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  1. Westside
    100% agree on this. The original 1X were great! I tried the 1x lite for one game and found they were not hear as good as the original. Saw the 2x pro at the LHS and they look even worse than the 1x lites
  2. Westside
    Overall material/construction looks exactly like the one I got from Pro Stock Hockey a few years back. Only difference is the sleeves all face the same direction. I understand having them flipped so they don't scratch each other, but also seems like an easy way for the steel to fall out if you don't open it flat. There is no plastic inserts. When the case is empty, it's pliable. You can fit the True steel if you want, but you'd have to compromise the amount you carry or how you put it in.
  3. Westside
    Thanks for the additional information guys. Wish it were easier to find shells to try on in person as I’d be curious to experience the slimmer legs of the Tacks specific girdle, but I suppose I’ll stick with the PP90 for availability and a bit more kidney protection
  4. Westside
    Hi guys, having just got into a super tacks girdle, I was looking at new shells. Is there a reason to go with the PPTK shell over the PP90? Seems like the kidney protection is different on both of them but I’m not sure if one molds to the girdle better than other or whatever. I don’t believe the PP90 has a zipper extension which I don’t care about. Are there any other differences I’m missing and why choose one over the other?
  5. Westside
    Funny, I have the same problems. I’ve used superfeet insoles for a few years now with Bauer skates and put a ‘tape tab’ on the side of the insole to make it easier to pull out. On the True TF9’s it’s a major PITA to put the insert back in without undoing half the laces. Hearing stories over the years of people popping and rusting rivets I'm trying to be as diligent as can be
  6. Westside
    I typically rotate sticks each game, but not during the same game
  7. Westside
    Didn’t think about it like that, but I guess. I always use white laces on ice skates and haven’t had black holders since the 90’s. For whatever reason I’ve always used black laces on inline skates. Makes it easy to see which skate is which at a quick glance if they’re in a bag/closet
  8. Westside
    Thanks to PBH, I got a new set of wheels dialed in and ready to test out. Was so impressed with the TF9s for roller that I decided to pick up a second pair for ice
  9. Westside
    Use Tacki Mac instead of tape. Problem solved
  10. Westside
    I’ve done two pairs and it was the same with both. Just keep at it
  11. Westside
    Acetone, a rag, and a LOT of elbow grease. For whatever reason the paint is on there real good and you have to scrub like hell to get it off. I forget if it was the silver or the blue that came off easier, but definitely one of the colors does. I did use black angelus paint for the smallest sections near the toe cap and tendon guard where I couldn’t get my fingers into the crevice where the two parts meet. Left the True logo silver on the outside of each boot just so it’s easier to determine which boot is which at a quick glance.
  12. Westside
    When I first got my TF9’s i went down a half size from my Bauer size and I could barely squeeze my foot into them pre-bake. I was definitely worried they would be way too small. Baked them and they opened up and they fit absolutely perfect. With Trues, I think if the skate has room or fits like you’re used to pre-bake, it’s going to be too big for you post-bake
  13. Westside
    Compared to the FT4 or Bauer Hyperlites, the 100Ks are easily the best ‘traditional’ looking skate on the market
  14. Westside
    I have both fixed cuffs from the factory and from CPR
  15. Westside
    Haha! Fair enough although I already have modified shortened cuffs on my gloves
  16. Westside
    What do you think of them? Initial impressions for me are that these things are absolute tanks and offer superb protection! Mobility is fantastic as is comfort. I can't get them to slide at all which is amazing. Downside is they're about 1/2" too long on the forearm which impedes full range of movement with my gloves. So as much as I like them it looks like I'll be returning them
  17. Westside
    Oh yeah, 100%. Just wondering if everyone else is experiencing the same wear on their chassis
  18. Westside
    R1 owners.... How's the wear on your chassis? This is my backup chassis that I've only used a handful of times. It's obviously all superficial at this point, but I'm curious to see how other users are holding up. There's a noticeable amount of wear on the plastic portion of the chassis as well
  19. Westside
    Wow, that is a beautiful looking setup!
  20. Westside
    Man, THIS!! I was just wrapping my head around quad profiling and now there’s the ellipse. At $50-ish a pop, it is not cheap and I simply ruin my steel if I keep trying out new things. What would be great is if there was a rental program that allowed people to rent different profiles to test them out. More upfront cost for the profiler, but I’d imagine happier customers at the end of the day.
  21. Westside
    Did not realize the DX was on clearance, thanks for the tip! Have been wanting to check them out for a few years. Does anyone know if $99 is the lowest price out there?
  22. Westside
    The new Ribcores are one piece and share the same fit system as Jetspeeds (and the next gen Tacks). Basically the same concept as what Bauer launched last year
  23. Westside
    FT2 weighs 866 grams, 2X Pro weighs 860 grams, the TF9 weighs 904 grams. So yeah, heavier, but by only 50-ish grams. That weight could be different depending on tongues, holders, and runners used. I’m surprised at the high quality of the TF9s compared to what I’d seen from True in the past. This coming from a guy who’s skated Bauer’s for the last decade and CCMs for the decade+ before that
  24. Westside
    I used Jake for 2 of my 3 previous conversions, but after being told to actually look at the rivet work, I don’t think I’d go back again. Rivets were all different sizes and widths. Some seated well, others seated poorly. Nothing I’d ever looked at before as I didn’t know what to look for, but after comparing them to OEM and other rivet jobs, it’s not something I’d trust again. Hockey Monkey in Irvine? Didn’t even think about going to them or Pure Hockey. Is there a specific person I should ask for? Do they warranty their work?
  25. Westside
    I’m looking to have a pair of CCM XS holders mounted onto a pair of True boots. The contact I used to have in Los Angeles moved away and the shop here shutdown. Does anyone have any recommendations? My biggest concern with the True skates is people talking about loose rivets. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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