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  1. 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.
  2. shoot_the_goalie
    @STEP_Official. Say you don't care about cosmetics. Can you stone hone V-Steel or Blacksteel and not lose any performance? I assume with Blacksteel, you might, since you'd be taking of DLC coating...
  3. 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).
  4. 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?)
  5. 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?
  6. shoot_the_goalie
    Forgive my ignorance, but please tell me the Conway & Banks stuff is named after the Mighty Ducks characters!?
  7. shoot_the_goalie
    This perfectly describes me practicing my dangles...
  8. 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.
  9. shoot_the_goalie
    That's some Kessel-like flex he's got going there!
  10. 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.
  11. shoot_the_goalie
    Agreed. Felt like a football helmet when I tried it on.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. shoot_the_goalie
    Hi Mike. Seems to be a little harder to find Blacksteel in general. Is Blacksteel being more limited in stock?
  15. shoot_the_goalie
    I use waxed laces and I like them...personal preference. I do tie my Trues pretty loosely though.
  16. shoot_the_goalie
    High level players do tend to chirp other high level players if they wear cages. Over the years, I've met a bunch of former D1 players and pros/semi-pros, who will definitely chirp other D1 and similar level players if they wear a cage, AFTER playing in college. One D1 guy I talked to said it's because playing in D1, guys are much dirtier with their sticks because everyone is wearing cages, so there's more disregard in that sense. However, the chirps are still usually in the lighthearted nature. With that being said, I have never heard anyone chirp someone for wearing a cage in beer league level hockey, unless it's someone who's mouthing off/playing dirty, or if it's someone who wants to fight someone not wearing a cage (and won't remove their helmet for the fight). Those chirps are a little more, how to say, not lighthearted.
  17. shoot_the_goalie
    How did that happen? Or was that a factory defect?
  18. 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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    I didn’t find much of a performance difference. I skate still like I skate. However from a comfort standpoint, significant difference. My Trues were pretty close to spot on in terms of fit; I had no break-in period, no hot spots, and no need to punch or alter the actual shape of the boot like I previously had to do in other skates. Previously, I always left top eyelet unlaced, but tie all the way to top on Trues.
  20. shoot_the_goalie
    But isn't this an example of positive customer service from True? They could just respond, "Sorry, but talk to your LHS where you were fitted. Not our fault you live XXX hours away from them." But they don't do that, and will still talk directly to the customer in many instances to help. I know some other major hockey manufacturers who have told me "Sorry. Can't help you on that. You need to talk to where you bought it from."
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    On top of this, many people when they think of custom, they expect the product to be perfect on first delivery. It happens all the time with all types of custom products. Custom products, a vast majority of the time, come with imperfections that ultimately need tweaks/modifications. Very fine point. Even then, True personally called me a few times to resolve my minor issues; in response to my e-mails. True's customer service in my experience is top-notch. Only other major hockey manufacturer that has come close to their level of service, in my experience, is CCM.
  22. shoot_the_goalie
    That's what I thought too. Your best chances of getting the Fitlite titanium cage is probably to buy the combo of the 3DS if still offered; unless you need different size cage/helmet like I did.
  23. shoot_the_goalie
    I originally thought my head was more round shaped, but when I tried the 3DS in the store, it fit really well. Occasionally, the helmet will feel tighter on my temples, but it's easily remedied by pushing out the sides a bit before putting it on. It's a very comfortable helmet, breathes well, feels light, and the occipital lock is great. The only con I would say with this helmet is that the brow does not absorb any sweat whatsoever, so you will get sweat dripping down over your face at times. The Fitlite titanium cage is great, but they seem to be harder to find as of late. It's got the same pattern as the CCM480/580, but with flat bars, and significantly lighter. I had to buy the helmet and cage separately, as I wear a M helmet but a L cage. Hope that helps.
  24. shoot_the_goalie
    I have the CCM Fitlite 3DS and find it pretty light. But in the end, I think it depends more on whatever facial protection you use (or not use). I used to use the FM580 cage, but switched to the Fitlite titanium cage, and the reduction in weight was significant.
  25. shoot_the_goalie
    Get True to send you the new holders. If reseating didn't work, but the tape did, it's either a tolerance issue with the holder or the steel. You'll figure out which, once you get new holders. Regardless, True should replace whichever is causing the problem.
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