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Big month for me. @JR Boucicaut fitted me for custom Bauer Nexus V-Cuts at SJ and they came in about 3 weeks ago. I've been working through the break in process and the fit is unreal. I never realized how loose the fit was in my old skates. Kinda hurst like hell getting there because they are so much tighter then I was used too but well worth it. I already feel performance benefits. Details: Custom Nexus V-Cuts. Stock Nexus lining (wanted the new 1x grip-tec but couldn't get it). built in comfort edge (can't really see it), memory foams in ankles and heel pocket. Using LS2 steel and Edge holder. When I was baking them I also popped for these.... figured what the heck... If that wasn't enough decided to upgrade buckets and bought a back and white Re-Axt combo. (yup... marred and melted the bucket taking off the sticker... oh well....) No need to take pics of the white one..... Like I said... big month.... fun!!!

I've have the built in shot blockers on my VH skates and I can't tell. Saying that these are my first pair of VH so can't really compare, but it hasn't been an issue for me. Sure the skates are stiff but I still have way more flex than I did om my previous skates (CCM Tacks). The skates where comfortable from day one and haven't had to break them in at all. I would never order a pair without built in protection now.

Had a buddy make me some stickers.

Huh. That sounds likely to be the first Bauer skate that would have actually fit me.

Its the same length and rocker, the curve is more of a x28 with more toe, no heel kink and a taller blade at the first section. I like it way better than a bc27.

Got CRUSHED tonight.... But the showers were hot, the beer was cold and the company in the lockerroom was great.... Playing hockey is better than not playing hockey.

Sounds like a goal scorer in the making...