laserrobottime
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Tuuk LS2, LSE, CCM SB 4.0, and CXN have identical mounting patterns.
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It's definitely that. That oven is the exact same oven than Bauer, Graf and CCM use - the manufacturer just puts different logos on it.
And Shimano!
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When do you guys think we might get positive (or negative) confirmation from Bauer regarding the fate of the Mako skate? I am really tempted to buy another pair of Mako 2's on sale, just to have in case my current pair breaks down and there's no other skate on the market that fits me as well.
It will be weeks or months before plans for the Easton lines are made public. I would pick up another pair of makos on deep discount and prepare for the worst.
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Just had my runners done up at NoIcing with a 90/75 and a 8/14' combo radius. FBV is noticeably better for me than ROH ever was. I'm kind of in shock.
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Yep, no doubt that Bauer is going to kill off another skate that I love.
So many innocent skate lines gone too soon.
NMEs...Megas...Daousts...Makos....
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The video and literature really pushes the aggressive stance of the CXN holders and steel. I'd argue the negative space and fit features are secondary to the stance in that skate.
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I think if Easton offered the Mako with the RB2 holder then there might be more folks in them. A lot of players don't want to switch to such an aggressive pitch.
That would also defeat entirely the purpose of the skate.
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These also look like 2000s, and possibly still 322's because I imagine 306 would look really short on his boots, but the size is really only a guess.
On second glance, those are indeed 2000s. Was looking on my phone.
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I really feel that taller skaters need a very aggressive forward pitch to maximize knee bend. I put lifts on my CXN rear towers to help get me in a proper skating position. Cvik is 2" taller than me so those ridiculous wedges are probably proportional given the length of his holder.
Of note, his old Grafs had the 322mm Cobra 2000 molded holder. These must be 306mm.
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Another VH goalie related story: nhl.com
Logo featured prominently, too. I wonder if they've started paying the NHL on-ice licensing fee...
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Skated a college series this weekend in my VHs, and am noticing a pronounced pain above my left kneecap. It's a nagging, dull ache that goes away when I apply pressure to the quadriceps tendon. This is the same pain that made me stop using them for awhile last season, too.
It sucks, because I get amazing performance out of these skates and my feet feel great, but I can hardly bend my leg without dosing up on ibuprofen immediately the next day.
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Hey guys
I know that it is stupid question, but sorry one more time -)))
I'm between easton cxn holder and ccm sb4.0 for my new pair of VH
I was fine with both of these last 2 years (cxn on makos and vhs, and sb on ccm tacks)
I like "soft" feeling of cxn, but at the same time I like edge hold of sb, and I believe that SB holder exactly lighter than cxn...
I'm affraid of the stiffness of sb holder + stiffness vh carbon boot will bring too much stiffness for me
As well, I'm not sure that geometrical parameters of cxn and sb are the same, I feel that cxn has a little bit aggressive stance..
Thanks in advance!
The CXN holder is definitely more aggressive than the SB4.0 holder.
You could always get Step Steel for the CXN so you have better steel quality and will hold an edge longer.
For me, the combination of the VH boot's aggressive forward cut and the CXN holder would be too much, but that's my preference.
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do the cxn holes match up with the speed blade and ls2/edge holder?
Yes.
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Skated with him this summer. Lots more guys in that locker room had VH skates and many were converts this summer.
Pavelski was in Makos so this isn't a huge surprise.
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No rust, and I have acidic sweat -- can't keep lacquer on a trombone to save my life.
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Got an email back from Rob today, costs $80 for another tongue plus $12 for shipping. I was hoping he would send me one plus shipping based on others experiences. I get they need to charge something …
Huh?
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Thanks bud, I appreciate the help!
No prob. I noticed the other day I was bottoming out a lot as well, but only when I play. Lining I don't turn as sharply and it's not an issue.
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I kept bottoming out in my VHs. Would shims fix this issue? If so, how high should I go?
You could start with 4mm, as that's what Bauer, CCM, and Easton all selected for the new generation holders...
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Lots of VH skates in the NHLers bags at my summer rink. Not too many look used, though.
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Sure, but usually not because the glue was letting go on components of the boot.
No, it's for things like broken holders (Bauer's clear light speed holders), boot stitching failures (CCM RBZ), quarter separation (CCM U+), or ankle abrasions (Easton Mako).
You have been shitting all over VH since the skate came out. Do you own a pair? No? Then you're just being a dick.
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He actually asked if I had used a shoe horn while baking (which I had).
Rob gave me the name of a glue I should use to glue it back in, and said if I still have issues I can send them in for repair. (I confirmed that they would accept them for repair even after I attempted the fix myself).
Laser: do you use a shoehorn every time you put your skates on?
No, I unlace to the bottom fifth eyelet and take about 10 minutes to get the skates on. I get bruises on the tops of my feet putting the skates on because the eyelet vamping is too small for my foot even when heated and rolled out.
Needless to say I don't skate in them much.
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I don't know if this helps but I have been wearing the Mako 2 for almost a year and worked at a pro shop for over a year. In my experience a lot of people with wide feet have found great success by going up a half a size for the mako line myself included. Personally The D to E measurement doesn't do very much. Hope that helps.
Uh...common sense says this is a horrible idea.
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Yeah, they'll have you glue it back into place. This is extremely common.
Using a shoehorn to put the skates on completely eliminates the possibility of doing that to the skate, though.
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Those who have the step steel, Does the extra steel on the toe take away from the aggressive forward lean and make the skate a little more neutral then stock?
Yes. Step steel is neutral, so it's effectively reducing the overall pitch to +2.
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You can also swap the steel to Step and change the profile down to +2 and switch to a 10' radius in a single step. Pun intended.