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  1. Westside
    I thought the price was $450-500 USD? I’m surprised at how many pros I’ve seen in this bucket already. Gotta imagine that’s a good sign and I’m hopeful that pro stock helmets will make their way out for a little cheaper. They appear to adjust in the middle like the V08 rather than the back like the Tacks 110 which is also a plus since the Tacks helmets pinch the back of my head
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    Agreed with the other comments that it’s all about personal preference. Same goes with using a smaller wheel up front. I, personally, kept the O1’s extremely loose when I had them
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    Trying to understand this. It’s not memory foam like the TF9? Is there any kind of plastic piece for protection/lace bite?
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    Plastic velcro tab? Are you referring to the piece that holds the tongue? Never heard of that happening, is it common with true skates?
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    Is there another skate brand that allows you to replace the toe cap? Any Bauer or CCM boot I’ve seen with a cracked toe cap means it’s time to buy a brand new skate
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    With their BOGO deal, it seems like a great way to pick up a pair of new twigs, but I haven’t actually seen any real reviews of the damn thing! Curious if anyone has actually used the stick and what their thoughts are/how it compares to other high end sticks?
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    True advised me that the crack in the photo would not compromise the structural integrity of the boot at all since there’s a full composite shell under the plastic overlay toe cap. They also added the rivets helped further secure the cap to the boot. So.... I’m not going to worry about it
  8. Westside
    According to this article, they are the top model: http://www.hockeyworldblog.com/2021/03/12/mission-inhaler-wm01-roller-hockey-skates/
  9. Westside
    Damn, cheapest pair went for like $750 and they only got more expensive from there!! That auction was absolutely crazy for ECHL players
  10. Westside
    Huh. Using that Puck Stop site, you can get the WM01 shipped the the US for £568 which is only $783 USD. Aren’t these supposed to sell for $1K+ in the US? Seems like a good way to save a few hundred bucks...
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    I suppose 'concerned' may not have been the right word choice. They're hockey skates so they're going to get beat up. I was just surprised by this the first game out. I understand the idea of drilling a hole to try and stop a potential spread of the crack, but I'd be weary to do that in case this becomes a problem and I have to file a warranty claim with True. Perhaps I'll contact them first so it's documented and then drill a hole. The original photo might not show this, and I'm not sure how the toe cap/boot is on pre-TF9 True skates, but there is a slight gap between the boot and the toe cap. Both boots and both sides of the toe cap is like this. It's hard plastic, but you can push it and make it flex a bit if you try. Here's a close up showing the area I'm referring to where the diagonal pattern meets the toe cap. Where the toe cap is glued/flush with the bottom of the boot is more or less where the crack started.
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    I was hoping those gloves would sneak under the radar. They're auctioning them off
  13. Westside
    I recently picked up a pair of TF9 skates and had Marsblade R1's installed. They were purchased and converted from a reputable local shop that has been a True dealer for years and done tons of Marsblade conversions. Up until yesterday I had skated in them for an hour and a half or so; mostly casual skating while stickhandling just to get comfortable and see how they feel. Yesterday I played my first game in them and had zero complaints. When I got home and took them out of my bag I happen to notice a crack on the bottom edge of the toe cap. This isn't present on the other boot or other side of the toe cap. I suppose it could have been from an impact of puck or something, but that seems pretty crazy for brand new skates. The crack is just at this edge; it does not extend past that circular branding stamp or the rivet. Has anyone else experienced this? I'll keep an eye on it to see if it gets worse, but should this be a concern? Wasn't sure if this should go in the True skate thread or on it's own so feel free to move if necessary.
