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I find that to be true with the Fire rings, 5/8 Fire feels very much like a 3/4 ROH. The standard ROH rings feel pretty spot on to me.

In regards to CCM being a notch below. Yeah, I can understand that. There was a time, and really not all that long ago, where they made some pretty terrible skates. That’s no longer the case. The reemergence of the Tacks brand and the evolution of the RBZ line is about when they get things back on track.

I assume you mean glide. First things first, that 1/2 ROH is an anchor. Time to move to a shallower hollow. Small steps will help ease the transition. Once comfortable, look to switch profiles to something with a bit more surface to ice area. These things won't turn you in Matt Barzal but you should notice some gains.

Yes foams will eventually form to your foots shape and yes that will help accelerate the break-in process. However, no amount of skating or use will mold the outer composite boot. Baking is the only way to achieve that. It's also the only way to maximize the overall fit, which will enhance the skates performance. To the OP's question. No, there is no reason not to bake them.

They're not too worried. Just need to get to April. 😁

@Oilers97 fueled by the previous post. https://sidelineswap.com/gear/hockey/protective/shin-pads/840992-jofa-3500-senior-shin-pads-13 13" senior, not junior. I'd have to assume there is a difference.

This may be the only instance where we advise the OP to skip leg days. 😉 Maybe keep your eyes open for some pro-stocks.

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Hmm, the Supreme 2s Pros look wider, maybe start there. It's not about big or small. It's the shape of your lower leg and finding the right pad for you.

So, two things. First, the AR straps aren't doing anything to help with the excess bulk. Second, that pad isn't even close to fitting you. Your legs are too wide for that pad, which is why it sits proud of your shin. The lack of wrap in the last pic was the tell. I'd look for a wider fitting pad, or go bigger and modify the bottom.

I think CCM has both, painted and treated steel. Yeah, you get to a point where hardness is actually a disadvantage.

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I think he might be refering to painted steel. That stuff comes off easily and offers zero performance. Not all black runners are equal.

I think it depends on what you use for steel and how often the blades are removed and reinserted. I have some prostock skates with holders that are pretty beat but the steel is locked in. I have another set of holders on diffetent skates where steel moves a bit more freely.

Yep that's been my take. The D3O in the knee cap is great but it's not a large enough piece. Shot hitting outside of the D3O area will be felt. The rest of the pad though is incredible.

And he's lacing all the way up on a fairly high cut boot. Skipping the top eyelet could help.

My thought from day 1 was Bauer should have licensed the runner. I get why they didn't. Had the LS4 not been such a disaster it might have paid off.

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Hard to say, depends on the steel. I know both LS3 and Step come with a 10 foot radius but the overall contour (shape of the blade) is much different. The LS3 has a lot more meat at the toe than Step. When I was using LS3 I had to have the toes shaved then profiled. The Step was fine right out of the box, just sharpen and go.

No, those instructions are for skate ovens which are different than household ovens. But whatever....

Your experience sounds more like it's the profile and less like it's the actual steel itself. The stock Step profile and contour is very playable. I've skated on LS2, LS3, DLC coated LS3, LS4, LS5, Fusion Edge, Tydan & Step. The Fusion and LS2 were pretty terrible. The real standout has been the LS5. I'd rank it above the Step, Tydan and the coated LS3. The glide on the LS5 is far and away better than the rest. I thought maybe it was just me until a teammate said the exact same thing after switching. Value wise, LS3 is where it's at. I picked up a Blacksteel honing kit on eBay for the LS5. Came with a special Stone and a thick leather towel. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/274050767317

Just follow the instructions by Icewarehouse. That's probably your safest bet. You can bake multiple times without issue. Baking won't fix everything.

Or maybe they are two entirely different concepts. I recall the O-stick being touted as reduced drag, improving swing speed. The ADV has nothing to do with drag or swing speed.

Thing I remember when I tried on the Jetspeeds was how narrow the heel was. Much more so than my 1X. Volume wise the Jetspeeds and Ribcors are close. Maybe a touch less in the Jetspeed?? Hard to say for sure, my foot never made it all the way into those Jetspeeds. Shame, I was looking forward to trying them. Compared to Bauers. Both ccms seem to have a bit more volume than a modern era vapor. I'd put them somewhere between the vapor and supreme. Definitely try going back up that half size. Maybe that puts your instep in a more favorable spot...

Keep in mind that a EE Supreme is going to be wider all around. You could very well be transferring your problem to a different area. Like for example, heel lock.