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.

Bummer. Superglue maybe?

FWIW, I noticed today Mathew Barzal (#13) on Canada's World Junior team is skating on a pair of Mako's (w/ CXN holders). Max Domi (Coyotes) was skating in Mako's, but I see in recent pictures he's now skating on the new Vapors. I can see an NHL player not wanting to change from what they are used to. But, wonder why Max switched away from the Mako's?

What is the relationship, or difference, between grip and edge?

I dress the side of my runners after every skate and my experience is the FBV sharpening lasts at least as long as a standard roh sharpening.

Product: CCM U+ 12 Size 6.5 (Sr) Height: 5' 9" Weight: 195 Foot Size: 8.5 sneaker/shoe Foot Shape: On wider side of normal width, high instep, med-high volume Level and use: 3-4 times a week, beer league and clinics Previous Skates: 2009 CCM Vector 05 Background: Been skating on the Vector 05's since January of 2010. Skills improved enough where it was time to upgrade to a stiffer, better performing skate. First choice was Bauer Supreme One100, but the boot was too shallow. The CCM U+ 12 boot has slightly more depth than the One100 and allowed me to pass the pencil test on all eyelets. Fit: When visiting the LHS to try skates, I brought along my Graf foot beds and wore a pair of silk sock liners. These are very thin socks, thinner than a silk dress sock. I also brought along a penlight and Bic pen. I sized the skates so my smallest foot (right) had a tight fit of the pen behind the heel (while toes were brushing the toe cap). My left foot is slightly bigger and while there was a little room behind the heel, not enough to fit the pen in. The forefoot width is perfect for me. And the U foam heel pocket does a good job of locking in my heel. As noted above, I needed a boot with more depth than the One100's had. This, combined with the outstanding U+ 12 tongue provides me with a very comfortable boot. I had them baked and sharpened at the LHS. After they break in, I will switch to my normal hockey socks (Swiftwick's). 10/10 Blade/holder: E Pro holder and I am comfortable with how it skates. And, since I send my steel off to be sharpened, I like how I can access the retaining bolts from outside the boot. 10/10 Weight/protection: The weight is definitely lighter than my previous Vector 05's. I didn't weigh them, but Icewarehouse.com lists the U+ 12's as 10 grams lighter than Bauer's, FWIW. 9/10 Durability: I have not skated in them enough to rate durability. I will follow up in a later post. Intangibles: These skates are made in Thailand. However, I am very impressed with the quality. Only on one skate do I see a bit of excess glue showing, and you have to look hard to see it. The stitching and overall assembly is very well done. I think the U+ 12 tendon guard is superior to the One100's. And as mentioned above, the tongue is great (might change to white felt, though :) ) The Bauer One100's are made in Thailand, as well. I wouldn't even be surprised if they were made in the same plant. Point being, the U+ 12 is a high quality boot. 9/10 Conclusion: If they fit your feet, I think they are an outstanding skate. Probably the best skate for $400. So far, I am extremely happy with them. I hope CCM keeps them in the line for a while. Some of the nearby LHS are not carrying the new line of CCM's due to poor product movement over the last few years. I hope the new U+ line can change that. Overall 9.5/10