you get? (Also, would you recommend the 98 wheel for a beginner? I'm currently on 78s lol, wanting something a bit faster and more agile for the park but not too fast!) P. S. This is the best video I've seen about these, thanks so much!! Are the 6mm laces better than their 8mm ones?
I use to wear the Discoblox but now I'm on a Bont prototype. I'm can't remember what size but I believe there is a Discotrux size chart you can check. You'll find the Tracer plate size on the plate at the heel end. If you are a Bont 3.5 then the plate is a 5.5 78a is an outdoor wheel so yes that will be slow for the skate park. I really like the Street Flow 89a. It's a great inbetween wheel and I love the shape. But anything high 80/ low 90s will be good. It's when you get to the high 90s that you'll be going fast! As for laces. When I first skated on them I was like "yeah, I love these new laces" compared to my other parkstars. However, I just took a ruler to them because I thought both were 6mm as 6mm is stock for the Parkstar boots. My laces in my new boots are 8mm (I must have ordered them 😅) and I love them more. I skate pretty hard so being wider it keeps them even more in place and I don't have to retighten after lots of skating. If you do want to buy Bont products I do have a discount code. Use my code: SHORTY at checkout and receive 10% off, excluding gift card, shipping, and outlet. ➡️ bont.com/
Hey Shorty! I've got a pair of Parkstars on the way and am curious about trying grinds. I was hoping to ask: 1. Do you need to limit your toe stop length to prevent the stop from hitting the rail? 2. Do you have a resource for disco block sizing on the tracer plate? The stock sheet doesn't seem to have one. Thank you for putting out really great and helpful content! 😊💜
Thank you for the kind words. Here are my answers to your questions, I hope it helps. 1. Yes I screwed mine all the way up because if I tip my weight too much forward then the toe stop catches. If doing 50/50 grinds I really focus on having my weight in the back of my skates so I don't tip forward. 2. I don't but you can contact Disco on IG at @discotech.skate and he should be able to help you. The blocks I have on my skates now are Bont prototypes that I think should be coming out in a few months.
You have made me interested in bony skates! I would like to understand if you can use the hybrid roller derby skates in a skate park, and what the advantages or disadvantages are between that and the park stars. I’ve found my feet are two different sizes and would like to customize to fit perfectly.
You could use the Bont Hybrid boot at the skate park but a lot of skaters prefer a boot with more ankle support like the Parkstar. Also if you are new to park skating a 23mm heel on the Parkstar boot helps with balance on ramps. For semi-custom boots Bont can make two difference size boots, you will just need to contact info@bont.com to place an order.
This is so awesome!!! Just wondering with the gel inserts for the heel pain do you put them above or below the insert that’s already in the boot? I’ve been thinking of getting something like that because I just got my first pair of parkstars and I love them but I do get the heel pain
@@sherosls The cheap ones I buy in Korea, sometimes I have to cut and others which I think are more for high heels I don't have to cut. I'm also trying out some FS Insole and will probably make a review video for them.
Hi! Thanks for your videos. They help me a lot. Now I'm waiting for the Tracer plate to install the Discotrucks. I would like to know if I use the small cushions that come with the Discotrucks , should I cut the kinpings to grind rails? Thank you very much.
Yes the extra cushions and longer pivot pins come in the box. For rail grinds you will need to cut your kingpins down. I think with most wide truck you have too. I have a video on my channel on how I did it with a dremel, if that helps.
Thanks so much for the awesome video! Love all your skating tutorials too. I just got my first Bont parkstars and have only briefly tested them on flats and not on the ramps yet. I was just wondering, how loose do you have your trucks at the skatepark? Thanks
Hi Shorty! I just got my first pair of Boots and I'm so excited! There is a lump/ledge in the footbed directly beneath both my big toes. I can't find any information about this feature on the internet. Can you explain what this is for? It's causing me a lot of pain and I assume that it's not heat moldable. What's the deal? Love your videos!!
Hmm. I'm not sure there is meant to be a lump. I would suggest trying to take a photo or video and email orders@bont.com and they might have a solution.
