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    I have both a TF9 and a True Custom, the TF9 is a goalie skate and the Custom is a player skate. I had gotten the Custom when it was the only option, and hesitated going back to retail fit but my skate guy at ensured me that he was confident about fitting me in a TF9.

    TF9 took about a month to really break in even after a proper wrapped heat mold, at first I thought I had made a mistake but two games in and they were 80% there, and six games in and they felt pretty good with zero pains (except for 1 issue which turned out to be my fault entirely). I still prefer a Custom but the TF9 is pretty close. My feet have a half size difference too. I think I will get whatever replaces the TF9 if these ones fail.

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    You're not wrapping the laces around your ankle are you? 

    Either way, just start from scratch as they are new skates with new geometry. Just lace them up normal, and then experiment with one thing at a time. I would try normal, then skipping the top eyelet. Although I am having trouble what you are wanting. Do you want more forward flex or less? Also if you want more flexion, your skate tongue might need breaking in too which will come with time.

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    You're going through exactly what I went through ~7 years ago with my CCMs, I almost hung them up because my feet would be numb and needing to deal with constant blisters. I tried different socks, footbeds, lacing methods and whatnot, and some days I would skate without pain, but then the next game it'd be worse. Got them punched twice by professionals, but because of the way my arch collapsed it was impossible to pin point exactly where I needed to get punched, if anything the first punch made it worse because afterwards the bottom of that punch would rub harder whenever I put weight on my feet as my arch collapsed.

    In the end, I got custom Trues although my next skate purchase after that were non-custom TF9s as they had better moldability (they are comfy but not as comfy as my customs of course).

    I really hope it goes better for you, but you may have to go custom if it doesn't work, or at least have a look at non-custom Trues and have them baked by a reputable store.

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    On 11/23/2023 at 10:57 AM, stick9 said:

    You may want to consider adding some adhesive backed shot blockers. At the very least it seels off the area and prevents chipping.

    This is probably the best idea if you are going to keep the skates long term (and if the skates were expensive). But in the end when you skate, that area is going to go through a lot of stress while flexing and for that the blockers will not be able to stop any of the force.

    I don't know 100%, but I have heard that like @Sniper9 said punching out modern skates is quite different than how it used to be, and it's more about compressing the inside foams than pushing out the outside.

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    So my Sparx gen 3 is here and the machine is incredible. I tried the BEAM, but the machine didn't need any adjusting. I've done about 8 pairs of skates/blades now and all are within .001 of an inch or perfect. Four have hit the ice so far and they all have reported perfect feeling edges. I came home after a game one night saw that I had a super minor nick from a post, did one pass and then played the next night.  

    I've had a few issues figuring out how to deburr properly and everyone does it differently but I think I have my technique down. I may introduce Chromium Oxide for the last step, I dunno though, probably overkill.

    • Wipe down the blade with towel
    • Run the gummy/regular stone flat along the side
    • Leather block at an angle
    • Leather block flat along the blade
    • Wipe down the blade with leather chamois

  11. Posted · Edited by Giltis · Report reply

    Way back in 2016 I wanted one so badly but I could not find my size in person. I think through trying on other skates, we were like 80% confident in the size/width/style that I needed.

    The retailer said that I could order one directly through the, but if it didn't fit I could not return them and so I didn't feel like chancing it.

    Years later I found a 2nd hand pair, and I think other than the wide volume and the footbed nails poking through, the fit was pretty good. 

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    12 hours ago, VegasHockey said:

    FT6 Pro, FT Ghost, or Trigger 8 Pro. I obviously gravitate towards CCM sticks. 

    My last stick that I loved was the FT3 before trying different brands. I guess I should have stuck with CCM. I might try the newest Trigger though, I didn't quite like the first one so I went JetSpeed.

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    3 hours ago, VegasHockey said:

    I would not say it is better or worse. That's a subjective opinion. Some might like it more than the current generation sticks, some might like it less. 

    For example, look at how many NHL players are using stick builds that are 4+ years old and they seem to be doing just fine. 

    If you had to pay full price, what would be your stick of choice today?

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    Been awhile since I've lurked and posted here, but I caved in finally and placed an order for the version 3 and I can't wait.

    Too many little events in the past 6 months, there's 5 sharpeners here locally:

    • Sharpener A is amazing but 45min away each way with a 30min wait because of how good he is (I've been desperate at times and taken days off of work to get his sharpens before a major tourney)
    • Sharpener B is decent but a few times now they've ruined the edge or gave me the wrong cut depending on who's working (I've asked for 1/2 and gotten 3/4 and vice versa)
    • Sharpener C has been gone since Covid
    • Sharpener D no longer works at the place and now is ran by teens who aren't very good, but even then it was a crapshoot and the most expensive of them all.
    • Sharpener E will complain if you bring two skates wanting different cuts, and he doesn't deburr the skates well somehow? So the first little bit of a fresh skate always feels weirdly sharp which goes away after 10 mins. I don't know how else to describe this but my 3/4 cut feels like a 3/8 for the warmups, and then dramatically changes to 3/4 for the next 6 skates.
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    Having recently got my TRUEs fitted properly, they feel initially a bit tight on the sides with the toes touching the front. Then as it moulds your ankle gets pushed back a bit, and everything kinda relaxes a bit. My feet were still a little uncomfortable until I got my first skate in. I don't believe the skate that fits well will break in and then be too big, as skates break in they usually form more to your feet to my knowledge.

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    On 4/14/2023 at 3:35 PM, Giltis said:

    I got my skates today and I'm pretty happy about the fit so far, I can't wait to get a skate in. Because I feel that you can't get a good tell until you put it under pressure and skate in it.

    It feels much lighter than my Bauers, and the ankle wrap is unreal. I got the Genetix insole, and they do feel comfier which is mostly what I care about.

    Just a quick update.

    These are fantastic, and I'm so happy with them. I feel a bit of pressure on the navicular where normally I would feel pain in other boots. But I am told that this will work itself out.

    One thing that I've not seen in any reviews about the TF9 goalie skates is the back piece where there's a cutout for your achilles, and is covered by a stretchy neoprene allowing for more ankle flex during your backwards C-cut and angled pushes. Also about the backside, I have read about needing to protect it, so I will try to put something clear on it.

    The stock profile is really good and I was able to get used to them immediately. I may get another steel but not sure at the moment.

     

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    I got my skates today and I'm pretty happy about the fit so far, I can't wait to get a skate in. Because I feel that you can't get a good tell until you put it under pressure and skate in it.

    It feels much lighter than my Bauers, and the ankle wrap is unreal. I got the Genetix insole, and they do feel comfier which is mostly what I care about.

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