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shoot_the_goalie

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  1. 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.
  2. shoot_the_goalie
    How do you mean less wear? Because there's no felt?
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. shoot_the_goalie
    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.
  6. 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...
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. shoot_the_goalie
    I want those new holders!
  10. shoot_the_goalie
    bummer...if I would have known this was coming I would have waited... oh well.
  11. shoot_the_goalie
    My guy at Pure Hockey was a great fitter and knew his stuff. So, it's really about the fitter...not the store.
  12. shoot_the_goalie
    I got my Sparx two days after ordering it. That was fast! Impressive machine. Skated on 1/2 FIRE; previously on 100/50 FBV. Gotta say, it's not as good as FBV, but when you factor in the convenience (even though I have my own Blackstone X01), I think it's worth it. I would say I now get about 10% less glide, with maybe 10% more bite, but it still feels pretty good. (and I actually like that I get a bit more bite) Maybe I'll try a 5/8 FIRE. FYI...I got a metal dust tray as opposed to the white plastic ones I've seen online/in videos. The machine also now has a screw on the top that you only use when moving the machine, which I haven't seen before. I did notice that the Sparx does burr blades much more than using my X01.
  13. shoot_the_goalie
    Are you getting re-fitted and going through you LHS? I would love to know if it's possible to just order a new pair from True from the specs of the last pair they have on record (assuming no changes to one's feet).
  14. shoot_the_goalie
    Thanks all. I think I'm finally going to pull the trigger on a Sparx. Does anyone know if the Sparx cycles are different with Step steel? (i.e do you need to run more cycles due to the harder steel?)
  15. shoot_the_goalie
    I'm sure it's been mentioned in the thread, but don't feel like searching through. What's the closest, equivalent Fire radius to an FBV 100/50?
  16. shoot_the_goalie
    Forgive my ignorance, but please tell me the Conway & Banks stuff is named after the Mighty Ducks characters!?
  17. shoot_the_goalie
    This perfectly describes me practicing my dangles...
  18. shoot_the_goalie
    I would say no, unless you plan to air/bus travel with it a lot. Then the higher quality, more durable bags are definitely worth it. That said. If they make a hockey bag with a built in wet bar, I could be interested in that.
  19. shoot_the_goalie
    Very happy I got the added shot blockers to mine too. Took two hard shots the other night to the same foot. 1st one hit square on the outside of my foot and felt nothing. 2nd one hit square on the inside ankle bone (where the True logo is) and I felt it and it hurt, but was fine after the initial pain. Skates look fine too - no visible damage.
  20. shoot_the_goalie
    Agreed. Felt like a football helmet when I tried it on.
  21. shoot_the_goalie
    Yeah. I don't use a shoehorn anymore. With that said, when I baked my Trues, I had the LHS "open" the top eyelet area just a bit so it would flare a little, since I like the top eyelets pretty loose anyway. Side benefit is that they're not as hard to get on. However, out of all the skates I've ever owned, they are still the hardest to get into by far.
  22. shoot_the_goalie
    The few people I know who went from VH to True have all said the fit is better with the Trues. Most think it was probably cause the hand tracing method is more prone to error than the 3d scan.
  23. shoot_the_goalie
    I use waxed laces and I like them...personal preference. I do tie my Trues pretty loosely though.
  24. shoot_the_goalie
    How did that happen? Or was that a factory defect?
  25. shoot_the_goalie
    Interesting. But at $30CAD a pop, not sure it's worth it since blacksteel rarely burrs, and if it does, nothing a piece of leather can't fix.... Might be incredibly useful to those with SB Black and other coated/polished non-Step blades.
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