mojo122

Wore my Ultrasonics for 3 years without any issues.

So true...only thing I would add to that is technique.

There's a lot of misconception here: 1) Scott Van Horne was part of the MLX team so he did have previous production experience prior to launching VH and then having been acquired by True. 2) Supplying non sponsored NHL players comes at the expense of the team so that is very profitable to both Bauer and CCM. 3) CCM also has one-piece boots and thermoformability.

Bauer and CCM must be doing something right where they have 90% of the NHL players in their skates. They also dominate at retail.

Hopefully this is it and you're on the road to feeling better.

Going to say it's just a bunch of leftovers in limited sizes. The original SpeedPlate fit and molded better than the second generation SpeedPlate. Just prone to cracking overtime. Something new from Bauer may be in the works.

Steve, you're one of the toughest guys I've ever known. Hoping all goes well with the recovery.

I would categorize it as tweaks to the tongue and HyperFlex outsole plus the new PowerFly holder.

Custom D is a D irregardless of the model.

1) What is he getting from BladeTech to push their runners? I've seen those runners actually widening out the front holder slot in many LS Edge holders. 2). As to your question on Fly X and Fly TI in LS Edge holders, I haven't seen any issues. Where I am there are few Pulse TI or LS Pulse runners still available.

That's what led Graf Canada to their demise.

No...I skate on an inch hollow.

Could be related to the travel speed. All I know is that even when I’m nowhere near the machines I can tell when steel is being cross ground.

I assume the control head recognizes that a grinding ring is installed.

Makes sense. If anyone here has used a commercial unit the grinding rings apply more pressure and travel slower than sharpening rings.

How is it Bauer's fault that a retailer gave a customer bad information? Time to get this thread back on topic.

Could be logistics where the old steel doesn’t fit in the new holders or most are comfortable with the older holder setup. Probably confusing that Pulse TI and LS Pulse are on the way out.

Maybe his size wasn't available at that store. LS Edge holder is still on newer models below the X5 Pro level and is an option on customs for those who don't want the new holder.

The value I see is for the inexperienced SPARX user who doesn't know how to interpret the results when not level. Seems like the beam will give you adjustment advice tailored to the generation of the machine they are using.

Even when going customs you really out to narrow down the fit using retail stock. My barefoot scan (which Bauer wants for custom) puts me in a retail 7 Fit 3 with custom calling for 7.25 and 6.75 for my feet. I've had 2 pairs of My Bauer's made and both are a full size down. Bottom line is everyone is different and it comes down to how they want their skates to fit. I have some many that wind up going with the recommended and some that go down in size.

My advice is to always go with the highest fitting skate that you are comfortable with. Skates are always going to their smallest out of the box and will get a little bigger after a bake and with time. You can always take a skate that is a little small and make it bigger but cannot take a skate that is big and make it smaller. The Bauer scan is a good starting point but not absolute when it comes to fitting. Sometimes the scanner will make compromises between width and volume. For example someone with narrow feet (FIT 1) but with high volume (Fit 3) and recommend a Fit 2. You really need to have someone with experience in fitting and being able to interpret the scan.

Just takes a leap of faith that the custom fit is better than any of the retail models. What would be useful to know is the number of helmets made so far and the number where the fit is off. For me I feel as if I have a good fit with the 150.

My Bauer Reakt - $549.99 USD CCM Custom X - $579.99 USD

Pricey and not sure how well it works, but what about wearing that Warroad base layer shirt where the sleeves pull up over the elbow pads? Padlock Base Layer Shirt

M5 Pro has the same quarter package that was on the Ultrasonic and has a partial composite outersole. Add the more traditional felt tongue and that skate is pretty close to the older 1S. X5 Pro has the same quarter package and injected lacing that the 2X Pro had. Just lacks the composite outersole. Both those models are still considered pro spec when you look at the materials used.