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  2. Sniper9
    Vh/true used to have the sole of the skate completely custom so it matched the arch of your foot exactly. With this, you only needed a stock foam foot bed for some cushion and that was it. The introduction of the genetix insole kills the feel of your edges and are ridiculously thick. I'm assuming true skates no longer customize the sole of the shell for whatever reasons. I'm assuming it's just easier to create a shell that has a stock base and possibly makes it easier and more consistent to mount the holders on. If the insoles work for you, then great. For me, I've been using bauer speedplates for years and it's the only insole I'll use bc it heat molds to the exact shape of your arches. The genetix insoles placed my foot so far up In the boot I was getting pinching in areas I never had before. Once I put my speedplates back in (and even stock Bauer insoles), all the issues went away.
  3. Yesterday
  4. tcc
    I've had my first pair of custom SVH for about 3 years now with those genetix insoles. Being my first and only true/one piece skate I don't know better and find them ok. Am I missing out in performance by not switching to a "better" insole?
  5. Westside
    Never tried baking them but agree they’re terrible insoles. Maybe if I were a ref and in my skates for 8 hours? It for playing they’re too soft/squishy and take up too much volume
  6. Sniper9
    You can keep them inside during the bake but it doesn't reduce the softness and thickness. They're terrible insoles imo. I don't know why true would use such thick insoles that deaden the feel of your edges.
  7. Larry54
    To those who have tried the Genetix insoles and found them too soft and thick, did you bake them? Are they even heat-moldable? I ask because this video seems to suggest it. The video is cued to the heat-molding part.
  8. Last week
  9. samlevy0515
    We actually had the same debate in our rec league last season! Did your goalie mention why he needed the AirPods – was it for music, hearing protection, or something else? __________________________ Precision in motion, powered by servo motor technology.
  10. xstartxtodayx started following CCM Skate Fits - tapered vs regular
  11. xstartxtodayx
    I searched a bit but couldn't find anything too in depth. Regarding the current CCM skate fits (regular, tapered, wide)... is the current "tapered" fit similar or the same as the old Jetspeed fit from the FT2 era? I had a pair of FT390's for a little and they were definitely tapered feeling and weren't a bad fit at all. I tried on some newer Jetspeeds in the regular fit today and they felt ok but they didn't have anything in tapered for me to try on (my foot is on the skinnier side so in my head I thought tapered might be a better fit). I am currently in FT4 Pros that were custom made for someone else (got a great deal on SLS a few years ago), I don't know the fit profile or anything since they're customs, just that they fit ok but are maybe a half size too big and have too much volume (I swapped to an XS tongue which ate up some volume and use a thicker insole which helps but they still feel a little bigger than I'd like). I know Hockey Monkey has a big sale now on clearance stuff and they have FT6 Pros in a tapered fit in my size, I'm just hesitant to order blindly since the store didn't have any for me to try (drove an hour+ to go there today), there's also a Pure Hockey about an hour away but I won't be able to get there until Saturday maybe and not even sure what they have in stock, so I thought I'd ask here in the meantime for any experience/expertise on the matter.
  12. LFGR started following Table of holder heights & ramp angles?
  13. LFGR
    Does anyone know of an existing table of the measurements of all the blade holders out there? Particularly, height of the forward pillar, the rear pillar, and the ramp angle (i.e. the forward lean angle). If one doesn't already exist, I'd be happy to compile one from user-submitted measurements. I think this would be very useful info for folks trying to modify skates to work with their biomechanics.
  14. Beflar
    10 year old girl. Zupierior profile, what ever they chart recommended for blade size, 3/4 sharpen. I think you should do the same if you are coming from a 13' profile. Worked for my kid.
  15. malcb33
    Not sure how/ if you can link IG posts, but Coast to Coast Hockey store in Canada recently posted a mini update on the frames
  16. Earlier
  17. cougarscaptain87
    My son is somewhat the opposite of your son, he's short and sturdy, he's muscular and has a wide base at 4'10" and 95 lbs. He's a 2013 plays AAA in Michigan and plays defense. We used to have him on 8'/9' profile with a 5/8" hollow and he was a good skater but being shorter I was always trying to find ways to make his stride longer. After a lot of discussion we moved him to a 9'/10' profile still on 5/8" hollow also on the 212mm blades (1.5EE Supreme boots) he spends most of his days at home in roller blades which have 4 wheels and a longer feel on the ground than an ice skate will have, he's comfortable with transitions on longer profiles and in the spring I'm going to drop him down to 11/16" hollow and see how shallow we can go without losing agility and cornering ability. I am curious on some of these blended or more advanced profiles available but he has 4 sets of steel and I don't want to change too many variables at one time on him. I know from my older son when they grow a lot it seems to be good to keep as much consistent as possible due to their bodies changing and already feeling awkward but if he is staying consistent I think experimenting with different profiles can't hurt anything. With all of that being said, one of the best skaters my son used to play with always skated on the stock 13' profile from Bauer, I used to ask his dad about it specifically because his agility was surprising based on my preconceived notion of what a 13' profile would do to a youth skater, but dad said it is all that he has known and sees no reason to change it. Everyone is going to have their own preferences, when I change my sons I do not tell him and watch to see if there are any indicators if it isn't a good fit for him, he knows we maintain his skates but has no idea about his profile or any specifics.
