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  1. mojo122
    Yes, subjective to the end user. When I went from MX3's to 1S I had to drop a half-size to achieve the same fit. Results may differ from me to you and others. No one is right and no one is wrong here, depends on the individual and how a skate fits to them.
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    How one brand fits compared to another is somewhat subjective. I'm a 6EE in 1S and fit the same (6EE) in AS1's. Right now I'm on the fence as to whether I'm going to go 2S Pro or AS1. The $50 difference is a wash to me since I'd swap out the SB holders for LS Edge.
  3. mojo122
    Why would STX give product to a retailer when their products are only available via their online store through direct to the consumer sales. If they wanted user feedback and reviews they should reach out to @JR Boucicaut about doing a long-term product review on this site.
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    The above product looks like it would help take up some of the high volume that boot has. My concern with trying to have it wrap more over the top of your foot is that there would be too much wrap which can inhibit the boots' ability to flex forward properly and also lead to the boot breaking down prematurely. Just somewhat disconcerting to have to drop another $30 dollars on top of what you paid for customs. Maybe True has a thicker tongue they can send you instead.
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    I'm looking to try the 0 and see how it compares to the 1 I'm currently skating on.
  6. mojo122
    I'm surprised they didn't stop the practice as soon as they partnered with Step for their holder and steel.
  7. mojo122
    Congratulations! I know a guy who was a paramedic and turned it into an awesome 35+ year career. The job can be stressful so make sure you take care of yourself and your partners. Hopefully you'll work for a outfit that invests in their staff and has a good CISM program in place. Good luck and go save lives!
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    Guess it was only a matter of time before CCM brought the one-piece boot to the Ribcore line. Not digging the graphics from that one shot.
  9. mojo122
    Toe, but now that I have a few skates on them I hav adjusted and don't notice it anymore. I'm still favoring the 35/65 off the Pro Skate Balance machine over the quad.
  10. mojo122
    Still trying to dial in starting points. Inexperienced or fairly new skaters might be better off starting out on a longer single radius for the stability factor. Unless someone has been skating for some time and or playing at a high level going straight to a Quad might not be wise. But do you start with a combo or go straight to a triple with those players? I recently profiled a couple of sets of steel using the Quad 1 template. Coming from Pro Skate Balance's 35/65 I felt that the Quad 1 had more blade and noticed it when making sharp turns. After an adjustment period of a couple of skates I've come to like the Quad 1. However, my runners are 254's so I don't think I could go Quad 2 and actually wonder if the Quad 0.5 might be the sweet spot for me. I haven't come across the 0.5 template so far so I'm staying with the 1 for now.
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    Interesting idea. Conceptually I would think that Bauer and CCM envisioned that the customer has their feet scanned and quickly gets the best retail option available recommended. Full disclosure, I have done the Bauer process a number of times and it normally suggests a Supreme 7EE. Based on what my bigger foot measures on the Brannock, I would say that the 7EE is an appropriate starting point. I only did the CCM scan once, so I would have to do it a number of times to see whether or not the results remain the same or change. Like the Bauer scanner I thought the scan was accurate on picking the correct line.
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    Anyone else get scanned and wind up with similar results? I was scanned today and it recommended Tacks in an 8EE for me. I'm currently skating in 6EE Supremes. They didn't have any EE's to try on but I could fit into the 6D except for it being too narrow for my foot. Curious as to whether really wide feet will throw off the actual length on the scan?
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    Pretty sure he is talking about after having them baked at the LHS and getting them home. Only thing I can think of is whether or not during the initial bake they overtightened the laces beyond the 75% tight that is recommended causing more overwrap.
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    Shayne, Can you describe what the differences are besides channel size between the S, M, and L Z Channels? What is the benefit of one channel over the other and whether there are specific recommendations as to which channel size to select?
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    Read through the profiling document, so thanks for that. Looks like it need's to be updated since there are newer templates offered that aren't mentioned there? For someone new to profiling, is it better to go from a stock radius to a double first, and then progress to a triple or quad? Or is it an easy transition to go straight from stock to a quad? Some of the recommendations are based on the player's position and skating ability, but especially when it comes to parents and their kids they often either understate or overstate their child's skating proficiency. So profiling may help or hinder some skaters.
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    What I would really like to know is how does ProSharp determine what profile someone should be on? With single, double, triple, and quads it's rather daunting. What are some determinations in picking a starting point? Also, if a set of runners is off to begin with, then how precise will the 2 runners be after profiling?
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    The all black look seems stealthy. But honestly, they're your skates, so I'd do what you like best.
  18. mojo122
    I'm just waiting to see what True's future or long term strategy is for this skate. Easton took the MLX skate, refined it, and then brought it to market as a high skate in the Mako. When wasn't selling they brought in a less expensive version of it, which was still unsuccessful. Agree that in it's current form that it's a niche skate targeting a narrow consumer market. The majority of adults are buying skates in the $300 to $500 range, which eliminates the the current True skate from their skate search.
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    This has the hockey lineup: http://www.nbcolympics.com/tv-listings/hockey?day=8
  20. mojo122
    Profiling machines are becoming common place in the NHL. Which machine is being used usually comes down to the Equipment Manger's preference.
  21. mojo122
    Not a profiling expert but I currently skate on a 35/65, which is about a 13.5' radius. So 60mm of flat is probably closer to a 13' radius.
  22. mojo122
    When I used the inserts I never permanently attached them to the toecap as I wanted to be able to take them out, spray them, and let them dry outside of the boot. You could try it that way and see if it works for you.
  23. mojo122
    Cool yes, but not really a ringing endorsement for the machine if step 3 includes sharpening it manually.
  24. mojo122
    A few that I have seen crack were also the result of a rivet or rivets that were not sitting flush. As previously mentioned, all footbeds should be removed from the skate after skating. It amazes me that the majority of skaters do not take care of their equipment properly.
  25. mojo122
    From experience I'd disagree with your statement. I've been in my current skates for just under 2 years now. I rotate 2 sets of LS3 edge runners, skate 5 times a week, and remove my runners after every skate. The trigger mechanisms are just fine, although my holders look like they've been through WWIII. But this is the Sparx thread so let's keep discussing their sharpener.
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