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Imo trues will Outlast the ccms. I've been told by the manager of my lhs that Bauers are way more durable than CCM. He told me the ccms don't even last a full year for minor hockey players but Bauer does. But trues are built like tanks. I've owned both CCM as1 and true and I can tell by holding it in my hand and inspecting the materials that true will last way longer, however I am also aware of the increased fit issues arising as of late.... durability apparently was addressed in the ft2 so we will see what happens. For me I play once a week only so any skate should last me at least 3 years.
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I don't know why CCM just doesn't use their brass eyelets on all the holes. The edge of one eyelet has a small piece that crumbled off. And I'm pretty sure it came from factory that way since it had no other damage or dents. Even after a heat mold the stamped eyelets by the forefoot have some space between it and the facing bc of how the facing curved down and wrapped my foot from the bake. I don't think it'll cause me issues bc I don't tie my skates very tight due to the wrap and stiffness of the as1. But just kind of silly that they wouldn't include top end materials for a top end skate.
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Also why does it even matter. Every athlete or human being will endorse a company given the right $$. Especially if it's something they already use. Heck I'd endorse CCM.bauer or warrior etc even for three free gear alone. Back on topic...
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Take the tongue out and unlace completely. It either has grey inserts which can be pulled off as it's only taped on. Or if it's only red Eva foam you may need to chisel it off. The red Eva foam is only about 1-2 mm though so not sure if it'll make a tonne of difference for your son.
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I was surprised I never had issues putting them on and taking them off other than making sure the top two laces were undone and laces had slack. Never had to turn my foot sideways. My feet were always locked in too. I guess I'm lucky with how my feet are proportioned.
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Widening a helmet being compressed by a visor
Sniper9 replied to shoot_the_goalie's topic in Ice Hockey Equipment
I find visors for the most part do the opposite and pull the sides out. But the old rbe probably is more narrow and is thicker than the more expensive visors so that may be why. I'd caution this , but you could try a heat gun and slowly widen the visor ? Or An alternative is to trim the padding around the temples? -
Marleau Nearing the End of His Stockpile
Sniper9 replied to IPv6Freely's topic in Ice Hockey Equipment
Graphics. He didn't even wear then. He posed for s picture. Go on his Instagram and you will see it. -
With the skate baked and the facing moulded you won't have to "crank" on the laces as the eyelets will be positioned nearly in the same spot as when u lace them up (if you bake them and if the facing on those Bauer's are heat mouldable).
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Was it from an accident or was this pretty much from birth?
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Everything and everyone is racist these days. Haven't you heard?
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Crazy. Is this for leg length discrepancies
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It's just weird how the finish can vary so drastically from one boot to another. My trues we're more or less flawless. Carbon was even with all the weaves uniform. The gloss on the finish was uniform and didn't have matte spots like the ones do now. And very minimal residual glue. Even the stitching was straight which from what I saw was a rarity. Only thing for mine were the one skate had the vent holes on the bottom of the boot drilled in by someone cross eyed lol. Which I didn't care about bc no one sees that.
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Those who argue the sloppiness of the finish of trues, do you really think it's acceptable? I can understand whether you personally care or not. But do you really think any company charging 1000 bucks for anything should overlook the details that true has... And this is on top of the complaints in fit etc as well. I've seen trues products in their sticks and protective gear and the finish is overall very good. So why is this level of QC overlooked with the skates?
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For me, personally, as long as it doesn't affect the integrity of the skate I don't really care but as a company producing a brand new item (not refurb etc), I just don't understand why they don't think esthetics is important, bc the reality is that it is to the majority of people out there.
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Ya but you'd think there's a level of pride in the way something looks. It's like saying it doesn't matter if you buy a brand new car with orange peel scuffs etc bc it won't affect it's performance.
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How does this pass qc ?? I've noticed that since they changed their carbon fiber weave, there have been way more substandard cf finish... Seems like the pitting in the cf coating is on every single skate that comes out of the factory.
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I personally don't know the specific back story of the Indians logo. I got it because as a kid I liked the logo and it grabbed my attention. If you want to compare me to a nazi for liking a cartoon logo bc I grew up watching the Indians, then go ahead. Everyone these days gets butt hurt over everything anyways.
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Not saying he doesn't make a good point but the Indians logo is a classic one. Maybe I used the wrong term in saying iconic. What I meant was classic. I agree it is racist but for everyone who grew up with the Indians using that logo, it'll always be how we remember the team as, whether it's a good thing or bad thing.
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K den.
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Speedplate 2.0 cutting off arch-support
Sniper9 replied to hockeydad3's topic in Ice Hockey Equipment
Doesn't really help learning In a Pair that doesnt fit... -
I grabbed a hat last year bc I heard this was coming. I always liked the Indians logo. Yes racist. But also iconic.
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Speedplate 2.0 cutting off arch-support
Sniper9 replied to hockeydad3's topic in Ice Hockey Equipment
Or you could go custom skate route.... -
Speedplate 2.0 cutting off arch-support
Sniper9 replied to hockeydad3's topic in Ice Hockey Equipment
Do ur toes brush the toe cap? The pics show otherwise in terms of fit. The picture that shows ur big to near the edge of the insole, ur heel is too far forward and not in the heel cup. The pic where your heel is in the heel cup, your toes are way too far back. Unless ur big toe isn't the biggest toe on your feet, the insoles aren't the right size as per the pics. If u still have arch pains with stock footbeds, which are basically nothing. Then the boot itself has it's built in arch that's not ergonomic for ur foot. Or, again, it could be bc it's the wrong size. The speed plates are pretty forgiving in that they mould to your feet but it can't mould past the shape of the actual skate boot. If the skate boots built in arch is not for you then there's nothing you can do on the insole front. -
Do they send the xs holder on customs as standard or do you have to request?
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For me it was... Ls2 holders imo are the best ever made 😁