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  2. Posted · Report reply

    thanks everyone for your inputs.

    I played with the goalie gear and it wasn't too bad. Not sure if it was degradation or cheap equipment but I felt the pucks through the chest protector so it'll be the first thing I upgrade. I'll slowly upgrade the equipment with newer used gear when I find some money.

    Cheers all.

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  3. Posted · Edited by ExitTwoEighty · Report reply

    Rediscovered a set of goalie equipment that was in storage from 10 years. I used them for about 10 games before moving for work.

    Does goalie equipment degrade after being in storage for so long? Is it safe to use? Should I replace some of it?

    Thanks

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    The entire boot goes soft and doesn't feel good pushing or stopping.

    I didn't realize that Tron purchased Alkali, not sure what to expect anymore. Seems like a waste to have a magnesium chassis on a cheaper boot but someone thought it was a good idea.

    Maybe I'll convert an ice skate with the Alkali chassis or purchase another pair of Shift+ on clearance. 

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    Is Nylon significantly worst than Purlyn? 

    I love the fit of the Alkali skates but my skates get soft really fast.

    Shift = soft within year and outsole separation

    Shift+  soft within year and outsole separation as well.

    I weigh 165 and play 2-4 times a week so that probably has an impact on the skates. Would love to give Alkali one more shot with the new skates but not if the boot material is worst than previous versions. 

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    According to their facebook

    Glad they're still making skates. I thought Visium was part of the RPE line with wider width? 

    My current shift+ skates are getting soft so I'm looking forward to trying out  new skates.

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    I wanted to follow up and say that Joe from Alkali took care of my issue, he is sending me replacement skates.

    Great customer service and support.

    Justin, sorry to hear that you're no longer with Alkali, hopefully you stay in the hockey industry and continue bringing innovation :)

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    Hi Justin,

    The outsole is separating from the boot. I noticed a small gap in April and I can see the gap by squeezing on the toecap. It seems to be progressing and I am guessing the separation is worst when I am out skating.

    I usually skate once or twice a week so this feels a bit premature of breakdown.

    Thanks

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    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.

    sss1987 and Justin,

    I just wanted to say thank you for explaining the radius benefits. I ended up buying a pair of RPD Shifts on sale and noticed an improvement on the skates.

    The biggest surprise was how comfortable the skates were! I had the skates baked and played my first game without any pain in my feet!

    Hopefully the skates last me a long time, every skate that I have owned had boot/outsole separation issues. It's great that the skates have a 1 year warranty, I look forward to using these skates again :)

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  11. Posted · Edited by ExitTwoEighty · Report reply

    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:

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    What is the reason behind Alkali (and Tour) using 76mm wheels for size 6-6.5 skates?

    I also noticed that Reebok and CCM uses 80mm wheels for size 6 skates. Difference of opinion on optimal use of wheels?

    I would love to buy Alkali skates but I'm a size 6 and I won't be able to take advantage of the all 80mm setup. It's a shame, I loved how the Alkali fit compared to the other skates.

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