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    On 2/26/2019 at 11:10 AM, psulion22 said:

    If I'm jumping into a drill or a scrimmage (I coach adults) I will put referee shins on under my warm ups.  They're low profile enough to fit comfortably under pants, and protective enough that I'm not going to get hurt.  For hip and leg protection, you may want to think about a light roller girdle or padded shorts,  pretty much any of these would work and fit under warm up pants, especially the cheaper ones.

    https://www.icewarehouse.com/Roller_Hockey_Girdles/catpage-RHGIRDLES.html

    I also wear ref stuff when coaching or going out to stick and puck. 

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    4 hours ago, oldtrainerguy28 said:

    Sovwhats to become of them? 9 out of 10 is pretty high. I would have thougt maybe 3 4?? 

    Good question. Not sure. I am taking this all with a grain of salt as it's a version 1.0 product. As I install more I'll report back, we have had a steady stream of players bring them in for mounting and as shipments go out I expect even more. 

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    1 hour ago, endomaniac said:

    When I got my VH's several years ago, i swore I had "arch pain" . In fact, it was the navicular area just above the arch that needed to be spot heated along with using the tissue technique. Try to determine the red pressure points of pain on your foot and transfer it to the skate (see VH/True lipstick technique) to determine the origin of discomfort. 

     had pain in my arch, right behind the ball of my foot. I cut that section out of the red insole and the pain went away. I think there was too much lift in the arch in my case. I also noticed that Baier SpeedPlates worked well for me too. 

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    3 hours ago, oldtrainerguy28 said:

    Interested to know the feedback?

    General feedback is that players felt much slower though more stable. Even after adjusting the blade profiling, pitch and ROH the players all felt too far back on their heels or that they were digging in too deep. What I noticed is the higher the level of player the more they disliked the Marsblade. The other feedback was that it felt like there was a delay in the holders and they were not as responsive. 

    Maybe with a revised version if they cast them out of some material other than carbon composite they will lower the weight which might help resolve these complaints. 

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    19 hours ago, JR Boucicaut said:

    It is their lightest stick ever; is lighter than ADV.

     

    Played with one and hated it. Wayyyyyy too light. Not sure if any of the players using it in the NHL are even using the real.thing or just something dressed to sell.... It felt like a shaft with no blade. It was weird....

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    38 minutes ago, Sniper9 said:

    Is that from the slot widening? Too much weight during the bake/mould process?

     

    37 minutes ago, shoot_the_goalie said:

    How did that happen?  Or was that a factory defect?

     

    The customer said it was a factory defect. Not sure as we didn't fit him and he got the skates in Vancouver. I swapped the holders for him though and sent TRUE an email with the customer's information. First time I have ever seen a VH/TRUE holder with a defect. 

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    I have a demo pair of the FT2 currently. The heel is, in fact, wider in the FT2 than the FT1, but is still extremely narrow. They are the same stiffness but there are more foams in the FT2 so I would imagine they provide a bit more protection and comfort.

    If I was going to compare retail FT1 vs FT2, the FT2 would be the better choice.

    If you are going custom or pro stock in the FT1 I would say its better option than the retail FT2. 

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    1 hour ago, Buzz_LightBeer said:

    I didn't think it was a material that was reactive or resistant to heat, but I may be wrong on that.

    https://www.d3o.com/d3o-agrees-strategic-partnership-with-dupont/

    D3O, the UK-based impact protection company, has agreed to a long term strategic partnership with DuPont to co-develop D3O® powered by DuPont™ Hytrel®. This product is a versatile plastic material combining DuPont’s thermoplastic properties and D3O’s rate sensitive material.

    The partnership will deliver a new material which will target the industrial, workwear and electronics’ markets using D3O® powered by DuPont™ Hytrel, which incorporates both smart and durable material properties.

    DuPont™ Hytrel® combines the flexibility of rubber with the strength and processability of thermoplastics producing a strong, durable, resilient, and heat and chemical resistant design.

     

  22. Posted · Edited by Nicholas G · Report reply

    Asking 550.

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    Excellent condition and hardly used. Half size too big. Would consider trade for FT1 or Vapor.

