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    5 hours ago, Peter Pin said:

    Thanks for your comment.

    I'm shoe size 11. These are 9 1/2 skates. I'm feel length is perfect for me. Agreed they are not super deep and don't wrap much.

    Just chiming in here with size, as another poster mentioned, the skate my be a half size to big for you.  Clearly not all feet are the same, but I am in the Ribcor 100k Pros and they are the single best fitting skate i've ever owned.  I am 100% an 11.5 shoe and opted for the 9.5 skate.  I probably could have gone with a 9.0, but it would have been just a hair too tight as one of my toes was right up to the toe cap when standing, so i opted for the 9.5.  I really think its a minimum of 2 sizes down in skates now a days, where in the past it was 1.5.  Some guys are saying 2.5 sizes down and I can see where it may be true for some players.

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    3 minutes ago, xstartxtodayx said:

    I've had two kids go through LTP and few fiend's kids... the skates are all entry level with either Tacks or Jetspeed labeling on them, so prob the same as what your son has already (could differ with sizes as well, if he has big feet maybe it's a different model but all of the younger/smaller sizes seemed to be the basic Tacks or Jetspeed labelled skate which really doesn't have any of the tech you'd find in adult skates).  As for profiling, if he's just learning I wouldn't worry unless you see him struggling... no sense in trying to tweak/worry about things like that when they're still learning how to skate and the basics of the game, leave those details for when he's older and understands the differences (old man rant: back when I was a kid no one paid any attention to profiles or even hollows, we just skated on whatever we were given and we all did just fine with our wooden sticks and cinder block skates 🤣).  One tip... if his current skates fit him fine keep them for now and get the next size up so he can wear those when he outgrows what he's in now, I did that with both of my kids since I already had skates for them which they were using for skating lessons.

    Thanks.  Yea I figured its all the entry level stuff, as his current jetspeeds are too.  I just know he's on a 13' radius and didn't want to jump to a 10' if he isn't ready.  He'll be grown out of his current skates in 3-6 months, so sizing up on the gear they provide was my plan.  He skates ok and hopefully gets a little better after the program, but i didn't want to change the radius too early if he's used to the 13' hes on.  Thanks for the input

    Nice Killer Bee's jersey btw.   You must have played when John took over my old team as those look like his re-design jerseys.  

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    Somebody ( who has more money to spare than i do ) needs to do a youtube review of a top end retail stick and a couple of these all black chinese knock offs.  After the initial review.........a dissection of the sticks needs to occur to see how the blades are constructed and how other internal features of the builds compare.    Just a thought 🙂

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    1 minute ago, VegasHockey said:

    So he is going from youth to junior. All CCM junior skates are 10' but Bauer does 13'

    https://www.bauer.com/products/bauer-x-ls-skate-junior

    https://www.bauer.com/products/bauer-x-lp-skate-junior

    If you get Bauer, you will be fine. If you get CCM, take them to a local store and get them profiled to a 13'. I am a big fan of putting kids of that age on a longer radius. 

    Ohh, didnt realize there was a bauer option for learn to play.  for some reason I thought it was all CCM bc of some posts i saw on redit and other places.  Yea, i was gonna get him the bauer XLP's next bc it was a 13' radius.  Guess I'll have to see what we get and go from there.  Glad to know I can change the radius even though the runners are not removable if we get the ccm's.  Thanks ! 

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    9 minutes ago, VegasHockey said:

    What size skate is he? Some skated in youth sizes keep the 13' profile. 

    He's in a youth size 13 and will be in them for the next few months most likely..  He currently has full gear that fits him well.  Since we are getting free gear head to toe, i was going to size up for him by one size on everything, so he has all new gear once he outgrows what hes in now.  He's growing like a weed, so I think size 1 in the skates is what i was going to order and it says JUNIOR size 1 on the order form.  I know his jetspeeds are YOUTH size 13 with the 13' radiu,. but again, i don't know what skates will be supplied with the NHL / CCM learn to play program.  I assume inexpensive entry level and the ones i see all say 10' radius, which is why i inquired about the possibility of the changing radius on skates without removable blades.  Thanks for chiming in, i appreciate it.

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    43 minutes ago, krisdrum said:

    My son benefitted from going to a longer radius around this age, maybe a bit older.  Around the age he really started to play a lot.  Can't recall exactly, but I think his skating coach put him on a 15', I remember it being pretty long.  Maybe for a year or two, it helped stabilize him as he was developing.  He has been on standard factory profiles since.  

    Yes, this is what i've read and heard as well.  I feel that as he's learning, a longer radius is a good option for him and other say the same thing.  I agree with the other poster above that kids can adapt quickly, but my son isn't all that skilled yet on skates.  He's ok and I know it has to do with the longer radius that has helped helped him pick it up quickly.  I guess i can always see how he does on the next set of skates if its a smaller radius and adjust the radius from there if he does not adapt well.  