@@ShortysSkateSeries I finally figured out what it is and I'm so confused as to why it doesn't seem to bother any one else.. It's a bolt! There are 4 inside the boot and one is located under my big toe in both boots. It's causing me so much pain! I will email Bont. Thanks for the suggestion.
Great video! Planning to get a pair of Parkstars, but they don't have my size - To get my size I'd be forced to go the mybonts route, but shipping is $327 when using mybonts vs $60 standard, makes no sense 😢
Where are you trying to order from? There has been a delay in shipments but in the next few months Bont should be getting stock in color batches. You can sign up to be email notified on the Bont website.
Great video. I'm looking to purchase my first pair of Bont skates soon. Does each pair arrive unassembled and you must put them together yourself or is this exclusive to the custom boots only? In other words, I'd love to take them right out of the box with the wheels attached and begin skating.
So Bont roller skates will most come with boots and plates assembled but you may need to put the bearings into the wheels and then the wheels on the axles of the plate. But that is easy if you have the write tools
@@ShortysSkateSeries Thank you! I ordered a pair of Park Sates and they did arrive fully assembled. I'm going to change the wheels though and I'm getting a tool for that. Thanks for your help. 🛼🥰
Great video and super helpful. Question i havent skates in years but am looking to get back into it. All we had back in the day were the heeled boots that were really high top but i always hated not being able to bend my ankle more. These look like a good middle height between a low top and a high top, would you agree? Just wanting more flexibility in the ankle. Im not planning on any trick skating or park skating. Just riding outdoors or in my garage. Ty for any info.
Yes these are an in between, however the boot is a bit stiffer than the Bont roller derby boots so you might not have enough ankle flexibility for the skating you are after.
Hi just watched your video was very informative and definitely will be recommending it for people wondering about getting Bont skates. I am super keen to get discotrux for my Bonts and rolling with nylon plates just wanted to ask how yours are holding up after skating in them for a while?
They are holding up well so far. I can't feel any flex in the plate but then again I'm not that heavy. But I did do a comparison on the weight difference between the Tracer and Prodigy and it was only 60g per plate, so 120g in total. So I think I would just get the Tracer plate in the future so it will last forever.
@@ShortysSkateSeries Awesome thanks for getting back to me, not "overly" heavy myself though I'm sure I have a longer foot which might wear the plate down differently. But the plan was to use the prodigy for a while and swap them over down the track, just really keen to get some wider trucks on them to try out 😊
I loved your skates the color is awesome!!! And I have a question, I'm looking forward to get some parkstars, did you ordered them directly from the official page from bont?
If you are looking for different colors for each foot then you need to order via your local shop or email info@bont.com. If you want both feet to be the same color then you can order online here bont.com/collections/park-roller-skates/products/mybonts-parkstar-roller-skate-boots
Hey! I got park stars about 4 months ago and absolutely love them, I’m super keen for that video on how to swap out the toe bumper! Quick question: the last skates I had I broke the plate (nylon plate, but the skate wasn’t designed for park skating or jumping). So I was planning on swapping out the stock plates on my Bont park stars ASAP to metal plates.. but now that I’ve watched this video it sounds like that might not be necessary. Any thoughts are appreciated!
I have had a few people ask so I'll try and do the bumper replacement video this week. In regards to the nylon plate - Was it the Bont Prodigy plate? - Did you have a slide block? - Where on the plate did it break?
@@ShortysSkateSeries 1. No, it was the factory plate on the Crazy Evoke skates 2. No, only just got blocks now that I have my Bonts and 3. It broke right where the front kingpin fits into the pivot cup. I look forward to hearing your wisdom🤩
Sizing is really important as you say. I had two boots sent to me to try on and ended up in a 7. Usually take a 9 in inline skates. Really curious about your proto type blocks????? 😉
Yes Bont boots are very different to typical shoes as you don't want a lot of room in the toe. The slide blocks are Bont Blocks and they are currently being manufactured so hopefully will be released soon. You can follow @bont_rollerskates on IG and they will post once they are released
Can you show us the different options on how to heat mold Bont boots? I feel like the ones that are out there on youtube are pretty old videos and don't show off the newer models.
