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    I have a graf question for the graf experts...

    Thinking of trying Graf skates.  I am in a Bauer Vapor now.  There is a lot of comments comparing one graf to another graf... Can someone clarify the general fits of the different graf lines to the different CCM and Bauer lines (Vapor, Supreme, Nexus and/or fit 1,2,3) ?

     

    Thanks

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    30 day follow up:  I ended up buying the potent stickhandling trainer. I can’t compare it to a Superdeker because I’ve not spent much timewith a SD.  

    Unboxing: The set up comes in a small box about the size of two textbooks. It includes the training tool, a charger, and a ball and puck with strong magnets inside to set off the sensor.  Spread out, the unit has 5 sections and is about 5 feet long.  Inch for inch, or his seems kind of expensive for the size of box it comes in.  But I am so glad how small this thing folds up and that I don’t have to store a SuperDeker somewhere.   I can see myself slipping a hockey stick under the luggage and taking this thing on vacation because it packs up so small.  
     

    I primarily use the ball on a lynoleum floor but the puck works too.    It has rubber sides that are a bit softer than a real puck and I suspect it might be a hair larger diameter but overall it feels good and has worked fine when I’ve used it.  The ball just rolls over the imperfections better. 

    the game function is very simple. See how many hits you can get in 45 seconds.  The unit does not store a high score so I take pictures when I get a personal best. 
     

    The sensors do not trigger unless  the ball passes directly under it; not just through the hole. So, it has forced me to be precise.  
     

    It is pretty entertaining to play for  a while at a time.  Some times I’ll play for a few minutes and other times I’ll go at it for longer.  
     

    I am very happy with the Potent trainer.  It forces you to lift your stick on every hit. It’s forced me to snap the puck/ball on every stickhandle rather than just drag it around on the blade of the stick.  
     

    In game situations, I’ve noticed a more positive feel on the puck  and have noticed a few times that I recovered the puck noticeably better   I haven’t found that I can skate around everyone and deke goalies much better but overall it has helped in puck control   Hopefully the dekes will come later.  
     

    46 hits is my high score.  If you have one, What’s your high score?

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    On 11/27/2020 at 6:58 AM, Left Wing King said:

    As someone who has R0s fitted, will the holes line up if I did a straight swap, or will I need to get new boots too?

    I don’t have both but I believe I read somewhere that they have different hole patterns.  But, I think shops can drill new holes and mount them anyway. 

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    Resurrecting this thread to ask if any pronators out there experience pain at the top of their boot along the outside of the ankle at the very top of the boot where it seems to pinch a nerve. 
     

    Wondering if I should increase my arch support and put some stabilizing wedges under the inside of my heel. I use the speed plates and would re-mold them with the arch and support underneath.   I haven’t seen any talk of shimming skate holders in years since most skates became heat moldable. These are the wedges I’m looking at along with an arch support.

    www.tognar.com/amp/ski-boot-fitting-heel-wedges-pr/

    I also get pain under the ball of my foot where it just feels like I grind my ball into the hard baseplate of the skate. Maybe more arch support would help. (My shoes always wear out first under the ball of my foot but my resting stance is with my toes pointed out to the sides so I tend to roll off of the ball rather than the end of my toes.) 

    Or maybe my ankles are just weak. Any good exercises out there to fix the pain at the top of the boot?

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    Anyone know anything about the Alkali boots that are included on the full skate options? Heat moldable? Sizing vs Vapors/Supremes/tacks or CCM models? Stiffness? Etc. I got the R1 on preorder but play ice only. These would be for training and fun skating around town. Wondering if I should switch to the O1 with boot instead of finding my own. 
    also, what’s folks experience using an ice boot outdoors? Does it matter? Is it hot? Fit different in warm weather & flip flop season?

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    22 hours ago, Sprungdownunder said:

    My skate size is a 9 as well & have ordered the large, best to follow marsblade recommendation.

    i have tried different chassis that where a size down from what it should have been & they feel tippy, not saying that’s how marsblades would feel though.

    You could probably get away with it using only the heel rocker customisation so you don’t feel like your tipping over your toes?

    Thanks. I ordered the large R1 chassis/wheel combo.  
     

    I’ve not used Marsblades. Can anyone explain what they know about the different rocker options. I saw in one post that the O1 radius was 4ft. What does that mean? And what is the difference between that and the multiple R1 options?  
     

    Also, Ill be using mine outside for off ice training and general recreational skating with my kids.  I saw only one wheel option that seems pretty soft. Is there an option to get harder wheels included with the frame? And/or does anyone have recommendations for hardness of outdoor wheels I should look at when it’s time to replace them.  I have 5 ice rinks within 25 minutes and I don’t see myself playing indoor roller hockey at this time. But I do have a nice park with a good concrete skating path nearby. 
     

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    My skate size is the smallest size that calls for the large R1 holder. I don’t like the idea of having too much wheel sticking out forward and back. Can someone with with experience on these give me some guidance if I should go with the large or with the medium to match the wheel base to get the shorter wheelbase and quickness.  
     

    I’ve never tried the marsblades but like the feel of ice skates much more than my current ski boot-style rollerblades. 

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