VegasHockey

Bring your skates to the store and try on shins. Problem solved.

I previously owned a ProSharp AS 2001 ALLPRO-SC, which I later sold as part of selling off my old stores. With my new store opened, we decided to add a new ProSharp AS 2001 ALLPRO-SC to our machine lineup of SSM units to help handle additional needs for sharpening and profiling. I need to note that this purchase was made after Bauer acquired ProSharp and what a wild ride it has been. This is an important fact that will come up later. We got the unit and had significant issues with the calibration, which later turned out to be a bad spindle hub bearing, and Bauer mailed us a replacement part. Even after replacing the bearing, we had issues with calibration for sharpening, uneven edges, etc. Bauer spent multiple video calls with us trying to get the unit calibrated and sharpening properly, basically using up and wasting many consumables; wheels, diamonds, and many days of time. I think I spent at least 25 hours trying to get the machine properly aligned. It would sharpen properly for a while, but eventually, after 20+ sharpens the alignment would "walk" and edges would start coming out uneven. Since this was a brand new unit that had issues from the first day, I requested Bauer to replace the unit with another since this one had a defective bearing which means the unit could never have been properly calibrated ad thus should be replaced. After a lengthy wait, Bauer agreed to replace the unit, but what I was not prepared for was the statement that was made. Apparently, the ProSharp AS 2001 ALLPRO-SC is a profiling machine and should not be used for skate sharpening. Wait. What? There must be some confusion here... let's look at the website: https://www.prosharp.eu/machines/as-2001-allpro-sc "The AS 2001 ALLPRO-SC has earned the reputation of a precision sharpening machine desired by many professional hockey teams and skaters around the world, along with elite proshops and sport stores. Now updated with double blade profiling capability and self-centering." "Our most technologically advanced sharpening machine." "Easy to change from sharpening to profiling (5 sec)." "Sharpens all hockey and figure skates." So I told them they must be seriously confused. I have owned one of these machines before, it works fine to sharpen, and it's great for profiling. Well, the plot thickens... Apparently, after Bauer purchased ProSharp they determined the ProSharp AS 2001 ALLPRO-SC is only suited to profile and they recommend stores purchase a ProSharp AS 1001 PORTABLE-SC for sharpening. The swapping of wheels has a tendency to take the machine out of alignment so all documentation and sales information is being re-written to state the ProSharp AS 2001 ALLPRO-SC is a profiling machine. I honestly don't know what to say. I thought Bauer acquiring ProSharp would be a good thing since ProSharp had terrible customer service in the past, I assumed a big company like Bauer would help rectify those issues. Apparently, I was too optimistic.

Is this a question or statement?

Edge holders are notorious for having this issue. Use some tape or other material to create a shim, problem solved. Another option is to replace the holder. The holders are three years old, so you should replace them. All holders have a limited life span regardless of your level and how often you skate/play.

You mention "profiling experiments," which leads me to believe that we don't have all of the information to decide your situation. If you have profiled the steel multiple times, you are removing material every time. If they are not adjusting for the pivot point, they are moving the pivot point each time they apply a new profile, resulting in an excessive loss of steel.

I have a few demo pairs coming in this week to evaluate. https://shop.xcblade.com/ @Buzz_LightBeer How do they compare to Flare?

Could just be a shell.

The change is very subtle. He may not feel the difference.

TC5 is the Patrick Kane. Basically this: https://prostockhockeysticks.com/products/patrick-kane-pro-stock-curve-3d-visualizer

+1 on all of this. However even talking to the TRUE pro team they dont even have a mold for a MC3 which I thought was funny. Its a mystery! Maybe someone local can go take a look and snap a pic. 😉

I like a soft heel and a stiff mid/toe.

I like the look, but it does impede flexion and thus functionality.

TC3 is the Ovi. Not sure about the MC3. I asked everyone, including the TRUE rep and no one seems to know. lol

Not sure I agree that TRUE liners are bad. The standard liner is clarino and wears very well, especially if you treat it with Sno-Seal when you first get the skates. CCM and Bauer liners, which are usually fabric unless you go full custom, typically don't wear as well.

Arch blister typically means your foot is slipping and friction causing the blister or you don't have enough volume and there is pressure on your arch. Going from a 10R CCM FT4 to a 9.5 FIT3 Bauer seems like you are going in the wrong direction. That skate is going to be significantly wider in the forefoot and heel, especially after the boot breaks in. Whats wrong with TRUE?

Is this your knob?

You need to go with a more flexible boot. I would say a Ribcor 90k would be the closest thing to your One90s. The 100K is a one-piece bot and while its build to be flexible it will still be too stiff compared to what you are used to. TRUE are nice, but think its going to be too much of a different feel for you, based on what you have shared.,

This is why Pro Stock can be great but also come with risks.

Stiffed blades have less foam and more carbon. They are usually lighter and have more pop and less flex. Many people feel that a softer blade or blade with more foam has better feel. Softer blades will typically have less durability than stiffer blades as the blade will eventually start to feel "dead".

No, unless you can get your hands on it to measure the lie.

Would love to sell you a pair. We have restock coming April 4th. Send me a PM if you want to order @kicksave

The FV1 is designed to better circulate airflow which helps prevent fogging.

I think you are asking if they will adjust the facing. The answer is yes with CCM Total Custom Plus. TRUE will usually adjust facing and eyelet placement without you asking, but I always include ion the notes details such as you mentioned. Bauer can adjust if requested and you are doing a Pro order.

True Project X and the Vapor ADV.

The color of the stones means different grit or compositions of materials. For example, some cut cooler than others.