Help me figure out an outdoor setup

General Discussion

Okay I need some help before I frankenstein my skates into something unsafe lol.

Current setup:

  • Riedell 220 Boots with Arius Plate (my main indoor setup - I love this, don’t want to mess it up)
  • A second pair with Pilot Falcon Plates on a really bad boot that I want to replace

I also have Airwave Wheels (65mm) that I LOVE for outdoors

Here’s the issue:
I tried putting the Airwaves on my Arius setup and they technically go on… but the axle is too short so the nut barely threads on. Which feels like a great way to die at speed.

So now I’m trying to figure out the smartest move:

Option 1:
Keep my Riedell 220 + Arius as-is (indoor only) and build a proper outdoor setup using my Pilot Falcons + new boot + Airwaves

Option 2:
Somehow make Airwaves work on the Arius (different nuts? shaving wheels? witchcraft?)

Option 3:
Abandon 65mm and find a slightly smaller outdoor wheel that actually fits the Arius properly

My goals:

  • Outdoor skating (streets, beach path, etc.)
  • Still be able to hit smooth concrete without feeling like I’m on monster truck tires
  • Avoid constantly swapping wheels if I can

Also… is cutting Airwaves a thing or am I about to commit skate crimes?

Would love to hear what setups you’re running if you do both outdoor + indoor without switching everything constantly

Posted Apr 24, 2026, 8:27 PM UTC

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