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  1. shoot_the_goalie
    You could use toe inserts, but I would use them as a last resort. I would find a really good boot fitter and fit for your smaller foot first, then stretch for your bigger foot.
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    Amazin. As always...great great stuff! I think you’re now at the skill level where we can say “keep your head up!”. It’s a compliment to you that your feet and hands are good enough to start focusing on keeping your head up and working on that aspect of the game.
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    It does. Looks like it was an original part, since it matches the hex shape.
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    My tendon rivets popped out again. They were not flared as SkateWorks had previously suggested. Anyway, I ended up taking a helmet screw bolt and the bolt seat from old SB 4.0+ holder screws and was able to attach the tendon guards on that way. Looks good, sits pretty flush, and holding well now after a few skates. Had to open the tendon guard screw holes a tiny bit to accommodate the bolt seat, but nothing that harmed the integrity of the parts. Didn't use Loctite, but if they start to loosen, I'll probably add when re-tightening.
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    I have no idea how my rivets popped off, and quite frankly was very surprised that both of them failed around the same time. One completely popped out and the other, the rivet was still in place, but the burr had popped off. I wear shins over tongues, but do not put my socks over the tendon guard, nor do I tape/lace around the tendon guard, so I imagine I put very little stress on them. I also am very careful not to pull on the tendon guard when handling the skates, taking them off, etc.
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    The closest place I trust with skate repair is 35 mins away, and I have a handheld rivet gun which would work for this issue. With that said, I had time today to go to the shop and they put new copper rivets in at no charge (I bought the skates there). But if a simple issue like this arises again, I would rather not have to drive an hour round trip for a 10 min fix that I can most likely do myself. Not to mention, the guy who does skate repair there, isn't always there. Guy also told me that they've had a bunch of people needing rivets replaced on the True tendon guards, so I wouldn't be surprised if this were to happen again down the line.
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    Cool. Do you know the type and size of rivet I should use?
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    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?
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. shoot_the_goalie
    Those skate graphics kinda remind me of the Micron Mega 10-90's of yesteryear. (with the white plastic "power" clips)
  12. shoot_the_goalie
    I wonder if this might come to fruition. Total speculation, but I noticed that VH does sell retail junior boots. Maybe down the road, they'll do this with senior sizes? https://www.icewarehouse.com/True_Stock/descpage-TJISK.html
  13. shoot_the_goalie
    SB 4.0 holders also have a more aggressive forward pitch than Tuuks in general.
  14. 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.
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    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).
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    I use Fox River liners, but they might be too thin for your liking.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
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    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.
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    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.
  24. shoot_the_goalie
    Curious. Why aren't you using Speedplates with this iteration?
  25. 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.
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