trukweaz

rebooting this as i go down the officials route - my 3 kids are aging through and out of HS hockey so looking to stay involved a bit. Fun to watch @marka go down the path a few years back.

That's me! How's it?! Yea I might go try on the 7 again. In almost every skate I have owned a 41 (thats what the 7.5 is) is perfect. I dont mind a tiny space in front of the toe. as long as the volume and heal are good. best.

Thanks, I was leaning that way.

Quick question on the fit-baking of these. I tried on a 7.5 and my toes are just feathering the toe cap. In a 7 I was pretty jammed in there (like uncomfortable). After hearing how much the heal sinks in on these should I go with the 7's or the 7.5's? Note, both tried on in thin easton hockey socks.

I love my XO2 and get consistent edges with the FBV spinners. After taking my sons size 11 youth skates to a local shop and having the edges be so out of alignment I have decided to look for a youth X series holder.

Best wishes JR on a speedy recovery.

JR, do you mean the Xo2 has a more exotic spinner? I am leaning towards XO2, with FBV 100/50 to start...with the Tef Top of course.

Thanks MNPucker. Blackstone has a deal that includes the accessory kit, I think this includes a lot of what you talk about. I am not 100% sure what the Tef Top is though? Now you got me thinking about the Xo2....doh.

Ok, so I read this whole thread (yikes!), I am looking at picking up a XO1. There seem to be some people who have them for awhile now. Any "long term reviews" out there? (over 1 year?). I will be doing my 2 pairs of skates and my kids 2 pairs. we don't skate a ton so like 10 skates a month on average. Thinking of going Xo1, 100/50 FBV spinner...and of course the FREE accessory kit! Thanks for all the insightful info on MSH!