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jgold47
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I just had a pair of custom Graf's made. Been skating on them for 6 months now. Other than some tweaking when I got them and a bad decision on my part regarding some oversized holders, I'm beyond excited about the way they fit and feel.
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has anyone tried shimming a speedplate to better replicate the forward pitch of super feet? I cant quite seem to get comfortable with superfeet (arch pain), unless I use one carbon hockey and one regular yellow, so something isnt fitting me quite right. I just got new skates as was interested in trying the speedplates as an alternative
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I'd say they are about the same weight. maybe a little lighter. I have a pair of used for 1 hour C's (Carbon) I could part with, I'm between sizes and thought I could use the smaller ones. PM'me if interested.
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for what its worth, after a couple of months, I've found what works best for me is an yellow in my right skate and a carbon in my left skate. Not sure why (perhaps my feet are two different sizes?), but with both carbons I'd get foot pain on the right and with both yellows, my left feels very sloppy and loose no matter what I do.
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sorry, I meant, I was just using the insert, no shim. I probably needed the shim to do the whole hold your toes in place thing. from just a comfort perspective, the insert alone is great.
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did you use both the insert and the extra shim? maybe try with just the insert? I'm using mine more for comfort in a pair of vapors. I wasnt willing to have them pushing on my toes (too many foot issues right now). for that alone, it was worth it.
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wouldn't putting WD-40 on a rag and wiping it on the blades accomplish a similar effect?
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purchased a pair. Will post back after skating on Friday. Very interesting, clear difference.
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Just the shape.
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Did you say 709?
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growing up, Graf's were the grail skates. It didnt matter what Tacks or Supremes you had (or Microns or...), if you had Graf's you were hot shit. So, when I started playing again (and had money), thats what I wanted to buy. So up to a certain point, they still have cache. However, now that I've heard all the issues their modern skates have, and how the older skates are so seemingly archaic (my local PIAS has a couple of pairs of NIB 727 and 703's in my size I've been tempted to buy, but they are so heavy and clunky feeling compared to a modern skate). Even with new ownership, I'm not sure that I would trust them any time soon unless there was a clear compelling reason to buy them. Now, the story changes if they bring back some of the specialty fits they used to have like the 709's, 727's, 704's and so on and so forth, then they might find a home as a solid 3/4th choice brand. Do European Graf's have a better reputation?
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I Get a discount on superfeet products, including the yellows, but of course it doesnt apply to the new Carbon's. I'm really tempted to get a new pair especially if there is a MM of volume to gain, but man, another 60 bucks, the wife is going to kill me. Time to sell some stuff!
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skated with these on Sunday. I didnt use shims and I didnt secure them. I cant say they made me skate any better, but darn if they didnt feel good in there. Really increased the comfort level. I give it two years before every skate has a soft foam toe cap. I'll try the shims to see if that makes any more of a difference. Based on the price I rate this a 50/50 purchase. Will update as I continue to skate
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have mine on the way as well.
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is that right? hmm....
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of course I just bought the original yellows like 2 weeks ago before I saw this thread or even knew they existed. Wonder if amazon will take them back?
