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  1. VegasHockey
    Thats an easy fix. You dont need to swap out the whole toe cap to fix that....
  2. VegasHockey
    The SHIFT holder with the new v2 SHIFT DLC steel weighs slightly more than an XS holder with XS steel. If you compare an XS holder with STEP steel the SHIFT holder weighs less. I would reprofile before swapping holders.
  3. VegasHockey
    The new steel is what I am most interested in. We are getting some samples before the end of the month to start tinkering with.
  4. VegasHockey
    It is a standard mid-kick but the ER Spine makes it feel more like a variable. 1N/2N are standard mid-kick as well.
  5. VegasHockey
    Why would you ever need to replace the toe cap? TRUE is the only brand of skate where I have never seen the toe cap suffer a catastrophic failure from impact or otherwise.
  6. VegasHockey
    Agree with this.
  7. VegasHockey
    Thats what I have seen as well. The holders are not very durable and are quite heavy. I think for a v1 (beta/alpha) product they were interesting and I am excited to see the evolution of them. It would be cool to see Flare partner with them. That would be a very compelling design.
  8. VegasHockey
    Yes, I would assume so since the volume changes with size.
  9. VegasHockey
    Gen 2 are more flexible and pliable. They are a good mix between pure performance with a bit of comfort. Gen 1 is definitely stiffer and offers greater performance. However this comes at a sacrifice to comfort. I think the biggest difference is height. V2 is thicker takes up more volume than V1. If you already have a very tight fitting skate V2 might not be an option. Basically, if a player is using TRUE skates with the factory insole and they use the red insert then V2 should work. If use the factory insole and the red insert adds took much volume then you should consider V1.
  10. VegasHockey
    I always say to start with a minimal pitch a possible. You can always re-profile and add pitch but you cant add back steel you've removed.
  11. VegasHockey
    There are a bunch. Are you looking for youth teams or adult? Maybe both?
  12. VegasHockey
    I also had the same issue so I would leave the bottom of the girdle loose enough for the top flap of the shins to slide under without binding.
  13. VegasHockey
    If the customer is serious about purchasing and not wasting my time, or my staff time, I will happily bake the skates for them. The new store will have a 10x30 synthetic ice sheet in it so they can test out the skates and see if they like them.
  14. VegasHockey
    Bauer will not be releasing the Ellipse profiles on the new skates. Maybe in 2022 they will, but for 2021 it will not be an option.... though that can change at any time.
  15. VegasHockey
    This makes perfect sense to me.
  16. VegasHockey
    They work amazing in TRUE skates if you have enough volume for them. V2.0 of them are actually thicker than the standard TRUE insoles.
  17. VegasHockey
    We got in our shipment this week of TRUE Project X sticks. This shipment was slightly delayed since I wanted TC2/P92 sticks in a lie 5 and they didn't have all of the options I selected in stock. In the end I decided to have the order held so everything could ship at once. I know there has been a ton of discussions regarding the Project X stick weights among other things so I felt it would be helpful to weigh multiple sticks, various curves, flex, to see what the general numbers look like. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMVn1bUA_PQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link I was using this stick when it was a final production prototype and I was very impressed with it. Puck feel, shaft flex, kick point, and release were all excellent. I would say the Project X feels like a blend between a CCM FT3 Pro and a TRUE AX9. The release feels closer to the FT3 Pro, but the blade is stiff like the AX9. I typically prefer a more dampened blade. I wouldn't say its bad, just not exactly what I like. The main downside was durability was not great on the final production prototype stick I was using as it broke after about 20 ice times; scrimmage/games. I was told that some last minute changes fixed those issues but I haven't had a chance to test the final product. I plan to take one out Monday, will beat the hell out of it, and post my thoughts and feedback. 🙂
  18. VegasHockey
    I said 70k... and yes, he is. They aren't off the shelf retail 70k/80k skates, but they no longer have the pump. As for why he refuses to change holders, at one time Dana mentioned that Crosby likes that the EPRO holders are lower to the ice, stiffer than others, and to him they feel lighter. He doesn't like the new generation of super tall steel nor the added weight that comes along with taller steel.
  19. VegasHockey
    Yup. Thats one pair I removed the graphics on 🙂
  20. VegasHockey
    He will adopt the new JS, it will just take time. Kind of like how long it took CCM to get Crosby to move away from the 50k to the 70k. I imagine McD will end up in a pair of 100k skates dresses as the FT4.
  21. VegasHockey
    Yes, this should be its own topic. However, on a very long profile it would be difficult to execute that many linear crossovers while keeping speed.
  22. VegasHockey
    I have a million pics of me removing graphics of Tacks, JS, and other brands. They are all over the internet. lol
  23. VegasHockey
    Not sure I agree with that. I know Gear Geek states Bauer is 70% of the market, but there are some teams in the NHL that basically have only 1 or 2 guys using Bauer and the rest are CCM and TRUE. I doubt Gear Geek is keeping up to the minute tracking of such. If anything I would say it might be 50/50 Between Bauer vs CCM/TRUE. Also, the technology for CCM to make two-piece boots will be phased out soon so they wont be able to offer anyone, even the best players like Crosby or McD two-piece skates.
  24. VegasHockey
    The graphics make me cry every time I see them.
  25. VegasHockey
    TRUE does watch this forum. They might not comment but I assure you many reps keep an eye on here. However, if their policy is to not ship SHIFT steel/holders if you want other holders then I don't think there is anything to talk about. I ordered another set of customs recently and TRUE had no issues with delivering them drilled for CCM XS holders. I dont see why they would have an issue shipping you a boot only order pre drilled for TUUK/XS holders.
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