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VegasHockey

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  1. VegasHockey
    You posted this on Reddit as well. I answered you there, but I will also post it here. The best profile is the one that complements your personal skating style and ability. There is no "magic" profile that is the best for "speed." Also, the term "speed" is open to interpretation, are you talking about short speed (first 1-3 strides) or long speed ( 3+ strides), and you must also understand that if you are talking about long speed you will typically sacrifice agility unless you use a combination profile. However, you need to determine was combination profile works best for you. There are quite a few "safe" profiles you can test to see if you like them but its best to sit down and have a conversation with an experienced person to help determine where to start.
  2. VegasHockey
    Yes
  3. VegasHockey
    Does anyone use anything like graphite lube, pro-glide, Teflon, or something else when you sharpen your skates on a Sparx? I know the grinding wheels are basically "diamond dust" and thus you don't need to use any additive or lubricant but I am wondering if anyone does regardless and if it gives better results. I had my first experience with a Sparx this week and the finish is decent but doesn't meet my expectations for what I would use in a retail environment for my teams or customers.
  4. VegasHockey
    I would say 1/2 is generally the same regardless of the machine. However, depending on the weight being applied it can be slightly affected. On the ProSharp you can increase or decrease the weight being applied to the wheel/steel which will remove more material in a pass and will also cut slightly deeper. Think of when someone sharpens by hand having one person pushing the blade into the grinding wheel vs someone gently gliding the blade across the face of the grinding wheel. The Sparx has no ability to adjust for wheel tension.
  5. VegasHockey
    You're absolutely right that the Sparx Fire is not the same as an FBV. I would probably consider going with the 5/8 either with the Fire or traditional ROH. I am honestly shocked when people tell me they skate on 1/2 or less. I feel like I am sinking into the ice and every stride is sucking the life force out of me....
  6. VegasHockey
    I recall one of the first pair of TRUE skates with the VH/STEP holder we sold. The customer ask me to grind off 1/2 the steel cause it was too tall and it was throwing off his balance..... That was a very long process which chewed up my cross grind wheel. If the holder is designed properly the height of steel doesn't matter as much as the skate won't "boot out." Bauer is also aware of this concept as they did something similar, but very ugly, with the OD1N concept skates for Ovi and Kane, etc
  7. VegasHockey
    No need to have tall steel if the height is built into a stiff lightweight holder. 😉 Pumped for these!
  8. VegasHockey
    No one cares about goalies...... kidding. Not sure.
  9. VegasHockey
    Looks pretty damn sexy if you ask me.
  10. VegasHockey
    Nex time I'm out East I need to visit and get this done. I am VERY interested in it.
  11. VegasHockey
    I almost feel like the video on the page was a parody. Something Charlie from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia would record. 😉
  12. VegasHockey
    I still don't understand what it is though....
  13. VegasHockey
    What is Reddog Hockey Boost/Hockey Stability System?
  14. VegasHockey
    Upon release most dealers, myself included, won't even have them in stock. Which kinda sucks... I know we are going to be a lot of players asking to have these mounted. Also, I have been wondering how open-minded they are going to be about third-party companies making steel that fits the holder. I really would love to see some type of partnership with Flare. That would be a deadly combination.
  15. VegasHockey
    I'm glad you posted this, it was eating away at me wanting to say something. The last thing I wanted though was wrath from some of the TRUE staff 😉
  16. VegasHockey
    It looked nice but was heavy and not as easy to use or functional. Hence why pro teams (at all levels) never really embraced it. That being said I loved how rigid and stiff it is when compared to a flimsy Tuuk Edge holder.
  17. VegasHockey
    Never say never.
  18. VegasHockey
    You can always give them a call too if you aren't getting timely email replies.
  19. VegasHockey
    There are so many cool things about the new holders..... It's honestly hard for me to contain myself.
  20. VegasHockey
    Very interesting article: https://www.donskovsc.com/easyblog/entry/the-eyelet-controversy-a-biomechanical-perspective?fbclid=IwAR3yIGT-d1u-8KRY8FLKE1coBXUtcPwCDuQSWhtbv86ynpYCxw-nWtlx4MY Snip: "Recently, there has been some fruitful dialogue by several close collogues regarding how best to lace up a pair of hockey skates for increased performance on the ice. The idea of leaving the first eyelet untied in hopes of producing greater speeds was reinforced in a December article titled “The NHL’s best young skaters all have something in common-how they tie their skates” in The Athletic. The purpose of this blog is to briefly outline the biomechanical considerations involved in this decision. Prior to moving forward, we must first define a hockey stride. "
  21. VegasHockey
    12' is good for big open ice and for those players with powerful legs who like to glide/coast. I think the main thing I have noticed with a 12' is it takes a lot more energy and work to get those first 1-4 strides underneath you. After that it feels decently nice, but the lack of mobility and agility will make it hard to use the profile effectively on anything smaller than olympic ice.
  22. VegasHockey
    Yeah, this is how I feel on any single radius profile longer than an 11'
  23. VegasHockey
    What prices have you seen used units selling for that are in good condition? I found one for sale for 550 and was going to pick it up just to mess with but the warranty is expired on it. The unit works fine and looks like new but I was not sure how well they hold their value.
  24. VegasHockey
    I order from Amazon and its only a few bucks.
  25. VegasHockey
    Not very thermoformable at all unfortunately.
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