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    14 hours ago, boshebetka said:

    I’ve had 2 pro stock 9x4s over the past 9ish months and they feel amazing, but they’ve also held up incredibly well. However, one got caught in the boards last night, and after trying a teammates PSHS Malkin curve, I’m in love. I’d really like to order custom Hzrdus 9x4s with that curve, is there any way or anywhere to do that?

    I can help you with this. Send me a DM. 

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    On 3/10/2025 at 9:31 AM, iceman8310 said:

    Hey everyone, looking for some input on holder sizing. I’m debating whether to stick with the stock 288 size or go up to 296.

    I know the standard 288 should be the most natural fit for a 10D skate, but I’ve had a few people suggest going up a size for added stability, glide, and a longer stride. On the other hand, I don’t want to lose too much agility, since I rely on quick movements and edge control.

    I’m also considering switching from Tuuk Edge to CCM XS holders, as I’ve heard they’re stiffer and provide a more responsive feel. Has anyone made the jump to a larger holder size, and if so, did you notice any significant benefits or drawbacks? Also, any thoughts on Tuuk Edge vs. CCM XS for overall performance?

    Would love to hear any experiences or recommendations before I commit! Thanks.

    I have always used plus-sized holders, and anytime I try to change back to standard sizing, I struggle. However, I have customers who went plus-sized, and they felt the blade was too long, and it altered their stride. I think its really personal preference. 

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    On 3/10/2025 at 2:56 PM, strosedefence34 said:

    Anyone have any experience with this profile? 

    I have been skating on a Quad 0 for the last few years but always felt like I wasn’t as agile on the ice. Spoke with the person who profiles my blades and he recommended this and said it’s the most agile profile available. I figured I’d give it a shot. I went with the SCS-1 standard as the large seemed to be geared more towards stability at my blade size which is 272. 

    I like it a more than a Quad 0. 

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    My point is is simple. Young players should train on what the pros use. For us old men, and non-pros, go with whatever makes you happy. 

    A good example is Connor Bedard, he used to use TRUE skates with Flare steel. He now uses Bauer skates and conventional steel. Some would argue that watching old footage of him prior to this change, his skating was significantly better. I personally agree with them. 

    Is FBV good theoretically? Yes. I 100% agree that separating the depth, width, and bite angle of a hollow can have advantages. As an engineer, we know that everything is not 2 dimensional, especially when you start incorporating profiles into the equation. It really is a matter of determining the correct pound per square inch that provides the optimal result for the specific situation. 

    There are some companies that have been trying to do a variable hollow; very aggressive at the toe, flat through center, and medium aggressive in the heel. Pairing this with a profile would be fantastic. However, since this is something that can't be adopted widely across retail without a significant investment, it will likely fail. 

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    On 3/7/2025 at 9:40 PM, Sniper9 said:

    Kind of makes sense that the dlc coating is so hard it can be brittle almost in some circumstances.. the actual steel on bladetech is supposed to be one of the hardest out there too so maybe that's something.... 

    Too hard of steel can be a bad thing, not sure if anyone remember Massive Blade? The tensile strength of their steel was ridiculous, which always led to it breaking instead of bending. 

    Applying DLC is not a trivial task if you want it to be functional and not just look good. A lot of prep work has to go into the polishing that happens before it goes through the PVD process. 

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    11 hours ago, Sniper9 said:

    And they supply NHL and other pro  teams too. So weird. Maybe it's just for the convenience of being able to order bulk and getting them profiled. Trainers might re sharpen them. I also am not a fan of the way the skatescribe sharpens the skates. Leaves a scale like finish in the hollow.  But with that said their "like new" pro stock steel with free profile and sharpen is a good deal regardless of uneven edges lol. 

    Likely they are operating at scale and have hired staff to help out with retail profiling/sharpening, thus you aren't getting the same quality they provide to the NHL teams.

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    On 2/28/2025 at 9:12 AM, Sniper9 said:

    After being on these blades for a few ice times now, I kind of question whether I like them.  They do have a lot of bite and it's gotten me to mess with different hollows. It also feels that even though the bite is there, I don't feel as confident with the edges, as if it could give out it I'm turning hard. Could be my skating technique and just adjusting to the new feel of the steel but it's definitely something I've noticed. 

