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Update to my painful arch issue: I went ahead and rebaked the skates at a LHS. Per the current directions; 10 minutes with the insoles removed. I tied them at about 50% tension and began pressing inwards on the area of my arches surrounding the painful spot. My logic was to give my feet better/more even support across the entire length of the arch so as to relieve pressure on the spot that felt painful. I'm happy to say that this has worked out well! I now feel firm support across the entire arch with no pain anywhere. I highly suggest this to anyone who is experiencing similar pain to what I previously described.

Try going to the next shallower hollow for your next skate. My first skate on mine on 3/4's felt as if I was skating on a 1/2". Took me a few skates to overcome that, but now have them dialed in.

You mean stiffness in the heel? Superfeet yellows have nothing in the arch as it is more of a heel stabilizer. Most people who have issues with Superfeet are buying the size stated on the box alone. When fitting these footbeds it is essential to make sure the heel is properly supported. Heat the skates again, insert the Superfeet and mold.

Seriously. I get that not a lot of hockey players know about non-hockey custom insoles but with other sports like cycling, skiing, hiking, etc in which foot comfort and stability are an issue, there are a decent amount of options. Just google.

There was an unplanned purchase of a Traeger smoker at Costco today, though I've been eyeballing them for over a year. Then I finished the day drinking this, it was my grandfathers, been sitting for a few years in moms's cabinet. Both now passed & my sister and I said, "time to run that bottle". Good day, stories while we killed that brought tears to my eyes more than once. Sucks getting old and having to rest your loved ones, celebrate they were GREAT! (Bittersweet) Some would think odd, the "sweet spot", but having a good drink with family, remembering our loved ones and the stories, sweet....bittersweet, but sweet all the same.

Just launch our new website last week www.HockeyFightsT1D.org

Hell yes! Finally some upgrades. Despite the pricing, I'm thinking about getting another pair with some stiffer tongues. Condensed PDF specs: Plastic Toe Cap Overlay -- overlaps the carbon fiber shell for additional protectionToe Cap Color Options -- Red, White, Blue, Yellow, Silver, and GreenEnhanced Sidewall Protection -- adds protection to the sides of the boots, but makes the boot stiffer and 30 grams heavierLiner Options -- Tan Clarino or Black Wick LinerOne-Piece Tendon Guard -- one-piece polymer infused plastic tendon guardTongue Upgrades Options -- enhanced metatarsal guard (for rigidity) and/or custom embroidery option (up to 3 digits)

JR, you gonna moonlight at a local drive-in dinner?

I'll be on wheels for the first time in 14 years. Mounted to NXG, with heel lifts.

to anyone who is interested, here is how I do the t-nut and bolt system: vid removed - pm me for new link.

Bauer Supreme One.9 LE with a Sprung Frame Skating on them for the first time later tonight.

If anybody is interested in Labeda Movement frames, I have a couple of medium that are like new ($50 plus shipping for a set of 2 including axles, bolts, spacers, tool). They were removed from Alkali Shift skates. They are straight 80mm and the second wheel (from the front) recesses into the boot a bit. I also have several sets of 80mm 74A Labeda Dynasty III wheels ($40 plus shipping for a set of 8). ~petev

Yeah 6/32 t- nuts are the go & I use stainless steel Allen key dome head bolts, no need for washers with the dome head bolts.With the t-nuts I leave the prongs & tighten them with a inch long bolt & get the prongs to sink in, result is a very tough finish & a pro look with the stainless Allen key dome heads.

+1 for 6/32 t-nuts. First time mounting myself and wow is it rewarding. Also added washers to the screws.

Just got these Bauer X100 LE Limited edition Ice skates for this years Inline conversion 2014. Using a Reebok green Chassis to keep the Green/Black theme. Enjoy. L.Taiapa#16 - New Zealand

So I beat the crap out of my 705 in 8 months of play, so I went back to Bauer (and not leaving them ever again). Custom NXG skates converted....Addictions are going on them next week, I just haven't made it back to the shop to pick them up. Sorry for the crappy picture.

just finished these bad boys, (advantages of working nights at an engineering shop) contain a designed in +11mm 7 deg heel rise to suit an ice boot which of my skates should meet mr bosch powerdrill a) existing inline converted vapor xxxx b) rbk 11k c) bauer x60 d) ccm u+12

I just started playing roller hockey again this year after about a five year break. I found this forum and this specific thread when I began looking into getting a new ice boot and inline chassis. I didn't realize conversions had become so popular. Had the chassis mounted and got them baked on Sunday, figured I'd post up the end result here since this thread really got me excited and pushed me to get some new skates. Boot is a size 8.5 Easton Stealth S15 with Mission Vanguard Chassis. These skates are unbelievably light.