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BRUINS_FAN_74

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    I'm 6' 1" and 174 pounds. I've never had any issues with stopping or speed with 3/8, but will see if that's different with VH. I'll drop down to 7/16 if need be. The ice over here is constantly different, I guess do to the Australian weather, but on average pretty hard ice. For sure not even close to how good the ice is back home in the US, but will do until we move back to the US in a few years.
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    I got the thicker felt tongue with enhanced metatarsal guard,but coming off pro stock skates prior, it's not very thick compared to those. These are pretty flexy, but I wear my shins over the tongues. I think it will actually feel a bit better not having such a crazy thick tongue. I'll find out Friday once I finally get to skate in them! Really looking forward to it. I normally use 3/8, so I hope I don't feel sluggish in my VH, which I never did in my TACKS or RBZ.
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    I don't know how Scott puts his on so easy in the video. Tried putting my foot at an angle like he does, then twisting my foot, but still a struggle to put them on. Might be different once I tweak the eyelet area later today. I really hope it helps or it's going to rip my skin up in that area everytime I put them on.Feels odd (not in a bad way) having my toes on my left foot touch the end of the toecap, as they never do in retail as my right foot is bigger than my left. For once my arches feel like they line-up properly in skates, also feels like I'll have good arch support even though the footbeds are pretty flimsy. I can tell, once I get the little issues dialed in, they are going to be awesome. Can't wait to get out on the ice with them, but won't get the chance until Friday...
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    Baked mine today and jesus, they were hard to get on! Felt awesome once on, but the shoehorn actually made it a pain to get the skate on. Was hard to get them off too. After cooling down for a few hours, I find it hard to get them on, but once my feet get in, they feel awesome. I'm going to have to heat up the area around eyelets 2, 3, 4 and 5 like the video suggested, so I can get them on properly.
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    Mine just came that way, I didn't request it.
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    The red is pretty red in person. "Rounded in the heel" the runner or the actual skate?
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    Mine arrived yesterday http://i57.tinypic.com/xnf80k.jpg
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    Got the email today, mine are on the way!
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    Those look brilliant MC88! Hopefully mine will be ready next week! Can't wait!
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    I misread the email from Rob, and yes it is possible :) I'm going to have to see if it's not to late to add it to my order. I don't seem to get quick replys back
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    Just placed my order yesterday. I skate barefooted and Rob suggested the black wick liner, but I think I'm going to stay with clarino. My order: New style toe cap New one piece tendon guard Felt tongue with metatarsal guard Color RED CCM SB +4.0 Holder (size 280 with no steel) Tan clarino liner Enhanced impact protection I was hoping to do black, white and golden yellow for the colors, but wasn't and option.... no embrodery available on tongue with a metatarsal guard, but as long as the skate fit and perform awesome, I'll be happy!
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    I'm still going to buy a pair of Speed plates insoles when they become available for purchase
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    Finally tried on two pairs of the 1X tonight (8.5EE and 9D) both felt great in fit in length and width, and felt awesome in the ankle and heel area, but regretfully the instep was too shallow. A shame as I would of picked up a pair for sure. The speedplate felt awesome even unbaked!
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    Thanks for the info! Just a question in regards to 1X. Do they run a bit wider than the APX2? More so in the forefoot area? Normally a CCM guy,so not sure if I should hold off for Jetspeed or give the 1X a try.
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    I'll be getting a pair of 1X next week, so I'll see what the Speed Plates are like in them.
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    Thanks guys! I might pick up a pair of 1X skates
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    Thanks for the heads up!
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    Looking for some feedback from those who've been using the new Bauer Speed Plate insole. Mainly those who have high arches. Are they really stiff in the arch area (which I'm hoping for) and do they over all have a thin profile? Good heal support? I'm looking at using them in my TACKS. I use the high arch support CCM insoles, but the arch area still isn't as stiff as I would like. I know at the moment they are only available with the new 1x skate (which I'm also interested in) and heard they won't be available for purchase on their own until next year.... hopefully I can find someone who's looking to part with ones that came with their 1X skates, as I'm sure not everyone is interested in using them.
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    My Warrior gear needs to be replaced, and I was going to stick with Warrior (will for gloves,pants,helmet,sticks) but going to try the SURGEON 500. Hopefully I'll be able to have a set sent over to Australia!
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    https://imageshack.us/i/p8at9d9aj https://imageshack.us/i/pdh5kj1qj https://imageshack.us/i/id8zA0oAj https://imageshack.us/i/eyAggwvcj https://imageshack.us/i/ey4FY1oDj
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    I have a Pro Stock Warrior Malkin, It has a pretty crazy toe curve. I can snap a few photos of it if that helps?
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    I thought the same thing when I saw the photo
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    Shave them, but just my opinion... I wish they came shaped the same as stock steel, but I would still profile them regardless.
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    I read somewhere (I think on this forum) where someone had it done to theirs match stock steel. I'm going to look into it next time I send mine into no-icing sports. I still wish mine were shaved down a bit more, but still better than it was...
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    The height difference on the stock RBZ compared to the STEP is a fair bit. I also agree about the snow
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