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  7. Posted · Edited by sss1987 · Report reply

    Just to add, i will be going for the new shift+ when they are released next month. The fact Alkali put a smaller chassis on sizes 5-6.5 with smaller wheels is a clincher (i am a 6.5 size). Shows the thought they have put into every size range to make the most responsive skate for everyone (no matter how small or tall you are!).

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    releap; the guys at alkali for their second range listened to a lot of feedback they got from their players. The consensus lead to Alkali adjusting the the chassis, so it was mounting further up into the boot (or the boot lower onto the chassis-whatever way you look at it).
    The benefits stated by Alkali, is a more responsive chassis through the turns and better more direct power transfer. My choice would echo Wicked3Aussies and say go with the Shift.

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    I am not very informed on the science/engineering behind it, please educate me :smile: .

    I was under the impression that the benefits of the all 80 mm wheel setup was increased surface area contact and better straight away speed.

    What is the advantage of the 76 mm wheel setup over a traditional 76-80 hi-lo? Wouldn't going 76 mm lose most of the advantages of the all 80 chassis and it would be better to go hi-lo for the extra 8 mm?

    I am in need of some new skates since my Bauer boot decided to separate from the outsole after 4 months of use :mad:

    A 76mm straight setup works how an all 80mm setup works for a taller person.

    I imagine, with size 6-6.5 feet you are short (i certainly am! :laugh: )

    With shorter legs you have to put more work in to get going etc (thus Justin saying increased fatigue).

    With an all 80mm chassis (with an assumed min wheel gap of 1mm) the total end to end wheel base would be 323mm. On a 76mm chassis this 307mm meaning 16mm of reduced wheel base.

    Shorter wheel base = a much more responsive skate

    for example... compare a S class merc vs a miata... the miata has a much smaller wheelbase...and will be much more responsive to inputs.

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    Any chance of selling the boot alone? The boots feel amazing.

    Unfortunately I am a size 6 and I am not a fan of all 76 chassis.

    I'm a size 6.5 and like the idea of the 76 setup. The wheel base becomes shorter..and thus more agile. Shows Alkali put some thought into the smaller sizes too!

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    I tried on some RPD lites recently (shop only had these in my size).

    In a bauer skate, a size 6 feels like my toes are swimming. Doesnt feather the toe cap..

    However with the RPD lites..my toes were jammed against the end.

    I need to try some 6.5s on, but i think a 7 would be too big for me.

    There are shops here saying the rpd range is very similar to UK shoe size.

    Hopefully Justin can clarify. I think a bauer 6 = a 25.5cm long foot bed, whereas an Alkali 6 is 25.0cm

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    Now I don't know what to do. Just about to pull the trigger on some RPD shifts but now wondering if I shouldn't wait. I don't skate enough to warrant new skates every year.

    I'm in exactly the same boat...

    the new Alkali teaser pictures...omg.. without sounding disrespectful to the current range or the guys at Alkali.. the new stuff to come, looks even more polished and "complete" as a product, almost bauer like in finish..if that makes sense?

    I thought the current range (when it was released) was the same thing (much more complete) against the CA range. It seems like you guys are making all the right moves.

    Do i wait..or do i get shifts... damn you for releasing these images :( lol

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    Demon xtreme, biggest mistake in my life, they have no customer care, keep saying "we will ring you back" and they never do. When I first ordered them they didnt have a size 7 which is what my shoe size is, they had 7.5 and I thought ill stick to a 7 to be on the safe side, waited 3 weeks to arrive then found out the skates are to small, so now I got to exchange them but gonna take up to 4 to 6 weeks, im truly gutted. The trouble is I live in the midlands and the nearest shop is london or Sheffield or cardiff, or I could have gone in and tried a few pairs on before hand.

    Will Demon Xtreme not just take them back and offer a refund?

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    This may sound silly..did you fully tie up the skates..or are your toes crushed prior to lacing.

    Essentially tieing the skates up will push your foot back in to the heel cup..

    I also imagine after a bake..you will free up some space.

    I guess what im asking is..how crushed is crushed? Lol

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