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  1. VegasHockey
    You can get scanned for free.
  2. VegasHockey
    I think the entire time I have been shaprening skates I have only had to adjust the pitch knob when someone else screwed with it and messed up the pitch. Otherwise I nvever needed to touch it.
  3. VegasHockey
    If you want actual photos I can take some tomorrow when I am home and not at the rink.
  4. VegasHockey
    I have some custom Bauer sticks with his curve. It's basically a P28 with a little less toe and the lie on the toe is slightly more aggressive compared to a P28.
  5. VegasHockey
    Grabbed a few of these today from a buddy. They are P29 max height blade and 75 flex. Uncut they weighed in at 409 grams each. First thoughts: Lighter than the previous generation and better balanced More pop compared to the Trigger 3D Blade feels like they reinforced the toe and softened the heel a bit, also feels lighter than the previous generation Like how one side of the shaft is convex and the other is concave, fits nicely in the hand Graphics are awesome
  6. VegasHockey
    All I can say is we sell mostly TRUE custom and some CCM custom. We have had just as many issues with CCM as TRUE by volume so I take everything with a grain of salt. We have actually had players who had TRUE, didn't like them, tried CCM custom, didn't like those either, and went Bauer retail and were happy as a clam. Also have had people go from custom CCM to TRUE and also were happy.
  7. VegasHockey
    This is the most recent catalog https://drive.google.com/open?id=1pS3Jabo1-CBKwc20AM6K3jxd7W9KrQrH Current retail order form: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eweHfsIwKJUmwr7NHL5roeYeSCXjlDcN
  8. VegasHockey
    I think this is only one the one-piece boot options and at the retail level.
  9. VegasHockey
    I like these too
  10. VegasHockey
    That's gonna be the same for all girdles that don't have length adjustment. 😞
  11. VegasHockey
    7/16 and 1/2 seem to be 90% and I used a BlackStone BAT Gauge
  12. VegasHockey
    We sharpen both hockey and figure skates and the Sparx works well for general figure skate steel. Nothing high end or special like a Jackson Ultima Matrix or high end Paramount blade.
  13. VegasHockey
    That's about right. Blades that are more worn or damaged are considerably louder and sound like they have more chatter than blades that basically just need a fresh edge versus repairing a damage.
  14. VegasHockey
    Over time you will get even more comfortable and will likely move from 5/8 to 3/4, that is the typical progression with more players that switch to TRUE. Once you have full control of your edges you don't need to rely on such an aggressive hollow and your legs, knees and thighs with thank you for this. One thing you noticed which usually catch most by surprise is how the boot FORCES you into a hockey position. If you fight it you will get tired quickly. However, give your body time to reset and your ergonomics to adjust. Your body mechanics need to reset and this will take a few weeks. Did you get the SHIFT holders?
  15. VegasHockey
    I don't understand how TRUE specifically has instructional videos and in them they state to tighten the laces at a very nominal percent compared to normal, just to snug up the boot, and then rely on the shrink wrap to handle the forming of the boot. No one seems to either watch the videos or do what they have been told. I make ALL of our staff watch the videos and take the TRUE certifications and we NEVER have issues like this.
  16. VegasHockey
    I think the caps don't sit as snug as the CL and U+ but yes, they are just as light, breathable and do offer great mobility.
  17. VegasHockey
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/BqggABouysirDoEX6
  18. VegasHockey
    Crosby is not the only player still using that hodler, Subban is another. If you look around you will see quite a few guys preferring to use that holder over TUUK or newer CCM holders. That holder is very stiff and some of the players like that it sits a little lower to the ice vs the newer holders. Also, I have seen Crosby change his lacing a few times. Typically he drops the top eyelet but my understanding was when he switched to a newer boot he had them cut with a shorter ankle and he started to do a lace lock with the top eyelets, skipping one from the top.
  19. VegasHockey
    +1 on both. With TRUE skates you barely need to take the slack out of the skates. Also, do NOT use waxed laces.
  20. VegasHockey
    That looks good. Not too much, not too little. No need to put it on the bottom.
  21. VegasHockey
    Yes, very light but a little bulky too.
  22. VegasHockey
    Just to reiterate. Stiff doesnt = fast. Proper form = fast. Look at the mechanics of Crosby, McDavid and Mackinnon and you can see they are all wearing skates that are stiff enough to support their movements but they do not rely on the boot itself for stability. I think a lot of this has to be with players using their hips more instead of using their legs, like comparing Jagr vs McDavid skating styles.
  23. VegasHockey
    You basically answered your own question. If they build the shim into the skate it will not be removable but if you have external lifts added you can add, remove, or adjust them if needed. I always recommend external vs internal because of of such.
  24. VegasHockey
    Take some time off. It might be good to step away for a bit. The good news is you can always come back 🙂
  25. VegasHockey
    That stuff is fine. You can also go to Home Depot or Lowes and get it too. Its pretty easy to find just about anywhere.
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