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  1. VegasHockey
    I still see quite a few pros going tongue out.
  2. VegasHockey
    I usually clamp with flats after to give a nice smooth finish. As mentioned, I've never had any issues but I am seeing more issues as of late with one-piece composite boots becoming more prevalent and more players swapping their holders. These shops doing such work are either lazy or dont know how to properly execute.
  3. VegasHockey
    They aren't the slimmest or most tapered pants on the market but they do fit nicely. As for weight, they are about average. Have you looked at STX? They started to sell direct to consumers and their RX pants are extremely nice. https://www.stx.com/hockey/gear/surgeon
  4. VegasHockey
    I liked the first ones but love the second ones. The added cushion is a welcomed edition. I also feel like they made them slightly thicker too but a little more flexible in the arch area.
  5. VegasHockey
    oxymoron...... makes no sense.
  6. VegasHockey
    I have them and love them. I have tried every other footbed on the market and this is the one one that works for me. The 2nd generations are a little bit taller so I would recommend baking your skates again. I had to because it put my ankle slightly outside of the ankle pocket.
  7. VegasHockey
    I am about the same, 5'10" and 185 with a 32" waist and the QRE pants in a medium fit well length wise but were too loose in the waist so I went with a small which fits much better. In the QRE girdle, I wear a medium which I think is interesting since they are of similar design. In most other brands, such as Eastin, I am a medium.
  8. VegasHockey
    I have seen quite a few people complain about rivets coming loose on fully composite skates as the teeth of the rivet cannot get a solid lock on the composite. Has anyone ever considered applying a very thin piece of tpu affixed to the composite via epoxy, liquid nail or some other method to allow the rivets to get more bite? I have not had any issues myself on work that I have personally done but I have had customers bring in their skates for sharpening and when I point out their rivets are coming loose and they tell me they keep getting them fixed and this seems to just happen naturally.
  9. VegasHockey
    This is the one downside about custom skates. Some players like less room in the toe area and others like more room. Without having the ability to at least try on a generic skate for size you are entirely at the mercy of those that are manufacturing your skates. My shop sells a lot of True skates and are very involved in the process of getting the skates made to fit the way the player likes the first time, but even we can't be 100% perfect.. There are just too many variables to account for. Heck, I've even had people buy Bauer and CCM customs and they said the skate was too long or too short for their liking. One of the guys has been dealing with CCM for weeks now with no resolution in sight. I am sure the software company that True and CCM license their software from will develop some type or enhancement that can eliminate as many variables as possible, perhaps asking the player a series of fit questions to better understand what fit type they prefer. Personally, I like my toe to brush the toe cap when standing but not touching the toe cap when I am in the skating position.
  10. VegasHockey
    I have a medium one. Brand New. Not using it. Not sure if that's the size you need.
  11. VegasHockey
    Low kick sticks such as the Trigger aren't designed for super powerful shots, they are designed to get the shot off quickly as possible allowing a player to shoot while in stride. and https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=nathan+mckinnion+shooting
  12. VegasHockey
    I've been using the new XS holders on one of my pairs of skates and love them. I plan to change all of my skates to the new XS holder once its released and Flare offers steel for it.
  13. VegasHockey
    I had both the Alpha One and the Pro and have been MUCH happier with the Pro. It fits better and is lower profile. I previously used the E700 and CCM Fitlite 2016 and the CCM Fitlite 90. Overall, its an excellent helmet.
  14. VegasHockey
    You can order them through a local fit center and have them reference a previous scan. However, our store always scans the customer's feet again anyway to make sure there are no significant differences.
  15. VegasHockey
    Step, Massive, Byonic, Tydan and Flare have all confirmed they will offer steel for the new runners. They just haven't said when. I assume it will be shortly after the initial release of the holders so June or later of 2019.
  16. VegasHockey
    Not really. You have to remember that you are only profiling a section of the steel. If the steel is shorter the section you are profiling is a shorter as well.
  17. VegasHockey
    Unfortunately, that area is hard to repair. You can use some flexible epoxy and compress the blade but it will likely separate again fairly quickly so it won't be a long-term fix. How long have you had the stick?
  18. VegasHockey
    It's about 1mm or less.
  19. VegasHockey
    Pics?
  20. VegasHockey
    What exactly does this mean? Not sure if anyone has ever told you this before, but, you're rude. Perhaps it is you that needs to perform some self-reflection.
  21. VegasHockey
    If at this point I dont have credibility in this community or on Reddit, then there is nothing more I can do to change that. I try to provide insight and input when possible and everything I say or post is my own opinion. There are plenty of people on MS that I am friends with and know personally, there are others that I may not be close friends with, but I do skate with them, other individuals I have provided services to, sold equipment to, etc. I dont feel the need to justify who I am or what I know. I'm not trying to be rude, I just dont see why it matters.
  22. VegasHockey
    A lot of things..... Some stuff under NDA, but we do composite fabrication and engineering. Research of composite, coating, and casting systems and manufacturing as well. Also, as more of a hobby, we dabble in metallurgy too. Myself, personally, I deal with engineering. Not sure why any of this matters though.
  23. VegasHockey
    Someone mentioned that on Facebook there is someone selling Mako II skates still. Can you link me to that listing, please? I tried to search for it and couldn't locate the link. Please and thank you.
  24. VegasHockey
    I have seen a few defects that are sort of similar, but not exact. This would be an anomaly. If they are in fact fairly new he could ask for new steel from CCM.
  25. VegasHockey
    A 263 holder length is standard on a size 7 skate. That is not longer than should be. In fact, many players will request a 272 on custom skates on a size 7/7.5 skate. I actually use a 272 on my own skates, both True and Bauer/CCM, which are 6 7/8 left and 7 1/4 right.
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