Hi! ❤❤ maybe i come here writing my question is better I got my parkstar with nylon plates,i try it in skatepark and it feel so different and turned easily, I couldn’t really confidence with them. I feel maybe it’s plates softer or something, i tight nuts of plates still feel nervous , I can see axis fellow gravity too much (?) i was skating with chuffed and Moxi and it was no problem , maybe it’s more heavier plates or metal plates? I really need do something with my bont’s 😢
The Prodigy (nylon) plate will have more flex than a metal plate. You might want to check your kingpin nut. I tighten mine super tight as you don't need a lot of action when skating ramps. Also the Parkstar boot has a lower heel than the Moxi boot so it will change the balance point which might be contributing to feeling unstable.
hey! i watched your video and i'm thinking of buying some parkstars myself... i mainly park skate but i'm not sure if i should buy them with 89a wheels or 99a wheels. i skate with impalas at the park (on the verge of breaking) and the wheels are 83a. i don't know if i should get something in between to ease myself up to a harder wheel or just go all out. any thoughts?
Do you feel the 83a a slowing you down / can't get enough speed? Also what surface do you skate on? 89a are a great all rounder wheel but if you need more speed then the 99a are great but can be a bit much if you're super confident.
@@tessa207 Yes hard wheels will mean less "cushion" on impact, especially if you have a metal plate. So I put heel gels (like the ones made for high heels) and put them under my insoles for extra cushion.
can you change out the internal heels after you buy them? I got them with the standard 23mm heel, but I hope they will not be too high for me (high heels cause me valley of foot pain and numbness in my big toe)
No sorry you can't change them out as they are built it. But when I wear the stock boots I can't really tell too much unless I start skating in my flat roller derby skates.
As long as I don’t mess up the kingpins and can take off the nuts I should be able to switch out my trucks. Because I use the existing barrel cushions for the Discotrux there is no height difference.
It might look shorter because I have a 20 deg plate. A lot of skaters to 10 deg plates or oversize their plate for their boot if it's an aggressive set up for more stability.
The Tracer and Prodigy are the same shape just different material so the truck size is the same. I have the Prodigy plate on my set up but I think next time I would get the Tracer as metal is more durable and it's not that much heavier. If you are looking for wide trucks then the Discotrux is a great option at 70mm as it gives you more stability but not too wide that you clip your own wheels.
The truck that comes with the Parkstar is 43mm so I'm not sure how that compares to other brands. The wide Discotrux is 70mm and you can also go super wide Discotrux at 100mm
Does the 23mm heel feel more like a heeled skate or closer to a flat one? I've ordered a standard pair of parkstars and my current pair of skates is just a standard full heel skate (Moxi Panther). I've skated in a flat skate before but I'm curious as to which one these will feel more like.
I think the Tracer is still the better option if you are looking to do aggressive park skating as it will last a lot longer. I did find out the weight of the plates and it wasn't as much as I thought, so I would probably look to order Tracer plates on my next set up. But I have no complaints on the Prodigy plate so far.
@@ShortysSkateSeries I don’t do any park skating, I ended up deciding to put my Parkstars I just ordered on my extra Avanti Mag plates! I do have a pair of Bonts on a tracer plate and it’s nice! Thank you so much for answering 😊
@@s.b5431 If you don't do park skating then Prodigy or nylons plates are great if you want to reduce the weight. But as I said their isn't much difference in the Prodigy/ Tracer plate. Have fun skating!
Hey Shorty, Thanks so much for these super helpful videos, inspiring stuff 🛼 I just ordered semi custom Parkstars and I want to order Disco blox but I am not quite sure what size the plates are. The boots are Size 5, so on the sizing chart I worked out it was a 6 inch tracer plate. Am I right? Sorry to have to ask you tedious stuff. I am really keen to see if I can fit them to my old derby skates and start trying some tricks on the coping. I sent an email to bont info and my local skateshop a couple of days ago but haven't heard back. Any advice much appreciated. Cheers 😊🛼
Thanks, Shorty. That's kind of you. I somehow have my partner'semail tethered to this response. He was quite amused to hear he was asking skating advice online. Cheers, Mary.
My frame and trucks look totally different. There is no nut to attach the wheels. There is no bumper or brake. I am waiting to hear from Bont. Who knew these would be so complex?
These skates are beautiful! I got my first pair of Bont's for derby 2 days ago. Love them!