  18. datsvechkin
    Really hope this new suspension frame comes out soon! Long time sprung user here - I recently replaced all the arms from another set I had as back up, but now every other game a red spring part between the arms is crumbling mid game? Anybody had this issue? I ordered extras off sideline swap and those are going one by one not sure what to do. I’m 6’4” 230lbs and haven’t had this issue since using sprungs starting in 2014 - maybe the materials in these parts are dated now? Not looking to go back to rigid frame/R1 😬
  19. Peter Pin
    Glad you seem to like the pants overall. FYI my usual pants clothing size (Levi's jeans for instance) are usually 33 so that's why I went with Med-50 size Tackla pants. I think I got the right size. The "locked in" feel was something I was looking for when buying the 9000s. They aren't perfect but so much better than what I tried in the past.
  20. noupf
    Hey all, I know we have some profiling gurus on here and I am trying to help my son who just turned 8. He's been skating for a couple years now and plays on a local AA travel team. His skating ability is good and is on par ( not phenomenal ) compared to his teammates, but he looks stuck in the mud when he needs to get up and go during games. He's very tall for his age and solid ( about 85-90 lbs ). I have him on 5/8th regular hollow and he's currently in a size 1.5 Bauer Supreme M4 Junior skates that has removable steel. The steel is the Bauer 13' radius "balance blades" and he's been on those 13' radius blades since he started skating a few years back. I grabbed his next pair of supremes on clearance ( also Bauer Supreme M4's ) in size 2 and they too have the 13" balance blades but are 221mm. My question is, should i get him out of the 13" radius and if so, what radius would be ok for him to transition too? Or do i explore the profiling route? I do know quite a bit about profiling for adult size skates and how it works and the potential benefits ( i'm using an ellipse profile on my CCM 100k Pro skates and loved it from day 1 ), but i know little with regards to kids size stee bc the steel is so short. is there a benefit or specific route to go for kids sizes? Runner length is 212mm Thanks !!
  21. Beflar
    Funny. About the pitch, I was told that the main difference between the brands is the type of steel they use, and that the holders themselves are basically the same.
  22. Sniper9
    Just picked a pair up too. I got a pair in small (48). I'm 5'10 160 lbs with a 32-33" waist (measured). My clothing pant size is 30-31. These have pro level protection and shell for a fraction of the price of other top end brands. The fit is snug around the hips and waist with just enough volume in the legs for good mobility. I'll skate in them tonight so I'll see how they feel on the ice and in full gear. It is a bit odd having pants with an external belt since I've had internal belts forever. I keep thinking it's not "tight" enough even though it's very snug and isn't going to fall off my hips. With an external belt you don't get the same "locked in" cinching feel as you do with an internal belt.
  23. Sniper9
    Ya they're good ppl.
  24. Peter Pin
    Yep I got the pants from The Hockey Shop BC. Even if I’m located in Quebec I like to order there. Probably my 4th or 5th order with these guys (skates, stick and protection) Never disapointed. They have lots of stuff in stock and quick shipping.
  25. Sniper9 started following Tackla Pro 9000 and Tackla Breeze X1 Pants
  26. Sniper9
    I might check these out at the hockey shop in Langley in the near future, which by the price I'm assuming you got you're from as well?
  27. puckpilot
    You're still mostly stickhandling off the heel. Obviously, you'll move the puck around the blade depending on what you want to do. Here's a video of Barzal stickhandling. He uses a toe curve.
  28. JunkyardAthletic
    It's being headed up by the Canadian distributor for Louisville Baseball & Softball, amongst other brands. For those that don't know, Sherwood only owned a license of the TPS HOCKEY brand from Hillerich & Bradsby, who years later, sold out to the Chinese company that owns many other brands, including Wilson, DiMarini. Before that, however, the "TPS Hockey" brand did not survive for whatever reason, whether it was insolvent or license not renewed, I don't know.
  29. Peter Pin
    Yeah they look to be on the higher profile vs the 9000s. I'm playing in a beer league, once a week (or 2 times sometimes). So I guess the 9000 will be all good for me.
  30. A2rhino
    The X1 pants are offered here in the states as the TRUE Catalyst 9X4 Pants. They are a more high profile pant like the 9000's or CCM TACKS, Bauer Supreme fit.
  31. Peter Pin
    Reviving this thread as I pulled the trigger on Tackla 9000 pants recently. I'm almost 6' - 180lbs. Went with Med-50 Tackla size. This thing fits like a glove. My issue with other pants brands (CCM-BAUER) was the fit was too loose on hips and thighs. Pants felt unstable when skating at higher speeds. Quality seems pretty great for a $119cad pants (regular price advertised $200). Got to say I'm super happy so far. Protection is generous on hips but not annoying at all. Probably not the lightest, but weight isn't an issue.
  32. Westside
    I use 8 TF9 and 8.5 Cats with a medium R1
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