Blueice

Lets hope Pothier s back in there...I think sitting Poti for a game, sending an early message would be good also...won't hapeen though 5-3 CAPS......AO, Semin, Laich, Nubes and Bradley

I've seen charts and formulas but I think they're all pretty much bogus as there is significant variation in talent and preference. Smaller guys can go with deeper hollows and shorter radius, but why change if he isn't having a problem? Changes should be made to address issues or if you're looking for improvement in specific areas. opps sorry - he had a pair of Bauers and we JUST bought him the Vapor XXV's, and he's at a point where the profiling could make a difference.(getting them done this week) We have no idea what his original skates we set out...he plays forward, but likes to tinker with D in lower house. thx

They are new Bauer XXV and they basically have no profile, they are WAY more square at the front...not for skating. My understanding is ALL blades have to be profiled, and most places just put a standard 9 on each.... Becasue every skater is different, manufactures are not in the buisness of contouring folks skates.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what degree profile a youth should have on their skates ? We've kept him at a 1/2" hollow, and he's been playing both O and D. Is there a "standard" radius for the front ?? the back ?? Looks like a 9 or 11 degree would be in between....is their a formula for height, age, weight, ability that could help.... THanks