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    two questions really....

    1) Does anybody know which skates come with the NHL / CCM Learn to play equipment packages via Pure Hockey?  @VegasHockey maybe?

    2)  My local pure hockey has a pro-sharp profile machine.  Can I get the radius changed on junior skates if the blades can't be removed?

    Reason i ask is bc I just signed up my 5 year old son for the NHL learn to play program at our local ice rink.  With the sign up fee comes a complete set up of gear from head to toe,  including skates.  I currently have him in a youth size 13 entry level jetspeed skate that has a 13' radius.  He skates ok for his age / skill level, but from what i gather it looks like all the lower price point CCM skates come with a 10' radius and I'd like to keep him on a 13' radius a little longer.  Since we already have gear that should last him another 6 months or so, i'm going to go one size up for all the gear that comes from CCM / Pure hockey, including the skates.

    Anybody have insight on this gear?

    Thanks !!

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    As stated above, profiling the blades can help with the slight forward lean / pitch that you may be looking for.   I went from Graf Ultra G75's to the 100k Pro's and felt the same with the steel out of the box.......a little bit on my heels.  My grafs did have profiled steel in them ( pro sharp ellipse 1 ), but i had the pitch removed bc of the aggressive forward lean that are built into graf skates.  After getting an ellipse 1 profile with the default 20mm pitch left in the profile, It was a seamless transition to my 100k pro's.  Best skates I've ever owned. 

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    On 11/26/2023 at 2:28 PM, VegasHockey said:

    FT6 skates come in tapered, regular and wide. The new boot design had added more width and volume to the boots, which also increased the heel width. The current regular width fits more like an E, while the tapered fits more like a D. 

    FT6 skates have been out for 6 months now, why does nobody seem to have them in tapered?  Did CCM screw something up in the design and manufacturing?  

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    Tried on both the Mach's and AS-V Pro's yesterday at my local shop.  I'm just a beer league defenseman, but i want maximum protection as I get older.  At first, the AS-V's felt odd,didn't think i'd like them, but once strapped on and walking around, I started to like them. Felt very protective just from strapping them on.  Strapping system seemed good too.  Reviews online seem good as well.   

    The Mach's, well, they just fit weird.  I'm 6'4 230 lbs and have thick calves but the Mach's just felt overly large and bulky even for me using a 16" shin guard.  I was amazed at how bulky they felt. 

    I checked out the FT6 Pros and the Vapor top of the line model ( forget the model ), but they all just feel too thin and light for what i play.  The new vapors, if I recall have bad reviews lately from knee caps cracking and breaking at the knee cap vents ( not sure why you vent a knee cap, seems like it creates a weak point ).  The Mach knee cap looks just like the vapor knee cap with vents, i'm interested to see if the Mach's have knee cap cracking issues 

    If i decide to get new shin guards, the AS-V's will likely be where i spend my money.

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    Yes CCM had it at like 220 for 2 minutes for those skates if i recall correctly.  For what its worth, i lowered the temp to 185 and did it for 4 minutes with my 100K Pro's.  Much better moldability in my opinion.  Did it a second time a few day slater to get a better wrap.  Worked out well for me.

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    On 8/15/2023 at 5:32 PM, Westside said:

    It’s made of the same material that True uses on the Catalyst Pro skates, which is similar to helicopter tape or real thick clear bra. I’d say it’s pretty durable based on my experience with Trues. Cost you’d want to reach out to Flooded Customs since he’s the one that makes them. 

    Any idea if the guy is still in business?  I reached out via the form on their website and sent a facebook message and never received a response from either avenue

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    13 hours ago, dkmiller3356 said:

    Just got off the Zoom call with Russ and learned some things.

    • The Gen 3 does speak to the app and Beam via bluetooth so there is increased functionality there.  The machine will tell the app exactly how much life is in a ring the Hepa filter, error code fixes and other things.  
    • The Beam does sound really cool.  It will specifically tell you exactly how much to adjust in the alignment to get a perfect edge based on the generation machine you have.  
    • They are coming out with an accessory that will allow you to mark exactly where the perfect alignment is for you skates so that when you adjust the alignment for someone else's skates you can just dial right back to your perfect spot.  It attaches to the alignment screw.
    • The Pro base has spots to attach DIY 3D printed knobs, shelves etc.

    DM

    Any idea if the Gen2 version will continue to be sold or is it safe to assume it will slowly be phased out as inventory sells down?

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    22 hours ago, pgeorgan said:

    Sounds like user error on the part of the person operating the Sparx. 

