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I have never used Powerfeet inserts, and while I put the Alpha Pro on one foot and True’s 9x4 on the other, there is a bit more room at the top of the toe box of the Warrior, but it’s nothing like Bauer or CCM toe caps from 7-10 years ago. That said, I did pick up these foam pads from Amazon and now the room is much closer to each other. We’ll see how durable they are and I’d imagine if you wanted even LESS space, you could double them up. For $9 you’d have the ability to create inserts for 10 pairs of skates. Originally I purchased them to put a strip at the tip of the toe box because there is no padding at all there and I’d like a little something for when I inevitably get hit with a puck. Unfortunately I can’t contort my bigger hands to get a strip along the toe box so the top Powerfeet wanna be insert will have to do
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While I agree with you, sadly, we’re in the minority. People just want to be fed information which is why the average consumer will hear ‘explosive speed’, and think ‘that’s what I want so I need to buy those skates!’
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What would be great is if the manufacturers could just describe in technical, but simple to understand language, the design and construction elements of the skate and how that impacts fit, feel, and performance. We get meaningless marking spiel about "super carbon extreme nano-weave for the most explosive, reactive speed!" Then we go here to get tidbits of actual information from folks who have tried them on, tested on the ice, etc. I'm not in marketing, but as a consumer I'd be way more likely to spend top dollar if I'm really understanding the skate and not just that they look flashy and are the new hotness.
- Last week
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Nice touch on the stretch mesh gussets. I got a pair of retail Bauer Supremes about 10 years ago with these types of gussets and I can never go back. Why does no one go with this feature? It seems like a no brainer for ventilation.
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I have pretty big calves/ ankles (nothing special about my upper legs or quads but the lower is kinda big). I tried on the new Warrior shins in store. I have bee in Reebok 20K Pro for the past 12 years. There is really no comparison. The new Warrior shins felt like they literally grabbed onto my shin, but they were so thin that I did not feel like I had the comprehensive wrap that the Reebok K Pro/ Tacks line offers. I do take a lot of pucks off of the sides of my lower legs and the 20K Pros were always there to catch the force. I would not trust the Warriors to do this (or any other shin other than the K Pro/ Tacks lines which seem to have that anatomical/ extra material for guys with some volume down there below the knees. To go back off topic, I have tried on a lot of the Tacks lines as I have been in the Reebok 20K pro, and I do not see them as being much different. Sure, they have that orange substance in them (I forget what it is called but I think CCM is going to Zote foam now anyway?) but I am not sold on that orange stuff being better than HD foam with a plastic insert which is what I have on the wings that wrap around the outer lower leg from shin to calf (and has always done it's job taking puck impacts when I have gotten hit there). And I agree that the Jetspeed/ FT line of shins is just not it (unless the player has super small calves, perhaps?)
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Brand new and never used, full uncut length at about 69.5 inches floor to top. Full tactile grip, purple graphics, T9QR6P QR6 Pro build code. Asking $200+shipping within the US or trade for a similar spec P92/Benn pro or black 13 Inch Bauer or CCM gloves
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The warrior protective intrigues me, especially the shoulders. But the shins being just straight up and down is a no go for me since I need the anatomical curved shape that ccm offers. I just got the xf non pro and they feel very protective. Coming off of the ft6 pro which was a joke in terms of protection, the xf is a huge upgrade. Will need to get used to the feel of it but overall they're very nice. Ok sorry back on topic.
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I don’t hate the black and gold colors for protective. Curious to try out the shins if they offer similar protection compared to Tacks but are more streamlined
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Juvenile? I was thinking more on the other end of the maturity spectrum, but I guess that's subjective, especially in the post-Epstein era.
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LOL so the company that had sticks like the kronik, and that one shocker related color way is shocking u with their juvenile color choices?
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I could not even find the bite with 1/2. The rink I play at has notoriously hard ice though FWIW. I put a quad profile on today, so we will see if I can find the outside edge with this.
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1/2 was not enough bite?! Eesh. I was at 3/4 and felt like I was getting just a little too much bite (felt like 5/8). Goes to show how personal hollow preferences are
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@EBondogree the shoulders are amazing!! But they only go up to Large and I need an XL (6'2/ 250). The Large felt amazing on every level, I just needed a size up and it would be perfect but no XL!!! @flip12 I actually like the black and gold. I mean I like women in hot lingerie- usually I prefer pink on a woman and do not really associate black and gold with lingerie, but either way I like the aesthetic. I do think the skate prototype color scheme was better though (replace the gold with the silver/ grey) UPDATE on the skates- played pickup today and was sliding around like crazy/ could not find my outside edge. The sharpen was 1/2 inch. I talked to a guy I skate with who demoed the skates and he said he had the same problem and it is an issue with the holders being moved in a half inch. He suggested I get the skates profiled to mud which will give me more bite on turns and I plan to get it done tomorrow.
