Durbo20vT

I had new my steel profiled & decided to give the FBV a try. I usually skate on 5/8 or 3/4,depending on how soft the ice is (6'5" 270), so I was recommended the 90/75. First impression was that gliding and speed were much much better, but the bite on my stride suffered a little during "non-intense" situations. I felt like my feet slipped out a few times @ the beginning of my stride on recreational skating (to the bench or prior to faceoff), but in pursuit of the puck or when really digging in, that slip wasn't present. Turning was great at high speeds, and most of all, endurance picked up big time. My legs usually are shot & fatigued the next day, but with the FBV I didnt notice any of my usual post game symptoms. That alone makes the change seem worthwhile! I will give it a few more skates to get more accustomed to this setup, but I'm wondering if it's worth it to go one step sharper. which is...? 95/75 ?

Very cool! I also just got my black steel in today. I'll be putting the velocity xl back into my One95s & go back and forth to get a good assessment. I look forward to trying these out!

i too loved the difference when making the switch to step. Even on the stock step radius, there's a lot more forward lean than the LS2.1 and promotes more knee bend rather than lean back... at least for me it did.

yes. went back to 296.

After some skate issues were sorted, I was finally able to get my Step Velocity XL steel on my new LS2 holders. starts, turns, stride and balance feel much better than before. it sure doesnt help that my OEM ls2.1 steel was so small and worn before swapping, but i feel comfortable in the One95's again. It didnt take much before the plastic from the holders made contact with the ice, so now with the massive steel in there I feel a lot better... almost like when skating in these skates for the first time. Does the velocity/added steel length work as advertised? not sure, but skating definitely improved since the poor condition of the ls2.1 blades held back from serious cuts/turns etc. overall i'm happy with this swap

Skates: Bauer Supreme One95 Custom Sticks: Bauer Total One/Easton S19/Bauer One95/Warrior Dolomite HD Gloves: Warrior Dolomite/Bauer Vapor XXX Helmet: Bauer 4500 w/ chrome Jofa Cage Pants: Easton Air 9000 w/ Tackla shell Shins: Bauer Vapor 6 Elbows: Mission Shoulders: Vapor 8 Some equip was college issued. Haven't bothered to change or upgrade since it's only mens league now.