    I'm genuinely curious if half the kids or even adults who operate these things check for calibration each day.  My theory ( which has no statistical backing, but i have managed hundreds of kids and young adults in my career ) tells me they either don't check, can't eyeball it properly or simply dont care....

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    I'm one of those who has been on the fence about getting one.  Like a previous member here posted,  I joined a sparx facebook group a year or two ago for the learning process, questions and comments that people had incase i decided to purchase one.  I know guys who are very happy with the machine and others who are meh on it.  I truly believe it comes down to the competency of the user and their ability to calibrate it and stay on top of it..  With that being said, I think sparx reinvented the edge level checker ( the BEAM ) for a reason and it does seem pretty cool.  It absolutely does address one of the most common questions, "my skate edge is too high on this ( fill in the black ) side, which direction and how many clicks do i need to fix it.   It seems that calibration is the #1 issue and many people might not be as mechanically inclined as others. 

    Now, If it was my company and I was aware of this question ( and i dont know if something like this existed beforehand or not from sparx ), but i would have made a reference sheet showing their edge checker, with multiple examples of level or unlevel edges and simply added that cheat sheet with literature packed with the unit, so that customers has a much better idea which direction and approximately how many clicks are needed to level them out depending on which side was high.  With their manual edge checker having so many lines of measurement, i image it wouldn't be too difficult to get people close enough.  Now, fast forward to the general consumer in the year 2023, most people seem like they don't want to be bothered with reading and comprehending any sort of literature or even bullet points that are presented to them, they just want something digital or with simple pictures to tell them what to do and how to do it, as simply as possible.......I think the BEAM and the phone app does that.

    There is no doubt that this machine is of high quality and does a pretty good job getting skates sharpened for most, but there are small issues that make it an issue for some. Perhaps this is the first step toward a machine that will eventually self calibrate, at which point, i think it becomes an even more wildly popular device.  

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    Man o' man, what great timing.   Somehow i developed a hole on my bottom hand thumb.  Never in my life have i had a hole happen on my bottom hand of any glove i've owned.  Anyhow, there's two layers of leather ( or synthetic leather ) and it only the top layers that has the hole.  This stuff looks like it would de great to cover up the existing hole and i won't have to worry about the second layer eventually opening up.

     

    OP - How thin is this material?  Relatively thin or a bit on the thicker side?

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    Height is often times a preference sort of thing.  However, a general rule with skates on, a forward would have the stick be just under the bottom of your chin.  Defenseman, closer to the mouth or just below the nose.  Preferences can of course be in between the two, or it could go outside the range ( even shorter or longer that what i stated).  Shorter sticks are better for stick handling, longer is harder for stick handling, but give yous reach for forward take aways or defenseman blocking shots or chipping pucks away.  I'm 6'4 and play D, i used to use a stick up to my nose, but my god it was horrible for stick handling.  Over the years i slowly cut it down and have it just below my lower lip.  Still plenty of length and reach being tall, but it has seriously helped with my stick handling abilities.   Just my 2 cents as a beer leaguer now.

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    On 7/7/2023 at 6:05 PM, Westside said:

    I'm currently in Cat Pros and am happy with them, but really wanted to try the new FT6 Pros. Met up with Flooded Customs from IG who designed a wrap inspired by the black option CCM offers through their custom program, but with the last gen logo. I think they turned out awesome and I look forward to testing the skates out! Wish more skates were made to look as subtle as this off the shelf

    DSCF7227-vi.jpg

    How durable is the skin and what did it cost?  They look just like my 100K Pro's, which i love bc of how subtle the graphics are on such a great skate.  I'd actually like to get a skin made if they are durable that looks just like the original graphics of the 100k Pro's as mine are getting very beat up.  

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    On 1/17/2023 at 11:56 AM, stick9 said:

    Yup, 100%. I have a buddy who replaced his old LS2 with LS4 and couldn't stand how the steel felt. I sent him all kinds of info about profiling and even offered to take them to a reputable shop for him. He ended up exchanging the LS4 for LS2, said he couldn't be bothered to relearn how to skate on new steel. I'm fairly certain he would have paid someone to grind the LS4 down had I not said something to him.

    Honestly, the same goes for new skates. No matter how many times I caution people about the stiffness and height of the boot I still hear people complain about not being able to skate in the new ski boot skates. Dude, just drop and eyelet and get a decent profile....

     

    45 years old, decent mens league skater and somebody who doesn't like to change things up.........this was my story.  However, after everything i read up on prior to purchasing, i never wanted to bail out on my new CCM 100K pro Skates and my profiled steel.  I've always skated with the top eyelt un-used and same went for my 100K pro's.  I just felt soooo much better. First skate or two i definitely caught the toe or heel on occasion, but it really only took me 3-4 skates to get comfortable and its been fantastic ever since. 

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