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    1 hour ago, CigarScott said:

    I got my replacement pair on Tuesday, baked them while doing the "tissue technique" and skated on them for the first time last night. It looks like they moved my holders towards my inside edges a few mm to help with my pronation. My left foot seems fine and I think will be good once I remove the toe cap padding since the end of my big toe is digging a bit into the toe cap. My right foot I'm still having issues with my bunion and big toe with lack of volume after notating these problems to True and sending pics, etc. Does anyone know if the toe cap material can be punched out to give me more room in the area?

    Here is my right foot after an hour of taking it easy during a learn to play class even with wearing my bunion sleeve and gel toe cap thing: https://imgur.com/a/C6EIRSc

    I don't want to have to bother True again and I think my right skate can be fixed to work for me but I need to figure out a way to get more room in that area. My Speed Plate 2's showed up yesterday so I plan to rebake them tonight or tomorrow with the Speed Plates. Anyone have any other tips for my rebake?

    You can use a dremel to drill down the carbon inside of the toe cap. I also remove the red rubber padding from inside the toe box as well. 

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    5 hours ago, Furyan said:

    Hey guys

     

    Probably it is gonna be a short question, but I really confused with replacement my current pair of Jetspeeds that I've bought in 2015

    It is best fitting skates for me personally, but i need to replace them cause they became soft

    I dont want (i've tryed) to switch to FT1, because they a different and not so comfy that JS15

    Cannot decide which is model really closer to JS15 - FT380, FT380 or FT370

    Thanks in advance!

     

    Wait until early 2019 for the new Jet Speed stuff. Youll thank me later. 

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    12 minutes ago, ReggieDunlop said:

    What's the best solution to go from a Quad 1+2  to Quad 0 +1   - cross grind flat or just let it rip knowing it's mostly only going to hit the back end changing the 12/15 to a 11/13 at a +1 angle of attack  Front end of both quad is same 6/9

    Just make sure to let the shop doing the work to adjust for the forward pitch thats already been applied in a previous profile. Usually, they adjust the profile on the ProSharp to account for such. 

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  8. Posted · Edited by Nicholas G · Report reply

    1 hour ago, ReggieDunlop said:

     

    Sorry Nicholas this was for Mr JR Boucicaut and he has answered (thank you) - not going into what's wrong with 10' stock - As I stated I was comfortable with a 8/12 combo but was slipping during cross overs - meaning not enough blade on the ice for my stride  - blades were sharp too.  I did remove the generic cushion heel lifts that I had under my insoles and it did feel better and no catching towards the back end of the blade this morning - next I will change profiles to get slightly less blade on the ice and better turning from Quad 1 to Quad 0 and change the pitch from +2 to +1 - I can send a picture later -but they are getting lower trying to tune them - had them profiled 2 times already

    Be careful with how many times you profile....

    Many "templates" have a forward pitch incorporated into them and if you keep profiling the same set of steel, and the shop doing the work doesn't account for such by adding a negative pitch, you are adding more forward pitch every single time you profile. I found this out myself the hard way a long time ago when I decided to profile my personal set of steel 5 times and I felt like I was sliding down the face of a cliff. This is something that many shops dont take into consideration as its nothing you can see by eye unless you know to look for it. 

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    3 hours ago, ReggieDunlop said:

    Hello JR

    Been awhile but I have a tough one I hope you can help - I have switched from Grafs to Bauer 1S boots recently - -I was very comfortably in 288 mm with 8/12 combo slight pitch on the Grafs  - my 1S also have 288 but when I compare the steel the Bauer blades are longer - not sure why they both state 288 when really Bauer should be 292 - I also was slipping with crossing over with 8/12 and 90/75 FBV cut so I figured I would try quad profiling too.  I have been going in circles - -first no icings custom quad not sure of numbers since claim trade secret  - -was not close to what I wanted -lean too far back - figured I would get something close to the .5 quad (8,10,12,14) but not available and they suggested one of their own - next I tried the Quad 2 (7,10,13,16) w/ +2 way too long for me - Then tried the quad 1 w+2 which was better, but still after moving up to 85/50 still feel to much blade and getting chattering and still need sharper turns.  Also I should mention I have some catching about 3/4 way on the blade - makes my skates have a blow out - thought it was bent blades but they are new black steel - Do you think it is possible the heel from the +2 is too high causing me to blow out?  I think I should lower the pitch to a +1 so they don't catch and shorten my radius to quad 0 for better turns and lil less blade on the ice should help with chattering and turning- - am i on the right track? - I also tried using a gel cushion under footbed to help like a shim to get me more on my toes to adjust Bauer from Grafs - I'm thinking to remove those as well - any suggestions? - I can't suffer another blow out - tore both my mcl's recently - hopefully I'm on the right track

