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kovalchuk71

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  1. kovalchuk71
    Damn, I wanted to be the first to do this! How was the mount of the Magnesium frame? They look great!
  2. kovalchuk71
    I think we should put this to rest before it begins. No, Bauer OD1N skates will not be available custom.
  3. kovalchuk71
    Exactly. I just purchased new wheels/bearings, plus I like the RR Splits better than the Addictions so I could do without them.
  4. kovalchuk71
    Justin, what is the difference between the RPD Shift and the RPD Max? I feel like these could solve my fat forefoot problem, but the difference between the two is $250, which is a lot of money. The only differences I see are the wheels, bearings, frames, and the liner (AEPE vs Hyper Light). Is this it? Also, would you care to share what makes the AEPE different from the Hyper Light?
  5. kovalchuk71
    Reminds me of Seinfield..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8TnhNxKNlU
  6. kovalchuk71
    If you have a Bauer/Mission frame, no hole widening was even needed. Fit like a glove. I did one of the conversions for a member on here...
  7. kovalchuk71
    I guarantee you someone was trying to stash it away until they had the cash for it....
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  9. kovalchuk71
    Thanks. Yeah we will see how the coppers hold up. I don't think it will be a problem though. And yes, I had to do the same thing with Sprungs. They needed much harder wheels....
  10. kovalchuk71
    Honestly, I felt like I lost speed the Sprungs, so I stopped using them. And I personally mounted them, and I just chose to use coppers for the strength. Some of the holes were really close, so I felt coppers were necessary. I have since epoxied all of the holes.
  11. kovalchuk71
    No shims. Everything layed relatively flat. The holes were close though.
  12. kovalchuk71
    A lot of work. Not completely finished yet. Just an interesting fact, these skates weigh in a 1094 grams each. Stupid light. This is compared to my Bauer X:60 Skates, which weigh 1217 grams each. ~125g difference.
  13. kovalchuk71
    Didn't have the white/orange addictions for the fronts, but oh well. They feel phenominal
  14. kovalchuk71
    Mako conversion pics will be up in the next few hours.......
  15. kovalchuk71
    Unfortunately, I will be leaving on July 25th.....Have a final to take the next day LOL. I play from July 18th-24th.
  16. kovalchuk71
    Just got mine today and am glad I went with them. Holy cow, they are the most comfortable skate I have EVER put on my feet. The comparison to running shoes couldn't be more correct. When I took them out of the oven and put them on for the first time, it felt like I was putting my feet inside my Asics. Can't wait to skate on them this weekend!
  17. kovalchuk71
    Got a call today from an old coach to play in the DI division at NARCh Finals in Toronto (The top Roller Hockey tournament around), which means I will be playing against some of the best players in the world. While I am extremely excited, I am also very nervous, as I haven't quite played at this level before. I think the most humbling part of the entire moment was the fact that someone had enough confidence in my game to give me the opportunity. Really makes me feel good, as I consistently doubt myself/put myself down. Being called "Cool, calm and collected" really put a huge grin on my face.
  18. kovalchuk71
    Did they make the heel less wide?
  19. kovalchuk71
    Just for anyone who is curious, when I mounted a pair of Mission Magnesium frames onto CA9 RPD's, the holes lined up almost perfectly. Only needed to widen a couple.
  20. kovalchuk71
    nvm
  21. kovalchuk71
    Wait, so if a skate isn't as stiff as a cast, then it isn't "stiff"? Oh okay, that clearly makes sense. You guys serious?
  22. kovalchuk71
    Just a little bit of flex from the Mako II...I think I need to move up to the 85.
  23. kovalchuk71
    A magnesium frame will crack, but it is highly unlikely that it will bend. The aluminum the skate manufacturers use is unlikely to crack, but will bend.
  24. kovalchuk71
    It's not all about the weight difference though. It's about the rigidity. The aluminum will bend, while the magnesium will not.
  25. kovalchuk71
    Thanks Justin. I was just more concerned with the mounting holes from the Alkali frame possibly being close to the new holes that would have to be drilled.
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