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Kevin

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    I have had Trues since the November and have had probably about a dozen skates on them.  I have baked them twice, the second time with the wrap.  I have narrow, low volume feet, which scan as Bauer Vapor 5.25 or 5.5.  My prior skates were custom Vapor XXXX size 5.5 with level 4 stiffness (very hard to break in/should have ordered 3, but worked out great long term).   I have weighed between 175 and 160;  I now weigh 160, but probably 175 when I bought my Vapors in 2007. 

    My observations regarding Trues are as follows:

    1. Most comfortable new skates ever.

    2. Great and quick customer service--my skates were made in two weeks.

    3. Great fit and finish.

    4. Great heat moldability.

    5.  These skates are not narrow or low volume.  They are wider and with greater volume  (I can fit my index finger under the pencil) than my Vapors (I indicated my prior skates on the order form).  I also can't use my custom Superfeet because there is too large of a gap between the boot and the SP arch support.  I feel like I essentially got a Supreme fit 5.5.

    I saw a previous poster had the facing reduced; I wished I had done so to reduce the volume. 

    This brings up this question, has anyone had a pair of Trues made that were truly narrow and low volume as dictated by narrow and low volume feet?

    I am not complaining and knowingly took a risk.  However, based on my experience, I would think hard about ordering these if you have narrow, low volume feet.

     

     

     

  3. Posted · Edited by Kevin
    failed to state the name of the rink     · Report reply

    This is a low key pick-up skate consisting mainly of Charlestown Youth Hockey coaches, parents, and others at the Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink in Charlestown. The skill level is varied, so goalies of all abilities, genders, and ages are welcome.  We have a goalie list, but no one has made a commitment to play regularly.

    The skate is officially 8-8:50 pm. There is a dedicated parking lot and beers after the skate.  There is also a 99 Restaurant & Pub directly across the street from the rink. Please message me or post if interested.  

     

    Kevin Fleming

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    ZC 4

    I am very happy with FBV, so it was easier to go back to that than figure out exactly what permutation of ZC works best for me.

    Which setting did we do? Just like FBV's when it came out, you may have to experiment with different settings to find the right one for you. The ZC offers unlimited amount of bite if you want it. There are literally hundreds of different bite/speed combos.

  11. Posted · Edited by Kevin · Report reply

    I am sure it’s written in one of the previous posts, but it can’t be reiterated enough: keep your stick down! I took a stick to the face last night playing pickup and the offender had the puck (and a full cage). I have no idea what he was trying to do, maybe put the puck between my legs and then cut inside me, but he hit my mouth with enough force to chip my left upper front tooth (I was wearing a custom mouth guard molded by a dentist) in addition to splitting open my lip for stitches. This is an especially important rule when there is a mix of full cages, half shields, and no facial protection.

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