    Way too much to read here. Let's bring this to the basics. When using the factory profile of 10' what do you not like?

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    On 9/26/2018 at 10:11 PM, tvaughan4 said:

    Sorry if this has been posted already, but I can't find anything on it. 

    Anyone know what the Jetspeed stick plays like?  Flex? Blade feel? Etc... 

    I'm hoping it's similar to the old Nexus 1000.

    Thanks for any help. 

    Feels like a Nexus stick with a softer blade. The variable flex is quite cool as it allows for both quick shots but you can also load it pretty well too. Overall, a very nice stick. 

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    On 9/30/2018 at 5:38 PM, marka said:

    Howdy,

    Anyone know if there are any prostock curves that are really similar to the P30?  I've been using one for a while and like it.  Coming from a P88 it feels like I have a little more control when stick handling like the P28, but don't have the issues I had with the P28's open toe.

    My only issue so far is finding deals on sticks with that curve.  🙂

    Mark

    I have the 2018 CCM Jet Speed stick, top of the line with the P30 in a 75 flex, right hand. I dont need it as I have a ton of sticks currently so I would be happy to give you it for a reasonable offer. Shoot me a PM if you're interested. 

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    17 hours ago, pantallica39 said:

    I have seen multiple skates in the length I would need, it’s just the width that I’m mostly concerned about. The Trues I have looked at online only have a barcode on the bottom of the sole but in most cases the numbers are not clear enough to make out being that they are used. If I was able to read the numbers I might have a shit if getting some specs from True but I can’t in this case. Most are listed with the length but the width is unknown. 

    Best bet is to ask the person what skate size and model they usually wear. For example, I wear a 7.5EE in Jet Speed and Vapor. So if I was to sell my True skates I would make sure the person buying them matches my specifications

     

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    On 10/1/2018 at 4:16 AM, Phil8 said:

    Im searching for a insole that has a good arch support. Are the ccm orthomove good?? Any other option?

    Thanks

    The CCM Orthomove insoles are nice. We sell a bunch of them at our shops. Previously we sold quite a bit of Superfeet but most players now ask us for Bauer SpeedPlate 2.0 and the CCM offering. If you decide you want to get a pair let me know. Our shop can be anyone on price and we offer priority mail shipping free. 

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    11 hours ago, darkhors said:

    Hey guys,

    I'm currently using some cheap winnwells, but they are getting to the end of life and I feel like I should get something a little more protective, specifically for my lower back. That said, can you guys give me a few examples of some protective (not super duper protective) and very light shoulders? I play beer league B/C level's and I'm tired of getting cross-checks in my lower back without padding 🙂

    Thanks!

    The CCM Jet Speed line is lightweight while also offering a considerable amount of protection. If you are looking for something even lighter you might want to consider a high-level lacrosse chest protector/shoulder pad. Many of the guys I skate with use them and love them. They are lightweight, flexible, and still offer quite a bit or protection. 

     

    https://www.lacrossemonkey.com/clearance/clearance-mens-equipment/clearance-mens-shoulder-protection.html

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    7 hours ago, Langkow22 said:

    Hey guys 

    Have had the as1 skates for a little over a month and a half now and had them properly fitted here in the uk using the Bauer scanner https://my.volumental.com/en/bauer/55d4fbc5-08f1-4a96-9cb3-6d5703853f3f/?utm_medium=myvemail

    The guy sold me on yellow super feet and I have been skating on them 4 times a week at an hour a time with no problems. 

