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10 guys is the max I'll play with. The team I play forward on, 2 full lines works best. When I play defense I prefer to go with 3. Sometimes 4 D can be too many depending on the game.

I'm pretty excited. i just got my custom True sticks in and i couldn't be happier. P10 / Kane Pro curve, 80 flex, matte finish

Basing sizing on measurement makes more sense than going by shoe size as some people wear shoes looser than others and different brands fit diffently. I wear 10W in most dress shoes 10 sandals, 10 winter boots and 10.5 in most sneakers. The box that my 8EE Mako skates came in says they are for 9.5 shoes...if I went by the shoe size guidelines I would have ended up in an 8.5 which would be too big for sure. I would try on both 7.5 and 8 in a D Nexus if you go that route. For the Tacks line you would most likely need an 8EE, but trying on multiple sizes makes sense. If none of them feel great or are approaching the $1000 range, look into True/VH.

Althoma1, first off; Thank You for your awesome reply. What you said about my Grafs is definitely true, I didn't even bother doing that test cause I know you're right, and my toes in my Grafs do not brush against the front. At the time (1999), it was the most expensive pair of skates I ever owned. I wear a size 10 D for Nike sneakers and was told to go down 1 size so I did. Got them in Wide and it felt good. I didn't realize until now they might have Not been the perfect fit. Your insight into the Nexus 1N skates are especially helpful. I contacted a seller over here who is in another city and they only carry EE for Nexus 1N skates. I was about to have them send it but now I will definitely reconsider finding another supplier to try on the Ds and also EEs. I have a feeling Ds will fit me bc your feet are wider than mine. I'll also look into Super Tacks because I've always loved CCM and Bauer has a reputation for narrow boots (excluding Nexus). I'll also research those custom skates but my equipment (all brand new) will arrive in 2 weeks. And boy am I excited..... Chasing those Varsity Glory Days.... lol. Thanks a lot pal.... Appreciate it. Will

Locker rooms are a disaster there, but new lighting, new boards, new benches, and a new chilling unit have all been installed in the past two years (Chiller was done last week). There are plans in the pipe for spectator seating and new locker rooms/showers. It just takes time to raise the money needed for the projects. But, the place is definitely on the up-swing.

Your post says you were interested in trying the 1N or Super Tacks. For (roughly) the same price you can get custom skates shipped to you from True Hockey. You send in a drawing and measurement of your feet (or they can do it, I believe), and the skates will be built to fit that measurement including a few customization options. Quite a few users here have them, and everybody seems to be happy about them. If you still want an off the shelf skate, try the RibCor 70K in a EE width - correct me if I'm wrong but they should be flat, wide, and mold to your foot well with their construction. They will also cost a fair amount less than other top end skates like the 1N ($700 USD vs 950).

They are good machines.

To this point, went to my game for this team tonight and we had 20+ guys show up to play. I skated one shift and left. 7 defensemen is a joke. Subs should only be asked to come if a bunch of regulars drop out. This free for all is getting old quick.