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Updated 3/12/15: Due to new details coming to light, I no longer support this company.
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From my experience, neutral, like a Supreme. Also, confirmed by an earlier post by Flyers10... If you want the boot to be pitched forward, then you'll have to add shims. Take a look at some of Mimizk's posts for more info: http://modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/topic/63437-vh-footwear/page-22#entry1001984 http://modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/topic/63437-vh-footwear/page-22#entry1002248 http://modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/topic/63437-vh-footwear/page-22#entry1002862
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Great tip! I noticed on my right skate was curved too far inward (baked with a wrap), and I had a small pinch near the inside ankle. Just took a blow dryer to it and pulled it out a bit. Hopefully, this'll alleviate the pressure.
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I'm in the same boat. I'm in my skates at least 1-4 hours a day for at least 3 days of every week. I teach skating lessons, so it's important for me to have a reliable pair of skates. However, since I know VH Footwear skates are still in R&D, I bought a pair of back ups skates that aren't the greatest fit, but are there for emergency purposes only. So far, my plan has worked out great. Had to send back my skates for a few punch outs and to replace the tendon guard rivets, and I can't tell you how important it was for me to have a pair of skates to fall back on!
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As was pointed out in a page 21 post, it seems like you got the early model that wasn't stitched down the bottom part of the toebox. You mentioned the problem back on page 19 and you should have sent them in when it fell under the 6 month warranty!!!! But anyway, I've noticed that on my skates, it's definitely a high wear area, where the down stitching is showing signs of wear and tear (still holding up though!). Looking at some Bauer skates, it looks like they run three, four, or even five stitches down the side of the boot! Perhaps, something worth mentioning to Scott. Also, it seems like you'd benefit from an even stiffer boot (for durability/longevity). I'm not sure if Scott does what Bauer does when they add +2 or +3 stiffness, but it may be worthwhile to ask. Unfortunately, your options are a bit limited now that you've waited so long: Either send in the skates and pay for repairs and buy a cheap pair of backups in the meantime... or buy a new pair of skates and ask for the above... or buy a pair of custom Bauer, CCMs, Eastons, etc. The unfortunate downside of buying a pair skates that are still in the R&D phase is that it's going to fail sooner than other established products. Looking at my skates, I noticed very small signs of rust on the eyelets. After every single usage, I wipe them down with a terry cloth or old t-shirt from tip to toe (runners & holders included!). I've been doing this since my CCM 1152 Tacks and noticed that it keeps the skates very clean over a long period of time.
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Just wanted to update: Skates are still going strong. No volume issues and the tongues feel great. I'm happy I went with these skates. A few snags here and there, but overall I'm just grateful that I found a pair of skates that fit my feet without excruciating pain. In the near future, I plan on buying another pair... as a back up... just in case!
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Left - 852g Right- 844g Even though MX3s are around 760g and VHs are around 850g, the 90g difference is nothing to sweat about. Heck, a cup of yogurt is 100g!
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When you think about it... it's actually not. When you have something wrong with your retail skates, what's the average turn-around time? At least 1-2 Months, if not longer? All those games you've paid for... gone (unless you have a back up pair). With Scott, average shipping for me has been $35 there (he hasn't charged me return shipping, yet). And I get the skates back in... a week to a week and half? So...in the long run, it's been a hell of a lot cheaper than buying a bunch of retail skates which have not even come close to fitting me like these have. The guys over at VH Footwear do a bang up job with just a tracing. I can say, without a doubt, these guys have a customer/fan for life. My babies...
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Now these are what I call some mutha... kick-ass tongues (my left foot is bigger than my right foot that's why they're two different sizes)! Huge, huge, huge thanks to Scott and Rob for their hard work. Not only did they create these tongues, but they added some flexible tendon guards and they punched out a part of the boot that was giving me some issues. AND they gave me extra foot beds. This!... This... is what I call customer service for a high-end, top-notch product.
