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  1. beerleaguecaptain
    So you know, I have paid for better fit... I get it. I have custom Bauer V-cuts. I spent more than I would have sent on True skates. I will tell you why... I was concerned about the durability and workmanship issues, the weight and the overall stiffness of the skate. So I am not againts guys paying to get the fit they want. As a consumer I expect certain quality for my money. That being said, I do think that the vast, vast majority of people do not need to spend what I did or go custom in any way. They need a good fitter and enough product to try on. Thats why I think all customs - no matter the manufacturer - are a niche skate unless the price drop to 500-600. In regard to your last sentence - no one accept that from Bauer or CCM. Why does VH/True get a pass??? Its not the leap of faith part, nor, for me, is it the cost... it's the concerns over what I have seen and heard. I think there are some things that still need to be addressed on the skate. I also don't expect you to say anything different - you work for them. Can you elaborate, exactly, on what material was put into the footbed to address the concerns there?
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    One reason.. I want to make this thread better and more objective. And he was referring to True regarding added layer.
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    Because we hear all of these things about the durability problems and quality control and the weight etc... and then everyone comes on this group and says "but NOW its great." So this is like another of those to me... so NOW they added an inner layer. It's all great now. I don't know... the truth is that it's a bit cultish and guys are always talking this skate up like its the be all end all but it's a niche skate and it has issues. I wouldn't have a problem with any if that though if the thread were fair and balanced. It is not. By the way, you said they added this inner layer to correct the footbed/rivet issue. But this guys skates are new. Maybe they didn't do a great job fixing it? Hard to say but sounds very possible,
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    well then, I guess that solves all their problems.
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    Howdy, No. Hoping to address a bit of that here. -DM
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    So then it sounds like using a carbon fiber sole is an issue. I am not surprised by that.
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    You had the skates 2 weeks and had rivet issues that wouldn't have occurred in another skate unless you had a riveter that was totally incompetent. It screams of a problem. Doing rivets is easy work. It slides in the hole. It sounds to me like the carbon sole has inherent weaknesses for that to occur. As for the quality control issues - you are right - it is unacceptable and no one on this forum would have ever given CCM or Bauer a pass on that like they do with True. More objectivity is needed here.
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    Fair enough but I still think the crew here is defensive and dismissive of any critique. And if the same holes were used for the rivets it shouldn't be an issue.
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    ok.. I get that you made changes but you also know there are issues there. He all know there are issues with the skate there. It is well documented. There are also issues with tendon guards (I'm not sure if this were addressed or not to be honest). My overall point is this... 1. There are problems that need to be addressed. 2. The True/VH guys on this thread refuse to address concerns and its kind of cultish.
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    Wait a sec...reality check here... How can you say it's a not a design flaw and they say it's VHs fault and not Trues? And then you say the rivet system needs updating. You are defining design flaw! I also never said it was True. It doesn't matter who designed it, it was never corrected. And now that True owns it it is their problem to fix. Pointing out that you THINK CCM will have a problem, when none has been reported, is kinda silly. You are deflecting. How they fix it, I have no clue and I don't care. I'm just saying its a problem they need to fix. As great as sliced bread is if it kept falling apart when I made my sandwich I'd stop using it to!
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    They have this problem since they came out. That speaks of a design flaw they seem unwilling or unable to fix. No one would accept that from Bauer or CCM. Why do the acolytes accept it from True?
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    3 skates? I'd be mighty annoyed to spend all that money and see that happen. You'd think they would have addressed that issue by now right?
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    @stick9 Quad 0 man!!! Love it!!
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    Understood.... well they did shape my toe. Whether or not it was truly shaped to blend "properly" I obviously cannot tell but it feels great. They guy that did them also did JRs and thus comes HGHLY recommended. I trust him and I've never skated better since getting this done.
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    What exactly do you mean by blending? If they are using the ProSharp template wouldn't that naturally blend the profuiles from one to the other? Or are you just talking about shaping the toe a bit? The guy that did mine did do some free hand toe work and they feel terrific. This is my first time using a Quad radius and I've never had anything other than a stock 9" and for a while a stock 11 back when I had CCM Vector Pros many years ago. I can't compare to anytuing other than that but I will say this... my abilty to turn quickly remains the same as the 9ft radius and my stability and glide are improved. I have more power on pushes and my crossovers are much more powerfui. And this is wth the added benefit of being able to go to shallower hollow at the same time. For me there have been dramatic changes. Whould I have had the same thing with a dual or combo... perhaps... I don't know. Wat I do know is that this worked great.
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    so i'd think - and I'm new to this - the Quad1 would be a nice transition for @Fletch.
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    I'm not sure what the stock radius is on STEP, the other guys will know better. All I can tell you is that my transition from a 9" rocker to Quad Zero was seamless. Might want to try the Quad1 from what I'm reading....
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    what is your skate profile now? which steel?
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    Just for an update... I was LS2 with a base 9ft rocker at 100/75. I ordered STEP steel. On JR's suggestion I went to a quad 0 and sharpened the at 100/50. Got them today ad wet fora quick few laps at public session. Played a game tonight and felt amazing. Better cornering, more stable. More glide. A home run!!! Very happy!!! I had been worried about losing grip dropping to 100/50 but the increased amount of steel in contact with the ice negates any loss of grip.
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    On JR's suggestion I will be moving to a Quad 0 in the next week... just waiting to get my new steel back.... I'd be happy to share my experiences as well.
  21. beerleaguecaptain
    I love cruises. I always have something to do. Lots of choices. I meet cool people. Leaving on one on Saturday and can't wait.
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    Gotta say.... that's freeking nice!
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    You're gonna need a REALLY big helmet for that!!! Like several FEET in diameter!!
  24. beerleaguecaptain
    Left last night. Never even said thank you or good bye. Costs: Carpet ripped up and stained, comforter destroyed, quilted blanket destroyed, dog stressed, Thanksgiving ruined. Brother in law now banned for life. What a D-CK.
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    UPDATE - I AM NOW DRUNK AND NOT RESPNSIBEL FOR WHAT I SAY OR DO TO HIM
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