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I have a pretty extensive shell collection at this point but this is one of my new favs

Alternatively you could delay going to a curve boot even longer by trying to source the Pro Stock Bauer V Cut skates https://www.sighockey.com/collections/player-skates/products/bauer-vapor-2x-pro-v-cut-hockey-skates-9-d-a-280-ls-fly-ti

Just in... STFU with these things 🔥🔥

To add. Of you read thru the site. I think you'll find that no one has ever said a Sparx sharpening is better than a really really good hand sharpening. It is however far more consistent and convenient. I was a Blackstone customer for years and currently own a Sparx. I have never once had a bad sharpening on my Sparx, never. I have however received uneven edges, incorrect hollows, burnt edges and ruined profiles from some very highly regarded hand sharpeners. TBH, I think the market has spoken.

Indeed. Elite actually has their "Polaris" profile which is the Quad 0.5 with sections 3 and 4 switched with each other.

Ewww. Can you edit the post to reflect that? One thing I love about Modsquad is the objectivity from a diverse population. People can have big feelings about who does their sharpening and what process is better, but that feels gross when he says “no subjective feelings” and he’s shilling for his own work.

I'm thinking it might have to do with the transitions between the various radii on the Quad. It doesn't feel as natural for me as say a 10'/11' combo. I have since switched to at the 9/10/11' triple that comes standard on Bladetech. I quite like it. Might be my favorite so far.

I've tried it, as well as Quads, Zups, Ellipse etc... It is a completely different profile if you're coming from a Quad 0 or some variant of that. It's very neutral as it feels like it's got a flat spot in the middle. Hard to get on your toes as well for quick release shot. You just have to try it to know...

Funny, I used to do the same When I mixed durometers and people looked at me like I was crazy. Seems like most go the opposite

@malcb33 Check with them to see if they already did!

Hey! Sorry for the late reply... Yes you'll be able to buy the O2 4ft inserts separately to use with the R1s. We'll have them in stock here in 2 weeks or so. //Per Mars, Inventor

Of course! Sorry I missed your first post... The weight of the O2 Medium lower chassis is 128 grams (only bottom). While the R1 lower chassis is 139 grams (only bottom aluminum). The upper chassis is the same for both R1 and O2 so it's the lower one that differers in weight. And yes they'll work well for roller hockey as well. You can buy the chassis only through Pure Hockey. https://www.purehockey.com/search.aspx?mfg_web_name=Marsblade&model_year=2025 //Per Mars, Inventor.

Those look really terrible. Like an aliexpress skate trying to mimic something from like 2003.

The Velcro panel is solid material so that’s what the thread is anchored to. The lattice structure on the bottom doesn’t do much there, but well see what happens

Looks like the option for white trim and toe cap could return at some point…

If you want to stay with Graf’s i would suggest to look out for a pair of Graf mci 9035/7035 or a skate from the peakspeed series of skates, preferably a higher end model from Peakspeed 4900 and numbers above (5900, 7700 carbon etc) what iv’e been told, the mci and peakspeed series of skates, both share the old graf 35 fit, (narrower heel, wider forefoot) and if you go for a EE/wide fit, the heel doesn’t neccesary get that much wider, but still, the skate gets wider overall. Suitable for most duck feet per say.

My 14 year olds are skating on this profile in their sz 7 Machs with whatever the new Ti runners are called. This is the first time they've used something other than the stock Bauer profile. It was suggested by the proprietor of an independent shop outside Washington, DC (not sure if I can share the name?) that I used to play beer league with years ago. We had a pretty good email exchange about the boys' size (70" 130lbs), play style (D), stride (long powerful), and so on. SCS-1 was his recommendation. I wish I could quantify it better for you, but they seem to love the profile. They definitely look really smooth on the ice and their transitions forward to backwards as well as their control in crossovers looks extremely smooth and fluid.

I have reached out to Per and from what I understand the upper is the same as the R1 and the lower is interchangeable with the R1 and R1 inserts. The O2 comes with a 4’ radius insert which is equivalent to the Current O1. As a user of the O1 and the R1, I am looking forward to a chassis only version being available. I like what Marsblade is doing with the product.