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You're not allowed to have cool stuff, send them to me immediately. Not typically a fan of all-black, but these look pretty sweet.
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Wait until the oven reaches the correct temp, then LEAVE THE OVEN ON and place a skate in (one at a time--meaning one skate goes in, one skate comes out, one skate gets molded to the foot for 15 minutes, then it gets taken off and then you repeat). I set my oven to convection and left mine in for about 8 minutes, and it was more than enough to get the boot soft.
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Let me know how the flexible tendon guard holds up. My tendon guard setup seems too stiff (which is why I broke one (the rivet) already and the why the other rivet is on the verge of breaking)
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More bad news from my end... the tendon guard on my left skate is already becoming loose. Looks like the average life-span for this tendon guard is 3-4 months before it snaps. Damn shame! Because, without a doubt, this is the most comfortable boot I've worn. But, as is, has a major design flaw that renders the boot useless. Scott should consider redesigning the mounting system to a 3-point (like the MLX) instead of the 1-point. As of now, the left skate is still in tact, but if it fails, I'll be forced to abandon these skates and instead go custom Bauer. I can't afford to keep sending them back to have the tendon guard fixed!
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Update: I shipped my skate out on Monday to Scott, he got it by Tuesday, fixed my skate, shipped it back Thursday, then I just received it today, on Monday. Talk about high-quality service and a quick-turn around! He was even able to punch out the side of my boot for me as well. Now I can actually tie the lower part of my skates. I can say, I stand by this guy and his product. He listens and he delivers. I hope his product becomes more popular in the NHL. It's a great skate, that with a bit of fine tuning, can rival the big 3: Bauer, CCM, Easton.
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What kind of tongues did you go with?
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Anyone have any experience ordering custom tongues through Scott? I've been wondering how he makes them, considering they could cause potential volume issues in the boot.
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For the sake of being completely transparent, I want to add that my right skate recently developed a problem. The copper rivet holding the tendon guard broke (it's now at a 45 degree angle--cutting into my heel). As a result, the tendon guard moves too far back and creates a crease. I'm sending them back to Scott to be fixed and I'll update as soon as I receive the boot... but just want to give a heads up!
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Before and during baking, I LOOSELY laced up the boot to about the middle eyelet. Pushed the tongue forward and slid my foot in. After the baking/molding period, I find that undoing the top two eyelets, then loosening up the laces all the way down and pushing the tongue forward works the best. It's a pain in the ass to get on, but with the same method, fairly easy to get off. Be careful about lacing these babies up. If you firmly pull the laces out to tighten the skates, you'll most likely over do it and cut off your circulation. Go at it with about 80% force until the last two eyelets. Then you can be more firm. Also, I found the over-under lacing method a pain. It held very well, but made it difficult to unlace. Since then, I've switched to waxed laces and laced up with an under-over method and found it much easier to unlace, while not sacrificing lace tightness.
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Yes, he sent me an e-mail. In fact, here's what he wrote: Hi, your skates were shipped via Canada Post tracking number XXXXXXX8916CAPlease scroll down in the link below for heat molding instructions:http://www.vhspeedskating.com/hockey/custom/ thanksScott
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Scott shipped mine in an inverted CCM Intruder Jr 2D box, haha. But yeah, Canada Post hands it off to USPS. Took about 3 days in transit to reach me. Shipped Saturday, delivered Tuesday.
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Buy a pair of cheapos as back ups.
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You might want to contact Scott. You may still fall under the 6 month warranty period. I suspect the tears/scratches/cracks will not be covered (use and abuse over time). However the toe cap shouldn't be coming off the boot. That's not acceptable.
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(of course I take the Sharks sign out before shooting at the net)
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BUILT IN!? I was thinking about getting some. All-carbon fiber boot won't exactly block shots that well. Just would excellently transfer all that energy straight to the foot.
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For those who want some more detailed shots of the VH's...