    That was until first game of the season last weekend when I obviously spent a lot more time in them and suddenly I’ve had multiple things rear their ugly head, I’m getting cramp across the bottom of my right foot and this on my left foot:

    https://share.icloud.com/photos/0aTYeRzFWuECKfWNqUFvAOP4g

    ive never had this problem before so thought it may be the super feet but skated last night in them with stock foam insoles (not the yellow ortho things) and still got the same problems and tightened them up a lot more and that just made the cramp worse.

    my right skate always feels like there is more movement in it due to my right foot being half a size smaller and I usually have that problem in my skates. I’ve never however had blisters on my instep before. 

    Skates are a 9.5D 

    Thoughts on a solution? 

     

    Thanks guys

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    So, first thing. Why are they using a Bauer scanner or Bauer Brannock device? Each manufacturer has their own fitting specifications. 

    Secondly, it seems to be that the built-in arch that CCM incorporated into the AS1 is not working well with your foot shape. Looking at your feet I think you should be wearing something else and not an AS1. If you have had them less than 90 days return them under the 90-day satisfaction policy and try on the FT1 and 70k skates. 

    What is confusing to me is the way Bauer rates your feet as compared to what I am seeing. I would not say you have very high arches but Bauer marked you do....

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    1 hour ago, boo10 said:

    Talked to CCM Warranty department today & got confirmation that the 90 day satisfaction guarantee applies to skates purchased prior to October 1st.  Think I'll just return them to the retailer, rather than mess around with remounting holders and straightening runners.

    That's the best option. 

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    On 9/25/2018 at 1:05 AM, Vet88 said:

    I made my own out of 5mm thick leather and stainless steel eyelets. You can buy similar ones from here: http://www.greatsaves.org/skate_lace_extenders.html

    They are worth the cost if you want to eliminate lace bite, this is guaranteed to work whereas lace bite pads, lacing patterns etc have a very good chance of NOT working (unless you are using a Forsberg pad). 

    For gel pads I use the Elite, out of all the ones I have tried these are the best: https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Hockey-Ankle-Gel-Pad/dp/B0087TY8LI.

    They last for ages, stay soft and can be reapplied repeatedly to the skin for each skate.

    Pronation is when your foot rolls inwards when weight bearing. Pronation isn't a bad thing, humans have survived for 1000's of years with it and some pronation is necessary when we walk and run as part of the load absorption process. It's when we over pronate that issues arrive in activities such as running or ice skating. Lets look at an ice skating example, as you drive into the ice for a inside C cut, your foot rolls inwards in the skate because your muscles can't properly keep the foot centered over the runner. And because you have laced the boot all the way up you most likely will not even realise you are doing it.  All that is holding you up are the inside sidewalls of the skate. Eventually these sidewalls start to give way and open up because of the pressure from the foot. Now you pronate more which means more loading on the side of the boot etc etc etc

    There are various tests you can do to see if you pronate. Looking at your shoes, is the outside of the heel worn more than the inside? Looking at your tongue in your skate, does it twist to the outside when you skate? Stand on one leg and look down over the middle of your knee, does it sit over the 2nd toe? Sit in a chair, feet relaxed on the floor. Now look at your inner ankle and inside of the arch (lets focus on the right foot), raise your toes up as hard as you can as if you are trying to pull them back towards your ankle. Does the arch and inner ankle move to the right? Do the wet test (google it) but note that this sometimes doesn't work if you also have flat feet. Or see a podiatrist, they will look at your stance and gait and can tell you if you pronate and how bad it is.

    How do you fix pronation for ice skating? There are 4 main approaches, 1: move the holder inwards, this moves your center of balance over the holder. How far you need to move it is often a matter of experimentation until you get it right. Sadly the ice hockey world (excepting MLX skates) don't have holders that are movable. 2: Shim the outside of your skate, the foot wants to stay flat so it puts more weight onto the outside to level the skate, this places the point of contact of runner to ice more inwards under your foot. 3: Orthotics but, imho, they have limited effect on their own because there is no surface under them for the orthotic to lever off. But if you have a foot twist or some other alignment condition then orthotics can help. 4: A combination of any of the previous 3.

