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Calibration fine tunes the scanner, it’s a really easy app that is developed by the manufacturer to dial everything in. It really isn’t difficult at all, you just open up the app and move some things around until the colors overlap. I don’t think it’s user error as much as dealers might not take the time to do it. I haven’t done tests on how scans before and after calibrations differ, but one point to make is that the calibrator wasn’t even put into my hands until 200-300 scans in, and those scans prior still came out great. A good boot fitter will know what a proper scan will look like, and won’t let you put your shoes back on until they are 100% satisfied. I can do it in one try after doing so many fittings daily, but I encourage newer fit centers to not shy away from telling customers “that wasn’t a good scan, let’s do it again”. It’s possible they either don’t know what was wrong or don’t want to seem inexperienced, but this is a crucial quality control step when a perfect boot is the only important outcome. True dealers were all sent brannocks months ago, which should always be used in orders. This reinforces information supplied to True, and can also alert the factory to any possible scanner issues before a pair is put into production.

Personally, I have not had any issues similar to that in the last year or so. And in the last 3 years I have only had maybe 5-6 experiences like this. All of which were solved with a remade pair. Keep in mind I have been doing this a long time and am very thorough during the initial fitting and ask tons of questions, and pass on ALL information to the factory. From my experience, the skates are coming out from a quality perspective better than they ever have before, and they are also fitting people better than ever. one thing I would like to add too, is that the skates did not come out nearly as well when we just did tracings and measurements. The fit of the skates improved dramatically once we switched to the scans, and I FaceTimed with True (VH at the time) during the introduction of the scanner and they showed me how accurate the software was compared to what we were using before. Please don’t underestimate the software we’re using just because some dealers may not be as thorough with the fitting as a whole. Expanding is always difficult, so I would encourage you to ask how many fittings your dealer has done before, and if the number is lower and you do not have any other options, try to involve yourself in the process as much as possible.

Skated three days in a row and my knee held up pretty well. First time I’ve been able to do back to backs since I hurt it in January. Not 100%, but good to see some marked improvement! Now I just need this wrist issue to go away.

Stick History: True A6.0 Sbp, True XC9 Acf, Warrior HD1, Warrior QRL, Warrior Alpha QX, Bauer Vapor 1x, Bauer Supreme MX3, Easton Stealth CX, Easton Synergy HTX, Easton Mako 2 Stick Info: A6.0 SBP (Gen 1) -TC2 75 Flex Height: Cut 1 Inch Weight: 415g (apprx) Grip: Yes Usage: 1 year Blade (4.5/10): The A6.0 Sbp Features a Stiff Blade thanks to the “Braided Rib Technology”. This blade is awesome… when its not cracked. When I first started playing with the A6.0 SBP first thing I noticed was how stiff and responsive the blade was. After playing a few games I noticed when retaping it that there were small cracks forming along side the face of the blade, thinking nothing of it I kept playing with it. After a few more games I noticed the blade lost its stiffness and the cracks were getting worse. Thanks to True Hockeys awesome customer service, they gladly warrantied the stick and sent me a replacement. After using the warranty stick, I have noticed the same thing happening, blade lost its stiffness and has formed small cracks Shaft/Flex (9/10): The shaft is a square with concave sidewalls with a mid/variable kickpoint. I Personally found this shaft/kick points to be one of the best that I have used in a very long time.The grip on the A6.0 Sbp is a nice soft grip, not too tacky yet not too slippery, a nice in between. The square shaft has a very nice feel to it when holding it and you have complete control over any movement. The flex that I used is a 75 flex, for me personally this was a perfect flex. It stayed consistant and predictable when passing, shooting and handling the puck. Not too soft and not too stiff, played true to the 75 flex rating. Shooting (10/10): This is where the A6.0 Sbp really shines. Shooting with this stick is a dream. I found that when you wanted a quick wrist shot the puck came off quickly and crisply and when you were taking a slapshot from the point, you could really get a huge shot out. Shooting with the A6.0 sbp was easy and flawless. Best shooting all around stick that I have played with so far. Stickhandling/receiving passes (8/10): When stick handling I personally prefer a lively blade, and the A6.0 sbp is exactly that. Thanks to again, the brt tech, the blade of the A6.0 sbp is very responsive and crisp. When stickhandling I had no issues with knowing where the puck is on my blade which gave me a lot of confidence when attempting to deke opponents. When it comes to sending out saucers or receiving them, the saucers had sauce and when receiving, the stuck like glue BUT that is before my sticks ended up softening up on the blades. Once they do I find them to be too soft and have less control over the puck. Weight/Balance (10/10): This thing is light. Seriously. Yes there are lighter sticks out there on the market but the way true hockey balanced out the A6.0 sbp makes it, what I find, to be the perfectly balanced stick. Too light, feels like you have nothing in your hands, I personally do not like that. On the other side of the coin there is too heavy, where you find that your silky mitts have anchors on them slowing you down. Thanks to true hockey and their Axenic Technology the A6.0 sbp is a true one piece stick and it feels great in the hands. Durability (3/10): The blade was definitely the weak point with the A6.0 spb. I was on the market to look for a reliable top end stick that would last me all year with no problems and figured I would try something new with true hockey. I was certainly disappointed when the first stick had developed cracks along the blade faces but when I received a replacement stick under warranty and the exact same thing happened within the two to three weeks of play, I was thoroughly disappointed. Conclusion: (7.5/10) The True A6.0 sbp is nothing short of amazing, loved playing with it. When its fresh off the stick rack, nothing else can compare. Shooting with it is spectacular, you can shoot any shot in any situation with the utmost confidence. The stick is super light and has a very great feel in the hands with the square shaft. The only downfall is the blade. Yes when is fresh off the rack its great, but after some use that’s when it goes down hill. Yes every stick will eventually soften up and “whip out” as the kids these days say but when two sticks both have the same cracks along the blade and the blade just goes flaccid on you after a few weeks, not a good time. Even with this flaw I still think the pros outweigh the cons. I just cant get over how awesome this stick performs overall, just seemed to fit every situation perfectly. Now True hockey has released a second generation of A6.0 sbp sticks with some tweaking to the blade with the new BRT+ so I’ll have to go out and and see how it performs to its predecessor.