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    On 9/22/2019 at 4:39 PM, JR Boucicaut said:

    Not really.  Actually, I don't think they're as bad as that picture - I think the screen print is falling off.

    I do.  They're in MI, with the rest of my equipment.  Won't have access to it until the end of the year.

    Bummer, there‘s not much I can do then. Maybe the cuff roll can be replaced.

    Are you looking to move your mitts @JR Boucicaut?

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    Hi everyone

    I have a question for you guys concerning an older Easton pro stock glove I have.

    It‘s an old Brad RichardsTampa Bay glove that has a leather cuff roll that seems to exhibit some kind of deterioration. The white coloring/paint(?) on the cuff roll has become very sticky in places and comes of upon touch.

    Have you guys ever seen this kind of deterioration (see image)? Can this be stopped or are the cuffs lost?ktpTmbG_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&f

     

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    On 11/8/2018 at 10:11 PM, althoma1 said:

    Makos fit a half size larger than old Synergy skates. So if you want a snug fit in the Makos go with a size 9. If you want more space you could go with a 9.5. Personally, I would go with a 9 since they're designed based on a zero negative space concept and are VERY responsive to heat. 

    Thanks for your reply, I‘ll be on the lookout then for a pair in size 9.

    Another question relating to the Mako‘s, can the extendon guards be replaced?

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    12 hours ago, althoma1 said:

    Based on the measurements and previous skates, I'd guess you're a size 9 in the Mako. Size 9 Makos use 280mm holders. Size 8.5 Makos would have 272mm holders and would likely be too short. 

    Hmmm... so I dug out those old Synergy skates (they are a 9.5) and they fit me super snug, even unlaced. My toes touch the toe cap. I still wonder if the Mako‘s will fit similar...

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    8 hours ago, althoma1 said:

    Are you sure your foot measurement is accurate or do you like to wear your shoes extremely tight? Try putting a piece of computer paper against a wall, put your bare foot on the paper against the same wall and then mark the end of your longest toe. Then measure the distance between the start of the paper (that was against the wall) and your toe mark. Do this for both feet. This will remove any possible tracing errors.

    The reason I suggest this is that most people with an actual 28cm foot would wear a size 11 shoe, but fit preferences and brands can vary. It doesn't hurt to double check though.

    Did the 9.5 Synergy skates fit so your largest toe brushed the cap or did you have a little room? 

    Yep, pretty accurate. I do wear my shoes snug, but not tight, then again the sizing varies even within brands... I wear anywhere from a 9 to a 10.5.

    My size 10 Red Wing Chukka boots that fit me very well (they were a bit tight at first) say 28cm on the label.

    I do remember those Synergy skates fitting fine, not loose but also not super snug. The Razor Blade holders on that skate were a size 288, while on my current skates they are a Tuuk LS2 at 280. 

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    5 hours ago, althoma1 said:

    Here's my sizing:

    Mako size: 8EE

    The Mako box for this size says they're for 9.5 shoes, but I wear 10W dress shoes, 10 sandals and 10.5 running shoes. I know the 8.5 Mako that would be suggested for size 10 would be too long for my feet. Easton's general guidance for skate to shoe size is 1.5 sizes down, but that's only a general guide and not an exact science or guarantee (some people prefer their shoes with more room than others and different brands and models have different fits). Trying skates on is of course best, but if you can't do that then measuring or using other skates that fit well with your toes brushing the cap would be a better idea.

    Foot length: 26.7 CM or 10.5 inches

    CCM Brannock Device Measurement (the metal measuring device most shops use): 8

    Bauer Supreme size (not a perfect fit for my foot as the forefoot is tight and the heel is wide for my feet, but the length feels about right): 7.5EE (a lot of people seem to fit the same size in Makos as they do in Bauer's; for me, a half size up in the Makos feels correct. My toes barely brush the cap, my heel is locked and I've used Makos for over 2 years and still love the fit. I've only demoed Supremes in 7.5EE and never owned them since their overall fit isn't ideal for my feet).

    When I was sized for Supertacks when they had the try some on and get a free hat promo, an experienced fitter at a good LHS suggested 8EE would be the size to try on (they felt tight on my forefoot where the boot meets the cap and I didn't quite feel the end, my heel was locked in well though).

    You could measure your feet in CM and then use the sizing charts on this page to get your sizing close, but it's still a gamble buying without being able to try them on: https://www.icewarehouse.com/lc/icehockeyskatesizing.html

    Thanks for your reply guys! My feet meassure 27.8 cm (left) and 28 cm (right) and I used to have a pair of Synergy skates way back when they were first released (2005ish?) and they were a size 9.5 US. I do wear a US shoe size of around 10 usually.