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    Grippers came in and I was able to test them out on the rink today. They hold true to their name and grip awesome! That said, the rink was also completely clean of any debris which may have contributed to some of the slide outs before. Either way, thank you guys for the recommendation. Think I found wheels for smooth concrete
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    Strange that you wear a FULL size difference in Bauer skates. Especially with the Vapor being the smaller of the two. Am I the only one that finds that odd? I can get away with going down a 1/2 size down in Supreme vs what I wear in Vapor due to the additional volume in the boot, but not the other way around. When you say the 7 was very snug, were you referring to pre-baking? That's how they're supposed to be. Once you bake them they should open up and mold perfectly to your foot. If you went up 1/2 a size because they felt better before baking, they're likely going to be too large on you after they're baked. Obviously everyone's feet are different but I went down a half size with the TF9s from what I wear in Vapors and they fit perfect after baking. You seem to have done the opposite. Getting the Trues on was the most difficult part (for me) compared to a traditional hockey boot. I had to undo the top one to two eyelets, push the tongue out, then do the twist thing to get my foot in. Definitely took practice not only to get my foot in, but also to lace those top eyelets once my foot was in the boot because the ankle wrap is so tight
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    I’ve always played on rough asphalt so I can’t comment on smooth concrete surface previously. The first set of wheels were my Labeda Asphalts that I use on, uh, asphalt. They weren’t brand new but weren’t worn down a crazy amount either. Age-wise they were only a few months old. The MPC Freestyle wheels’ first roll was on this smooth concrete so they were brand new. I ordered a set of yellow grippers online since no where nearby had both sizes in stock. I hope to have here this weekend so I can try them out Sunday or Monday and see how those perform
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    Looks like I have my answer. Thanks guys! I’ll try and pick some up this weekend. Miller, good point about the dust. That could very well be
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    Reviving this post from the dead as the city has finally taken the locks off the outdoor rink and once vaccinated I'd like to begin playing more. I've used Labeda Asphalt (orange up front and white in the back) for years on asphalt before moving to MPC Freestyle during quarantine. I skated both sets of wheels on the smooth concrete outdoor surface, which is a surface I have never really played on before, and they all slide out from under me when making tight turns/hard cuts. Since those hardnesses are basically 83a, 84a, and 85a, I am looking to move to something slightly softer for added grip. Can't seem to find much info on the Konixx Tachyon, wasn't sure if the Konixx Pure +1 would be too soft for concrete, also considered Rink Rat Trickster XX or Labeda Grippers. I'm around 190lbs and at this point care more about grip than top end speed. Recommendations?
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    I went through exactly this a few months back. The CCM V08 was recommended to me and it fit great. Really like it so far. The Tacks 110 was also recommended and while I didn’t try that specific model, I did try the 310 and 710 and didn’t like either. They pinched the back of my head near the adjustment spot
  20. Westside
    A trick I’ve done is to use some hockey tape to make a pull tab. Never tried it when I used Speedplates, but it works great for Superfeet
  21. Westside
    True fits wider and has more volume like Tacks/Supreme/Mission. So if that’s the kind of boot that fits you, the Trues should fit
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    I still haven’t used the RR wheels, but continue to roll on the MPC wheels. They’re so damn comfortable to skate on! I do find them sliding out from under me more often compared to Labeda Asphalts I’m used to when I do a real tight turn, but I can also use that to my advantage to help me slide stop better. It’s worth noting that I still haven’t played any kind of game with these wheels since there aren’t any games going on yet so this is purely from practice and general skating.
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    Wow, I had no idea you could do that. Ah well, I’m happy with the 1x. Funny, the cracked knee caps was why I stayed away from CCM shins
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    FWIW, I tried the 1X lite shins when they came out to replace the 1X shins I was using and agree, they were garbage. Was able to find another pair of 1X which are superior (IMO). The 2X Pro is also a step down compared to the 1X in terms of protection and build quality. The 1X may not be lighter than the 1X lite or the 2X pro, but they’re better in most every other way
  25. Westside
    I second the UCLP pants. I wear CCM quick lite (or crazy lite, I always forget which one) shoulders from 5-6 years ago. Low profile, moisture wicking, and comfortable as hell
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