    Although I get how a super hard steel is beneficial for edge retention and less sharpenings, i find I have to do more passes on my sparx to achieve a proper edge, which will probably kill the life of the ring quicker. That and the harder steel may have more of a negative affect on ring life than a softer steel. That said, if I sharpen it less overall it may not make a difference at all. What's odd is I read a lot to people saying how well it sharpens in the sparx and deburring is a cinch but I actually find deburring the Bauer TI steel much easier and faster. With the TI I can simply use the gummy hone. With the bladetech I need to use a regular stone at a slight angle then finish with a gummy to "polish" off the area honed. 

    As a home sharpener I may switch back to my TI steel. If I didn't have a sparx and had my pro shop sharpen my skates I would probably stick to the bladetech. 

     

    Would love to see someone measure all the brands of steel to assign them a Rockwell (HRC) rating 

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    On 2/28/2025 at 3:56 PM, Sniper9 said:

    The wrong size or improper seating of the rivets could have been the issue which is simple to fix. But I question why a copper rivet was used on the second from the toe there.... Still a possibility that a couple holes were stretched. Either way, you'll find out if it's an issue once you get it back from your buddy. If it's simply a rivet size or seating issue it should be fine now. 

    I am willing to bet the holder are just stretched a bit which causes the outsole to become oval-shaped and allows for some slop between the holder and outsole mount. 

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    11 hours ago, flip12 said:

    These refreshes keep enshittifying the cosmetics of iconic skates. 652, Air Accel (not “Excel” like @justdohockey posted last week) Elite, Vapor 10. They just look awful compared to the originals and today’s skates. Any other available option would look better.

    Brands are running out of ideas for cosmetic design. There is only so much you can do to a hockey skate to make it look unique without adding too much weight or providing a diminishing value. Even brands like TRUE are going to start removing the "jewel" from most of their skates moving forward. I think a graphics/color package is really the only thing they can do to "spice" things up and with CCM going down the road of "retro" for skates, and Bauer doing itfor sticks, I would imagine they are now looking to do the same for skates. 

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    On 10/22/2024 at 4:06 PM, pgeorgan said:

    I've always maintained that all things being equal, non-coated steel has more bite than coated. The few mills? of coating or whatever have different properties/geometries than the steel when sharpened. The need for coated steel is obviated with the proliferation of home sharpening. 

    Just skip the coated option next time. It's a gimmick. 

    Agreed. 

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    On 2/25/2025 at 1:56 PM, sammyg_16 said:

    Noticed after a skate that the holder on my right skate was loose, but it only has movement going side to side, you can't pull the holder away from the outsole of the boot. Now, there are 6 rivets loose on the forefoot that I can tell, but I'm wondering if the issue is being caused by the sockets holding the rivets being stretched/worn out. I had a bunch of rivets redone a few month ago so it seems odd that I would need to redo them again so soon.

    These are Bauer Vapor X shift pros which I bought in late 2016 so I wouldn't be surprised if they've worn out on me.

    Pictures? 

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    On 1/11/2025 at 11:20 AM, iceman8310 said:

    Does anyone else remember white friction tape from the 90s.  It was a double sided tape like black friction tape but white.  Does anyone know where to find some?

    I do recall it, but have not seen anyone selling it for a very long time. 

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    5 hours ago, Beflar said:

    Prosharp did not clearly differentiate between pitch and pivot point in some of their online content. They even listed "-20mm" as pitch.

    Thanks to ChatGPT, I now understand the difference between pitch and pivot point.

    What is the pitch on a Zuperior profile? Have you ever heard of anyone using that pitch on a Quad profile?

    Am I chasing a unicorn by looking for this combination? If I change the pitch on a Quad profile, will my skates spontaneously combust?

    There are multiple versions of quad profiles, and they are not all created equal. In the last year or so I moved mostly to Elite profiles.

    https://eliteperformancetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Elite-Profile-Overview-V9-July-2023.pdf

    Maybe consider a Polaris Quad? 

