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  1. oldtrainerguy28
    Wonder if it has anything to do with possible endorsement issues? (Any of the players getting money from the former skate company? Hence switching back?)
  2. oldtrainerguy28
    Excellent question. It has to do with the full face features on the helmet as it has to be able to be tested with a cage. That is my main understanding of the difference. Well that and the NOCSE one has some kind of fluid in it I believe for fractures? I tend to nod off a little when head form discussions start in the meetings. I am sure you might be able to google them? Also the other and probably more critical part was the neck piece used and were it was placed and the type it is. Here is the CSA one the "Facially Featured Head Form" Page 12. http://www.cadexinc.com/Catalogue%20headforms.pdf and the NOCSE test http://nocsae.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ND001-11m12-Drop-Impact-Test-Method.pdfsimilar but missing the right ear.
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    Agree 100%. That is why I was so critical from the beginning. If you did the same test with the correct units and in unison with the manufacturers IMO I feel we could come up with a safer helmet that actually may help lesson the possible risk of concussion. along with a few other products soon to be available.
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    No pictures were released. Just the information VT gave to CSA and HECC. they used a NOCSE Football head form and a car crash dummy bendable neck.
  5. oldtrainerguy28
    Those are Step Extreme blades in a boot that is "SIMILAR" to Ryan Millers Boot. As the Extreme Step is not allowed in the NHL.
  6. oldtrainerguy28
    So turns out the head forms used are nothing like what the helmet manufactures use in hockey. Also the connection point for the load of the rotational impact of the neck piece was altered to make it suit the study the head form bieng used so they could complete the study. I think with that being said there is no way the study can be replicated with the head forms used by the hockey industry. Therefor there is no way they can make a safe helmet according to VT. Now if VT was to use an approved hockey head form that was modified in a way that would not alter fit and did the study over again I think the results maybe a light bit different? They basically used the football helmet head form with a neck piece that was for car crash head forms to test for rotational impact. Would have not made more sense to use a hockey helmet head form and have that modified?
  7. 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
  8. oldtrainerguy28
    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.
  9. oldtrainerguy28
    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.
  10. oldtrainerguy28
    Looks like the Jets grey they have been using on the Jets skates!
  11. oldtrainerguy28
    Pretty awesome look! Similar to one of my kids orders! A little less bright in the orange. Why so rounded on the heel though??
  12. oldtrainerguy28
    More like the old Bauer "Superfit"
  13. oldtrainerguy28
    https://twitter.com/StikboyzJorg/status/643924139640778752 And now Carey Price!! Those look awesome!
  14. oldtrainerguy28
    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!
  16. oldtrainerguy28
    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!
  19. oldtrainerguy28
    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!
  20. oldtrainerguy28
    Oh I am well versed in high performance women's hockey and how picky they can be...LOL That is an interesting idea. I wonder if that would change testing parameters? And what if the jerseys were more sleek as well as it usually an elbow coming up or a shoulder hitting....Hummmmm interesting concept.
  21. oldtrainerguy28
    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.
  22. oldtrainerguy28
    What do they look like on your foot?
  23. oldtrainerguy28
    internally or externally?? And in regards to ponytails. Have them braid it or have the elastic 1 inch to 2 inches below the base of the helmet it will help with the fit better.
  24. oldtrainerguy28
    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!!!
  25. oldtrainerguy28
    Excellent point.
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