trtaylor

Very nice. Well done!

Your info exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a ton!

I am asking is there a fit difference between a Vapor and a Supreme at these lower levels for Junior size skate, just as there is for the higher level skates?

Given a Junior/Intermediate size 5.5 skate, when comparing a Vapor X2.9 with a Supreme S37 (both mid-level youth skates), is there any significant difference in last, like there is with the higher end models? Thanks.

How experienced of a skater are you? If boot fit (length) is as you describe, maybe you are skating standing up? Don't be offended. But, if your knees are bent sufficiently, I am having difficulty understanding your problem in a boot that is sized for length correctly.

Put skate on the smaller foot and leave untied. Tap toe cap until your toes are touching the toe cap. Now check and see how much room there is between your heel and the back of the skate. You should be able to slide something the size of a Bic pen (but no larger) in that area. Any more room than that and your skates are too big. If you don't have excess room in that area, then I wonder how you are tying your skates. Put skate on the smaller foot and leave untied. Tap toe cap until your toes are touching the toe cap. Now check and see how much room there is between your heel and the back of the skate. You should be able to slide something the size of a Bic pen (but no larger) in that area. Any more room than that and your skates are too big. If you don't have excess room in that area, then I wonder how you are tying your skates.

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95/100 or 90/100 are the two to try in this case. Might be worth finding out what regular ROH feels best on the college ice first.

I do have 1 mini-spinner. It is a 100/50. Is like new, only having been used twice. Send me a message if you are interested in it.

I may have one. Away until Friday. I will check when I get back home.

That is correct. Takes a light touch (very minimal sparks), but if done correctly has a slight burnishing effect.

I think I know what you are describing. If it is subtle and you have to "look hard" to see it, I wouldn't be overly concerned. If more than that might be a dressing issue. What shape is your spinner in? Have you tried cleaning it?The best way to learn how to get rid of it is practice. Get some old steel and see what you can do to eliminate it. I have tried different items to use as a final polish. Results all look the same to me, so I just use fine shine, since it is convenient to apply. How clean is your tri-lite felt pad? Do you use a dry lube on your table top? I use Super Lube Dri-Film spray. Try a lighter touch with your last pass. Some wheels are reportedly better with a lighter touch. I have a big machine and use a blue cobalt, but that is not a wheel available to you. I have used some other wheels, like the ruby, and again, not seen a noticeable difference. For my last pass I go against the rotation of the wheel very, very lightly. Works for me. Finding the right combination of pressure and speed on your passes should eliminate it, assuming the wheel is dressed properly.

Travis Sanheim wearing VH at Flyers development camp.

Does anyone know, did Blackstone show, or announce, anything new at last week's Let's Play Hockey Expo? I've been wondering if the recent price drop of the X series portends something new coming.

Stay with the D width.