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VegasHockey

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  1. VegasHockey
    It would make more sense for BlackStone to buy Sparx... which could happen.
  2. VegasHockey
    The older generations of skates are made different than the last few generations. The NXG, MX3, then 1S and finally 2S Pro are all made from similar materials, but in drastically different ratios. Around the time the NXG and MX3 were released manufacturers started to become obsessed with lowering of skate weight. It took CCM a little longer, moving from the RBZ/JetSpeed OG to the FT1 and now the FT2.
  3. VegasHockey
    No.
  4. VegasHockey
    Interesting, I have actually heard of quite a few customers recently who pulled the liners a little when baking the skates and they had to get the liner repaired. One of our customers had the same thing happen as well but he has not brought the skates back for us to mail them to True for him..... we have been waiting for a few months now.
  5. VegasHockey
    Yeah, I have one of those and we sell them at the shop too. People love them. The little Bauer tool included with skates sucks.
  6. VegasHockey
    Where are you located?
  7. VegasHockey
    The lightweight hollow feeling is nice until you take a shot to the foot or the skate starts to fall apart. I guess its all depends on the level of hockey you play and how often you are on the ice, but for me, nothing has been as durable as my True skates. Not even close.
  8. VegasHockey
    This is clearly an issue with how the person baked the skate and tightened the laces.
  9. VegasHockey
    I did.
  10. VegasHockey
    Channel Z on a goalie works fine, lots of grip. That being said, I only know of one goalie that has tried it and keeps using it despite everyone claiming to like it.
  11. VegasHockey
    Thats actually pretty common, to have to use a heat gun to get aftermarket steel to fit. I see it more with the Tuuk LS Edge holder than other brands but overall it's pretty common.
  12. VegasHockey
    To be honest, you should not have accepted them if they were to your liking. True will either try and fix the issue or make you a new pair of skates if they cannot correct the fit issues of the first pair. They have been very easy for us to work with.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. VegasHockey
    Is the mounting the same on a Tuuk Custom+ when compared to a LS Edges holder?
  16. 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.
  17. VegasHockey
    I would not confuse top end speed with acceleration. The acceleration rate of players today is dramatically faster than in the past.
  18. VegasHockey
    How old is your son?
  19. VegasHockey
    With skates of that size, I would recommend single radius profiles. Personally, I like starting them at a 15ft profile at that size.
  20. 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.
  21. VegasHockey
    8-10-12-14 radii
  22. 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.
  23. VegasHockey
    It is. Yes. Nexus 1N/2N V-Cut it seems.
  24. VegasHockey
    I meant the shorter more ergonomic toe cap.
  25. VegasHockey
    Looks like it has some hints of Mako in it 😉
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