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oldtrainerguy28

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  1. oldtrainerguy28
    Chadd, Getting on in age now and being married for almost 25 years I would not want to be in your shoes. The loss from what I read was a devastating one. Nothing can be said to make someone feel better at a time like this. No matter what when you lose a loved one there can be nothing but sympathy and compassion. You have a large family here and lots of support along with your family there. So sorry for your loss. Jeff
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    It is just more for the guys that have tried on "everything" and cant seem to find a fit. Gives them a little comfort knowing it will work when they are being ordered.
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    This is why the Fit Centers work so much better than just sizing them yourself. Of course you can do it that's totally up to an individual. However at the Fit Centers you can try on the skates and get an idea. I have both tongues so you can see and feel the difference. Now being a 3 hr drive it may not be worth your while but then again having a feel for the expense of the skate is not a bad option. And as for the food well it goes without saying they have some tasty places around there. As for the feel of the hollow and profile. 100% of the pro guys I worked with this summer had to reduce the profile and go a little less sharp as they really felt the boot dig in and really could feel the edges. I personally now skate on them and can not believe how comfy they are and I just use a stock Step Blade with a 90/75 and feels great and lasts. On a side note it really helps Rob if you have tried on a skate to pick the right last to build your skate off of. Make a weekend out of it and enjoy your new skates when you get them.
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    Looks like the Jets grey they have been using on the Jets skates!
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    Pretty awesome look! Similar to one of my kids orders! A little less bright in the orange. Why so rounded on the heel though??
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    More like the old Bauer "Superfit"
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    https://twitter.com/StikboyzJorg/status/643924139640778752 And now Carey Price!! Those look awesome!
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    As of a few hours ago Wick is now with Warrior. I am thinking it did not sit well about the VH skates and having them dressed like Bauer's. And yes she was the only female Bauer athlete. butttttt no longer. https://twitter.com/wick_22/status/640275620853710848
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    Were did the picture go?? http://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/news-photo/hayley-wickenheiser-of-team-canada-skates-up-the-ice-news-photo/461681539 here is a great one in action!
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    I kinda like that the holders are mounted straight on both skates, and they are not warped. As for a little extra glue here and there?? I am sure if you got past the flash on some of the other skates you could find flaws as well. It probably has to do with the skate not looking as flashy! I have fit 22 people this past month 7 NHL players every NHL guy has said the same as people here. There not much to look at but holy crap are they comfortable. I am betting there will be close to 80 guys wearing them full time this season.
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    I am offering an in-house rebate on old VH's when buying a new pair of VH's. (when purchased originally through the Toronto Fit Center's)It's a personal thing and has nothing to do with VH. However they applauded the idea as there is little wear on the smaller pairs. Of course for people that have large discrepancies in there feet it will be a little bit of an issue. Hopefully that wont be to many. So next spring I will have about 20 pairs of used VH JR skates for sale !!
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    It would not be needed for most as the ramp angle is set to be the most effective. That being said I do have one VH client that has them and really likes them!
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    So many NHL guys trying them this summer could be a huge difference in the fall on the ice! I have still not figured out how to load the pictures on here but will one day!
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    Now this is just me, but seems like the measurement around the ankle may have been slightly generous and therefore has more of a wrap then needed. Not saying for sure but kind of sounds a bit like that. Also I have found if you have a wide foot you can not let the blades get as low as maybe you would in a stock wide skate. because they are made to your actual foot some are a little to wide in the forefront and allow the side to bottom out. I have put in lifts for guys with that issue. That and change the blade maybe a tad sooner than normal.
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    What do they look like on your foot?
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    This is good. When doing more fittings (Had no issues yet) I will make sure to send a picture of the heel to hopefully enable the guys to make them Narrow enough were need be! Been crazy busy with fittings!!!
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    I can post one in 3 weeks??? I deleted the one I had on my phone. I have a pair at the shop.
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    New Toe Cap on size 7 to 10 .....more coming.....
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    And that is very correct. Back when Mr Ericsonn was here as I have mentioned before Jimmy he said that exact thing that the 71226 would be more of a Euro thing as NA has a smaller rinks and more of a start and stop game in comparison.
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    But Jimmy the thing I don't like about the post that was quoted is that the Detroit players do not use that profile as the mainstay. So it is kind of misleading.
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    Actually your first 40 sharpenings on the original wheel (If you are doing the 6 passes) would cost you 14.97 not including tax and shipping of the machine. So probably more towards $16 per sharpening. After that you would then go down to the $1.66 and better to air on the side of caution and say that its a $1.75 with hydro and so on. And while the original 40 would be very expensive the savings down the road would be a decent amount. IMO you still need a good pro shop to get you set up to start for sure though even if you had one of these. And most likely a couple visits to fix the odd thing here or there. I can't see someone buying this for doing any more than their own skates at home.
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    While doing the same business as NO-Icing in Canada I have come to realize you just can not worry about people that have their own machines. They aren't going to pay tax and nobody is going to do a thing about it here. There has been a recent law not being enforced in the GTA that will now be enforced in the upcoming season. That being no personal skate sharpeners in The City of Toronto Arenas. And some of the private facility's have banned people using them as well. Even Jr Teams. But if you're sharpening is that good people will take the time or find an alternative way to get to you. I personally until this weekend was on the same thoughts as jimmy but now I couldn't be bothered as I am to busy, to be worrying about others. This machine looks pretty decent. My issue would simply be you need a new wheel every 40 pairs? So if you're doing more than your family skates then it is not much different than going to a Pro Shop. And what happens when you have deep knicks? Again you will need a Pro Shop. So while this may do for the average family with 2-4 players in the household more or less it just ends up you will have to go to your regular less often but still go. And when little johnny or susy says I like X-s sharpening better??? But there is a spot for this machine at this price for a small family in the middle of no where. Nothing beats a quality sharpening with a qualified sharpener. That being said a better machine as I said above could even me on a busy day so I would rather work with the company then against it. Good Luck Russ.
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    Overall like the idea. Think it has some merit. If there was a heavier duty use one down the road I could see this as an add on to my present business!
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    I spoke with Bauer at the Source show about it. And all though there was not widespread issues as JR had said there was some issues and mainly in the pro's oops and Jr skates from my personal situations. The one I had sent back was 3 months old and was almost falling right out. MY understanding as was explained is there was some slight running changes in the mold and it seems to have solved some of the issues I had mentioned. I was told they will continue to monitor it but there was no plan to NOT continue with the "trigger" holder. I can honestly see how it can be an advantage but I still prefer the LS2 with Step blade. But the newer holder I will admit do seem to be fitting tighter and not loosening up as much. I just put some clear tape on the blades of the ones that are loosening. And the others just take them back to get new ones put on. One girl on our team is on her 3rd set of holders and 2 others on their 2nd each.
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    I did PM and have not received a reply.
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