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And it lost the "small shop handmade-look" charm for me, now.
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Just something a little more unique. Wanted a retro setup and sent in my own leather.
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On 1/8/2017 at 9:47 PM, jordanm said:
took almost 2 months, but finally got my Step Black Edge with custom engraving from Step
Did you order directly through STEP?
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1 hour ago, flip12 said:Which one is the stiffer holder according to their experience, the more often preferred SB 4.0 or the VH/Step holders? Can't tell from your first sentence.
I've found that the SB 4.0 and VH are comparable. Definitely stiffer than the Tuuk by feel.
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11 hours ago, Squid02 said:Quick question...so I've basically decided on ordering a pair of VH skates after reading through this forum and others. I have very flat feet that are at their widest around the ankle bone och over my (non existing) arch. Due to this I have always had a problem with skates fitting badly with severe pain as a consequence. I am currently in a pair of CCM Tacks skates in a EE last which fit well and the pain and discomfort is minimal, but the prospect of a completely pain free skate very convincing.
So on to my question. What holders should I go for. As I am currently in CCMs i am using the SB +4.0 and I don't have any real complaints (except loosing one of the blade screws). I can't really remember if they feel any different than the TUUK LS2 i had on my previous skates (most likely I was in too much pain to notice the feel of the holders). When I started skating in my CCMs I felt that there was a little to much forward pitch but my LHS reprofiled the blades to remedy this. However, the Tacks has a pretty aggressive stance in the skate itself so this may have been the reason I felt like I was pitched forward.
Therefore I am confused as to what holder to chose: LS2 LS Edge or Step. Does anybody have any input/experience between the various holders.
Any help appreciated, really want to get an order in this season.
I've found a lot of customers seem to prefer the feel of the CCM SB 4.0 and VH-Step holders, citing the holders feel stiffer and seem to transfer energy transfer.
I will admit that the CCM 4.0 holders, being one of the few modern-height/pitch holders available to us that can take aftermarket steel, has a serious advantage for customisability.
If you don't swap steel frequently, like the pitch of Edge/4.0 holders, and want Step or BlackEdge steel, this would be the route to go.
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For the fiancee. :)
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On 10/20/2016 at 6:15 PM, Amiroo39 said:I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on a pair! Is this the hockey shop in Surrey and do you do the fitment?
thanks!
This is indeed the Hockey Shop in Surrey. Call in and ask for Jeremy, and we'll get an appointment sorted!
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20 hours ago, orlandkurtenbach said:Just got fitted for a pair on Saturday (October 1st). Many thanks to Jeremy and Chad at The Hockey Shop for helping out! Can't recommend them enough for anybody in the Pacific North West looking to get into a pair of VH.
Had tracings, soft tape measurements, photo's and the iPad scan done (very, very cool). Was quite an impressive, thorough, and professional process.
- Enhanced Impact Protection
- Metatarsal Guard
- LS Edge w/ LS3
Will update when they arrive & provide my thoughts.
Glad you enjoyed the fit process. :) I've actually just e-mailed you your update. See you in soon!
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Domi trying on VHs
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Anyone have a lead for a pair of Mako IIs or Mako 1s in 8.5D? Looking for a buddy, but everywhere that stocks them in that sizing seems to want full pricing.
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9 hours ago, mc88 said:By the way, I've since moved the lace locks to the 2nd eyelet from the top. I found the 4th eyelet to offer great heel lock, but did not maintain tightness at the top (which is why I added them in the first place).
I just ordered another set of lace locks and Oakley visor spacer screws, and plan on putting some on the 4th eyelet again.
Keep 'em at 4th, loop lock at top 2.
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Oakley hardware all day, every day.
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2 hours ago, oldtrainerguy28 said:You want to shim the VH skates for forward pitch??? there is no need to do it. there plenty forward enough. EVERY person i have fitted Pro's included went neutral no lifts at all. One tried a slight forward pitch and took it out after. High profile player.
Interesting. I actually have mine shimmed 1/8 inch in the back heel for more forward pitch. I came from Makos and went with a Tuuk holder for convenience. 1/8 inch heel lift built into boot, +1 forward pitch on the skate runner.
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14 minutes ago, OptimusReim said:I really need to do that. Where'd you get them?
My LHS ordered them in for me. I think they're like 1.49 for a single lock. I got 16, enough for 4 pairs of skates. I used Oakley helmet screws as their nuts are much flatter and lower profile than Bauer ones.
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CCM Lace Locks on the VHs. Keeps the fore/mid-foot loosey goosey, but the top two eyelets above the locks cranked. They are now my perfect skate.
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On 3/31/2016 at 11:31 AM, smu said:Supposedly if your center of gravity is directly over your blades then you could be over pronated or Supinated and you should still not need to shim your skates.
That's why I am saying we are shimming our skates to get us to that COG point. The more we play with inside medial heel shims or outside lateral shims it gets our center of gravity close to that sweet spot!.
VH tells me that they have had very very few problems with the remote fitting (unless they have not been told), but they have hardly had any involvement with issues out of 4000 pairs of skates!
I need more feed back people as I hope to order next week and I am having the older LS2 holder (LHS indicated a better holder) installed with the ability to put step steel in or the the other more expensive Black Steel. I also want two heel shims to compensate for the low pitch on the Bauer and I may ask for an added 2-3 mm heel lifts to get that forward feeling.
VH has been very accommodating to me!
Are there any light players out there?
I want to add their protection package but I am only 130 lbs and 5'5' tall? Will this be too strong for me, as well I will be ordering the suggested second tongue.
Alan
I'm 140 lb at 5' 8". I've got their protection package and it isn't an issue. That said, the standard boot is solid enough that my girlfriend at 100 lbs, 5' 2" can skate in them no problem without any durability/protection issues.
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Speaking of built-in shot protection (tongues and quarter panels). These are the VHs my friends and I all chipped in for as a birthday gift to a buddy. He volunteer coaches 3 times a week and has been wearing the same pair of beat-up One95s since they were released. Could never afford new skates.
Here's to another few years! :)
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Also if anyone has a copy of the VH foot tracing form, that'd be great - the links on their site doesn't work.
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Is the current VH pricing still in CDN?
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Star Wars was okay.
"okay"?
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Did a couple photoshop edits of my buddies and I, in the style of Player's Tribune's Elite Snipers 101 Article.
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Did you guys have any issues with numbness? Long story but roughly a year ago I had a pair of mako 2s but was having some issues with my feet going numb, this was around the time they had their fit guarantee. I had broken my ribs and was a little stressed about the feeling in my toes so I returned them and went with vapor x100s because I didn't have much time to mess with the fit. Fast forward to now and I'm not having a great fit in the bauers but they are the best fit I can find but the boot is breaking down and am getting close to picking Up a new pair of skates. I loved the fit of the makos just want to see if there is a method for helping with the numbness.
Yeah. Don't crank the laces. Lace them snug, perhaps even just a touch loose, and then tight at the ankles for support.
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Converted a handful of my buds and use them myself in my VH skates. Nothing but good feedback and adoration. (I even snuck a pair in my combat and parkour boots and they work so well!)
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Six of my creations (I am on the far left) that were rocked during Halloween and will be rocked at the Star Wars Episode 7 Premiere. (Side note, got tickets for opening night!)
Made everything, from the outfits to the lightsaber props.
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VH Footwear/TRUE by Scott Van Horne
in Ice Hockey Equipment
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iPads are relatively cheap. I think the camera itself runs for ~300-400 USD with the 3DSizeMe software being included and/or free on the App store. Scans are sent as a pre-packaged file to via e-mail to an e-mail address (in this case True/VH's skate sale order department).