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4 years after getting a stunning deal on some Vapor XXXs when they were two models behind, I picked up some pristine X 7.0s when they were two model years behind. Thank God for late model markdowns, keeping me in high end skates on the cheap.

Is it possible to set a function where this is an automatic reply anytime someone asks if they should buy anything from Tron?

Your skating stride looks like you are trying to run. Work on proper stance, shoulders over knees, knees over toes and push closer to a 45 degree angle. Have someone at the rink show you what a C cut is and do a C cut with one leg for the full length of the ice and then switch to the other leg. A running stride won't get you any speed or power and will waste a lot of energy. I would also suggest talking to a figure skating coach to see about some one on one lessons. They will teach you the best skating stride and edge work. I know friends like to help but the only way I would have them teach you is if they are extremely good skaters and know how to teach. At your stage it will be a lot easier to learn how to skate right now then learning how to skate incorrectly and fix the problems later.

x2 to the howtohockey videos. Watch Jeremy's video on how to stop for beginners: Bend your knees a lot more. Knees over toes, shoulders over knees. If you think you're bending your knees a lot, bend them even more. If your back gets sore, you're bending your back too much...bend your knees more-and keep your head up. If your hips/butt are sore, you're doing it right engaging those new muscles. Glad you're working on ice time at public skate. It's the #1 hockey skill. Welcome to the addiction!

Well, she can't wear Warrior's skate, now can she?

Still rockin' the VH's though!

Sent my Mako blades off to get a fresh radius etc. and played last night in my old 11Ks. I used to love my 11Ks and it was my first time in them since getting the Makos. HOLY CRAP, it felt like I was trying to step into a rental ski boot or one of those early knock off rollerblades in the hard shell. I felt like I had to work against the boot vs the boot working with me and my balance was all off for a bit (probably a lot of it going back to standard epro blades). Before the end of the game I had readjusted and was getting around fine but it made me realize and appreciate just how much of a better fit, comfort, and mobility the Makos give me. First time I skated in my Makos it was like a revelation and last night made me realize it all again. I know they're not for everyone, but man, if they ever stop making a Mako style skate I'm gonna have to stock up cause I don't think I want to go back to anything else lol.