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How do you see them as a costly investment? If you sign up for the I2 program, the steel and holders are basically the same cost as new steel. I was skeptical at first, but I really like the I2's and found they helped my skating and connection to the ice. I also use the R1 for roller and switch back and forth, and found this helps my transition between the two as well. I would love to see Marsblade work with Flare steel, as I think this combo would be unbeatable. I'm assuming Marsblade want to keep pushing their own steel, though, which is pretty good quality in its own right.

Great to hear! I might do just that, thank for you feedback.

I'd be interested to see what you think.

I typically just go with all the same durometer wheels, but I do think it’s beneficial having a harder wheel at the front, especially if you drag you toe when shooting, like me.

Thanks! Hopefully a retailer (Coast?) picks them up in Canada too.

I'm guessing you would need to rebake your skates if you add the 3D tongues? They seem fairly thick, but I assume they compress down.

Tricksters are a great option. Personally, I like a harder wheel at the front for pushing off on and softer at the back for grip, but each to their own...

@Marsblade - Any chance you could answer the couple of questions I had about being used for hockey and the weight, please? I am curious about giving these a go these as an R1 user.

Super helpful, thank you!

These look interesting They seem to be a part of the off ice line (0 series not R) but designed to work with the R1 upper and profile. I wonder if they would hold up to hockey? I definitely be interested in trying the lowers, but don’t want to buy the whole boot. @Marsblade what is the weight like of these lowers vs the R1’s?

No kidding… Buzz has been around for many moons (like myself) so I was asking for an estimate from his experience.

Thats cool, I didn't realize they did just lowers. I wonder why it's not an option on their website. My thought around just the lowers for a potential performance set, was that they would be more replaceable if durability were sacrificed for weight. Not that it's ideal, but people seem OK with $400 high-end performance sticks breaking after a few months, so I think there could be a market for performance/ competition frames.

Thanks for confirming, I appreciate it! When you say the CCM has a slightly lower lie, do you mean less than 0.25? Do they both play the same?

Thanks, I appreciate the reply. I haven't seen the TC6 available locally to see for myself. I see them both listed as a 5, but did a bit of research online and read conflicting info, so I was hoping someone here had firsthand experience.

Old thread I know, but can anyone tell me if the CCM P90TM and True TC6 have the same lie? Are they the clones or slightly different?