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Thanks Kgbeast. With that said on baking times, I can confidently say these skates do not appear to be very thermoformable (trust me, I baked mine hotter and longer). Still a nice skate, though. Zach

Don't know anything about how the tacks fit. That said: I was a perfect fit in the 8.5w 705. I find in the 8.5r PK7700 the forfoot and length is the same, the heel feels a little wider. Volume seems about the same. Less volume than the 9035, narrower heel. I came from an 8.25d mako2, the heel is wider on the pk7700. Nice and light though, which I feel too many people overlook in a skate. That's what I have, Zach

Anyone know pk7700 bake times and temp? Box didn't have any info. Thanks, Zach

Guess this means we wont be seeing the PK7700 Skate? Zach

How is your final slow pass(es) looking? Could be a myriad of other things as well. Zach

I use it, and have given some of the skates I sharpen the blind test. Not everyone liked it. I like it, but honestly, it doesn't make a big enough difference given the price. Just my opinion. Zach

That stated weight for the VH was boot only. Zach

I have both, and find the butterfly gauge superior. It would be worth it to see if they will change it out for you. Zach Don't know why It wouldn't quote. The above is answering the user "Angeles" asking which blackstone level users find better.

So, I saw something today on Blackstones website called "A Trap". Any information? Zach

Now that you guys mention it, I have seen that effect. I paid no mind to it as it was a pair of skates I had never seen on a traditional ROH instead of FBV. Zach

Can confirm, have used my mini-spinners both ways. Seems to be no ill effect either way. Not sure what gives, if anything. Zach

Which Is why I said going fast repeatedly is never recommended. Zach

Could be matching a pair of blades... Though going fast repeatedly is never recommended. Zach

Had mine about 2 years now. I have a regular rotation of about 10 pairs of skates. No problems here. Hell, just the other night I was thinking that I've only been through two grinding wheels (currently on my third). The other machines are definitely more substantial, but that doesn't mean that the X01 cant get the job done just the same. Did I mention that the spinner dressing system is fantastic? I don't miss the radius arm one bit. Zach

Time to get yourself a smaller sharpener the like X01. That's what I did. I just CANT let someone else sharpen my skates at this point. On top of potentially getting a bad job, its the mind games that go into it as well. Zach

How much does this guy MSRP for? I know the bat gauge is $125... Zach

I have not been. Something worth trying might be to take the tendon guard off, bake them again, and really get after squeezing them AND holding them in place. Removing the tendon guard should allow you to really get in and focus on the areas you want to. Zach

Better than the mako 1 foot bed, thought I didn't have any problems with those either. Zach

I see, so it is a more traditional squaring device then? Not that I have anything against the Bat Gauge I use, but I think a more traditional device is a good way to go. Now...if I only understood how the HDI (?) gauge worked... Zach

So I see. Any chance you can tweet out a photo? I wouldn't mind getting a look. If not, no big deal. Zach

Nothing to be afraid about with the Mako 2's, they are perfect out of the box. Zach

Any information anywhere on it? Just checked their website...didn't see anything. Zach

You should apply it to the part that contacts the blade. Zach

You start getting into a game of "what if?" at that point. I say just measure the same size skate out of the box. That list of weights is very telling in my opinion. All around, Bauer is putting out the lightest skates from different price points and lines. Zach

Skates have been getting slightly heavier ever since Easton's s15. In a recent years, they are starting to trend downward, but as you can see, the MX3 are heavier than the NXG. Zach