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VegasHockey

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  1. VegasHockey
    Ha. Guess I opened myself up for that one, didn't I? 😉
  2. VegasHockey
    How many people are buying new skates every two years though? Most players I know who wear TRUE skates specifically buy the brand because they know the skates are built to last. The durability of their skate has been tested and proven at all levels of hockey.
  3. VegasHockey
    I don't know if I would consider that ironic. The dark clarino TRUE liners are VERY nice and don't absorb as much moisture and they also dry out very fast too. I absolutely consider them to be top notch! From an overall technology perspective they are much more advanced than the tan clarino.
  4. VegasHockey
    There is always going to be new stuff released and such. Technology is fairly progressive.
  5. VegasHockey
    TRUE has a snug fit liner they are testing but is not available to the public as of yet. Stay tuned. In the meantime, if you know the right people and ask nicely you can still get the tan clarino. I got them to hook you up 😉
  6. VegasHockey
    The grey clarino doesn't soak up as much moisture and is noticeably thicker than the tan liner. This is why when you see most of TRUE skates being used by professionals they almost always have the tan liners. It provides much better grip locking the foot into place. I usually don't recommend the fabric liner. While it does promote good foot lock and does a great job wicking away moisture, the skates become very heavy and take a long time to dry out fully. It's also not as durable.
  7. VegasHockey
    Just a pair that I assembled today for another satisfied customer
  8. VegasHockey
    For people that sweat a lot and want a really snug fit it's always best to go with the tan clarino option that they have.
  9. VegasHockey
    If I may ask, where did you go? My stores are located on the west coast and we do a ton of skates. I hope it wasn't Pure Hockey.....
  10. VegasHockey
    New beauties
  11. VegasHockey
    This is the way ALL store that sell TRUE skates are supposed to be baking skates. Did they not do this when you bought them?
  12. VegasHockey
    TRUE designs skates for your heel to sit much farther back in the boot. When you are in a hockey stance it locks in. If you try to stand upright it will sit a little outside of the heel cup.
  13. VegasHockey
    Yeah, they sell it directly but shops also sell it now as well. We have a bunch of it.
  14. VegasHockey
    No, they do not. Please do not use them it will ruin the flare.
  15. VegasHockey
    In Seattle I went to University Village Shoe Repair. He does a bunch of hockey repairs for the local stores and also for the UW and Totems hockey teams.
  16. VegasHockey
    Take them to a shoe repair place. They can fix that easily. I've had to do it for a pair once before. The shop you got them from or TRUE should hopefully reimburse you.
  17. VegasHockey
    I am meticulous when mounting holders so I can assure you no damage was done when I attached or removed the holders. To me it seems like the holders are too rigid and don't allow any flexibility which puts the holder undr too much tension. This rmght be be by design though since there is the cantilever inside that moves. The reason I removed them is I noticed one of the holders mounting holes was starting to become deformed and I was also noticing the rivet holes in my TRUE skate were stretching a bit.
  18. VegasHockey
    I agree with this 110%
  19. VegasHockey
    These are my MarsBlade Holders after only 80 hours of ice time. I am quite disappointed in how they are holding up. MarsBlade Holders after 80 hours of ice time https://imgur.com/gallery/cc7kDq5
  20. VegasHockey
    What is the main difference between the standard retail model and the PS100 specifically? I know you can attach a vacuum to the PS100 but is there any other significant differences? Our store is considering doing a loaner/lease program to the hockey association for the 16U and 18U AAA teams where they rent the Sparx units from us for a month payment and are responsible for the costs of the rings which the cost will be shared between the parents. Would the standard retail machines be able to handle this type of work load? I assume they would be sharpening about 20 pairs of skates multiple times a week between the players and coaches.
  21. VegasHockey
    I'm interested in hearing if anyone has had the motor or components in their Sparx fail?
  22. VegasHockey
    Yes. You can.
  23. VegasHockey
    I am not sure I would agree the AS1 is not worth its price point. If the skate fits the player properly, provides the performance they are expecting and the player is ok with the skate maybe not lasting as long as other brands then I think it's fine for them. Let's be honest, 90% of people who buy custom skates at the retail stores do not require a skate of that level its utterly a waste of money unless they need something custom because they have specific needs due to their feet dynamics. I would even be bold enough to say that most people buying custom skates are actually doing more harm than good as they cannot even take advantage of the stiffness of a custom skate as they just dont have the skating ability.
  24. VegasHockey
    I agree with this. As someone who owns a shop that caters to a lot of players of all levels, who prefer to purchase a high volume of custom skates. In my experience, Bauer and CCM do show wear more rapidly than TRUE. There is a significant difference in the materials used between each of the companies and I dont consider one better than another in regards to performance. However, the best skate for each individual is the brand that fits the customer the best and provides them with the performance and feel they are expecting.
  25. VegasHockey
    I have to agree. I will also add that its a matter of opinion Is BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche or Tesla better than one another?
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