Yay! We are Bont buddies now!
Exactly the video I was looking for, thanks shorty 🙌🏻
Happy to help!
Love this colorway so much!
I loved it too!
Thanks! Definitely make another video about replacing the bumper!
Ok I'll try and do that this week.
Thank you for that nice overview! I'm definitely getting a pair of Bonts soon.
Glad I could help!
Great video, would like to hear more about the block sliders
They are in production now so once the official release date it confirmed I'll post about it.
Can not wait to get a set of Bonts too! its true about the sizing. Im a 38 euro usually (women's size 8) but the bonts I size to perfect fit where 36
Yeah it can be tricky.
They look so cool !
I love the Bont Parkstars!
Hey, I think I'll be getting the exact same size as you with the tracer plate, but I'm confused about what kind of slide blocks to get. Discoblox clearly fit for you, which is great to hear! What size did you get?
(Also, would you recommend the 98 wheel for a beginner? I'm currently on 78s lol, wanting something a bit faster and more agile for the park but not too fast!)
P. S. This is the best video I've seen about these, thanks so much!! Are the 6mm laces better than their 8mm ones?
I use to wear the Discoblox but now I'm on a Bont prototype. I'm can't remember what size but I believe there is a Discotrux size chart you can check. You'll find the Tracer plate size on the plate at the heel end. If you are a Bont 3.5 then the plate is a 5.5
78a is an outdoor wheel so yes that will be slow for the skate park. I really like the Street Flow 89a. It's a great inbetween wheel and I love the shape. But anything high 80/ low 90s will be good. It's when you get to the high 90s that you'll be going fast!
As for laces. When I first skated on them I was like "yeah, I love these new laces" compared to my other parkstars. However, I just took a ruler to them because I thought both were 6mm as 6mm is stock for the Parkstar boots. My laces in my new boots are 8mm (I must have ordered them 😅) and I love them more. I skate pretty hard so being wider it keeps them even more in place and I don't have to retighten after lots of skating.
If you do want to buy Bont products I do have a discount code. Use my code: SHORTY at checkout and receive 10% off, excluding gift card, shipping, and outlet. ➡️ bont.com/
@@ShortysSkateSeries thank you SO much for the detailed response!! It really means a lot, that's all incredibly helpful (and the discount code! 😍)
Hey Shorty! I've got a pair of Parkstars on the way and am curious about trying grinds. I was hoping to ask:
1. Do you need to limit your toe stop length to prevent the stop from hitting the rail?
2. Do you have a resource for disco block sizing on the tracer plate? The stock sheet doesn't seem to have one.
Thank you for putting out really great and helpful content! 😊💜
Thank you for the kind words. Here are my answers to your questions, I hope it helps.
1. Yes I screwed mine all the way up because if I tip my weight too much forward then the toe stop catches. If doing 50/50 grinds I really focus on having my weight in the back of my skates so I don't tip forward.
2. I don't but you can contact Disco on IG at @discotech.skate and he should be able to help you. The blocks I have on my skates now are Bont prototypes that I think should be coming out in a few months.
You have made me interested in bony skates! I would like to understand if you can use the hybrid roller derby skates in a skate park, and what the advantages or disadvantages are between that and the park stars. I’ve found my feet are two different sizes and would like to customize to fit perfectly.
You could use the Bont Hybrid boot at the skate park but a lot of skaters prefer a boot with more ankle support like the Parkstar. Also if you are new to park skating a 23mm heel on the Parkstar boot helps with balance on ramps.
For semi-custom boots Bont can make two difference size boots, you will just need to contact info@bont.com to place an order.
OMG THAT COLOOOOUUR
I love them so much!
This is so awesome!!! Just wondering with the gel inserts for the heel pain do you put them above or below the insert that’s already in the boot? I’ve been thinking of getting something like that because I just got my first pair of parkstars and I love them but I do get the heel pain
I put them under the Bont insole so they don't slip.
@@ShortysSkateSeries awesome thank you!!
@@ShortysSkateSeries since they're not full inserts, did you have to do any size adjustments?
@@sherosls The cheap ones I buy in Korea, sometimes I have to cut and others which I think are more for high heels I don't have to cut. I'm also trying out some FS Insole and will probably make a review video for them.
