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Yeah if you've been wearing Supremes for years then I'd guess fit2 from what I understand of the new sizing. The fact that they were short in the toes might not be an issue after baking, like some folks mentioned above. Depends on how the boot is made, but if the heel packs out a bit and opens up slightly, your foot will sit further back in the heel pocket and your toes will have some more room. In fact, that sounds like exactly what happened in the case of your 8s and why they feel too big. Essentially, assume the same thing that happened with the 8s (baked, foot slides further back into heel pocket, skates all the sudden are too long) would happen with 7.5s and they would probably feel fine after a bake. I'd go talk to the shop. Firstly, they should know this. Secondly, it's always worth a shot.

I haven't used the Bauer scanner but from what I understand it is not the word of God. It should not supersede your practical experience, in the sense that you shouldn't wear a skate that doesn't feel right just because Bauer scanner says you should. Sounds cultish. Haven't tried on the new line, but the rule of thumb is that if your skates feel like clown shoes then they're too big. Go try on any skates your shop has. Forget branding and which line and pro endorsements. This is especially true now that it seems like fits are changing significantly and there's not a lot of clear info on this new system. Try on any skates you can and see what works.

Bearings are generally a matter of debate amongst players that I know. Some say it doesn't matter really, others say it makes a big difference. IMO the most important thing is that the bearings be serviceable so you can clean, wash and lubricate them. I personally have not found a big difference in bearings so long as they are clean and well maintained, so I just get the cheapest bearings that are serviceable and I clean them when I rotate wheels and wash/lube them every so often. Good technique, strong skating, well-fitting skates and the proper wheel make much more of a difference for speed, agility and control. Re the quality of Konixx, I think they make excellent wheels. I'm sure these bearings are good bearings. Despite the marketing, I'm not convinced that good bearings translate to a better or faster skater.

Meh. J clip system looks like it came from a dollar store. Don't see the revolution here. I'll stick with e700

If you liked the fit of the RSX then look into the Mission FZ5 or a previous model year (nls, ac, Ds) in your price range.

In my mind, once you're playing with other people (as opposed to just lacing up and shooting around by yourself) you want something sturdy. First of all for safety, you don't want something breaking down on you and sending you flying. Secondly, for durability, because the nature of playing with other people pushes you more, and by default it pushes your equipment more, so the wear and tear is magnified. Others might disagree, but I think decent skates are a worthwhile investment if you play a couple times a week. If you're looking for a new skate, honestly any other skate in the same price range as the RSX is probably better. If you go up to 300 you have the Fz5 or the Tour code 2.one, revel3, x2.7. Or for the same price you can get a decent used skate. I wouldn't put another dollar into the RSX boots because I don't trust that they would hold up at your weight even with better frames.

So for an outdoor sport court rink. League play or just shooting around until I've rinks reopen? The reason I'm asking is that for a few months you would make a very different investment in skates than if you play competitively or even house league or pickup, where it's worth putting a few more bucks into sturdy skates than you won't have to even think about

Ice boots hold up better indoors. Outdoors, they get shredded just like inline boots. I agree, though. I prefer ice boots. In your case, it's been said but you need a one piece chassis. Either find used higher end skates on eBay or sls, or buy mid level or better skates. If you have a good pro shop and some old boots in decent condition, set them up for roller. Keep in mind, you didn't say what you're using them for, so that would be a big factor to consider

Doesn't exist anymore afaik. Howie's makes friction tape that you'd probably like

I wear L29s too. They're made out of calf and cow hide. In general, eagle H34/35 are made of horse hide (H), G34/35 are goat and L29 are cow. I'm a big fan of leather gloves. Eagle synthetic leather is nice. It's not leather and doesn't feel like it at all, but it's really nice and soft, much lighter weight than leather. I believe they might still offer leather palms, but not the pittards goat that they used to use. Not totally sure, I get my leather palms done elsewhere, but the last I heard, Ken at CPR said Eagle doesn't use it and they (Pat and Ken) reserve leather for palms only. I don't think anyone in the world makes leather gloves anymore, and I have not found anyone who will custom make a fully leather glove for me. I but what I find online, but eventually I'll have to settle for leather palms.

I have heard from friends in Edmonton and a few other areas in Canada that, while most associations are refraining from making any verbal or written commitments, they are probably going to start on time. Basically, in places where the numbers are low and school is anyway going to open fully, they will probably start youth hockey on time, but they're not announcing it for many and various reasons. I'm in NY and we're preparing for a move to PA soon, so we'll see. My kids are still too young for youth hockey anyhow.

So in terms of the last, they are building supreme and vapors on the same lasts now? Rather than a vapor/supreme/nexus last, they have a last for each of fit 1,2,3 and they make vapor and supreme on that last? I guess some of the other variables are what makes the difference between Supreme and Vapor.

That makes sense. Definitely a smart move given how few people wear the Nexus. Kinda saw that coming when they didn't release a 2N pro

I went from the e6 to the 28. It was weird playing d with the 28 but I liked the toe actually, just had to really rearrange my shot to keep it low from the point. The 28 took a long time for me to get used to coming from the e6, but I supposed it depends more on your style of play and mechanics than anything else. Ended up going back to the e4 cammaleri, which I still have 2 of, and the 88, which I like a lot. I use the Sherwood 77 Coffey for outdoor roller as I have a bunch of those in abs blades.

So they aren't putting out a 3N? Thought it might have been delayed

I wonder if this will just phase out the Nexus line. They only made 3 models this past run. While they increase Vapor and Supreme models, they're diminishing Nexus production. My guess is that Supreme fit 3 (if you can widen the heel sufficiently) will replace it. I remember once seeing that Bauer claims 15% of skaters are a Nexus fit. If they can get that group into Supremes then they can probably nix the Nexus line altogether. I might be missing a few components in this equation since I haven't had a chance to try the new line yet

Haha thanks. Wouldn't have it any other way lol

That makes sense. That's very different from "no expedited services"

Yeah just realized that. For some reason it looked different than the current custom model though.

Haha We're preparing for this hopefully in the next few weeks. Except in addition to the 3month old we have a 3 year old and a 2 year old... That's gonna be a party

Might be through their account. The prices also look a bit higher than what I remember seeing, so maybe their store has access to expedited delivery...?

Definitely not hard. I'd probably take out the white lines too honestly. Looks like they're doing full black for pros. Johannsen

Yeah, also in the R1 I would imagine the medium is way too short for a 45eu. Speaking of R1 size large, it's already July. Looking forward to some kind of email one of these days

I mean it's not a huge deal. From what I understand the tape is made in wide rolls and then cut into inch-wide rolls. Cutting into half inch rolls is not exactly revolutionizing the tape industry. Personally, I like the half inch because the knob is the only tape I use on my stick (gotta shave off those few ozs) and I just found it more comfortable on my wrist. I'd buy this just because it's cheaper than gaffer's by a lot

That's a great idea. Personally I don't know that I need it, but for $20 or in that range I probably would use it anyway. I think there's a lot of folks who would feel more comfortable going to True retail with something like that. In theory I agree, but when I look at old pictures of myself in 90s/2000s roller hockey pants, jerseys and gloves I question that. Garbage pail kid jerseys in Puke green and pink. Yeah, I can't really pull that off anymore. It seems like the black out option is only for custom. I prefer it to the blue, but either way the TF9 is looking like my next skate