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    I had similar fitment issues as you did with the vapor lineup (tried on APX2 D width, no E or EE available) and the forefoot was way to narrow which reinforced my decision of sticking with the Supreme lineup since it fit well enough. I didn't like the changes from the One95 to the One.9 since it didn't wrap as well and the tongue was way too thick for my liking. As a replacement for the Makos, I was initially I was thinking of moving into the SuperTacks (1pc boot like the Makos, similar fit to Supremes) but the shop I went to suggested the FT1s being a closer fit to the Makos so I gave that a shot.

    Going from Makos to FT1's, the pitch is less aggressive and would probably match your current setup. Personally, I liked the forward pitch of the Makos and never had an issue skating on them even though I came from a more neutral pitch that the Supremes had.

    Once the FT2's release and if they have the same 90 day guarantee or if the shop has a demo program, I suggest giving that a shot and see how it goes. Definitely helped when coming to a decision for a future skate that could replace my Mako IIs.

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    On 2/19/2019 at 10:14 AM, z1ggy said:

    Anybody coming from Mako I/II go into FT1 or plan to go into FT2? Any thoughts/feed back on fit etc would be helpful. Thx.

    I've taken the FT1s out for a few ice times (shops demo program for the skates). Both initial fit and after baking I still had a hotspot next to my pinky toe (toecap meets boot area) on both feet, though less so after baking. I really liked the heel lock and other than the hotspot I felt it fits similar to Mako II with how close the boot wrapped around my foot. Performance wise I definitely felt more powerful strides with the FT1 but that's probably due to my Mako IIs breaking down.

    I'm coming from One95s -> One.9 -> Mako m8 -> Mako II so I believe I'm supposed to be in a SuperTacks (wider forefoot) but when I tried them on it felt like I had more open space all over compared to the Mako/FT1 and wouldn't wrap as well even after baking. Hard to say without getting the SuperTacks baked but that wasn't an option where else the FT1s were.

    I still have 1 new pair of mako IIs but once that's a goner, I'd probably move onto FT1s when it goes on clearance or try on the SuperTacks/AS1 and see which feels better at the time.

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    On 4/16/2016 at 10:22 AM, BelangerJS said:

     

    Yeah, we use carbon fiber in the skate so it is a stiff construction that maximizes responsiveness. It's also important to note that the carbon fiber used in this skate is uniquely and extremely responsive to heat molding, so once you bake them, they are very malleable while they're hot and molding to your feet. Once they cool down and lock into your fit, the stiffness won't hinder your comfort, it really just benefits you in terms of how reactive the skates are to your movements.

    Hope this helps, let me know if you have other questions!


    Are they on par with mako 2 moldability and wrap?

  7. Posted · Edited by Xero117 · Report reply

    I don´t know if i have a problem with honing the blades after grinding or not.

    I´m using the 220grit orange blackstone honing Stone with water. If i use an older stone the burrs are completely removed but the edge doesn´t feel very sharp. If i use a fresh stone the edges feel quite sharp but i can feel a little burr left when i use my thumbnail moving against the edge. Using the stones without water produces quite the same result.

    How do you hone the skates ? What kind of stones do you use ? Do you use them dry or wet or with oil ?

    Thanks

    DMT W7EFC Diamond Whetstones (Blue - Coarse & Red-Fine) with water.

    The prep:

    -Wipe down after sharpening

    -Wet the stone

    -Single sweep up and down with the whole stone to remove the rougher burs so I don't cut myself

    The hone:

    - I use the very edge to take off rest.

    - Middle finger underneath and thumb to hold it flat. Index finger as a support for the stone as I don't want to take off an edge by accident.

    - Short up and down motions while I move down the blade.

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    If I wanted to really get all the burs out and make it really sharp, I'd use the green ultra-fine stone but the blue and red stones are good enough

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    I'm less worried about the pitch but curious of durability of the m8. Went to my LHS and the kid had no idea on how to fit the sites and tried to get me into a pair of RBZ when I'm complaining about how I need a less wide skate. I have a hockey monkey about 2hrs away from me this might be the road I need to take.

    Been in m8's for about 2 months (2-3 games/week) and they're still going strong. Coming from a D width one95 and one.9, fit easily into a D width m8 of same numbered size. The boot wraps very well and it's the best fitting skate I've been in because of that.

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    Thanks for the info. I was going to try an int because I cut about 9" off my sticks. But I guess I'll have to go look at the differences in the curves. I'm coming from a gionta and hoping this will be a good alternative. I'm guessing I'll want the sr curve in an int flex. :)

    Do any of you adults use int sticks? Or am I wrong in wanting to try the lighter flex? Thanks

    IIRC int sticks use the same blade as sr just that the shaft is slightly smaller and in a lighter flex

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