Buzz_LightBeer
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I’ve had a few brands of coated steel and in my experience at least, they tend to go dull unexpectedly and all of the sudden. In Randow spots all over.
not gradually like a stainless would. Maybe the intensity of the league matters too, I do t think they take kindly to contact with boards, other blades, etc -
It’s about exactly this much different.
TC6 has white tape
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I have both and CCm is slightly lower
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First time the build code was clearly legible, I guess was my point
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First time I've seen a legitimate Novium Pro build in a Pro stick, T8NVMP
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It may be available in the pro bank, but it isnt listed as an offering in the 2025 catalog
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11 hours ago, Leif said:I don’t see the point of using a flatter hollow wheel to flatten off the blade before doing a full resharpen with the desired wheel. That flatter hollow wheel will be the same price as the final wheel, and it will cut at the same rate. Okay, I have some spare wheels I don’t use, which I could use as steel munchers, so to speak, if the blades had a lot of damage that needed be stripped off. But not everyone has wheels they don’t normally use lying around.
My understanding is that a cross grind is done with a coarser wheel, so it takes more material off in each pass. Yup, the Sparx flat ring is indeed coarser than a standard ring.
It's less a matter of flattening the blade as it is removing the factory polish or coating. New blades come very inconsistent on the bottom, but the coating really gums up a sharpening wheel. Removing that first layer with a mostly flat hollow makes the first sharpen and every subsequent one easier. If you try to do a new cut with a normal hollow, at least with a traditional sharpening wheel, you heat the steel and do a number on the wheel unnecessarily. Plus it takes twice the time. I imagine the same principle applies with these sharpening rings.
Also, I would put out there that a "flat" ring and say a 1 1/2" hollow are reasonably similar at those widths, you could accomplish the same with either
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I would disagree with your one commenter, the big silver wheel should move the diamond in and out (closer to or further from) the grinding wheel horizontally.
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I did iterations of the “retail custom” MIC skates in the FT2, FT4 and FT6, had great experiences with all three. The fit and customization was great.
As long as you’re committing to that, definitely find the most reputable shop close to you, and you should do fine.-
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https://sidelineswap.com/gear/hockey/skates/8621094-true-pro-custom-size-9-5?referral_code=Zydo441
would love to make a deal here, price is negotiable.
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Older Warrior intermediates in the dynasty line ran narrow as well and I believe they went up to 14”
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If you like wider, find some Fischer's, good deal quality glove, very similar to old 4 roll TPS
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It’s more likely To crack than fail completely. Go ahead and skate on them
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Not that I’ve had any success with. I’ve tried to salvage a few with no luck
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Heated the ever loving eff out of it and chiseled it out with a flathead screwdriver. Not a very graceful process. Just make sure you don’t knock it down the inside of the shaft.
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People will probably disagree with me but as you said, I’d play around with profiles long before I’d do a holder swap. There isn’t enough difference in size or amount of steel on the ice at any given time to justify it imo.
a good profiler could look at your current blades, get a general idea of the balance point and ice contact you like and get you something similar to what you’ve been using.it will likely take longer to adjust to the boots than the blades anyway.
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Stock I’d say Aero, otherwise CP94 or X844 Pro are probably close
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Dumb question perhaps but did you hold one up to that other steel to see where the discrepancy lies?
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Rock'n Green is a great soak for smelly gear
https://rockingreen.com/collections/active-wear-detergent/products/platinum-active-wear-two-pack
Gear Halo pods are a must for skates/bag
These two sprays are good for inbetween skates, one hockey specific, one not
https://www.seventhgeneration.com/disinfectant-spray-eucalyptus-spearmint-thyme-scent
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If one is a 6.5 Wide it might have 263 holders, or if they're pro skates, they might have come from the custom department with 263, even 272 i suppose
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Some one who knows what they’re doing could pretty well eyeball and put a straight edge on the blades to make sure they aren’t bent. If all they’re doing is replacing factory rivets and not drilling new holes it should be pretty straightforward.
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The pictures make it look more similar to a P46 than a W28
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You bought an LX Pro, and the taper will be a dead giveaway when it arrives. But on the plus side they’re damn fine sticks. Nicer than Novium imo
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A few of the resale sites have Noviums (purportedly), you may try asking one of them for the codes? A glance at the photos might also help you decipher if it’s legit, the concave taper should be pretty evident.
Help with Brand new true 9x4 8.5wide
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Someone familiar with heating and a boot stretcher should be able to help you. Even if there is a small fee it’s well worth it.