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    On 11/12/2023 at 4:10 PM, VegasHockey said:

    A lot of players, myself included, find the Bauer Speedplate (or similar) offers the most connection to the ice. However, they are not heavily cushioned. 

    I personally do not like super thick insoles or anything with significant foam, as it dulls the feel. Bauer Speedplate: https://www.bauer.com/products/speed-plate-2-0

    Many players use Lake Cycling insoles too. They are heat moldable and also provide good feel.  https://www.lakecycling.com/products/custom-insole

     

    I guess I would have to do a re-bake if I were to switch footbeds??? 

  4. Posted · Edited by tcc · Report reply

    I've had my custom SVH skates for just over a year now and this being my first custom one piece skate I have nothing to compare to (used Bauer Supremes my whole life) in terms of footbeds.  So I have no issues.  I actually like it.

    Is there another footbed available to use to feel more connected as a one piece skate should feel like??

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    On 3/16/2022 at 9:46 PM, Sniper9 said:

    It's the loop Velcro on the tongue that is trash. The hook part that's on the boot is actually fine. Two options 

    1) permanently sew the tongue on. 

    2) replace the loop Velcro on the tongue with Velcro brand industrial loop. 

    Ive done option two with great results. I even extended the loop area higher as I like to push the tongue into the toebox. This way theres more surface area for the hook to grab onto when there's an extended piece of loop on the tongue. 

    I agree though. The loop on the tongue is pathetic. After a few adjustments they fray. 

    So after almost 2 months of getting my skates one of my tongues is not "sticking" to the velcro tab on the boot.  When I pull out or push in the tongue into the boot it becomes detached. So frustrating 😡

    @Sniper9did you remove the old velcro from the tongue before sewing on the new one?  Did you use a regular sized sewing needle?

    tia

  7. Posted · Edited by tcc · Report reply

    2 hours ago, FR0GGY33 said:

    Hmmm. My toes didn’t touch the end either and felt quite roomy. Not what I was used to compared to my Vapor’s. My skates are on their way back to True for “fit adjustments” (not sure what that means) because they were just too big. I hope you don’t have the same problems. What is your foot like? Would you say it’s low, medium, or high volume? Most of my problems stem from my tiny low volume foot.

    I hope I don't have the same problems.  I've done a handful of skating and although it feels great the forefoot area seems roomy compared to what I was used to on my 2sPros where my feet were touching/a little curled at the cap and everywhere else was tight fitting. 

    I think I have a medium volume foot as I've always wore Supreme skates but really not sure. But I do remember when I bought my 2sPros a few years back that the sales person measured me and said I could fit into Vapours but I wanted the 2sPros 😄 

    @Vet88 I think you might be right that they are possibly a 1/2 size too big.  I just didn't "feel" it until I started skating.

    I'm going to go into the shop sometime this week and voice my concerns and see what they say or do.

    Just curious, is the shrink wrap only done on the heel/ankle/top boot part or should the shop also do the forefoot?

  8. Posted · Edited by tcc · Report reply

    Thanks @Vet88 for replying.

    I tried the skates on again today and I think I'm pretty good.  With my heels firmly at the back of the boots and laced up I can just barely touch the toe caps.  I must've been doing something differently before 🤷‍♂️.  The boots wrap perfect all around except that one area that I mentioned above.  I had to tweek it a bit so it doesn't hurt my foot going in/out of the skate.

    For comparison I put on my 2sPros and boy is there a difference.  My toes are a bit curled when inside but straighten a bit when I start forward flexing.  It was never uncomfortable when skating but comparing it to the Trues these are way more comfortable.

    I'll see how it goes when I skate with them tonight.

  9. Posted · Edited by tcc · Report reply

    18 hours ago, Vet88 said:

    You don't need holders on a boot to check it for length. Stick your foot in the boot, toes feathering the toe cap and if you can slide a HB pencil down the back of your heel to the bottom of the boot then those puppies are too long for you.

    I thought it would be better to have the whole setup as it should before I did anything 🙂

    So the holders were mounted and I was able able to get heat molded.  Everything was great at the store and the skates felt so comfortable.  My toes felt "roomy" and wasn't touching the toe cap like I'm used to on my 2sPros.

    At home after I read your comment @Vet88 I did the pencil test.  Although I didn't have a HB pencil I had something close that was around 7-7.5mm in thickness and it just barely fit behind my heel with my toes just feathering the toe cap.  So I think I'm good.  I'm just quite surprised with the difference in holder size (280 true and 263 bauer).

    The skates wrap so well that getting in to and out of them are hurting my feet.  I have slight pain/bruising on the tops (see pic, not my feet 🙂 )

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    Other than that I'm so far liking the skates.

    I get to test them out Friday 👏

    @FR0GGY33 how is your situation panning out??

  10. Posted · Edited by tcc · Report reply

    Hi everyone,

    So I got a call from my LHS that my custom skates were ready. I had ordered the holders unmounted as I wanted to put tuuk lightspeed edge holders on and assumed it would be the same size as my current 2sPro skates (263, 7.5D).

    Went there this morning and they showed me that the holders are different (says 280 on the shift max holders).  I questioned why were they so much bigger than my current skate size and they said you can't compare sizing from Bauer and True.

    So my question is...is this true?  I'm kind of worried that the boot may be too big, as I've read some posts on here, and True may have screwed up.

    I didn't try them on/bake/mold them yet as I'm sticking with the shift max holders/steel and the store still needs to mount them.

    tia

  15. Posted · Edited by tcc · Report reply

    On 7/21/2022 at 5:26 PM, Westside said:

    Prior to making the switch to True last year I wore multiple Bauer skates over the last decade, all in size 8.5D. 

    Like you, I've always worn Bauer (Supreme) skates.  Thinking about switching to True custom.

    Was it worth the switch?

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    Really tempted to try these out. 

    Currently in a Bauer Supreme 190 8D size for a year. Would the Super Tacks be the same sizing? 

    I have a navicular accessory bone on my right foot and from reading past posts this boot is very responsive to heat molding. What about heat molding with a heat gun/hair dryer to target that specific spot and then punching it out with the butt end of a screwdriver ala diy :) ? 

  19. Posted · Edited by tcc · Report reply

    Really liking these new skates and the tech that comes with them.

    Currently have the Supreme 190 and although they fit well/snug (size 8D) and have a bit of rubbing on the front part of my ankles (red circle in pic) I'm always looking for something better :)

    Would these be much wider than the Supremes?  And would it solve the rubbing on the front of my ankles?

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  20. Posted · Edited by tcc · Report reply

    Looking to switch it up and grab the quicklite shoulders and elbows, coming from HD1's.  Is there really a justification in price between the 290's and top of the line ($60 b/w the shoulders and $30 b/w the elbows)? I know it comes down to features here and there but if it doesn't add much value in performance or protection then the 290's seem the better product. 

  24. Posted · Edited by tcc · Report reply

    6 hours ago, brandonthequick said:

    Does anyone use these with Bauer Mx3 skates? if so do you use the shim or without?

     

    Thanks

    I have the 190, which is close, in size 8 and I use the shim.  Initially I didn't but if you see my post earlier in the thread I added it after and have not been happier :)

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