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  1. VegasHockey
    I guess the only thing that customers have mentioned being weird is them submitting payment to True instead of the shop when they go online to schedule a fitting appointment.
  2. VegasHockey
    Tyson / @Sk8Stk, Interested to hear what you think about the new ordering process? We just started to switch and I find it way more complicated. I do like that the form is all digital now but the splitting of the customer portion and the shop portion is a headache.
  3. VegasHockey
    I'll snap some today.
  4. VegasHockey
    Yes. They do.
  5. VegasHockey
    I believe they are currently on V4 of the skate as they recently switched to a new carbon weave.
  6. VegasHockey
    Looking for compression pants with velcro sock tabs. My girdle has a cup holder built in so I would prefer ones that don't have a cup pocket. I haven't been able to find any so I figured I would ask.
  7. VegasHockey
    I agree with this, with the exception of True skates.
  8. VegasHockey
    An FT1 has almost zero protection. Ever blocked a shot in one? The retail model has almost zero protection anywhere other than the ankle, and even there its thin compared to a True skate or even other brands. I have owned a few pairs of pro spec FT1 skates and they are marginally heavier than the retail model. There is more padding throughout the entire skate, clarino liner (optional) and thicker ankle pads (optional), and even the composite seems thicker. I am not sure a retail FT1 would be able to handle 30 days of abuse from a professional player before falling apart. Now, I am not picking on the FT1, because it is one of my favorite skates, I am merely stating facts when comparing retail vs pro spec skates.
  9. VegasHockey
    I don't care what it's called. Thanks fact is I see it more with one brand than others and that "slang" is what most people understand it as, hence why I used it in quotations.
  10. VegasHockey
    A retail FT1 is not even close to pro spec compared to a True skate.
  11. VegasHockey
    I entirely agree with the skates putting peoples bodies in the proper position by default, as compared to other brands. But if you are a good skater and have proper technique this becomes a non-issue or benefit. As for age range, I dont think it matters if you can afford it. If a parent is gonna spend $$$ for an AS1 or FT1 they may as well spend a few bucks more and get their kid custom skates. I see more players with the "bauer bump" compared to previously and a lot of them are quite young. The youngest being 10. In Burnaby half of their selects team which is 10 and under use True skates. I am not saying the skates are not good, just that some players compare the weight between a retail AS1 or 1X and forget they are comparing a retail skate vs a pro spec skate.
  12. VegasHockey
    At a professional level, all pro spec skates are very close to the same weight once you add shot block protection to them. I also agree that 50-150 grams is not a huge deal to a professional player who has legs built like tree trunks. However, for players under 16, even playing high-level, or red players (even high-level ones), 50-150 grams is a ton of weight. Just look at the studies that Byonic and others did to show how extra weight equates to over a course of an entire game. Lastly, most of the weight comes from the steel on true skates. Step steel, which great, is also VERY heavy.
  13. VegasHockey
    Harbor Freight sells clamps for cheap that work. A couple of dollars per clamp. Just below the ankle bone, you want to lock your foot in.
  14. VegasHockey
    That is too low of a clamp and that specific location is VERY robust with carbon and materials. You will likely damage the boot if you clamp that area too hard. You need to do it like this:
  15. VegasHockey
    Interesting. I have never had anyone ask for any of these except the Zuperior. Are they older?
  16. VegasHockey
    I noticed the same thing. The stick didn't have a good feel and the blade felt dead. It is light overall, but I think they took the weight of the shaft and went with a cheaper blade because, as you mentioned, it does feel blade heavy.
  17. VegasHockey
    Never seen that one. I also dont see it on the list either. https://imgur.com/a/TFMDRWz
  18. VegasHockey
    I think they only do that on a very specif case-by-case basis now.
  19. VegasHockey
    I've tried every insole in either my skate or working with customers. If you have a very high profile foot which requires a lot of volume an aftermarket footbed will likely cause issues. This is why I recommend the SpeedPlates, especially now that v 2.0 has been released. They conform to the boot and your arch and take up almost no space in the boot. Chase at Pure is an awesome guy. I work with him all the time. You need to be speaking with Rob or someone at True though, likely, they will ask you to send in the skates so they can make modifications to them, assuming they can modify the places you are having issues. Otherwise, they will make you a new set of skates. I understand your frustration if you documented, noted, and even provided pictures of the spots where you have foot issues. True really will work with you as best as possible to try and get it resolved. In my experience they have always gone above and beyond exceeding expectations for customer service.
  20. VegasHockey
    That's awesome to hear. Once you get then dialed in they are very comfortable and offer great performance. Can you do me a favor and weight them please. Interested in knowing how much the new model weights in grams.
  21. VegasHockey
    Looks like True/VH chnaged their carbon weave. https://photos.app.goo.gl/EWj3BgQSz2jigrkT8
  22. VegasHockey
    Very possible. I would do another bake. Also, I never recommend lacing up the skate to the top eyelet when baking. It provides too much wrap at the top of the foot and limits forward flex. When you then use the skates the heel can lift a little due to not being in the proper skating position from when you baked.
  23. VegasHockey
    If I paid that cost, the skates had better fit 100% perfect. My AS1 and FT1 were both purchased under CCM EPP so I was more open-minded.
  24. VegasHockey
    I think its a few things. The shape of Step is different, the steel is better and holds an edge longer. The skates also allow the player to have better posture.
  25. VegasHockey
    Some of our customers that have heel slippage swap to different insoles that have a more tacky feel. I did notice the includes insoles are a bit slippery. You could always put some "show goo" on the heel of the insole to help add some grip.
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