Which Bearings are you currently using on your Inline setup Poll 2023

[Which Bearings are you currently using on your Inline setup Poll 2023]

On 10/18/2023 at 10:17 AM, skinni44 said:

Been using some ceramic bearings I got from ebay for about 7 years now. Clean them every so often. No rusting, no pitting and the balls just keep going. Got Bones reds on my other skates. 

I'm more intrigued to know what people use to clean their bearings?

I don't have fancy bearings and don't play inline hockey all year round mainly due to officiating ice hockey during the fall and winter. I use Sonic Turbo Wash. It seems to get the job done but I'm not a hardcore maintenance guy 😅

[Anyone try the Powerfly holders yet?]

3 hours ago, Paluce said:

Yes,  it’s called flex-fit for the powerfly holder. They have a CCM specific blade if you want CCM. 
 

The flex fit blade fits tighter into the Bauer holders now. (Both Edge and Powerfly). I really like them a lot. 

That's really good to know. I'll have to make a purchase for a set or two shortly. Thanks.

[Anyone try the Powerfly holders yet?]

Is the new Bladetech runner the Multi-Fit (Flex Fit) model? 

On 12/12/2023 at 5:43 AM, Paluce said:

Yes Bladetech fit the powerfly holder very well, but you do need to pull the trigger to insert the steel into the holder. Byonic is the same. I’ve fit the new Bladetech steel into every size holder. No issues at all and it is a high quality steel.  That is what I skate with , and my kids. 

 

[Sparx Skate Sharpener - At home sharpener]

For those who didn't see this. Not sure if this was talked about at SJ.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxGe_aesoZo/

[Aline vs. currex vs. Superfeet]

On 8/21/2023 at 12:36 PM, Westside said:

May want to look at the Genetix insoles then. They came with my Cat Pros and they are definitely well padded. Too thick and cushiony for me, but if that’s that you’re looking for they may be perfect 

https://www.truetempersports.com/en-us/hockey/genetix-skate-insole.html

 

Good look. I like the Superfeet Carbon insoles for playing but since I spend way more time officiating throughout the calendar year, comfort is way more important to me. I didn't realize we had the option of buying these insoles (outside of getting them with True Custom skates). Thanks!

[Anyone try the Powerfly holders yet?]

Does anyone know when companies STEP, Bladetech and the like will come out with their own compatible runners/steel?  

[Which Bearings are you currently using on your Inline setup Poll 2023]

Often thought of upgrading to Bones Swiss but wasn't playing inline hockey on a regular basis. Now that I am, I feel like I'm due to make the change.

[VH Footwear/TRUE by Scott Van Horne]

My 2nd scan was noticeable better than my first scan. The issue is my first scan aggravated my Accessory Navicular bones so bad that I can't even fully enjoy either pair of skates ha.

[Anyone try the Powerfly holders yet?]

On 6/27/2023 at 1:03 AM, VegasHockey said:

I checked LS Edge holder vs PowerFly holders at the store and the PowerFly holder is actually slightly longer than the LS Edge. 

Interesting. Then that means my first scan led to a smaller boot which led to me dropping down to a 280mm holder. Hmm.

[Hockey Workouts for Skill Improvement]

Here are some YouTube channels I'd check out:

https://www.youtube.com/@hockeytraining

https://www.youtube.com/@CoachZac

 

As mentioned earlier, I'd focus on emphasizing "body weight" training since you're a younger teen. Even in workouts that uses weights (barbell, dumbbell, medicine ball, etc.), you can still do these workouts with a BW focus. I really like Hockey Training because they have a lot of "free" resources and even more "paid" resources. 

There are also some good Instagram accounts that I'll have to dig up and will post here for your benefit.

[Anyone try the Powerfly holders yet?]

9 hours ago, Sniper9 said:

The posts may be a bit shorter but the actual holder for tht steel should be the same length since 288mm steel is 288mm, no?

Yes. The posts are the same but for me to use the 288mm TUUKs with my first pair of SVHs, the front end of the holder would've extended past the front end of the boot (if that makes any sense).   

[Anyone try the Powerfly holders yet?]

So just got back from using my PowerFly Holders (along with the Fly-TI steel) for the first time. One thing I didn't realize is that it seems length of the PowerFlys are shorter than the outgoing LS Trigger TUUKs. With my first pair of True SVH Customs, I had to drop down to the 280mm TUUKs to have the holders fit underneath the boot appropriately. With the PowerFlys though, I'm back to a 288mm holder (which is the size I've used for probably 12 of the 13 years of me wearing the stripes). This is alone was worth the "upgrade" in Bauer holders.

[Hoapa Hydrogen]

If they made a RH P28 in Lie 5, I'd heavily consider using their twigs for inline hockey. That's a really good price.

[Anyone try the Powerfly holders yet?]

Well that's good to hear. I plan on getting a pair at the end of this month when Pure Hockey has them available. I was hoping that the change wouldn't too drastic 😅

[Valor Axiom Hockey Helmet (1st 5 star Virginia Tech rated helmet)]

On 5/23/2023 at 10:59 AM, krisdrum said:

Saw a message yesterday that Valor has announced a partnership with AAHA (Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association), basically the Atlantic District in the US = NJ, PA, DE, MD.  So at least in this instance they are targeting the governing bodies as a way to influence parents.   

Just saw this myself and it definitely makes sense to target the grassroots via this route.

