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    20 hours ago, Jordon777 said:

    Hey guys!

    I'm making the switch over to a girdle. I had my eyes on the Super Tacks. After reading this board's reviews, I was just about to pull the trigger. I wanted to see if after being out a few months, if anyone preferred the new Warrior or Tackla?

    I'm really interested in the adjustability, which swayed me to CCM.

     

    Thanks!

    The Warrior QRE girdle is the best I have ever used. I have been VERY impressed with it. 

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    5 hours ago, flip12 said:

    I thought you said 707's were the last skate that felt right? Could be I'm misremembering.

    Did he go over how your new pair would be different from standard Trues?

    The last pair of Trues I had made I requested a lot of little specifics. I wanted them to be as close to a Mako as possible and they were able to deliver the near exact experience including the aggressive pitch forward and deeper heel. Going with "off the shelf" I would say the Grafs were the closest in boot feeling, supportive but still flexible. 

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    17 minutes ago, flip12 said:

    Did you inquire with True whether they could make the skates more along the lines of the Mako stiffness, mass, tendon guard, etc? @Larry54 noted the increase in bulk and stiffness as VH skates evolved:

    If you still have the True skates, maybe you could see if they can try to match the original VH build as their offer to remake custom skates once if they don't work out for you, since your son's experiencing that they're just overbuilt for his needs.

    I had Rob make my True skates as close to a Mako as possible as the Mako is my most favorite skate of all time. 

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    2 hours ago, Sniper9 said:

    They probably lost a few customers doing this. Stopping putting on other holders I get. But boot only option actually saves them time too and would increase their sales. 

    At least the holes on their holders line up wiyh ccm and tuuk. 

    Usually we give the customer some credit back in exchange for the steel and holder. We then sell them the Tuuk and any steel of their choice at cost and charge a very minimal fee to mount.

    While Tuuks are still more popular than the Step/VH holder, we are starting to see more people switch to the Step/VH holder on other brands of skates, specifically a lot of people who use CCM and dislike thr SB holders. 

    Personally, I love the Step/VH holder. My main issue is no one other than Step, and soon to be Tydan, make steel for it. 

    In the end, it's likely I'll be using the next generation CCM holder when it releases soon. I have been very impressed by it so far. 

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    1 hour ago, Sniper9 said:

    Agreed. The first few skates I wondered if I made the right choice. The skates we're super comfortable like nothing else I've worn but it took me a solid three mths playing once a week to really happy with them. They are heavier, and somewhat bulkier and the overall feel is just so different from anything retail. 

    After getting used to them and having them soften up a touch I absolutely love them. I would definitely get them again in a few years. 

    I must say though I prefer the old carbon weave better but not a deal breaker by any means. 

    Do they still offer the boot only option and if so do they come predrilled or does the lhs have to do that now. 

    No more boot only option 😞

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    31 minutes ago, smu said:

    That's a help, the skate should be the length of my Bauer if they keep the toe box within reason and no slop in the sides unless it is needed by me. If what I am trying to repeat agrees with you then, that's what I should expect to receive. Thanks

    Not a problem. They really do go above and beyond to meet customers expectations. Many of the people who dislike True skates either could not get accustomed to the weight, they didn't use them long enough to give themselves time to adjust, or just couldn't get past the way they look.  

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    2 hours ago, smu said:

    Nicholas,

    I agree, but if you purchased them have you noticed much difference in length or width? Is you toe box larger than it should be?

    Thanks

    I have two pairs of True skates. I am not entirely sure what you are asking. The toe box fits fine. Some might like it a little more snug than others and for them, I recommend to either push the tongue down further into the toe cap or we add some foams. As for width, its made to fit your foot, so there isn't any extra room or slop unless you tell them you need room for foot issues. 

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    1 hour ago, smu said:

     

    I want to purchase a new pair of skates - True, but first read below.

    I have a pair of Bauer X90s D width and I should have a narrow, none available back then. Using the scanner at True I can get a custom made skate that should be better than my Bauer skates. I have them fitting me perfectly now, with the one exception they are too wide.

    When I do put my Bauer skates on though, my toes lightly touch the end of the toe cap and are then pulled back and away from the toe area as soon as I laced them up. They are very comfortable, but I guess I could use the narrow version and they are getting old.

    Now I have two reasons to get a nice new pair of custom True Skates.

    QUESTION: For those that have purchased new skates from True, I would expect that you would compare the new with the old just to see the differences.

    I am just trying to understand what to expect when I receive my skates, since what I have now are great except for the size D width.

    Will the regular model (no additional padding etc.) of the True be wider, I guess narrower for me? Are they heavier or longer? I have read they may be heavier, but that does not bother me. 

    More importantly though, would the skates be about the same length as my old skates? I have had the same length blade now for about 10 years or more and would like to keep it as such.

    I would appreciate any comments?

    Thanks!

     

    The skates would be made to fit your feet. The proper length and width. It's literally built to your foot specifications. There is no width or length measurements, per se. 

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    SkateWorks Pro Shop and Sno-King Hockey are pleased to announce a sponsored event with stick handling specialist Pavel Barber at Sno-King Renton on October 5th at 7:35 pm. Autographs and pictures start at 8:45 pm. Feel free to come to watch him showcase his skills if you were unable to sign up.

    About Pavel Barber:

    Pavel Barber has quickly emerged as one of the most sought after stick handling and skill development instructors in the world. He is an internet hockey legend for his incredible hands, creative shootout moves and dangles and his skill development work. His YouTube channel has over 23 MILLION views on it and growing. Barber specializes in stick handling, shootut moves and creative skill development for both hockey and floorball. In fact, he is obsessed with it. He has studied talent generation across all fields and enjoys passing on that knowledge and training hockey players of all ages and skill levels.

    In 2016, Barber was selected to the Team Canada National Floorball team that competed in Riga at the World Floorball Championships. He is also a GoPro sponsored athlete and has played Indoor Hockey and Field Hockey for Team Canada between 2010 and 2015.

    Friday, October 5th 7:35PM @ Sno-King Ice Arena Renton 12620 164th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98059

    Looking forward to seeing your guys and gals there!

    Nicholas @ SkateWorks

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    48 minutes ago, Furyan said:

    Yepp, thanks, I know the sizing turbulence case with FT gen of ccm skates

    In fact my question is much more about fit, not sizing

    According of everything I've read FT390 is a copy of Jetspeed 2015, as far I understand

    Is it true?

    Somewhat true. The fit is the same but the materials are slightly better. 

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    1 hour ago, Furyan said:

    Cant wait -))

    Do you have any details? Worth it is for waiting? -)

    I can't say too much about it since I am under NDA, but the 2019 Jet Speed line is going to blow everyone away. The top two price points will absolutely destroy Bauer. I was VERY impressed with the 2019 like of Jet Speed skates and it takes A LOT to impress me. 

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