nyntwun

The stripes represent the 4 cups.

In reference to contouring the steel, is there a specific profile/radius that is similar to a hi-lo inline chassis. I've been playing roller forever and whenever I play ice, I'm not nearly as good a skater as in roller. I go with a 3/4 and think 9'. Not sure if the rocker is what's throwing me off. Sorry to hijack, just hoping one of you skate guys would know.

Look at the logo on the pic Harv provided. It's VH Footwear. http://www.vhspeedskating.com/products/vh-custom/ Pretty sick looking skate.

Any pics of this thing?

Unfortunately, I have to totally disagree with you. While the Swoosh may not be a "traditionalists" cup of tea, it was Nike that has helped revolutionize the Skate industry. Aesthetics, weight, construction, etc. Before Nike, every skate had some plastic, leather, Nylon, Maybe Composite in the sole. Since Nike got involved everything about skates has changed. It's unfortunate that Mark Parker didn't like the ROI in the hockey industry.

Ha, nice... The second guess I threw in there just because, not like I ever saw Gretz in Graf but I knew he was experimenting with boots after he ran out of Daousts. Didn't he go straight to a pair of Tacks?