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VegasHockey

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  1. VegasHockey
    No idea. I have never worn any type of shot blocker before. I assume it probably about the same weight as wearing a good brand skate shot blocker.
  2. VegasHockey
    When I was in the store they didn't have a demo pair with shot blockers so I had no specific information other than what the sales rep told me to base everything off. Let me clear something up. I still like the skates very much! I just wish in hindsight I would have known more about the shot blocker option pros and cons. That would have enabled me to make a more informed decision.
  3. VegasHockey
    I totally understood it would add some size and weight. What I was not told was how much weight and how it makes the skate nearly impossible to flex. I can squeeze other True skates without the shot blocker fairly easily at the ankle cuff but even with two hands mine barely move. Also, the weight of mine compared to others is significant. Anyone who says you cannot feel 100-200 grams is full of sh*t because you absolutely can.... can you imagine if a stick was 600+ grams vs 400 grams.....
  4. VegasHockey
    Correct.
  5. VegasHockey
    The downside is see is the weight and they are not nearly as comfortable as True skates without the shot blockers. Again, to each their own, but if I could do things differently I would not have gotten the shot blockers. I skate with a lot of ex-professional players and some college kids too who have a mean shot and I have never had any issues with any of my prior skates and I assume I wouldn't have issues with True skates without the shot blockers. In fact, out of everyone I know that has True skates, I am the only one with shot blockers. Our shop is in the process of becoming a fit center and I think it's important to point out the weight, stiffness, and less comfort when someone is shelling out some serious coin. If the salesperson who helped me with my order was more educated I probably would have passed on the blockers.
  6. VegasHockey
    Likely not. FYI: I own a shop in Seattle and Step won't sell LS Edge to us so we use Tydan and Massive currently.
  7. VegasHockey
    I travel a lot and have seen it at various shops. No big box retailers like Pure or Hockey Monkey. Smaller shops.
  8. VegasHockey
    You can find Step and Tydan pretty much everywhere now, even in the US. Companies like Massive and Flare are getting more popular too.
  9. VegasHockey
    I have the shot blockers and wish I did not. The added weight and stiffness is too much for a person who is not playing at a professional level. To put it in perspective, my skates with shot blockers weight 2.25lbs when dry. That's fairly substantial. https://photos.app.goo.gl/R55oL9Ed0sLc4zEI2 My previous skates, JetSpeed FT1 weighed 1.80lbs with Step steel.
  10. VegasHockey
    Yes, SkateWorks in Seattle WA does. http://skateworksproshop.com/
  11. VegasHockey
    Not disagreeing but in personal experience profiling hundreds of skates its very unlikely to "hit the nail on the head" the very first try. I myself have probably used every single ProSharp profile on the market. Mostly because I wanted to tinker but also because I wanted to see first hand how each profile felt. It's one thing to have an understanding of the profile but entirely different actually using it and skating on it.
  12. VegasHockey
    Even if you dont, the factory CCM steel is quite short compared to Step or even LS3/LS3. Once you profile it, bled the toe and heel, and then sharpen the skates there is a substantial amount of steel lost.
  13. VegasHockey
    I can tell you that after profiling and blending the toe and heel you will lose at least 20% or more of the current steel with a profile. This is when using a ProSharp unit and can be more or less when doing it by hand with a template. Typically more. So what was his verdict on what he wanted to profile for you?
  14. VegasHockey
    You will be very happy with the factory Step steel. The fact that you can buy 3 pairs of regular step for the cost of one pair of Blacksteel is nice cause then you can change out steel every game if you want, rotating them out.
  15. VegasHockey
    First thing, change the steel. Once you profile that factory stock ccm steel there will be very little life left. I would highly recommend ordering Tydan or Step and getting that steel profiled. The factory profile is a 10' roughly but as you sharpen and assuming you are getting them sharpened by hand and not on the PS machine you will likely have a 9' profile. What size steel and size skate do you have?
  16. VegasHockey
    Your steel size makes it very complicated for triple or quad combination profiles. What is your current profile you are using now?
  17. VegasHockey
    There are a few articles I have written on such: Hockey Skate Blade Hollows Hockey Skate Blade Profiling Hockey Skate Blade Mounting Deep Dive into Hockey Skate Profiling The first thing to determine is what is the current profile/radius you are skating on. Then we take a look at what is currently not working for you or what you would like to enhance. For example, are you looking for more stability and top end speed or are you looking for greater agility? A single or combo radius usually requires a slight compromise since the front half is one profile while the other half is another. While this might be better for some than a single profile it's more limited than doing a quad combination profile. Do, first questions I would ask. What size skate do you wear? What size is the steel? What are you looking to change and why? Do you feel too far forward? Too much on your heels? Do you lack top end speed and endurance? Do you feel too flat footed and not agile? Let's start here first.
  18. VegasHockey
    When I placed my order I was told Step Blacksteel was not an option. If I wanted it I had to order the skates without steel and go through Step directly for the Blacksteel. I called Step and they said 272 would be about 6 weeks. Obviously, I went with regular Step steel because that's a hell of a long wait.
  19. VegasHockey
    Ha! I know the feeling. ;) Sometimes I do wish I could purge some of the useless information lingering around in my mind...
  20. VegasHockey
    You're right. I forgot about the Win 2 profile. I haven't seen that used in ages though.
  21. VegasHockey
    There is no such thing as a 10/11 combo radius.... Hence I assumed he was using a 10' or 11' single radius.
  22. VegasHockey
    Yeah, the scan is literally the most important thing. I would also highly recommend sending in the measurements as well for extra measure. Also, if you have something like a very high arch which can alter the skate length when using custom orthotics you will absolutely need to mention that as well. I have heard from a significant number of people recently who have such issues that their skates felt too long when they used the custom orthotics.
  23. VegasHockey
    There is a significant difference between those and a single radius like the ones you specified. I would recommend a Quad 1 or 2 if you want minimal changes to help ease the transition.
  24. VegasHockey
    I didn't order mine from that store specifically, but I have been to it when I was in town a couple months ago. It's a nice store but am not sure if the staff is trained on scanning for Pure. I think I remember seeing a True skate on display so I would assume they are a fit center. The good news is True will only accept a scan if it meets their requirements. If it does not they will require you to get scanned again until it meets their approval. Both Pure and True have had excellent customer service so I think you are in good hands as long as they know how to properly operate the scanner.
  25. VegasHockey
    Yeah. It's very likely, but such a random location. Good thing I wear cut resistant socks. Last thing I need to do is lose an achilles.
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