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  1. malcb33
    Was down at my LHS (True dealer) this afternoon and they had a sample player and goal skate, but still waiting on their display. I liked the new tongue and tendon guard much better than the old and the new holder seemed decent, but I found new True skates more bulky than my lesser polished VH's. Maybe it was because these weren't baked yet, which would contour the ankle area a lot more?
  2. malcb33
    I don't see the steel available for Edge holders, is that due to the patent Bauer holds? If so thats a huge shame, I'd love to see how these compare to my Black Step steel.
  3. malcb33
    I went from using the True A-series to using the Nasty OPS and True shaft with a Base tapered blade and found the same issues as you did. The Base stick or combo definitely opens up more when shooting which does effect shot velocity but I found hurt my shot accuracy more so.
  4. malcb33
    I don't remember ever seeing on the website or CS that Base blades are specifically designed for Base shafts before. Having used around 9 or 10 Base tapered blades in various shafts I am very use to the "normal" Base gap, but like I said my Kovalev blade has a much larger gap on one side (see below). The blade was like this from the day I got it. It's obviously used now but it hasn't chipped away or anything, this is how it looked when I put it in new. Personally I think this is a quality control issue, but I'm not going to cause a fuss as I don't want to through the hassle of sending it back etc. I really like Base as a company and think it has a solid place in the market, however I really do think there is a few small things holding it back. Personally I'm way more focused on the results of a product over the way it looks (Base and VH user) but I do feel Base is reputation is hurting due to lack of polish and marketing. I understand completely that none of that is your fault @MrData.
  5. malcb33
    Despite mine having a large gap on one side (where the blade inserts into the shaft) it feels solid and works well. I do think this is something Base should clean up though. Sure it still works but it looks like crap and for a new-ish up and coming company it doesn't help their reputation when someone first receives thier long awaited custom stick or when friends are checking out Base for the first time. The little things do matter......
  6. malcb33
    It's similar but not the same. I was told you would likely need to enlarge a couple of holes to go from Edge to Step holders.
  7. malcb33
    Pretty certain they pay a commision (based on buying mine from a fit centre). No idea what percentage that is but since the LHS isn't carrying stock they don't have to invest heavily into carrying the skates either.
  8. malcb33
    Yes, I'm pretty sure you can. The stretch mesh doesn't look like it will do a lot, as once you have your shell on it will pull the tailbone section in anyways.
  9. malcb33
    I haven't skated on them but was really close to giving them ago but instead opted for black Step steel on the LS edge. However from what I've been told from a Step rep the holders are fairly stiff, have a pitch similar to that of the Speed blade holder. I believe he quoted me a price of $180cdn for the holders and steel. There is a member here who posted his new VH's with the Step holder, maybe he can chime in
  10. malcb33
    Step had them instock a while ago, so I would imagine any store with a Step account could order them for you.
  11. malcb33
    I had one many moons ago. Was a really nice wedgy toe curve with a 5.5-6 lie.
  12. malcb33
    When I purchased mine, that was one of the features but I think they're referring to how the boot shell moulds around the high arch area. I have sidas foot beds in mine as well, it's a great combo. I don't think using superfeet in your VH's is a good idea unless you want to rebake the boots as well. Superfeet have a rised heel and will change the angle of how your heel sits in the boot. Alternatively you can modify superfeet fairly easily by shaving them down or just using the arch with other foot beds.
  13. malcb33
    Based on what the guy at the store said, yes. I haven't skated on them, so I can't say for sure.
  14. malcb33
    I've never tried them but was checking them out and comparing them to the Step Edge steel. The LHS owner said them sharpen well and are good quality steel but had less steel when I compared them directly to the Step's. I ended up getting the Step black steel for my Edge holders and couldn't be happier with them.
  15. malcb33
    I would love to try it, but I'm not going to throw money at a stick because it's light and has purple graphics. Not saying this is anyway your fault @MrData but seems like a really weird way to market a new stick with no solid information on it.
  16. malcb33
    I would disagree with this having used both curves. Sure if you look at it from the specs online I could see why you would say that, but the pocket (curve) is different spots and makes the blade play quite differently. The Malkin pro is quite similar to the old Gionta (has less loft and the pocket is slightly more mid- toe instead of toe). Another option is the True TC3 which has more loft but plays very similar to the Gionta/ W10 On another note @MrData or @Stephen7 what's the scoop on the new LT stick? I saw pictures but no specs or details except it's the lightest option to date.
  17. malcb33
    I picked up 2 Nasty's and one blade in the stiff flex. Personally I found the the blade to have a dead type feel, not dampened like the One95. I didn't like it much at first but after using it more I'm starting to get used to it. I couldn't imagine how dead the regular blade flex feels. @Sid @Giraffe14 How is the finish around where the blade inserts into the shaft? I just looked at mine today and noticed a decent sized chunk missing off one side. I've had a bunch of Base tapered blades before and know they normal taper out leaving a gap, but this is way more extreme and only on one side
  18. malcb33
    Did anyone pick up the Kovalev pro curve? If how are you finding it and which stick and blade flex did you choose?
  19. malcb33
    It really sounds like you need to find yourself a set of the old MLX skates or just a set of the holders to mount on a new pair of skates. If you don't already know, MLX were the predecessor to the Mako and made by Scott VH for MLX before they were sold to Easton and Scott started VH. MLX holders could be moved about 3mm either way (inside or outside) as the rivet holes were oval shaped (on the holders). MLX also used a type of T-nut which didn't have very aggressive teeth so they were OK with composite soles. You can't really see them here as the have the metal mounting brackets over the holes, but you can see how the holders are shaped around the oval holes to allow the movement.
  20. malcb33
    That doesn't sound too positive :(
  21. malcb33
    @Stephen7 whats the official count at now? Is this project close to getting off the ground?
  22. malcb33
    I used the Kovalchuk pro variants for a few years. While I really like it, the curve definitely has it's downsides too. Personally I think the old Warrior Gionta is a much more user friendly version of the Kovlachuk pro, which I think would appeal to a wider user base. Between that and the Kreps/ E28 I think the demographic is covered. Apparently Kovalchuk is using a E28 himself these days...... I'll see if I can post some pics of a Kreps and Kovalchuk pro side by side.
  23. malcb33
    The kovalchuk is indeed a big toe curve, a little too big IMO. The lie isn't that low at a 5 on the Easton scale, but slightly lower than a E28. It's fairly comparable to the E28 in how it plays, but I find has a deeper toe and is only very slightly open.
  24. malcb33
    Is that the rounded shaft shape? I guess if STX's new offering is popular enough, anything is possible
  25. malcb33
    A polar fibre RH Kovalev Nasty sounds awfully tempting right now. If I didn't have a stack of True TC3 to get through you would have a good chunk of my money! haha
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