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Same size from Bauer to True, even with the difference in toe cap shape? Bauer's most recent toe caps have all been more anatomical than True's. True's are more symmetrical. That's what kills it for me. If True's toe caps had the same floor plan as Bauer's, I could do a 9 in True no problem. That would probably be better even, considering the roomy, disconnected feel I got from my Catalysts no matter what I threw at the problem. With each step towards a more anatomically shaped toe cap, I've dropped a half size in Bauer: 10D in Vapors in the 90's toe cap (Vapors 8 - XXX), 9.5D in the XXXX generation toe caps that were more anatomical, and 9-F1 in the 2X Pro that were even more anatomical. Hockey Tutorial says they've made further adjustments to the toe cap on the FlyLite, but I haven't handled them in person yet to see if it makes any difference for me. In my 9.5R Catalyst 7s my toes were as pressed against the toe cap as they could be without restricting motion or causing discomfort.
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If you were a 9 in Bauer you should be a 9 in true. I'd try a 9 wide before going to a 10 wide. Why did you jump from a 9 to a 10? Also you said catalyst pro, so does that mean they are pro stocks? If so, then they were made for another players feet so certain areas could be adjusted accordingly. True skates have quite a lot of padding in the heel pocket unlike other brands. So that area does break in and get thinner after baking and after some ice time, and will create a couple mm if additional length once settled.
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I did not bake them in fear of not being able to return them if they didn't fit. Thank you for the advice. I will give this a try and report back with my experience. Thanks again.
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Were the 9D and 10D Trues baked? Personally, I felt like the 9-F1 Hyp2rlite felt like I'm used to from 9.5D Vapors: snug all around the foot, just feeling the toe cap but not jammed. Catalyst 7 I have 9.5D and I'm confident I couldn't do a 9D. I think ideally I would have 9.5C, because the Trues just feel too big in all areas but the length. Tying them tighter doesn't help because then I have no forward flex...so 9.5C and a different pattern cut probably. Before they were baked I was worried I had ordered the Catalysts too small. I couldn't get my foot in. Post bake they were comfy but not really the fit or flex profile for me. I'm guessing 10D will be way too big once they're baked on you. 9.5D is a decent bet if you're happy with 9-F2.
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Hey there guys, Needing some help here. I'm shopping a pair of these skates online and needing some help with fit. I currently am in a pair of Bauer Mach skates, size 9 fit 2. I recently bought a pair of the Cat Pro's in a size 9 D and they were crushing my toes.in the toe box to the point that I couldn't get my foot completely in them. I reordered a pair of the 10 D and my foot fit in them with my toes against the toe box but after kicking the heel back they were better. With that said, My toes are still smashed in the toe box. I am thinking of sending them back for a size 10 E. in hopes that they will fit better but was just told from TRUE that Once the skates are baked you will gain about 1/4 to 1/2 size in length and width if that helps you. Now I'm really confused with what to do.. Any experienced help is VERY MUCH appreciated.
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12K weave shaft with the 18k weave blade which starts at the fusepoint/hosel area like the G3
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What is dans build?
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Appreciate it, GOAT. Everything I’ve learned and known in some form circles back to this community which I joined over 20 years ago. Crazy how time flies. Hit me up sometime, would love to catch up.
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Sold a while back on SlS, sorry
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New Bauer 3D Scanning/Custom Offerings
JR Boucicaut replied to pgeorgan's topic in Ice Hockey Equipment
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This is extremely impressive!
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Inside out and outside in are the same lacing pattern, just reverse order. It’s a little different as far as where the lace gets “locked” (which is basically where the facing pinches it against the tongue) but other than that it’s the same. Legends abound about it alleviating lace bite but there is not reason it would apply pressure across the instep differently.
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If they would just publish the type of steel like all knife makers do we would have it.
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Chiming in here as I’ve had some experiences with ordering custom Bauers recently that might shed some light into what’s possible. Customer was in a car wreck that caused his one leg to be almost permanently swollen. Knew this was going to be a tough fitting, so right off the bat I told the customer I’d like to get some additional eyes on his scan/foot. Sent the photos to Bauer and got the feedback I was looking for. Went ahead and ordered the skates and quicker than some other customs we’ve done, they arrived. Fit was absolutely perfect. Turns out they were able to almost retrofit a size 10 Fit 3 onto the midsole/outsole of a size 8 boot to give the customer the volume he needs, especially around the ankle. The results were incredible. So as far as getting a “Fit 0,” it does seem like something that could be possible however you definitely need to have an experienced fitter who can ask questions like this. Pic below for reference of the skates. His customs are next to a retail size 8 boot.
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wish they had my curve in the VS! Im gonna try a p90TM so that might change.
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I wanted to give an update on my new VS. Not going to make this long. The stick fires bombs. I should add that I am only in a league that does not allow slap shots. My wrist shots with this thing are (for me) lasers and snap shots are effortless bombs. The ref even said to me that with a snap shot that heavy I can only imagine what a slap shot would be like. Man, I could not be happier with this stick. They refer to this as a high kick but I would say it is a mid kick for sure. Slide that bottom hand half way down the shaft, get the puck under you and let'r fly!! PROSTOCKHOCKEYSTICKS VS is a GEM!!
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I like it. It’s the third line so it’s over all a heavier stick but it plays a lot lighter. I tend to lean more towards heels but this is a good blend of a slight heel into a slight toe.
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How does it play? It almost resembles a toned down malkin?
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Does anyone have a pictures of a Barkov Pro curve they ordered from Gepetto/PRO? Just curious
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Just got a three pack of customs for my son, they feel and look the same as the old batches we've gotten but the labeling on the inside of the shaft has changed. This order took about 120-130 days which was longer than anticipated but always happy with the products I get from Gep
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Curious, Would you consider in True Skates a D size as a Fit 1 or 2?
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VH Footwear/TRUE by Scott Van Horne
beerleaguecaptain replied to dsjunior1388's topic in Ice Hockey Equipment
You might like yhe new flylights. Def softer than in the past. FYI... just got the new SVH customs. Will bake today. Supposed to be easier to put on. -
I don't know how, but my Catalyst 7s were absolutely killing my back last night. I strained something in my upper back sleeping on it funny or something and it felt like a robot was trying to pull my upper back apart like pulled chicken when I was skating in my Cats. I switched to X:60s midway and not just the pain but the tension in my back went away completely. I've tried everything I can think of to make Catalysts work for me. I had a good skate or two in there, but in the end, they're just like trying to shoot with Chara's stick and my lesser frame and incomparably inferior strength. Boots that have more flex in their ankle like Vapors, especially tech-mesh builds, are just so much better for my performance and general wear and tear it seems. I'm almost certain that was the last time I'll try those skates.
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Strangely, my VF is incredible at slap shots. I found out by accident because I never take them because it's not allowed for the old players league (over 35), but I took one in warm up yesterday and it was much stronger than any slap shot I've gotten out of any of my other sticks--I have enough for a team full of lefties. To see if it wasn't a fluke, I took a few more, including a last one with about half power put into it. It zipped top shelf bar and in. Overall the stick plays alright, but the slap shot kick really stands out. Not that it's much use to me, but it's kind of fun as a novelty. I'm just curious though, has anyone else experienced this with their VFs? It's possible I'm not engaging the kick right on other shots. It took me a while to learn how to adjust from low to mid kick. I had assumed VF would work with either of those approaches. This feels like it actually has a lot more kick than I've previously gotten out of it.
