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Ahhh. I know, it definitely seems like the best bet. I had a pair of TF9s and I killed them in a season so I’m worried about durability. I put Tuuks on them as well and was constantly replacing rivets. Eventually had them done in all coppers and I think it was starting to deteriorate the drilled holes at that point. Was always diligent about pulling insoles and airing them out properly too

Is it at least like the Pro Stock offerings do you know? Where you can pair different heel widths, forefoot widths, and toe caps? ex : 7EEAT8 (7 length, EE width, A heel cup, 8 toe cap) I know that is the downfall for myself with retail customs. My forefoot pushes me into a fit 3 but I have narrow heels and a narrow ankle wrap. So if the ‘Pro Customs’ are truly built like the way they’re offered to the pros that would still be an improvement yeah?

Just curious if anyone had any idea of timeline when it would be available, price point, if all current ‘game fit’ retailers would offer it etc? I assume there would be a big training component to retailers. I know my LHS actually brought out a CCM rep to do their ‘Total Custom Plus’ skates.

Anyone have any info on the ‘pro custom’ option mentioned in page 14?

Very curious about the ‘Pro Custom’. I ended up with custom Hyperlite 2’s last season but they still don’t fit absolutely perfect. I have started to generate a bit of heel lift now that they have broken in. Can’t wear superfeet because of a collapsed arch in my one foot. Have very odd feet that are extremely wide in the forefoot, high instep, and a very narrow heel/ankle wrap. Forced me into a FIT3 to accommodate for width. Thanks for the info.

I have never skated on a Quad no. I know Elite just came out with their new 'Polaris' profile, that is supposed to be very similar to the Quad. As well they have their own EL4 Quad profile. Its kinda tough finding info on their profiles online. But I was able to find a cut sheet on their Facebook page. I know they have SCS 1-3, 1 being the most rockered at the toe and heel, and 3 being the least. I actually have a set of steel that is the Standard SCS-1 with no more additional pitch and I think I actually like that more, after skating on that set for a bit, going back to the Pitch 2 of the SCS-1 seems pretty aggressively pitched forward. Heres a link if you havent found this info already : https://eliteperformancetech.com/find-your-edge/performance-profiling/types-of-profiles/

I am skating on the SCS-1 Standard P2 (Pitch 2). I really like it. Briefly tried Elite equivalent to the 'Zuperior' profile before, and much prefer the SCS-1. Originally had the SCS-1 at P1 and then had it done to P2 after a few skates and I think its perfect now. Came from Prosharp's Ellipse Zero on my old skates (True TF9's), now in the Hyperlite 2 with the Elite profile so tough to give a direct comparison between those two anyways.

After reading your post I think im going to try to find some HP31s or 32s in a small. Have been wearing old medium U+ 12LE's forever and recently picked up a pair of HP31's in a medium and they are absolutely massive in comparison. And the padding difference is insane. Havent skated in them yet but will probably flog them off while theyre still new. I think with the the extra 1" in length I should be fine in the smalls then. Im a 32" waist, 6'0 185lbs.

That’s where I kinda feel bad. Don’t want them out of the hole on a set of skates that quite frankly could be fine structurally. I was the one that tied the skates after being baked. I was instructed “80% of normal tightness” and they watched the whole time and didn’t correct me or anything so obviously they didn’t see any issue in regards to tying too tight either.

Got me second guessing myself now, lol… I feel bad as they’re a smaller pro-shop, and they’ve been really good to work with and actually gave me a bit of a deal on the skates. I figure if I have the 90 day warranty and I’m still uneasy about it at that point I can go about it then maybe? I guess ultimately I paid the $1k for the skates if I’m second guessing it at all should probably return them… still haven’t even skated in them. Hmm.

Thanks for the replies guys. I agree with the shrink wrap option for every skate, just makes sense. Worked well for my trues, didn’t know it was something that was done for other brands of skates. Wish I went that route. Talked to the guy at the shop and he mentioned it shouldn’t give me any issues as far as the boot integrity goes. So I’ll take his word for it. I’m not too concerned about the aesthetics of it, just don’t want the eyelets to pull through 1 month out of warranty. Wouldn’t be cool after spending $1k on a set of skates. Would be just my luck, never had top end skates before. 😂

Hey guys, After a bunch of research I purchased a set of Bauer Mach's a couple weeks ago. Went to use them for the first time today and threw in some waxed laces and some insoles and discovered what looked to be damaged eyelets? Tried to compare to photos online and nothing I can see resemble the same look as mine. They were baked by my LHS (3 mins in Bauer oven as per instructions) and weren't overtightened from what I thought anyways... Never ended up skating in them today unfortunately as the ice time fell through. The eyelets aren't "loose" by any means, and they tighten up fine but haven't skated in them yet. I do like to tighten them pretty tight towards the top to get good ankle wrap, nothing crazy though, while leaving it just snug in the forefoot area. What do you guys think? Skate in them for a while and re-evaluate before the 90 day warranty? Or take them back to my LHS. I just don't want them to breakdown prematurely, thats my main concern. Thanks! Skate Photo 1 Skate Photo 2

You know what, no specific reason at all other than brand familiarity. Ive never used CCM for anything other than protective equipment. I should definitely at least try them on. I know my LHS has the FT4 Pro's on sale right now. Off topic, but ive actually been meaning to try their sticks as well. Same thing been stuck on Bauer for a long time.

Thanks for the insight. Very helpful. I think im going to go ahead and try the 6.5's in both the Hyperlite and Mach and see how those feel. Bonus that theyre intermediate sizing and are a bit cheaper. More neutrally pitched as in more on your heels correct? Vapors have a more forward pitch? Thats one thing I noticed when I first got my Trues, felt like I was on my heels BIG time. And I think it was mostly attributed to the brand new steel. My old Bauer skates steel were shaped like a banana from all the rink sharpenings over the years, never even noticed or was the wiser. Got the Trues 'profiled' (which I didnt even know was a thing, or specific hollows, lol) and it made a world of a difference.

No problems getting on my edges no. I had no issues with my old skates as far as pain when I first got back into it (probably had half a dozen skates), then I got the trues and the pain was more prominent. I’m wondering if the extra length in the 8.5D’s helped with the overall width and where my foot actually sat in the boot. They were definitely way too big, my toes weren’t even near the toe box. I definitely agree after 10 years that could forsure be a factor. But I feel like my skating right now is pretty good, I don’t think it is a biomechanics thing. But who knows?