    Or there is my approach, start dropping eyelets, train your butt off until you can eventually skate lace free. Now you have no side support from the boot, now you have to balance properly on a 1/8" wide piece of steel. Now its just you and your ankle and leg muscles holding you up. Assuming you don't have some condition that prevents this, your alignment will come right. Muscle memory will eventually take over and then you can start to lace up again. 

     

    Don't forget Graf holders with screws allow some adjustment ;) 

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    My personal experience with the scanners from CCM, Bauer, and True have put me in skates that are bigger than I am used to wearing. I like my toes to be crammed into the toe cap with no wiggle room. CCM, for example, put me in skates that are 1 full size too big and not wide enough. If they are sizing you for skates that are 1.5 sizes smaller than you are used to wearing its likely your current skates are too big or the scanner just doesn't like your feet. 

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    1 minute ago, colins said:

     

    Yes the only flaw I read in his thought process was that 85 Flex A5.2 would be too stiff because he finds his Easton 85 stiff. That's all I was trying to point out in the end.

    My son loved loved loved his 75 Flex Bauer 1N sticks. When they ran out and couldn't get another he tried a 75 Flex A5.2 and found it too whippy. He went up to the 85 A5.2 (all his Bauer and CCM sticks prior had been 75 flex) and found it just right.

    I'm using a 75 Flex A5.2 now myself and find it whippy, which suits me fine for beer league. Slapshots and one timers I prefer a stiffer stick, but the 75 is good for snapshots and has a good feel overall.

     

    colins

     

    I haven't taken a slapshot in years so I wouldn't even know whats a good stick for that 😉 

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    27 minutes ago, shoot_the_goalie said:

    This.  Simple answer without getting into the craziness of different brands, flex points, etc, etc. and making it overly complicated.  If you like the A5.2 in 75, but it's too "whippy", just go up the next flex rating in that same line.

    Makes sense to me. 

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    2 hours ago, colins said:

     

    I didn't get to see this one myself as he's away playing Jr A now and not at home but he does tie them tight. And as soon as corrosion and contact starts deforming the stamped/painted eyelets they break up and pull out. 

    The significant stretching looks to me like it came after the eyelet was repaired, and the new eyelet didn't grab enough material (smaller diameter than the CCM eyelet maybe?) and now the replacement eyelet has stretched the hole a lot.

    The first two images above are dark but they show the eyelet hole after the original eyelet popped out and before the repair was made - maybe a little bit of stretch there from using them for a practice or two before he realized the eyelet was giving way.

    Certainly he doesn't check each individual eyelet before lacing up, that's for sure... and once the failure starts it just takes one tightening/skate on them to begin to mess things up. On his first gen Jetspeeds, just a section of the eyelet cracked off (about 1/4 of the circumference), and after that he tied them up tight and ripped the lace through the boot mid-practice once things started flexing. I wasn't expecting this to happen just over 3 months in on a $500 skate.

    Here's a closeup, the missing eyelet on bottom, you can see the two above it are missing paint (corrosion) and the one above the missing one is deformed and on it's way towards failing like the missing one did. This is after just a little more than 12 weeks use. The brass eyelets do not suffer this same issue at all, they retain their shape and are good as new (both on his old first gen Jetspeeds and these new ones).

     

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    colins

     



     

    How big of a player is he? It might just be that the boot cannot support him or his skating style. If he is playing high-level Junior A I would imagine him going through a pair of very high end skates each season. 

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    1 hour ago, JR Boucicaut said:

    I was referring to with the Sno-Seal used internally.

    As far as tackiness is concerned, it's not as much as the gripliner/cloth you're seeing in skates today; that's all personal preference anyway.  

    Clarino does get slimy if you skate barefoot and you don't wipe it down between uses.  Didn't need a time machine back to 1995 to remember that one.  🙂

    Yeah, I remember many times as a kid playing travel tournaments and forgetting socks and having to skate barefoot. It was traumatic. I need something, even if its a thin as a pair of nylons to be between me and the liner. To each their own though. 

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