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I speak to him on a regular basis and if he went to buy some X1's it was for someone local it sure wasn't to get out of his VH. He is wearing them.

Highlight to my fitting career......... Ok I can sit back and enjoy just helping people now after watching PB score this goal in the skates I was lucky enough to be able to fit him in.

I am back in June.....so if I have a second maybe I can meet you there to repair anything needed.

I have lots of pics of guys skates with almost zero issues except daily use. Almost all the skates I have fitted come back to me for sharpening and I have one Minor Midget kid that is ranked in the top 5 for the OHL draft for skating and his look just fine. Natalie Spooner from Team Canada has the old ones and hers are still in amazing shape and can be seen here ( http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/2016-cwhl-all-star-game-what-you-need-to-know/ ) and has played a tone of international hockey club hockey and training. i made her buy a new pair because i can see were they are a little soft but she wont change to her new ones. And while that has been my experience I am not saying for a second yours are not in good shape.

I am a little biased here however I have to say that I have had zero issues with over 60 pairs ordered. I had one pair the kid grew out of before we got them Dad's fault for not paying for 3 weeks and it was September so it was a 4 week wait at the time. 1. Couldn't get foot in: It says right on the paper in the box and on the website do not try and put the skate on without heating? So wondering why you would try it? 2. Liner color: Yah gotta say thats not to good but personally only ordered one pair of skates with wick the rest clarino all have lasted with no wear at all so far. So personally like the clarino better. 3. Double Stitching: The boot is all carbon fiber where would they double stitch? There isnt one NHL player with double stitching cant see a reason for it except looks? 4. There could have been extra carbon fiber in the lacing section you wouldnt be able to see it although it would have made the lacing area even stiffer so realllly hard to get skate on then. I really have to say that in my opinion that for a skate company to have as little issues as I have seen on here compared to the other companies stock and pro models that some seem to be looking to knock them down. (VH that is). All top end skates from every other company are 900 bucks so that issue is not even a discussion. And for quality compared to most hands down a better skate. However some statements are very true. Design: Yes I think there could be some improvement on the look of the skate for sure. Fit and Finish: Has there been a couple pairs I thought could have looked a little better...yup... but the skate is what it is and I have seen faults and issues on pro return skates that were new and stock top of the line skates with blade issues and alignment problems so there not alone. All in all i firmly believe they are the best made skate around right now by a mile and will only get better. If your in Sydney you can get them done at Skaters Network they have the piece for sure saw it there last year at the Classic games when fixing one of the player skates. Also have one in Melbourne at the old Ice House.

So true.... well and all the young people that got free gear....?

So did Bauer in fact they had to pay even more! Bauer Hockey Corp. has agreed to stop claiming that one of its hockey helmets protects players from certain kinds of concussions, after an investigation by the Competition Bureau. The watchdog announced Thursday that it had reached a settlement with Exeter, N.H.-based Bauer that will see the company eliminate certain claims in its advertising and product packaging, donate $500,000 to an unnamed youth sports charity, and pay $40,000 for the cost of the investigation

Kinda surprised our government had to do 2 freaking studies and waist more money when its the same as the Bauer deal. CSA and HECC have said for years the same finding.... Protects for majors but does not due a thing for concussions. Face Palm.

New to the VH Team..... Pavel Bure, Rick Vaive and soon to be ordered 3 more former big pro's. Word is spreading on how comfortable they are!

Why would you need that many tracings? I really think this is way to much work. If your really concerned you can not make a good tracing simply go to an orthodics store and get a crush box and match your drawings to the crush box measurements? Ass for the oven....I would turn it up past 180 and then turn it off!!!!!! I have a pair of skates in my shop that someone did not and they are lets say...ruined! (also make sure the towel is damp so it wont catch fire incase there is some residue from something else you may have used it for that was flammable). They rest of the info is very helpful. If you are near a fit center make sure you try and head into try a pair on so you can say what you liked and what felt best about the size you tried on.

Sorry I was not there today, just in Detroit with my girls team. There good eh??

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?)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

Looks like the Jets grey they have been using on the Jets skates!

Pretty awesome look! Similar to one of my kids orders! A little less bright in the orange. Why so rounded on the heel though??

More like the old Bauer "Superfit"

https://twitter.com/StikboyzJorg/status/643924139640778752 And now Carey Price!! Those look awesome!

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