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  1. VegasHockey
    True still builds their skates from scratch and from the inside out. Bauer and CCM pick a last off a shelf and then customize the last. The way the skates are built is entirely different between True vs others. In fact, most True skates will last you many seasons compared to other brands which just aren't built with the same materials that would allow for such longevity. For example, take a look at a pair of FT1 or Vapor 1X skates after a season of playing high-level hockey and then compare them to a pair of True skates. It will be clearly evident which skates are built with more durable materials.
  2. VegasHockey
    I am wondering when the next version will be released. They haven't talked about the next generation sharpener but its only a matter of time before they make updates and advancements to the hardware itself.
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    I think where the weight is located is what matters. To be honest. Weight at the blade is going to have more of an effect than the boot itself.
  5. VegasHockey
    Is the mounting the same on a Tuuk Custom+ when compared to a LS Edges holder?
  6. VegasHockey
    CCM and Bauer pro spec skates are usually heavier. From the ones I have owned I would say about 35+ grams per skate. I had a pair of FT1 recently with integrated shot blockers and some other additions and they weigh about 120 grams per skate over retail. Very close to True.
  7. VegasHockey
    I would not confuse top end speed with acceleration. The acceleration rate of players today is dramatically faster than in the past.
  8. VegasHockey
    How old is your son?
  9. VegasHockey
    With skates of that size, I would recommend single radius profiles. Personally, I like starting them at a 15ft profile at that size.
  10. VegasHockey
    Customer has a stick they want to repaired and not replaced.... Anyway, the stick is overall in excellent shape it just seems the player has been shooting heavily off the toe and the resin is very worn and it's now eating up the composite layer of the balde toe. I usually use marine grade epoxy/resin to repair cracks and chips in stick blades. Would I use the same for the toe? Does anyone have a better recommendation?
  11. VegasHockey
    Hate those stupid bolts. Too many times have I lost them when changing out steel on the bench. I wish Flare would make steel for the VH/True holder. I really love that holder. It's incredibly stiff and rigid.
  12. VegasHockey
    Not anymore, from what I understand.
  13. VegasHockey
    If it doesn't have the rib at the bottom, it's just a low kick stick. It's not a true Ribcor.
  14. VegasHockey
    8-10-12-14 radii
  15. VegasHockey
    Yeah. All of our customers are going with CCM since they have that new calf strap system on the Jet Speed shins which is great. Just don't understand who in the world thought this tiny slice of cheese would be long enough for any normal sized person. You would have to have zero calves in order to strap it. So stupid.
  16. VegasHockey
    People should stop wasting time with all of the gimmick stuff and just use Flare steel. Biggest change I have ever made in my life when it comes to tinkering with equipment. Just waiting for the new CCM holders to go GA and for Flare to be released for them and I'll be set for the future. Need to get these Tuuks off my Trues ASAP.
  17. VegasHockey
    Doesn't matter which is more heat moldable? If they are building the skate using high compression heat both either material is just fine. After all, Curv is basically just recycled plastic soda bottles.
  18. VegasHockey
    There is no 2N Pro coming from what I understand.
  19. VegasHockey
    It is. Yes. Nexus 1N/2N V-Cut it seems.
  20. VegasHockey
    I meant the shorter more ergonomic toe cap.
  21. VegasHockey
    Looks like it has some hints of Mako in it 😉
  22. VegasHockey
    We just got in a decently large shipment of Warrior shins. I have used the Alpha QX Pro in the past and had no issues but it seems Warrior changed the rear calf strap recently. It's REALLY SHORT. Not a single player who has tried on a 14" - 16" is able to get that rear calf strap around and attached to the velcro. Is anyone else seeing this? Did we just get a bad order? I have a hard time telling someone who is spending $150 on a shinguard to cut straps off for them to fit properly I noticed this only on the top end models, the Alpha QX Pro and Alpha QX.
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    I have multiple pairs of True skates, but my shop is also a custom fit center so we scan and fit customers too. Love them. It takes a little time to get used to the weight and such but after you adjust there really isnt a better-built skate on the market. Can your local shop do a ProSharp profile? What size skate and holder do you have?
  24. VegasHockey
    Agreed +2
  25. VegasHockey
    The VH/Step, CCM, and Tuuk holders all weight about the same. It's the steel that is very heavy. If you go with short steel you will save weight. I recently had to grind down about 40% of a players Step steel because he didn't like the tall steel and the added weight. If you want the absolutely lightest combination that would be Tuuk holder with Byonic steel. Like this
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