    Size: 7.0 Width: D Holder: 263 Steel: Bauer LS5 Profile: 10'

    The Bauer Supreme 2S Pro Skates were built with one goal in mind; to provide the most effective and efficient stride a Bauer skate can possibly produce. The 2S Pro accomplished this with a new Carbon Curv Composite boot, the Reflex Pro Tongue, the SpeedPlate Custom Footbed and the Tuuk LS5 Carbon Runners. Completely new to Bauer, the 2S Pro boot features Carbon Curv Composite that is lighter and more heat-moldable than the standard Curv Composite. While the boot anatomically wraps around the sides of the feet with elite-level support, the new Reflex Pro Tongue utilizes moldable composite inserts for a custom fit on top of the foot too. Similar to that of the Vapor 1X, the Reflex Pro offers 20% more protection and the small flex inserts help the tongue to spring-back during the skating stride. Completing the 360-degree custom fit is the heat-moldable SpeedPlate. Unlike traditional footbeds, the SpeedPlate forms personalized arch and heel support for 20% better energy transfer since it adapts to a player's unique foot shape, eliminates negative space and enhances stability. The LockFit+ Pro Liner helps to secure the foot inside the boot with a tacky bottom portion while the upper portion focuses on abrasion-resistance and moisture management. Sitting inside of the Tuuk Edge Holder are the innovative Tuuk LS5 Carbon runners. Bauer used a soft inner core coated with carbon-nitrate which results in the best edge-bite and edge-retention they have ever offered. The amount of edge-bite is so significant that most players will go down to (larger) hollow to get the same feel they are used to, which then improves glide. While the 1S skate featured a Supreme-specific lacing system, the 2S Pro boasts the new Reflex Pro. Bauer softened the design and re-shaped the bottom half in order to achieve better wrap over the foot. Bauer also included a second set of three eyelets, giving players more options when it comes to different methods of lacing up the skates. The C-Flex Tendon Guard is another avenue in which players can customize the 2S Pro; remove the insert for maximum flexibility or use the medium insert for a more traditional stiffness.

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    2 hours ago, KevinL said:

    I believe Per (the creator) recommends you use whatever profile you're used to. 

    We tried that and its not the case. The Marsblade holders dont have the same aggressive height and pitch when compared to VH/TRUE holder, for example. They are very neutral. I also think that since the front is "locked" while the rear of the holder flexes the current profile players are using will likely feel strange. We are seeing players use an aggressive toe with a very long heel. 8-10 in the front and 13-26 in the rear. It all depends on the specific person though and their skating profile. I'll report back as more players provide me with feedback. I am concerned there are no replacement blades available yet as profiling, especially if you go from one extreme to the next, takes off a decent amount of steel every time. 

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    17 hours ago, Jscott40 said:

    I just recently bought Step Blacksteel XL for my Vapors. The feel is obviously quite a bit different than the LS4 I’m accustomed to. As long and flat as these blades are, I feel like I want to have some of the heel shaved off, but I’m not sure if this is the right approach. I had these skates sharpened at 80/75 like I’ve been doing on my LS4 and honestly it feels like I’m slipping a bit more.

    My questions are:

    Does everybody use the same sharpening on Step blacksteel as LS4?

    Is it just me, or does FBV feel more variable based on hard or soft ice than ROH?

    Any suggestions on profiling/heel shaving to make the STEP more comfortable to skate in like LS4, or do I just need to get used to Step?

    Thanks in advance for any feedback!

    STEP XL is slightly longer than regular steel and while it is a 10' radius the toe and heel are different. If you want to copy your current profile just find a store that has the new ProSharp machine and they can match the profile exactly. We do it for customers all the time. Check out this video: 

     

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    45 minutes ago, Sniper9 said:

    The true I lace up to the top and even tightness throughout.

    The as1 I can't lace tight on the top eyelet. It has to be fairly relaxed or I have no flexion so the as1 seems to be higher for sure but I haven't measured.  What seems to work is just regular tension throughout until the top where I'll bend forward to where I think my stride bend is and tie it tight on that position. This way it gives me decent flexion. 

    I dont lace the top two eyelets in the AS1 or FT1/FT2 and dont lace the top eyelet in the TRUE skates. I think in my next TRUE order I am going to ask them to use fewer eyelets and not to put in a top eyelet. 

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