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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Westside
    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.
  4. Westside
    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
  5. Westside
    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
  6. 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
  7. Westside
    I threw on a pair of 108” laces I had lying around and I could loosen them up enough like you’re saying. The downside is I have a LOT of lace left over. I might try picking up a pair of unwaxed 96” laces with the hope I could stretch them a bit to achieve the same thing. Or worse case only have to leave the very top eyelet undone. That second eyelet seems to be the hardest one to get through. I’ve been sitting in my place taking my boots on and off. Never thought it would be so difficult to do. Lol! 96” waxed on the left, 108” unwaxed on the right
  8. Westside
    How long of laces are you using? I swapped in 96” (on an 8R boot) as I didn’t want a foot of extra lace flopping about once they’re tied
  9. Westside
    Is this the tongue you went with? https://www.hockeyvancouver.ca/products/true-t-guard-felt-replacement-skate-tongues I tried putting them on with only the top eyelet undone and it wasn’t happening regardless of how I twisted my foot. Had to undo both top eyelets. Would love to not have to do this at all as it’s not something I’ve needed to do with traditional skates
  10. Westside
    Cool, thanks. I’ll leave them as-is and try to get used to them before flaring out the cuff
  11. Westside
    So what’s the point of the cuff roll video by True? Or maybe the better question is, if you do heat up the cuff roll and flare it out a bit, is there any harm in doing so assuming you’d simply need to tie the laces tighter to bring the cuff back in? Reading through a good portion of this thread, a lot of people mention making their own tweaks to get the skates dialed in specifically for them. Suppose I need to figure out what that is for me since I’m so used to traditional boots. Just trying to get to a good starting point and will go from there
  12. Westside
    Thank you. Just put in slightly longer laces which would allow me to do this. Still more difficult than I’ve ever had with other skates, but I’m sure with practice and once the skate breaks in a bit more it’ll get easier. I’m also wondering if it’s more difficult because of the memory foam tongue on the TF9 vs a traditional felt tongue? I was thinking about picking up a different tongue for these skates
  13. Westside
    Hey guys, new True user and I’m hoping you can help me out. I had my TF9s baked and they fit great. I do have to undo the top two eyelets in order to open the tongue up enough to be able to twist my foot at an angle to slide it into the boot. The problem is, I can’t get laces through the top two eyelets once the skates are on. The wrap is simply too snug against the tongue. I’ve seen True’s video about heating up this area and rolling out the cuffs, but doesn’t that defeat the purpose of the wrap? I’ve tried skating with the top two eyelets undone but it just doesn’t feel ‘right’. At least not yet having skated my entire life on traditional boots. suggestions/advice?
  14. Westside
    Yeah, no idea what this is supposed to be
  15. Westside
    I can't tell from the pic, but what size is the Itech cage? My understanding is Bauer discontinued the cage after they purchased Itech and then came out with the Reakt cage instead. But I think the Itech is supposed to fit longer than the Reakt cage? So more like the CCM cages?
  16. Westside
    This thread was extremely helpful in getting a pair of TF9 that fit properly. Thank you all. I went from a Bauer 8.5D to a True 8R. Once baked they fit both my feet perfectly! Wondering if anyone has tried the felt t-guard tongue with these? The stock tongue seems fine, but from a looks perspective, I prefer traditional felt. Mounted the R1's to the Trues and removed most of the colorful graphics as they were too loud for me. Very happy I made the jump to these. Now I just hope they hold up durability-wise.
  17. Westside
    Having just picked up a pair of TF9’s, I went 8R when I normally wear an 8.5D in Bauer. I don’t have abnormally shaped feet although my left foot is slightly longer than my right. My ideal size in Bauers is 8.25D, but when I buy retail I normally go with 8.5 because an 8 cramps the toes on my left foot too much. With the Trues, I was worried 8 might be too big and I’d have to step down to 7.5, then once I tried them on the 8’s felt too snug in the toes. However after baking them they fit damn near perfect and gave both my feet the space needed in the toe box.
  18. Westside
    No, which is obviously concerning for a skate I’ve never worn before, but based on what they’re going for on the secondhand market I would be able to get my money back without much trouble. I appreciate the insight about forefoot width. Gives me something to think about. Would it even be worth trying on a pair at a store? Seems as though the consensus is that you *have* to bake them before you know if they fit, but if thermoformability is mostly around the ankle, would I be able to properly judge forefoot width straight outta the box?
  19. Westside
    I’m definitely on the border with shallowness of vapors and honestly should be in a supreme boot, but I’ve worn multiple vapor models for over a decade so I’m used to them at this point. Yeah, my current skates are from the 2017 vapor range so pre-2x, but it sounds like that would be a good thing? Damn, I just had my feet on a brannock scale today but don’t recall the width measurement
  20. Westside
    Any Vapor guys gotten into a TF9? I was offered a pair at too good a price to pass up and have been wanting to give them a try anyway. I’ll likely convert them into inline skates, but wanted to see if anyone that previously used Vapors had tried the Trues.
  21. Westside
    Saw these gloves and for the price I was going to pick up two pair, but they don’t ship to the States which is a bummer... Any Canadians buying a pair and willing to broker?
  22. Westside
    I was in the same boat as you but sold my 10 year old hi-lo skates and my O1 skates so now I only have the R1’s
  23. Westside
    Finally got around to stripping and anodizing my R1’s. Damn these look sick! Plan on painting the axles just to complete the murdered out look
  24. Westside
    Thanks for the confirmation guys. I’m going to try and return them and hopefully find a proper D/A skate
  25. Westside
    Super helpful. Thanks for the clarification!
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