Hi! Thanks for your videos. They help me a lot. Now I'm waiting for the Tracer plate to install the Discotrucks. I would like to know if I use the small cushions that come with the Discotrucks , should I cut the kinpings to grind rails? Thank you very much.
Yes the extra cushions and longer pivot pins come in the box. For rail grinds you will need to cut your kingpins down. I think with most wide truck you have too. I have a video on my channel on how I did it with a dremel, if that helps.
Thanks so much for the awesome video! Love all your skating tutorials too. I just got my first Bont parkstars and have only briefly tested them on flats and not on the ramps yet. I was just wondering, how loose do you have your trucks at the skatepark? Thanks
I have my trucks pretty tight as don't want too much movement when carving ramps.
Hi Shorty! I just got my first pair of Boots and I'm so excited! There is a lump/ledge in the footbed directly beneath both my big toes. I can't find any information about this feature on the internet. Can you explain what this is for? It's causing me a lot of pain and I assume that it's not heat moldable. What's the deal? Love your videos!!
Hmm. I'm not sure there is meant to be a lump. I would suggest trying to take a photo or video and email orders@bont.com and they might have a solution.
@@ShortysSkateSeries I finally figured out what it is and I'm so confused as to why it doesn't seem to bother any one else.. It's a bolt! There are 4 inside the boot and one is located under my big toe in both boots. It's causing me so much pain! I will email Bont. Thanks for the suggestion.
Great video!
Planning to get a pair of Parkstars, but they don't have my size - To get my size I'd be forced to go the mybonts route, but shipping is $327 when using mybonts vs $60 standard, makes no sense 😢
Where are you trying to order from? There has been a delay in shipments but in the next few months Bont should be getting stock in color batches. You can sign up to be email notified on the Bont website.
@@ShortysSkateSeries Thank you for reply - yep I'm trying on the Bont site, will try and wait for email notification of stock thanks :)
Good job
Thanks!
Great video. I'm looking to purchase my first pair of Bont skates soon. Does each pair arrive unassembled and you must put them together yourself or is this exclusive to the custom boots only? In other words, I'd love to take them right out of the box with the wheels attached and begin skating.
So Bont roller skates will most come with boots and plates assembled but you may need to put the bearings into the wheels and then the wheels on the axles of the plate. But that is easy if you have the write tools
@@ShortysSkateSeries Thank you! I ordered a pair of Park Sates and they did arrive fully assembled. I'm going to change the wheels though and I'm getting a tool for that. Thanks for your help. 🛼🥰
Great video and super helpful. Question i havent skates in years but am looking to get back into it. All we had back in the day were the heeled boots that were really high top but i always hated not being able to bend my ankle more. These look like a good middle height between a low top and a high top, would you agree? Just wanting more flexibility in the ankle. Im not planning on any trick skating or park skating. Just riding outdoors or in my garage. Ty for any info.
Yes these are an in between, however the boot is a bit stiffer than the Bont roller derby boots so you might not have enough ankle flexibility for the skating you are after.
@@ShortysSkateSeries Ty for the info!
Hi just watched your video was very informative and definitely will be recommending it for people wondering about getting Bont skates. I am super keen to get discotrux for my Bonts and rolling with nylon plates just wanted to ask how yours are holding up after skating in them for a while?
They are holding up well so far. I can't feel any flex in the plate but then again I'm not that heavy. But I did do a comparison on the weight difference between the Tracer and Prodigy and it was only 60g per plate, so 120g in total. So I think I would just get the Tracer plate in the future so it will last forever.
@@ShortysSkateSeries Awesome thanks for getting back to me, not "overly" heavy myself though I'm sure I have a longer foot which might wear the plate down differently. But the plan was to use the prodigy for a while and swap them over down the track, just really keen to get some wider trucks on them to try out 😊
@@soulblade3 Try to get one that is composite (eg with fiberglass) as that will be stronger and last longer.
I loved your skates the color is awesome!!! And I have a question, I'm looking forward to get some parkstars, did you ordered them directly from the official page from bont?