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Not to derail, I didn’t care much for the shins, especially as a knee brace-wearer. But I loved everything else, especially the shoulder pads. The caps on them were the best fitting caps I’ve seen in a long time. Perfectly shaped the shoulder. Think they’re going to be a big seller.
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Only slightly related, but the latest gear from Warrior is very underwhelming. Their shins look chunky now, and the removal of the ribs means less protection per ounce. The black and gold looks like some kind of lingerie line, mildly erotic for some reason...maybe it's all the hockey romance trend taking over? My favorite look from the Alpha skates was the electrostatic prototype. They should have leaned into that aesthetic. The looks in today's skates are severely suspect all around though.
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Bauer scanner measures me as an 8 Fit 2. My perfect-fitting Bauer skate is a 7.5 Fit 3. I'm more of a Fit 2.5 we'll call it. If you're like me, not necessarily wide but have a higher forefoot/instep where the Fit 2's generally give you volume issues, you should love these. The Regular fit in these fits almost exactly like that - a fit 2.5. The 8 Regular felt great. Would also be curious how a 7.5 wide would feel. I can however echo @Cosmic statement about the negative space in the toe cap. I currently wear SVH's, so that was a bit of a eye opener feeling just how much space was in the toe box. I would definitely want to feel them with Powerfoot inserts. Also, they're STIFF. They might be the stiffest skate I've ever tried on. I do think they did very well on the fit of their first skate, but I was kind of disappointed in the looks of it in-person. On our display, next to a Vizion or a FUSE, it just doesn't pop. It almost looks cheap. And at that price tag I do think it's going to be a tough sell. Would have been a great chance to come in at let's say a 1099 price point and try to get people on the fence in the boot, but I just worry people won't go for it because a boot from Bauer or CCM is more proven at the same price point. Just my .02 from trying them on.
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Swapping CCM holders to TUUK's or Powerflys
Westside replied to Dmitrakov's topic in Ice Hockey Equipment
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Swapping CCM holders to TUUK's or Powerflys
Dmitrakov replied to Dmitrakov's topic in Ice Hockey Equipment
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Swapping CCM holders to TUUK's or Powerflys
Westside replied to Dmitrakov's topic in Ice Hockey Equipment
Bauer , CCM, and Warrior all have the same hole patterns so you can easily swap the holders without drilling new holes. Have you considered adding a shim? That might solve your issues if you’re looking for a more forward pitch without profiling. This is very easy to add/remove, is not permanent, and can be adjusted larger or smaller to dial in exactly what you want. Look at CCM’s new Vizion skate if you’re not sure what I’m referring to. Talking about shims always reminds me of this video: -
I am curious if any of you have experience completely swapping holders, for example swapping the CCM Speedblade XS holder for a Bauer Powerfly or TUUK Lightspeed edge holder. I find the CCM holder is too neutral for me and I am used to Bauer skates forward leaning pitch, which their holders help with. I have had to switch from Bauer skates unfortunately due to pressure points/foot pain which my new CCM FT6 Pros have solved, I just want to fix this neutral pitch problem. Before you ask, I've messed with every profiling there is, I am more so interested with swapping holders. This will involve most likely drilling new holes/patching old ones for the rivets to fit, have any of you gone through this process? Thanks in advance
- Earlier
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Can anyone comment on width compared to other brands?
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I am in the camp that thinks skates now are cut too high and that earlier skates like in the late 2000s and early 2010s were cut shorter.
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Make your own with dollar store or fabric store materials. Very cheap and you can completely customize it to your liking. That's what I do.
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I picked up a pair and went for a public skate in them. The ice was bumpy as hell (I usually play pickup at this rink) and I did not feel confident at all without all my gear on. Also, there is a lot of negative space in the toe cap, and I had been wearing the Powerfeet inserts with my previous skates since around 2015 or so. I totally forgot about this until after I got off the ice and am looking for a place to buy the inserts again. I hope that it is the lack of inserts that has me feeling so unconfident (and not the skates, and not that I am a trash skater). I do remember that when I first started wearing the inserts, I instantly felt more confident and felt like the skates moved with me instead of feeling like they were always lagging. The ankle height is definitely lower on the Warriors skates than other brands, but did nt feel that different than Makos. I tried on a pair of CCM Vizions right after the Warriors and the Warriors felt more comfortable and natural. I did not like the to box in the Vizions how it was all one piece in a straight line. The Warrior toe box seems about identical to the Mako which I loved- anatomical and they seemed like a distinct piece from the rest of the boot. And the Visions also made my feet feel like they were in casts, but I am not used to traditional boots after having been in Makos since around 2014 (minus all the time I took off for CoronaPacylpse and the aftermath).
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Appreciate the reply. Looking forward to trying these out.
