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  1. shoot_the_goalie
    Cool. Do you know the type and size of rivet I should use?
  2. shoot_the_goalie
    Both of my tendon guards lost their rivets tonight. I'm assuming it's a pretty simple fix to put a new rivet back in there so looking to DIY it using a handheld rivet gun. Does anyone know the type and size of the copper rivet that is used at the tendon? Anything else I should be aware of if DIY?
  3. shoot_the_goalie
    It's been found that pointing the skate toe-right when facing the machine gives better coverage when sharpening the toe of the skate.
  4. shoot_the_goalie
    Wow. $30. That's pricey. Step, sells rubber honing stones for about $13. In fairness, the Step stones are much smaller than these.
  5. shoot_the_goalie
    Those skate graphics kinda remind me of the Micron Mega 10-90's of yesteryear. (with the white plastic "power" clips)
  6. shoot_the_goalie
    Well, mine is a X01, but regardless, I agree with you. Most people would never be able to tell the quality difference from which machine you sharpen (if sharpens are done properly). And for me, the speed, ease, & convenience of the Sparx outweighs the negligible improved sharpening quality on the Blackstone.
  7. shoot_the_goalie
    I still find that I produce better sharpens with my Blackstone, but I'm almost fully converted to my Sparx now for just the sheer convenience factor (sharpening multiple skates in the house).
  8. shoot_the_goalie
    Actually, from what I've seen and heard, VH skates had many more issues with the tracing method, cause there was much more room for error. I know a few guys who's VH skates were too big cause they screwed up the trace. Some of those guys, then got Trues and are so much more happier with fit.
  9. shoot_the_goalie
    I do not adjust the pitch knob very often. Pretty rare actually. However, I do remember needing to do it on a skate which I suspected either the blade or the holder was misaligned.
  10. shoot_the_goalie
    I’ve spoken directly to Blackstone about the pitch knob and they themselves say there are times where it is inevitable that you have to move the pitch knob, even when the machine is operating properly. They do suggest you adjust it as infrequently as possible though. In my personal experience I have had to adjust the pitch knob in the past depending on skate and holder alignment.
  11. shoot_the_goalie
    I use Fox River liners, but they might be too thin for your liking.
  12. shoot_the_goalie
    It's a moisture resistant, stiff fabric...kinda looks like tightly woven nylon. Not nearly as stiff as the composite materials you see today. Last time I saw it in a retail skate was with the Bauer Nexus 1000.
  13. shoot_the_goalie
    Are you using the standard tongue or the new pro tongue? I would imagine that if you aren't using the new pro tongue, you could switch to those to get better control on your volume issues. BTW, I too feel like the tongue on Trues compress the top of your foot more than my old retail skates did, but it doesn't bother me at all. I do tie my laces relatively loose though.
  14. shoot_the_goalie
    With an electric coil oven, you probably won't damage the skate in any way if you follow the instructions. However, you're bound to get an uneven heat (it's just the way those ovens work). Will probably be fine for the most part, but you might find that some parts of the skate aren't molding in a similar fashion to other parts of the skate due to the unevenness.
  15. shoot_the_goalie
    If you have a convection oven at home that's in good working order, you really don't need to worry too much about messing up your skates as long as you follow the proper procedure. I used to be anxious about baking skates at home, until I tried them out on some older pairs to test. Never had a problem. But again, I follow the procedures (and manufacturer recommended temps) to a tee.
  16. shoot_the_goalie
    Curious. Why aren't you using Speedplates with this iteration?
  17. shoot_the_goalie
    nice thing about the Trues...you can adjust volume depending on where you connect the tongue, as well as using different types of tongues.
  18. shoot_the_goalie
    How do you mean less wear? Because there's no felt?
  19. shoot_the_goalie
    How's the protection level and stiffness of the new tongue? Doesn't look like it would do much in terms of softening impacts, but looks like it would allow more forward flexion.
  20. shoot_the_goalie
    I don't have experience with Makos, but the Trues are a PITA to get on if you've never tried them before. You sorta have to twist you foot into them. When I had mine baked, I asked the fitter to sorta bend out the top eyelet area so it wouldn't be insanely hard to get my foot into the boot in the future. However, I prefer a lot of forward flexion and previously skated with my top eyelet undone, so I didn't mind the slight loss of support at the top.
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    Try to get fitted later in the day, as you foot can expand during the day. (and if you're typically playing at night, this can be a factor). Make sure they put you in the proper stance when scanning and there's decent lighting. Have them take pictures of each foot and more pictures for problem spots. Communicate any issues you've had with previous skates and any general foot issues. If it's not inconvenient, bring your current pair of skates and show the fitter what you like, don't like about them. When they arrive, make sure you are wearing your socks you typically skate in. Make sure the fitter bakes the skates for the proper amount of time (True's take a little longer in the oven typically). If you can, try to bake them one at a time, and don't tie full tight. Use a long shoehorn to get your feet into the skates after baking so you don't mess up the liner. From my experience, Aug-Oct is a busy time for True skates, as they're getting everyone ready for the upcoming season, including pros. So production time usually is a bit longer.
  22. shoot_the_goalie
    Does anyone clean out their Sparx periodically? (like vacuum and wipe the interior - outside of changing the filter). If so, how often? I was thinking of cleaning out every grinding wheel use...
  23. shoot_the_goalie
    Got this in my e-mail box today. Definitely showing the new holder, and hard to tell, but looks like a thinner tongue (pro tongue?) https://imgur.com/Y4fZwMh
  24. shoot_the_goalie
    1) Would these use the same holes as the current Step holders? 2) I assume this would need a different set of runners than the original Step holder runners due to the change in design
  25. shoot_the_goalie
    I want those new holders!
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