If you are looking for different colors for each foot then you need to order via your local shop or email info@bont.com. If you want both feet to be the same color then you can order online here
bont.com/collections/park-roller-skates/products/mybonts-parkstar-roller-skate-boots
@@ShortysSkateSeries THANK YOU!!!!
Hey! I got park stars about 4 months ago and absolutely love them, I’m super keen for that video on how to swap out the toe bumper! Quick question: the last skates I had I broke the plate (nylon plate, but the skate wasn’t designed for park skating or jumping). So I was planning on swapping out the stock plates on my Bont park stars ASAP to metal plates.. but now that I’ve watched this video it sounds like that might not be necessary. Any thoughts are appreciated!
I have had a few people ask so I'll try and do the bumper replacement video this week. In regards to the nylon plate
- Was it the Bont Prodigy plate?
- Did you have a slide block?
- Where on the plate did it break?
@@ShortysSkateSeries 1. No, it was the factory plate on the Crazy Evoke skates 2. No, only just got blocks now that I have my Bonts and 3. It broke right where the front kingpin fits into the pivot cup. I look forward to hearing your wisdom🤩
Ik this is late but what’s her size ? I want 2.5” trucks and a slider but if my feet are also too small, I’d want to be prepared for that.
I wear a Bont size 3.5 and use the Bont slide blocks and 2.3" grind trucks.
Sizing is really important as you say. I had two boots sent to me to try on and ended up in a 7. Usually take a 9 in inline skates. Really curious about your proto type blocks????? 😉
Yes Bont boots are very different to typical shoes as you don't want a lot of room in the toe. The slide blocks are Bont Blocks and they are currently being manufactured so hopefully will be released soon. You can follow @bont_rollerskates on IG and they will post once they are released
@@ShortysSkateSeries thanks. Already following. Hopefully soon 🤞
Can you show us the different options on how to heat mold Bont boots? I feel like the ones that are out there on youtube are pretty old videos and don't show off the newer models.
Yes, I will try to do that soon!
Hi! ❤❤ maybe i come here writing my question is better
I got my parkstar with nylon plates,i try it in skatepark and it feel so different and turned easily, I couldn’t really confidence with them.
I feel maybe it’s plates softer or something, i tight nuts of plates still feel nervous , I can see axis fellow gravity too much (?)
i was skating with chuffed and Moxi and it was no problem , maybe it’s more heavier plates or metal plates?
I really need do something with my bont’s 😢
The Prodigy (nylon) plate will have more flex than a metal plate. You might want to check your kingpin nut. I tighten mine super tight as you don't need a lot of action when skating ramps. Also the Parkstar boot has a lower heel than the Moxi boot so it will change the balance point which might be contributing to feeling unstable.
@@ShortysSkateSeries thanks so much!! I gonna try! If change kingpin nut, any advice for kingpin nut? Thanks!! I know not much about that:))
🦥🦥🦥
@@Zarrrrrrrrrio You don’t need to change it, just tighten it. If you can’t tighten it any more, then you may want to try harder cushions.
hey! i watched your video and i'm thinking of buying some parkstars myself... i mainly park skate but i'm not sure if i should buy them with 89a wheels or 99a wheels. i skate with impalas at the park (on the verge of breaking) and the wheels are 83a. i don't know if i should get something in between to ease myself up to a harder wheel or just go all out. any thoughts?
Do you feel the 83a a slowing you down / can't get enough speed? Also what surface do you skate on? 89a are a great all rounder wheel but if you need more speed then the 99a are great but can be a bit much if you're super confident.
@@ShortysSkateSeries i do feel like i need more speed, but i'm worried that jumps and other tricks not in bowls will be a lot less soft landing.
@@tessa207 Yes hard wheels will mean less "cushion" on impact, especially if you have a metal plate. So I put heel gels (like the ones made for high heels) and put them under my insoles for extra cushion.
can you change out the internal heels after you buy them? I got them with the standard 23mm heel, but I hope they will not be too high for me (high heels cause me valley of foot pain and numbness in my big toe)
No sorry you can't change them out as they are built it. But when I wear the stock boots I can't really tell too much unless I start skating in my flat roller derby skates.
FYI even "flat" skate boots have about a 6mm heel
Once you trim your kingpins on your tracer plate for your discotruxs, can you still put on your narrow trucks??
