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Wow.....thats a long time

Any idea if the XO1 is available yet ?

Good video, answered my questions about blade alignment to the wheel. Thanks

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I don't think the LHS will ever go completely under. In tough times, no matter what the store type is, customer service improves. The smart LHS will adjust to keep up and adapt to the times. I'm more worried about the rinks being able to stay open and turn a buck and new rinks being built. (or the lack thereof) Being a small bizz owner myself, I always shop in person at several LHS unless it is a item that no one carries...ie: T Blade runners. You can't put a price on proper fitting, baking, advice, personal service and frinedship. It also stimulates the local economy. I don't see much of a difference most of the time anyway on price.

Great reply and I appreciate it. I will look really hard at that machine and call them as questions come up. Thanks

I understand the price is a wash but from the link you posted, how does someone arrive at the conclusion the Blackstone is better? The page posted is very vague on information regarding how it's built, other than motor speed. Looking at the Wissotta site however, I see made in the USA, entirely including motors, information about the castings and its direct drive, no pulleys etc..Also , the site is deep with information regarding technique and other information. I'm not a rocket scientist but to me, the wissotta seems to be the better machine from the information provided. But... I figured I'd ask as someone may be able to enlighten me as to specifics. I admit, the machine looks nice but I don't come too the same slam dunk conclusion with the exception of the wheel dresser. That does look nice.

I am literally set to order the wissotta next week, then I log on and see this......thanks....lol Can anyone tell me why I should go with this machine? Esp. over the Wissotta? I believe I'll stick with the blademaster level gauge I planned on getting,,