Jason

I think the best way to correct your problem (I have the same issue) is to mount the right holder inside a bit and also toe in a bit more and then maybe add a shim on the outside of the holder. I tried propping my arch up a bit more, but it didn't seem to do the trick.

Diamond stone, then leather.

You have to angle stone with a diamond stone in order to not mark the edges. My opinion is the same as JR's. I have the velocity's myself. I think that the advantage in glide is negligible over regular step. The difference that a good sharpener makes is much more noticeable. However, I wouldn't use any other steel other than Step XL. I love the shape and the added length you get. I'd drive the 2hr to get the steel if I had too.

C/AA width. Low volume even though it doesn't look like it (I haven't molded them yet). Grip liner. Donut ankle with extra ankle padding. Not a heck of a lot really. I like the tongues on the skates, so I didn't need to change that. Only other thing that's different is that I installed Step Velocity XL steel in place of the LS2 Fusion.

My new custom Total Ones. I used a Sharpie to black out the heel cup and supreme logos.

Nice gloves Eugene, but those don't look like the Canucks colors I know. Maybe it's just the lighting.

I agree.

I like Laraque as a person, but I totally agree with Gainey that he is not helping the team win. He just can't skate at the NHL level. He barely ever fights either since he won't fight a guy below his weight class. I was really expecting more from him when he signed with the Habs. I thought he would be good for 5-10 goals and plenty of physical play and fighting, but that just wasn't the case. As far as the distraction goes... I think that he is a bit of a comedian in the room and I think that Gainey and Martin felt that his attitude was detrimental to the team. I was very disappointed when I saw Laraque and Price joking around with Cabbie last year during the playoff series against Boston. They were getting manhandled on the ice and they didn't seem to care at all.

I think when Pouliot is healthy, that they should consider sending Ryan White down rather than SK. I haven't been too impressed with him to date. Hopefully Pouliot can have a resurgence with the Habs. I was tired of waiting for Latendresse to blossom. It really bothered me to watch him skate. Pouliot is a huge upgrade in that category.

Is there any info yet on the X:60 gloves. Will they have a pro model like the XXXX did? Will they fit like XXXX's. I saw some pretty good pictures of them on the Bauer website, but there is no info.

When I had velocity steel on my skates, the shop I got them sharpened at would use a diamond stone and very lightly stone the edges on a slight angle. That's all they did and the edge was great.

I saw the X:60 stick in person for the first time the other day. I'm wondering if anyone noticed that the PM9 (and maybe other patterns as well) have a more squared off heel. Why did they change the shape? Also, if you have used this pattern, did you notice any difference in the way your puckhandling felt?

He's right, but if you want the benefit of the slightly longer Power runner, you'll have to wait.

I'm not sure that I want to venture into the 80 flex area. I'm happy with Easton's 85 and I feel that Bauer's 77 is actually about the same. Not sure what you guys think about that. I've always found that Bauer and Warrior sticks are stiffer as compared to Easton in the same flex rating. I would rather go to the 90-95 flex zone as opposed to the 75-80 flex zone, so should I go with the R flex then? What do you think Spree? I'll have to see who in my area is carrying the stick so I can go flex one and find out for sure.

The step rep in my area is also the guy that sharpens my skates. I took my skates in yesterday, but he wasn't there. I'll maybe try phoning him today. He probably won't know the answer off hand, but he will find out for me.

For someone that likes using Easton's 85 flex and NB's 77 flex, what flex would you guys suggest for the R10, whip or regular? I'm just thinking that with the whippy part being at the top that cutting this stick might stiffen it up at a faster rate than with other models. By the way, I tend to cut my sticks down to about 56.5 inches or so.

And they perform better as well. I'm still trying to find out if the 2.1 steel is available yet. I phoned the rep, but I haven't heard back from him. I may tonight. I'll keep you guys posted.

I would second what jimmy said. It was an easy transition from Lightspeed as I profiled both to the same specs. The added steel in the heel is nice. I've always wondered why the Tuuk ones taper off. Is it for quicker turning?

I don't think so, but they should have them in the next few months. I'll check with my local rep and find out.

Actually many rinks have sand foundations and small amounts of sand can find there way onto the ice. Friction be it ice on steel or plastic on steel or rubber on steel will wear down both surfaces to some degree.

I didn't even think it was possible to sharpen at 1/16". The sharpest I've ever heard of people going is around a 1/4". I skate on 3/4" and I usually sharpen every 3-4 ice times or so. More often than not it's due to nicks or the loss of an edge from touching someone else steel or a screw on the bench or something, but even without nicks I can still notice the difference between a freshly sharpened 3/4" and a 3/4" that has been skated on once or twice. Even without nicks I would sharpen after 4-5 ice times.

I meant hold an edge as in when I am cornering, but the steel also seems to stay sharper longer as well.

I've been using Velocity by Step steel since around Christmas in my One90's. I love it. I find that there is noticeably less friction as compared to OEM steel which leads to better glide. It also seem to hold an edge better when turning. I like how the steel is taller as it means it will last me longer and also the profile of the steel is a little taller in the heel like Graf steel. It makes for a little more blade on the ice. Overall, I have been very pleased with the steel. It's got bling factor too, if you are into that sort of thing.

It doesn't have the link there anymore. There is a phone number to call. I'll give them a call and see what they want for one. Thanks.

I searched the website thoroughly twice and found no prices. Maybe I'm blind, but can you tell me where the prices are listed?