    So I probably should be about a size 8.5 or 9 in Makos, no?

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    So, had my first skate in my new True skates today (after baking them) and I gotta say WOW! People who said they are comfortable certainly didn't exaggerate, I never had the experience that a skate fitted perfectly from the get-go, these feel like slippers, no pain or sore spot at all.

    The Step Black Steel blades with their higher profile take some getting used too and I have to say that the True skates aren't the lightest skates I ever had, but boy are they comfortable...

    I definitely see why people love these skates so much. Concerning the overall build quality, yes, they aren't as perfect as you run off the mill Bauers or CCM, but heck they are handmade in Canada, rather than some sweatshop in China or Thailand and in some areas you see the manual labor that goes into these skates, so I don't really mind. I'm sure VH/True will work out those kinks with time.

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    13 minutes ago, Nicholas G said:

    Interesting you went with LS holders, not LS Edge or VH/Step holders. Any reason why? 

    I've heard a lot of complaints about the LS Edge from fellow players, the blades apparently often start to get kind of wobbly.

    I've been using Tuuk holders for many years, so I chose to go with them instead of the Step holders, even though the Steps seem to be good.

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    Intro

    I got the Synergy skates in mid december and have used them since. The season kicked off bad, a friend emphasized me to custom order a pair of Mission S500s, but I never got used to the skate and had quite some problems with my ankles, that`s were the Synergy`s came in, I took them out of the box and wow, they just fitted my feet perfectly, killing all the pain.

    Fit

    The fit is really a fifty-fifty thing, you can`t heat mold them, because of their all carbon construction, so either these skates fit you or they don`t. In my case I was lucky and the skates fitted perfectly. I have a shoe size of 10.5, my left foot is exactly 10.5, while the right one is 10 3/4, I got the Synergy`s in a size 9.5, which fits my feet really snug. The toe cap is wider than on other skates I have used, but it`s also a bit shorter. Overall the whole boot seems to be a bit wider than other brands.

    9/10

    Blade/Holder

    Easton introduced the LPS II holders last year. What sets them appart from the LPS I holders are the cutouts in the steel which supposedly should enable you to make sharper turns on the ice. Well, it`s not really noticeable to be honest, but it sure makes the holders/blades lighter, which is always a nice thing. The downside of the holders however is, that they break quite easily at the bottom once they`ve taken some shots.

    8/10

    Weight/Protection

    This is really the Synergy`s playground. The skate is so incredibly light, you will just not believe it, the first time you hold it in your hands. At 760g (Size 8) it`s the lightest skate currently on the market and Easton sure is proud of it, if you look at the box you`ll know what I`m talking about. The light weight comes from the all carbon construction and the lightweight LPS holders. I did a little weighting myself, in size 9.5 the Synergy comes in at 850g, while the Mission S500 comes in at 1110g, now you have some comparison between two high end skates.

    The protection is incredible, since the skate consists of a hard carbon shell your feet are kept safe from shots and you won`t feel anything, which obviously is a great thing ! You can kind of compare it to a goalie mask, which has to take hard shots while protecting the head that is inside.

    10/10

    Durability

    The skates are relatively new which makes it kind of impossible to really say anything about durability, but since I have quite some insight into carbon technology, I can say a few things about it. Carbon is a material that has a great longevity and doesn`t just wear out like leather or other “soft†materials used for constructing a boot. So the skates won`t lose any of their stiffness, even if you skate a lot.

    9/10

    New Technological Features

    The Synergy`s main technological feature is the carbon and aramid shell construction, through which the new COIL technology is achieved. So what`s COIL exactly ?

    The carbon and aramid shell gives you a maximum of forward flexion and springs back during leg extension, this should give you more power which equals more speed, at least that`s what Easton says. But how does it feel on ice ?

    All I can say is, that it really works, my strides on ice got much faster and a bit more responsive, but I can also confirm, that it doesn`t necessarly give you any advantage, but it sure is a nice feature, I was quite surprised that it actually worked.

    9/10

    Conclusion

    Is the Synergy the best skate I have ever skated in ? Does it make you a better skater ? Can you skate faster ?

    Here`s what Easton has to say about the Synergy skates: “...your advantage has just become unfair.†Well, I didn`t notice a major advantage on the ice, but the skate just feels very balanced and is fun to skate and that`s what matters in the end. Easton really pushed the boundaries of skate construction a step further with the new COIL technology, but they didn`t invent the skate from sketch. So if you`re looking for an incredebly light and well balanced skate, the Synergy is on top of your list.

    On a ten point scale the Synergy scores a 9(+)/10.

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