As long as I don’t mess up the kingpins and can take off the nuts I should be able to switch out my trucks. Because I use the existing barrel cushions for the Discotrux there is no height difference.
It might be in a different video that I haven’t seen, but what boots do you use for derby?
I use Bont Hybrid Carbons.
the distance between the front wheel and back wheels seem shorter than usual? if so, why did you choose that?
Thanks.
It might look shorter because I have a 20 deg plate. A lot of skaters to 10 deg plates or oversize their plate for their boot if it's an aggressive set up for more stability.
Thanks.
On the bont tracer plate and prodigy plate the discotrux are the only wider trucks that fit right? Or are there others (with modifications)?
As far as I know yes the Discotrux is the only one wide truck that fits the Bont Prodigy and Tracer and other 20 degree plate too.
@@ShortysSkateSeries Ok cool, thanks for the fast responses!
Hi, what would you suggest the width of truck for a beginner park skater? I have skated for 5 months n just started park skating for a couple of days
And I'm not sure to get tracer or prodigy
The Tracer and Prodigy are the same shape just different material so the truck size is the same. I have the Prodigy plate on my set up but I think next time I would get the Tracer as metal is more durable and it's not that much heavier.
If you are looking for wide trucks then the Discotrux is a great option at 70mm as it gives you more stability but not too wide that you clip your own wheels.
@@ShortysSkateSeries thanks for the detailed reply. Appreciate that
H ow works the nylon-plate in comperision to a alumnium-plate. What is good what is not good?
Nylon is lighter, but it will flex more and won't last as long as an aluminium plate
Why did you replace your old skates? (Loved those colours :) .)
I felt like a change but I did love those colors too.
Do the parkstars have a wider truck than the average skate?
The truck that comes with the Parkstar is 43mm so I'm not sure how that compares to other brands. The wide Discotrux is 70mm and you can also go super wide Discotrux at 100mm
영상을 보면 거이 본트 제품을 쓰시는대 혹시 본트에서 지원 받고 있는것인가요?
Yes. I work for Bont
Does the 23mm heel feel more like a heeled skate or closer to a flat one? I've ordered a standard pair of parkstars and my current pair of skates is just a standard full heel skate (Moxi Panther). I've skated in a flat skate before but I'm curious as to which one these will feel more like.
If you skate more often on your Moxi boot then it will feel more flat.
Do you find the Prodigy plate to be just as good as the tracer plate?
I think the Tracer is still the better option if you are looking to do aggressive park skating as it will last a lot longer. I did find out the weight of the plates and it wasn't as much as I thought, so I would probably look to order Tracer plates on my next set up. But I have no complaints on the Prodigy plate so far.
@@ShortysSkateSeries I don’t do any park skating, I ended up deciding to put my Parkstars I just ordered on my extra Avanti Mag plates! I do have a pair of Bonts on a tracer plate and it’s nice! Thank you so much for answering 😊
@@s.b5431 If you don't do park skating then Prodigy or nylons plates are great if you want to reduce the weight. But as I said their isn't much difference in the Prodigy/ Tracer plate. Have fun skating!
Hey Shorty,
Thanks so much for these super helpful videos, inspiring stuff 🛼
I just ordered semi custom Parkstars and I want to order Disco blox but I am not quite sure what size the plates are. The boots are Size 5, so on the sizing chart I worked out it was a 6 inch tracer plate. Am I right? Sorry to have to ask you tedious stuff. I am really keen to see if I can fit them to my old derby skates and start trying some tricks on the coping. I sent an email to bont info and my local skateshop a couple of days ago but haven't heard back. Any advice much appreciated.
Cheers 😊🛼
Happy to help. Yes, with a size 5 Parkstar boot you will have a size 6 Tracer plate.
Thanks, Shorty. That's kind of you. I somehow have my partner'semail tethered to this response. He was quite amused to hear he was asking skating advice online.
Cheers,
Mary.
My frame and trucks look totally different. There is no nut to attach the wheels. There is no bumper or brake. I am waiting to hear from Bont. Who knew these would be so complex?
Ahh it sounds like you may have ordered a speed plate so it has no toe stop and clip axles?