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    21 hours ago, Beflar said:

    Zuperior M vs. Quad 1 – Thoughts on Pitch and Performance

    I love the explosive first step I get with the Zuperior M due to its increased pitch—it really helps with acceleration. However, at times, it feels like I’m gliding on skis, which can be a bit unsettling. That said, the speed and quick starts are excellent.

    The Quad 1 has a more neutral pitch, making it well-balanced for most situations. However, I feel like my first step lacks that extra pop. If I want to accelerate quickly, I almost have to go straight into a crossover—if that makes sense. Once I reach a good speed, it feels solid, and I find I have more agility compared to the Zuperior.

    Has anyone tried increasing the pitch on the Quad profile? Would that help with acceleration, or am I missing something?

    One thing that confuses me: both profiles are listed with a -20mm pitch, yet Zuperior is described as having more pitch, while the Quad is labeled as neutral. Does anyone know why that is?

     

    Pitch or pivot point. You are mixing two things together. 

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    On 12/25/2024 at 2:19 PM, mojo122 said:

    Interesting to see Austin Matthews wearing Hyoerlite 2 skates recently.

    He is trying to change things up. 

    While it's important to note that the current season is still in its early stages with only 24 games played, his performance appears to have declined compared to his recent stellar seasons. His goal-scoring and point production rates are lower, and his plus/minus has dropped significantly. However, his faceoff performance has shown improvement. 

    ## Current Season (2024-25)

    Through 24 games played, Matthews has recorded:
    - 11 goals
    - 12 assists
    - 23 points
    - -2 plus/minus
    - 10 penalty minutes
    - 101 shots
    - 10.9% shooting percentage

    ## Comparison to Previous Seasons

    ### Scoring Pace

    Matthews' current scoring pace of 0.96 points per game is significantly lower than his recent seasons:
    - 2023-24: 1.32 points per game (107 points in 81 games)
    - 2022-23: 1.15 points per game (85 points in 74 games)
    - 2021-22: 1.45 points per game (106 points in 73 games)

    ### Goal Scoring

    His goal-scoring rate has decreased:
    - Current: 0.46 goals per game
    - 2023-24: 0.85 goals per game (career-high 69 goals)
    - 2022-23: 0.54 goals per game
    - 2021-22: 0.82 goals per game (60 goals)

    ### Shooting Percentage

    Matthews' current shooting percentage of 10.9% is lower than his career average:
    - Career average: 16.0%
    - 2023-24: 18.7%
    - 2022-23: 12.2%
    - 2021-22: 17.2%[3]

    ### Plus/Minus

    His current -2 plus/minus is a notable drop from recent seasons:
    - 2023-24: +31
    - 2022-23: +31
    - 2021-22: +20

    ### Ice Time

    Matthews' average time on ice remains consistent:
    - Current: 20:41 per game
    - 2023-24: 20:58 per game
    - 2022-23: 20:17 per game[3]

    ### Faceoffs

    His faceoff win percentage has improved slightly:
    - Current: 55.8%
    - 2023-24: 53.4%
    - 2022-23: 52.4%[3]

     

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    1 hour ago, Bizz22 said:

    I personally never liked the felt tongues, they just seemed to break down too quickly for me. I've been using the catalyst pro tongues for the last couple years and never had any problems with them. Switching to the 3D printed tongue made the boot feel better. It's a little thicker than the catalyst pro's I've been using. Lots of air flow while skating, boots dry a little quicker and they have a nice flex when skating. 

    I feel the same. I have always hated felt, so when CCM released the FT6 Pro, I was a huge fan of the newer tongue design. The new TRUE tongue takes that to an even higher level. 

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    23 hours ago, Sghockey21 said:

    Hi, has anyone compared the New Catalysts to the CCM XF skates? I had a pair of Hzrdus 7X skates and the CARVE toecaps were squeezing my last toes even in a Wide. I'm wondering if the Updated Carve toecaps are slightly wider. If not, I might just have to give these a miss. Thanks.

    The toe cap is pretty much the same. 

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