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On 12/20/2021 at 3:22 PM, Buzz_LightBeer said:I understand the R&D aspect of the price, but a big part of the rising costs is “because we can, and people will keep buying them.” (Bauer, I’m looking at you…)
the positive part is what was once a top of the line stick trickles technology down to models in subsequent years second and third tier sticks at a comparative bargain
Yep Bauer wasn't stupid when they released the Vapor ADV for $369 (cdn) few years ago.
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On 8/5/2020 at 10:42 PM, yeahnar said:Weber using a Total One NXG tonight
They are just G3 i have no idea how he still has NXG paint job. I wonder if Bauer still making them or he has infinite supply stocked up.
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Thanks Vet88! Thats exactly the pain; it's so sharp and immediate that it must be a nerve. Good to know that it can be relieved. I do remember skates that gave me this issue have more shaped heal (Vapor, Grafs etc).
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Not totally out of the picture (since i hear new revision is lighter) as but I wanted a lighter less clunkier feeling skate and wanted to try and see what the new stuff is like.
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Trying bunch of new skates lately (coming from Trues > RBZ > Makos) and I noticed in particular AS1 and sometime in the Jetspeed that I could get very sharp pain in the back of the heel when i put my weight forward over my toes.
Is this a question of heel pocket not being deep enough or wrong shape for me? Can the heel pockets be punched out in these new one piece boots? I do have slight bauer bumps in my heels btw.
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I guess it's save to assume Step steel will come in the next gen of skates? I want to get pair of 80k but I'd be cheesed if they release them in a few weeks after i got mine.
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I do the same. My P28 sticks are about 1 inch shorter than my PM9 curved sticks. I have found with my William Nylander pro sticks i can go back up 1 inch, same with a Justin Williams P28 stick I had.
It's due to the lie angle imo.
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12 hours ago, JGraz15 said:Not a sighting but McDavid re-upped with CCM through 2023
Is he finally going to switch away from the OG supertacks graphics?
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yesido, your question makes perfect sense. Do not get more pitch on the Mako's. Your CLs likely had just 1 degree of pitch. Skate on the Mako's a few times, let your boby mechanics adjust, then if their pitch is too much, you can have some removed.
i had my CL's profiled 30/50 on a cag machine and i can say the difference was almost none to me. In the Mako's the stock profile i felt was right at home. Would you have a recommendation if i want to swap to the new LS holders? The idea of having extra steel on hang is the reason i'd want them.
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i'm probably SOL b/c these were purchased used online (this is the risk i took) so i'm looking for repair options.
I'd have S17s (great performance but not durability) before and didn't last long so i didn't wanna risking paying full retail again.
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I had something similar happen to mine Seaner; my liner pulled up at from the bottom sole and tear a bit, I just did the hill billy thing and added a piece of tape where it pulled off and tore and it hasn't further more tore or pulled away any more. I can post a picture later when I get home from work to show you
can you post a pic if you don't mind? i noticed that the liner is has pulled away/seperated/bubbled up from the padding from the ankle bone to the top of the footbed. Anyone have any ideas on how to repair this?
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how much did they charge for the customs? and did you get a choice of which holder you wanted or you had to put it on afterwards?
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If any GTA members wanna see the RBZ skate in person Duke's has one on display not in a case. Nice skate seems similar weight and fit to the Crazylites. New steel is mirror like.
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i've had or demo'd probably 10 different skates in the last 2 years.... unless the apx2 can fit my 907 instep with s17 ankle lock i can't wait for christmas 2013, keep up the great work guys!
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Chad whenever you have free time, can you upload an updated pic of the instep after baking compared to the pre-baked you have on the LTR thread? thanks :)
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Any issues with lace bite on instep? I'm pretty sure I will fail pencil test there too, and not sure I want to dump $800 on a pair of skates that failed the pencil test on instep.
Chad based on that pic he posted showed he would of failed the pencil test by quite a bit. i'm waiting for his longer term review before i jump in too.
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Chad what skates were you in prior to the makos?
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Although everyone is hyped up about the top end Mako stick, I would just like to draw some much deserved attention to the pricepoint Mako M1 II and M2 II. Although I have not weighed them individually, they are perhaps the lightest and most balanced sticks at their respective ($70, $100) pricepoints. Absolutely phenomenol first impression.
+1 i picked up the 70 dollar one thinking it was the M5 and was shocked to see the sticker say $69.99!
Got to try on a pair of mako skates unheated, man it's a comfy skate very sneaker like material for the liner, unfortunately might not be deep enough for me still (skate was already molded to someone else fit but fit me really well). And for the price the best option for me now might just be custom Nexus skates all i really need it tighter heel lock on stock 1000 last for the most part.
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does anyone know if Easton has released a msrp for the Mako skate?
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We met with them today. Thoughts are on the front page.
Orange is the accent color (like yellow on RS) for Mako.
JR i remember you had issues with the depth with the mlx skate has the fit improved in the mako skate for you?
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I saw the skate this week. If you are an MLX guy, you will not be disappointed, The skate is taken to the next level in every aspect. Baking a skate for 16 minutes is only the beginning of what speed skates are baked for. Therefore, the technology crossover is obvious regarding bake time. After a boot was heated for the presentation, it was as soft and pliable as a sneaker. The ability to shape the boot then is what makes the fit so customized like nothing else.
can you comment on how deep the boot is? it looks pretty shallow in the fore-mid foot area but that could be a pair already molded so it could already be folded in.
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i guess that promo video he didn't like the fit of the e700 after all.
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Do you guys work on commission? That could be the reason why the others sold items that are MORE than what the customer needs; there's more incentive to.
yep but if items are returned in 2 weeks their comission gets clawed back, and risk of losing customer
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I managed to snag a NCAA pro return pair this summer and have been on them roughly twice a week. Profiled the same as my Black steel and Ti-Pulse and in my experience it totally lives up to the hype of being easier on the body.
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Prior I was developing left hip issues to the point i was missing games and these have allowed me to stay on the ice. My right (sugerically repaired) knee has also responded better
My friends have noticed my skating has been better as well. Honestly I don't know any difference in speed or agility but I think it's possible because my hip/knee just feels better. I'm 40 now so anything that can help ease the body/joints is a huge benefit to me.
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For me is I do feel like the blacksteel has better glide so I might try the DLC set next given and hope it provides bit more glide.
Yes I'm aware this sounds like an infomercial but I'm sold on it. And If they wanna give me a deal on the DLC version I'll gladly accept 🙂