oldtrainerguy28

What rink is that??

If you really want it not Sparx vs the Pros you may want to adjust some of your ad's. They are kind of off putting.

If you really want it not Sparx vs the Pros you may want to adjust some of your ad's. They are kind of of putting.

How long did it take him to Master The Art of sharpening? Pretty sure I am still learning after 30 years at it?

Just curious if anyone at Sparz has ever sharpened a skate and if so what is their experience in doing so? Or did they just build the machine to try and fill a niche gap?

Sorry been swamped with training at the skating lab. And VH sales and sharpening. Well from what I can see and keep knowing the way Rob dies the fits they look about 2 mm to long.... however sometimes when measurements come through they are a smidge off. If he had used a toe plug for size of feet differences (because some are large) then they may have a slight bit extra to fit the holder requested. But to be honest I didn't see the drawings the measurements the old skates the present skates so it's really hard to say!

Sharpening skates is overrated? Say what?

Really heat the top 4 eyelids and put a puck in there to hold the area open. You will find it much easier to put on and off. Also go to good content laces and only do up snuggly. And try one eyelid down should be able to get all the flexion you need.

So far 57 fits with the scanner in Toronto area. Not sure what guys are getting them. They are not cheap thats for sure!

I have put in 12 orders in the last 10 days you may want to get it in quick Pro guys from Euro's to NHL are ordering in record numbers. Fitted another HHOF player on Saturday that's 3 now. Lots of NCAA and so on in them as well. They really are taking off! Won't be long though and Bauer and CCM will bring out something to compare. Prety sure VH has a couple tricks coming that will help keep them ahead...in the fit area!

No only 1 Tendon guard available

Somethings you can just never change with some guys!

Thank you so much for finding this! Awesome!~

Gotta love this tweet i sent out. 5 pairs showing at the end of the game. At one point there was 7 pairs on the ice during the game at once.

ya its probably my imagination. LOL OOOPs sorry for not making 1000 % clear I was kidding.

It is weird there are some that don't get loose but not many. I would be willing to bet there is some play in everyones though. I haven't found a pair yet without a little. In comparison to the LS2 that is. If they discontinue it someone will pick it up if they haven't already and tweak it and come back out with it. Besides there are still guys using Tuuk's in the NHL let alone having change to the LS2.

IMPO the idea was not tested properly in all aspects. As most companies do they don't think about the sharpening aspect and what you can see from wear and tear. As I stated early on I saw this as an issue about 2 months into the whole project. I am just not sure why people think its ok for a blade to wobble in the holder for the ease of changing it? Why not make it better and come back with a better design?

It would in any holder. However I do not over heat the blades so that would be in my case.

Once the drawings or scan in my case the price goes on the length. Could have been a misunderstanding from the fit center. They won't charge for SR if it's not over 252 mm.

Ok so I made a phone call and this is what was explained to me prior to me getting my scanner because I had some questions. I just wanted to make sure it was ok to post. Hi Jeff, there are some misconceptions that have been posted around the net, maybe I can clear some up... This is a brand new scanner and software system. Scott Van Horne has previously used 3-D scanning to build speed skates, but that has proved not to work well in the past for hockey skates. With speed skates, comfort and protection are not paramount as in hockey, so 3-D scanning was providing a model to build a “milled last” for speed skates. Hockey also has the challenge of building a canted boot that will accept a holder – again, not something that the previous scanner and software would allow VH to solve for automatically. Also, this speed skate process can be upwards of $2,000 per pair – something that is not currently palatable in the hockey industry. Thus, VH designed a series of algorithms based upon measurement sets and 2-D tracings for hockey. Fast forward to 2016, and the opportunity to source a lightweight, mobile, and iPad compatible scanner became a reality. This got VH excited, and for the past year, they have been working on specifications with the software scanning provider to develop a custom software application. This software takes allot of the calculations and foot mapping that were previously done manually, and automates them. This will allow VH to continue to produce custom skates at the same rate – even though demand has increased. Essentially, once this process is refined through the pilot and testing phase, VH fit centers will have use of the scanner to send in orders – and those orders will be more easily handled at the factory. The current method of tracings, measurements and photos is still how they are building custom skates. Eventually, you will see these scanners in the hands of all dealers as a lightweight and mobile option, that will also cement consistency across all fittings. For a small company out of Winnipeg, I think they should be applauded for investing in solutions to try to continually get better and move the industry forward.

The new scanner is far more advanced and as the kinks get worked out at retail and finalized over the next few weeks of fittings I will explain better then in laymen terms what it actually does. I couldn't if I tried to explain the whole thing from a technical point of view at the moment. LOL All I can say it is pretty easy to use and getting better. Not cheap but will be worth it down the road. No more multiple drawings needed. I still do the old measurements for the time being till its perfected. So far so good.

and actually it was my bad it was CP24 Breakfast Television...different show so I have been corrected. Aired this morning here is a link to the one part but not the piece on the scanner. http://www.cp24.com/video?clipId=867915&binId=1.1127680&playlistPageNum=1

Well I showed the new 3D scanning system, however I don't have a PVR to get a copy. I am waiting to find a copy to put up.

Just curious because I have not spoken to the office how many guys in VH in he second round? Statsny Ott Steen Elliot Palvelski?? Who else.... No as it is new to all of us we are still doing fittings the same way as always along with the new form that is being worked on to be released later on this summer for everyone else. BUT once perfected you guys will LOVE this!