And FYI: the Atlantic District is Eastern PA (Harrisburg is the cutoff), NJ and DE.

https://www.atlantic-district.org/news_article/show/1274028

[CCM Super Tacks X Helmet]

As some who pushed off getting custom skates due them being being "too expensive" and subsequently regretting that original thought process, I've grown to appreciate the "Custom" route that is more readily available for us on the retail side. At the end of the day, comfort is critical for the enjoyment/safety/performance of the sport. I'm sure there are people who've had issue after issue with stock helmets over the years and finally have a viable option: I'm all for that. 

[Mounting MarsBlades to HyperLite Boot]

I played with the OG O1 chassis and currently use the R1. The R1 feels much better to me when playing. You can definitely "get away" with using the O1 but I'd spring for the R1 if you can.

On 5/3/2023 at 8:22 PM, jmaister said:

would R1 chassis be better choice? little pricier...

i'm in the process as well... it would seem the TPU outsole skates would have hallow fronts...

 

[Custom True SVH (?) or Custom CCM FT6 pick one.]

To avoid any further Facebook rhetoric, I've only used True when it comes to the "custom" route. Why? Because, in Bauer terms, I have a Vapor heel, Supreme mid-foot and Nexus toe box when it comes to boot fit. If you have "unique" feet like I do, I would recommend going with True. If not, then I'm not rich enough to blow another $3,500 USD on "custom" skates to guide you. Take my irrelevant post as such.

[Custom True SVH (?) or Custom CCM FT6 pick one.]

Skating without pain is such a beautiful thing haha. TRUE Customs have given me what I've been looking for (especially from an officiating perspective). There's no way I can not go with them for any future skate purchases.

[Custom True SVH (?) or Custom CCM FT6 pick one.]

Who else does what True does? I was under the impression that True is the only true custom fit.

[Favorite helmet for comfort and adjustability?!? Any budget....]

6 hours ago, gemini8026 said:

Fairly large head here.  Currently using an older Bauer Re-akt helmet.  LHS does NOT have a great selection of helmets in the large size for me to try out.  Essentially I am playing rec hockey and am more interested in comfort and adjustability.  I am rocking the half visor, with the ugly wargate lower cage for protection so my Re-akt is constantly slipping down my face.   6'2 , 230 lbs.  Just curious if anybody has anything that they love in terms of comfort and ability to adjust.  My issue is that my head size is right in between medium and large and I find them hard to find the perfect fit.  Not worried about budget, (maybe the Super Tacks X is out) I actually tried one out and it feels cool, but they only had S and medium sizes and were too tight, but not paying 500$ +

Any tips/suggestions appreciated for a guy who has limited options for trying on.....  Thx

I am also of the the big dome piece coalition haha. If you can spending some time window-shopping on Sideline Swap, I would. I've gotten both my ice and inline helmets (OG Bauer Re-Akt). The Re-Akt is the most comfortable helmet I've ever worn and haven't cared to find a more current replacement but instead look on third-party websites to find old "new" stock and hope they have my size. For officiating, I currently use the CCM Tacks 910 and it feels pretty comfortable. The difference is that for my Re-Akt helmets, I wear fishbowls (you can see my profile pic for reference) whereas with the Tacks, I only wear a visor. So I don't know how the latter feels with a full cage/shield.

[Custom Skates / Ice to Inline Conversion]

Those are clean!

[Changing teams]

On 1/6/2023 at 3:07 AM, Ak21 said:

What should I do? I Joined a team in my new town last season and we’re the last place team in a 6 team league. I e been asked by some friends on one of the better teams to come ply with them. I’m thinking I might have more fun playing with some guys who are more on my skill level. I’d feel like a dick abandoning my team but I want to be able to go out and make some plays and have some chemistry. I know it’s beer league and winning isn’t everything but being frustrated all the time isn’t much fun either. Not sure what to do

At the end of the day, it is your money so spend it as you see fit. Will it be somewhat awkward? Yes. Is there more to beer league? Believe it or not, yes.

[Marsblade roller chassis]

To dismiss the Marsblade ability to provide a "rocker-like" feel for inline skating is baffling to me but then again, I probably do way more ice skating vs. inline skating compared to almost everyone here haha. I only play inline once a week while between playing on two ice hockey teams, playing Shinny at least once a week, and officiating x-1x games a week, the transition from ice to inline improved dramatic when I first used the O1 and continued with my current setup of R1. If you think that using a normal inline chassis is the same using the O1/R1, that tells me that either you don't skate on the ice on a regular basis and/or your Marsblade chassis is setup in a way that it practically has no "rocker" while one is using it for playing/training. 

[Marsblade roller chassis]

12 hours ago, Wicked3Aussie said:

That’s all well and good as that’s your own personal experience, but the comment in which I replied to states the opposite of your experience.

I do both and switch back and forth without issue on regular steel & a regular Kryptonium chassis, it’s just practice.

 

Most people who regularly go back and forth and have a background of ice hockey (and mainly spend their time on the ice throughout the year) have my experience aka the product works. That doesn't mean that there aren't people who have issues with this (or any other) product that works for the majority. You responded to his experience and I responded to your unbelief of the Marsblade "hype." Pretty sure that is permissible around these parts.

I also never said that the transition from ice to inline using a normal chassis was impossible. It's just way more of a transition because you can't emulate the "rocker" action that you have and use in ice hockey (which is pretty significant when it comes to the hockey stride). Then again, if you skate in some funky, unnatural way on the ice, maybe the Marsblade would detrimental to your ice + inline experience 😅.