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Thanks for the update, I want to place an order but I’ve been waiting for some confirmation from others. The last order I placed in January of 2021, prior to their shutdown, took about 10 weeks to be delivered.

I still have a pair of 7000s like these from the early 2000s. I changed the tongues a long time ago but I remember the size tag being down the tongue closer to the toe cap, 4th or 5th eyelet from the toe cap based on the pics in the link. The Nike ignite 1s I have also have the size tag lower down the tongue. The Ignites and 7000s are the same era. the holder size is a good indicator also.

I am also interested in this. My account and previous orders still show when I log in and I went as far as putting blades in my cart to see the 30% discount I stopped short of placing the order though. I am hesitant to place an order until i see something confirming the reboot. I hope they do and I was surprised to get the email after so long. I too reached out to Ron K. with no response.

If you can try on multiple sizes with a bake I would recommend doing that. I had a pair of size 8 TF9s and a pair of 7.5W TF7s, I was looking to replace my makos (8EE,8.5). I wear a 8.5 in supremes. The TF9s were very big after a bake and using for a month, easily 3/4 - 1 full size larger than my 8EE makos. I could wear them coaching but for games my foot moved too much in the boot. I also fit 280 edge holders on them with room to spare. the 7.5W TF7s were a better fit and closer to the makos after baking and wearing but getting them on was a struggle, I still have scars on the outside of both feet. I didn’t keep them long enough to see how the inside padding compressed after prolonged use, the padding in the TF7 is different than the TF9. I suspect that I could have gone down to 7EE after consistently wearing. I also put 272 holders on the TF7s, they came with 263. Just my experience with True retail skates and I tried everything to make them work for me because I wanted these to be a replacement for the makos.

Super minor, just use a dab of flexible glue like shoe goo and clamp it. It will hold. I used shoe goo on the liner for my vapor 1X tendon guard, previous owner had used his one skate to pry his other skate off. Shoe goo did the job. It’s been about 18 months. injected eyelets are a bitch, in my opinion. Maybe waxed laces will help keep them from being snagged.

Yeah very strange. Not what I was expecting. Holes aren’t warped but I would definitely have to drill to mount 272 holders.

Yes 271 stamped on holder

I just pulled a set of ccm Speedblade + 4.0 holders (271) from a pair of size 8 70ks and was going to mount a pair of 272 edge with the understanding that the holes would line up or be real close. Not the case, none of the holes lined up. Instead of drilling I grabbed a set of 280s to check and to my surprise all holes matched perfectly. So I went with the 280s. Question is, Is this widely known or is this a one off? I did a quick search and didn’t find anything specific. I’ve never worn CCM but found these in my size for $15. One boot was missing a runner. Both holders are marked 271.

Similar to Bauer. 8.5 Marsblade boot was close to a Bauer 8.5 supreme. I ended up going to a 9 for a little extra room

The repair (pics) I shared are only temporary, to keep the holes from enlarging. I only coach in these skates so the force on the boot is far less then playing. Blademaster will sell to US buyers through their New England supplier. I have had trouble in the past ordering even after setting my location to “USA”. For whatever reason I can only order from blademaster after setting to their USA site if I am not on WiFi. I have to use cell signal, I live in California. Video link attached explains eyelet size 63 and 64.

I have done eyelets at home on my skates and my sons. I have a riveter but I don’t have the eyelet attachments. I got a cheap hand held press (looks like pliers) on Amazon for $10 and some 1/4 #8-12 barrel eyelets and washers. Works ok, not as clean as what an actual rivet press and eyelet attachment would do but keeps the holes in the boots from ripping out. The hand tool is pretty cheap and is now completely bent from use but it served its purpose. If someone was paying me to repair their skates I would definitely get the attachments and do it right.

The liners are marked left and right, are the outer shells marked? very cool shins either way

Definitely look like 5070/6070. Not sure about the double knee wings though. I have a pair of 6070. In that condition I would guess $200+

I did this with a set of powerfly holders. I used a dremel and widened out the channel. Turned out great no issues.

Where did they break? My son has used the PS1 shaft and blades, composite and outdoor. The composite blades were nice and light the outdoor blades were heavy but that was expected. I was impressed at how light the shaft was at 75 flex. he’s only using them for roller but I’m curious how they would hold up on ice. Im interested in trying some of the others especially for the price.

So the cut outs I’m referring to are at the heel and forefoot. Same as the picture of the hyperlites you shared. The outsole hasn’t been solid in any of the pro stock Bauer or CCMs I’ve seen lately (vapors, nexus, ribcors), they all have the cut outs. I haven’t seen a pair of the machs so I can’t comment on those. Attached is a pic of a pair of converted 2s Pros that a player brought me to have rivets put in. Cuts outs in the heel and forefoot are visible. Also added is a pic of Pro Stock Hyperlites.

The last several pairs of vapors and supremes I’ve converted had the cut out at the heel and forefoot and mounting wasn’t a problem. I have a big player still using his vapors (with cutouts) almost 3 years later with R1s and another on 2s Pros, also with cutouts, on the kryptonium chassis. but I understand, skates are expensive and not something to take chances with.

What is the heel of the hyperlite made of that would keep it from being used to mount a roller chassis but allows an ice holder? there are players around here (California) that have converted hyperlites with the yellow outsole and don’t seem to have a problem.

Both chassis's will be damaged if they take a direct hit with a hard shot. We have several pairs of both the R1 and O1. Marsblade has fantastic customer service. We had a cracked lower on a pair of O1s and a cracked upper and lower on the R1s (all different skates at different times). Marsblade sent us replacement parts with expedited shipping to keep us skating. We have had the R1s since they first came out and have seen significantly more action in competition and the O1s since 2017 or 2018

Yeah if you don’t have anywhere to use the Marsblades or play roller hockey then it’s not an option. when I lived in Alaska and rinks were mostly closed during the offseason my own kids used the slide boards and and played other sports. my high school players spent time in the weight room and played soccer and tennis. A few would find ice or go to camps but I usually couldn’t tell the difference between those who skated and those who worked out and were active when practice’s started again in early fall. Only the players who did nothing were behind. the power skaters the team had just collected dust and were eventually sold

I’ve been considering this also. I have O1s and my sons have both the R1s and O1s. I skated on my oldest sons 8.5’s with a large R1 chassis and i felt like a medium on a 8.5 might add some maneuverability. My younger boy has mediums on a pair of size 7 so I can’t try those. It could end up being an expensive experiment if I don’t like the smaller chassis. How have you found those to work since your original post and have you done anymore wheel size tests?

Maybe a little more on the toe of the PRO28 vs the Bauer and CCM. I only use the Bauer with a roller puck so that changes the feel on shots. I didn’t like the feel of the Bauer on ice compared to the CCM and PRO. The Bauer felt dead but it is a team stick. im a long time flat heel curve user that was late to the sakic variants and only recently started using P28 curves.

From left to right. Bauer, PRO, CCM, STX. the Bauer 2s team stick is used for outdoor roller on coated concrete so the blade is worn and sits on the floor differently then the other 3. the STX has never been used and is not taped. the others have a strip horizontal tape on the blade.

I have two third line sticks, Pro97 and Pro28 in 77 and 85 respectively. I have had them since October and have held up well. the PRO28 similar in feel to my pro stock tacks 2.0 stick in a p28. I like a slightly heavier stick, some of the really light sticks are too light for me. these third lines perform great and are well balanced. I can’t compare to the Redlines but I have a lot of sticks and typically look for balance and feel over price tag. these have been moved up to the top my stick rack

These are awesome