Anjin-san

I'm currently in a pair of MX3's size 7D. I've read that the new Fit 2 is equivalent to the D width. Can anyone advise if the lengths are consistent (ie, the length of a MX3 size 7 is the same as an Ultrasonic 7)? I'm guessing that I'd fall into a size 7, Fit 2.

Hey JR, I’ve noticed that the 2018 Bauer catalog has not been published. Is it (or the 2019 Bauer catalog) coming at some point, or is that a thing of the past?

Where exactly are the nicks, on the skating surface of the runner or along the sides? Can you post a picture?

Has anyone had any more experience between the 2014 Supreme skates and the current 2016 models? In particular I'm curious if in fact the 1S and S190 do in fact run larger than the MX3 and the 190.

Does it really matter whether the sizing lines up or is consistent with another brand? Regardless when getting fitted you're always going to try on several sizes anyways. I understand that it can be an annoyance. However I would never blindly buy new skates in a particular size based solely on past experience with a previous model. I'll always try on several pair to ensure a proper fit.

Played 2 games with the Speed Plates in my MX3's. They seem to take up a hair more volume than the stock footbeds. I just barely fail the pencil test on the MX3's, most like due to the injected stability lacing. Therefore I started getting some lace bite by the end of the second game. As for the Speed Plates themselves, they were comfortable, but I can't honestly say that they performed better. Just my opinion of course.

I got size 7 plates for size 7D Supreme MX3's. Fitted them last night and there is a tiny amount of space between the front of the Speed Plate and the front of the toe cap. However that's no different than how the stock insoles fit and there's no movement whatsoever when the skates are on and laced up. I'll skate in them tomorrow night. So far they are very comfortable.

Just got mine and molded them in my MX3's. I won't be able to skate in them until Thursday but I'll come back with an update.

Not sure if this has already been posted but Ice Warehouse has all sizes in stock. Just ordered a pair the other day. Can an anyone advise if Speed Plates take up less volume than Yellow Superfeet?

SeanCornell91, can you advise if either these or the original Yellow Superfeet take up more volume when compared to stock Bauer footbeds? I really like the Yellow Superfeet and have recommended them to several friends of mine. My only issue is the loss of volume. Also, how do these compare to the Carbon Superfeet? Thanks!

Thanks JR.

Any idea when these new Tacks will be released?

I believe the Easton Mako skate fitting video calls for 10 minutes at 200 degrees in an Easton oven. For all other ovens reduce the time to 6 minutes. I'm not sure why you would reduce the time to 6 minutes if you were using a non Easton skate oven. Perhaps they're advising such in an abundance of caution for those that would use their kitchen oven.

I'd start at the lowest heat setting. Better to be safe than sorry. Keep the heat gun moving and periodically check to see if that spot has softened up. You'll feel it become really malleable.

So after cracking the carbon fiber on my first pair of Mako 2's I spent the month of September trying to get use to a pair of Supreme 190's. Despite the fact that I always skates in Supremes prior to the Makos I just couldn't get nearly as comfortable. As such I went ahead and purchased another pair of Mako 2's and baked them yesterday. It feels great to return to this level of comfort and forward pitch. I just hope that this pair proves more durable than the last. Has anyone else cracked the carbon fiber monocoque chassis on a pair of Mako 2's? Hopefully the skate I broke was just a defect.

I'm going to try to make the 190's work. I've baked them twice but I've only been on the ice with them 4 times (2 public sessions and 2 games). They're definitely not broken in yet as I'm constantly fiddling with the laces between shifts.

Out of curiosity, what were your first pair of Mako's warrantied for?

So after sending back my Mako 2's with the cracked carbon fiber moncoque chassis I've been trying to transition to a new pair of Supreme 190's. I've always used Supreme's prior to the Makos as they fit my feet well (along with yellow Superfeet). All I have to say is that I really miss the fit and feel of the Makos. It's to the point that I'm contemplating picking up another pair. Has anyone else had the same problem I had specifically with the Mako 2's? I know that there were such reports with the original Makos, but I thought that was one of the things (the carbon fiber) that was addressed with the Mako 2.

So after playing in my Mako II's for about 2 months the bottom of the monocoque chassis on the left skate has developed a crack Luckily they're still covered under warranty. However, as much as I liked the fit I've switched back to my Supreme One100's and am waiting for a new pair of 190's as my replacement for the Mako II's.

I haven't had to do it but Easton's video says to apply heat with a heat gun and press in on the quarters in the area just above the heel.

I went from a 7D Supreme to a 7D Mako II.

Skated today and had no discomfort in my arches. Looks like pressing in across the arch (during the rebake) did the trick. I made another observation today regarding "runner clicking/moving". While walking around at times it sounded as though my left runner was clicking. Closer inspection revealed that the front tower of the holder was making a very slight creaking noise. I can recreate it by holding the skate upside down/heel towards me. Using my thumbs I press down on the holder between the two rear most rivets of the front tower. Doing so causes a very slight creak. The holder doesn't move and all of the rivets are tight. I think this is worth checking for those of you who hear clicking despite the runner being tight.

Update to my painful arch issue: I went ahead and rebaked the skates at a LHS. Per the current directions; 10 minutes with the insoles removed. I tied them at about 50% tension and began pressing inwards on the area of my arches surrounding the painful spot. My logic was to give my feet better/more even support across the entire length of the arch so as to relieve pressure on the spot that felt painful. I'm happy to say that this has worked out well! I now feel firm support across the entire arch with no pain anywhere. I highly suggest this to anyone who is experiencing similar pain to what I previously described.

No worries. I appreciate people taking the time to help me out. I definitely observed the malleability of the skates when they came out of the oven. The same thing goes for the several times that I used my heat gun to heat the quarters and press the area out with my thumb (per Easton's video). I could see my thumb pushing through on the outside of the skate. Unfortunately the pain in my arches lines up with the carbon composite monocoque portion of the boot, and per Easton that part (carbon fiber monocoque) is not heat moldable. I plan on trying some of the suggestions noted in previous replies. I may even re-bake the skates at the LHS this weekend. It's worth a shot. To Hollowicked; Fortunately I had no problem adapting from unprofiled Tuuk LS2's to the CXN holders. I went to a public session and felt comfortable within 10-15 minutes. Lastly, now that the Mako II's have been out for quite some time, have there been any credible reports with durability issues like some users of the original Mako's experienced?

They recommended 50% for baking and 50% to 60% during skating if you're having pain/cramping issues. The idea was that the skates wrap the foot so well, it's not necessary to make them as tight as most people are use to.