Yeah so it's been like 3 months on the newer ones and they are good. It's hard to say one way or another objectively, my thighs burn less? But it could be me just getting better with my better conditioning. I think they will last me awhile as I'm mostly coaching now and not playing as much as I used to. Would I get them again? Mayhaps

Totally agree on the sharpening of BT. Total PIA.

These refreshes keep enshittifying the cosmetics of iconic skates. 652, Air Accel (not “Excel” like @justdohockey posted last week) Elite, Vapor 10. They just look awful compared to the originals and today’s skates. Any other available option would look better.

They look like a Bauer boot that has been painted by a third party to me. I also wouldn’t imagine Bauer would launch something like that in Europe and not N.A.

Let's start bringing roller back! Been on Marsblade R1's for the last 4-ish years. Have had this pair of anodized Kryptonium frames in my closet collecting dust for I don't know how long. Decided to finally throw them on a pair of skates. We'll see if I transition back to a standard frame or stick with the R1. Surfside Hockey did the conversion.

There are multiple versions of quad profiles, and they are not all created equal. In the last year or so I moved mostly to Elite profiles. https://eliteperformancetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Elite-Profile-Overview-V9-July-2023.pdf Maybe consider a Polaris Quad?

I don't really give a shit.

The retail store is almost done! So much time, effort, and money went into this. Just waiting on a couple more shipments and we will be open to the public! https://www.yelp.com/biz/surfside-hockey-torrance?osq=Hockey+Equipment https://maps.app.goo.gl/XpKW9WbY9LtEwq4z8 For those not local to So Cal, we will be doing online sales. Exciting times!

Discounts for MSH'ers? :)

I used the quicklites for years. Really liked them. At the time I was trying to find a pad that didn’t cause me to overheat and these were what I landed on. Eventually moved onto CLs which breathed better and since the interior is entirely zote foam it didn’t retain any sweat and stayed ‘cleaner’ longer. Tried FT4 Pros which I felt didn’t breathe at all. I’m currently using FT6 Pros which I really like. IMO they’re the true successor to the CL line. Really breathable with aer-tek and don’t hold any moisture since there’s not a liner

Round 2.

I don't wanna hear another word about people in Pittsburgh talking funny.

Switched it up from hyperlites to Ultrasonics. Feels good man.

Had these done a while back. Mounted R1 chassis and tongue install done by JR and he did an amazing job.

Long time lurker, first time poster. My recent build -

Finally got around to stripping and anodizing my R1’s. Damn these look sick! Plan on painting the axles just to complete the murdered out look

Had JR do these. True roller boot with Marsblades. You can see that my skates are a tad too short, but he made it work. I wear a size 6.5 in Bauer, and the Marsblades are a size medium.

Just had these done at Pure. I had some Mission NLS2 that were unfortunately, too wide. Bummed at the prospect of buying a new set of skates, my buddy told me to just troll around sideline swap for a pair of donor boots. These 1S in my size came up for a super cheap price - $135. I had Pure take off my Bauer/Mission chassis and put them on the 1S and I'm now loving it.

Just got these back from JR. 2s pros are awesome. I only had one full set of floating spacers lying around, so I set up the 2s pros. I just threw some wheels on the 1s for the picture. They feel nice, haven't really had a chance to put them to the test, but they feel great and they are definitely mounted perfectly. Have another pair of 1s waiting for the marsblades r1 to arrive.

Reviving this from the dead since I'm sure a lot of us have converted ice skates to inlines during quarantine.

Well…. My liver disease has come back again. My Hepatologist initially thought I would have a good amount of time until I would need to have any intervention or be relisted for a new liver. But since the first of the year I’ve been having more symptoms. Then last week my lab numbers skyrocketed. I got out of being admitted Friday. But the meds to lower my numbers didn’t work and I’ll be going in today. To say this is beyond heartbreaking is an understatement. I’ve done my best to be healthy as possible. I know I can do this again, but knowing everything I’ll have to go through again is hard to wrap my head right now. I guess I’ll need the liver hat trick now. They say the third times the charm,right?