Copper Rivets

[peter1978 0]

I'm 6'3 245lbs playing mens league hockey using Vapour XXX would I need Copper rivets in my boots for better strengh in my stride, or are they bull, I know Marchment for example showed me his skates (new Easton's) and all are copper rivets why might this be?

[BGM 0]

Copper is more durable. Won't help you stride or anything.

[Chadd 916]

Copper also doesn't rust, it's nice for guys that sweat a bunch

[top 0]

well on my 1300c synergy's i have all copper rivet's with the bauer lightspeed holders on them it does help my stride just i dont like my rivets getting loose and the copper ones dont rust and they last a long time but in all it doesnt help ur stride or any legs movement of what so ever

[sogaduch 0]

if your looking for weight they are heavier than standard rivets but you dont have to use as many of them if your going to just copper rivets

[Chadd 916]

if your looking for weight they are heavier than standard rivets but you dont have to use as many of them if your going to just copper rivets

Anyone who cares about the weight difference between copper and steel rivets is absolutely retarded. What's next, using standard laces because the wax adds an extra gram?

[ShaneyB 0]

if your looking for weight they are heavier than standard rivets but you dont have to use as many of them if your going to just copper rivets

Anyone who cares about the weight difference between copper and steel rivets is absolutely retarded. What's next, using standard laces because the wax adds an extra gram?

lol well said

[dustedvinyl 0]

if your looking for weight they are heavier than standard rivets but you dont have to use as many of them if your going to just copper rivets

I knew it.... I had it narrowed down to my new insoles, holder heel wedges or rivets as to why I was slow and way out of position this morning... damn those heavy rivets.

[top 0]

ya i couldnt agree more, it goes the same for stick ppl who buy a stealth because it weighs 295g and then they dont wanna by another kind of stick other then that one becuase its light, and light is the way to go wtf not all the time

[BGM 0]

I think if my mouthguard was a little lighter I might squeeze out a few more goals . . .

[donkey87 0]

If i didn't sweat so much, I would be lighter and faster. If I didn't skate so hard, I wouldn't sweat so much. So...don't skate so hard, be lighter and faster. :D

[HeatleyJr. 0]

i think i will invent the full composite rivet! i will make millions. oh yeah and a composite cage. and well im at it........the ultimate......composite mouth guard!

[HeatleyJr. 0]

i will be the lightest player in the world!.....oh yeah and composite holders (like eastons old ones) and runners

[Project_2501 0]

ya i couldnt agree more, it goes the same for stick ppl who buy a stealth because it weighs 395g and then they dont wanna by another kind of stick other then that one becuase its light, and light is the way to go wtf not all the time

Fixed.

And the other 395'ers (this weight is before paint too, mind you. And god forbid you tape that, shit man, tape adds weight) include:

TPS Response XN10

Rbk 7k

Another? I'm not sure right now.

[sogaduch 0]

if your looking for weight they are heavier than standard rivets but you dont have to use as many of them if your going to just copper rivets

Anyone who cares about the weight difference between copper and steel rivets is absolutely retarded. What's next, using standard laces because the wax adds an extra gram?

hey some people do care about that weight difference, i was just stating a fact didnt have to blow it outta proportion

[hurricane 0]

if your looking for weight they are heavier than standard rivets but you dont have to use as many of them if your going to just copper rivets

Anyone who cares about the weight difference between copper and steel rivets is absolutely retarded. What's next, using standard laces because the wax adds an extra gram?

Yes, Dido!! Very well said. and what would be a old beat up skate without rust in the boot :lol:

[Jimmy_Wolf 0]

sogaduch Posted on Jan 2 2006, 02:53 PM

  QUOTE (Chadd @ Jan 1 2006, 06:36 PM)

QUOTE (sogaduch @ Jan 1 2006, 04:03 PM)

if your looking for weight they are heavier than standard rivets but you dont have to use as many of them if your going to just copper rivets 

Anyone who cares about the weight difference between copper and steel rivets is absolutely retarded. What's next, using standard laces because the wax adds an extra gram? 

hey some people do care about that weight difference, i was just stating a fact didnt have to blow it outta proportion 

I personally once held a Vapor XX full of copper rivets, and YES, the weight difference is very noticable! As stated, if you want only copper rivets, use only 4 at the back, and 4-6 at the front, like the RMS screws on Graf skates.

Also keep in mind that weight does matter, even if we talk about 5-10 grams difference. Every year, everyone waits to see what skate will be the lightest, and sometimes the winning skate is only 5-10 g lighter than the 2nd lightest. And players always end up pointing to a certain skate as the lightest, and don`t care about how much lighter than the 2nd position it is...

[Chadd 916]

sogaduch Posted on Jan 2 2006, 02:53 PM

  QUOTE (Chadd @ Jan 1 2006, 06:36 PM)

QUOTE (sogaduch @ Jan 1 2006, 04:03 PM)

if your looking for weight they are heavier than standard rivets but you dont have to use as many of them if your going to just copper rivets 

Anyone who cares about the weight difference between copper and steel rivets is absolutely retarded. What's next, using standard laces because the wax adds an extra gram? 

hey some people do care about that weight difference, i was just stating a fact didnt have to blow it outta proportion 

I personally once held a Vapor XX full of copper rivets, and YES, the weight difference is very noticable! As stated, if you want only copper rivets, use only 4 at the back, and 4-6 at the front, like the RMS screws on Graf skates.

Also keep in mind that weight does matter, even if we talk about 5-10 grams difference. Every year, everyone waits to see what skate will be the lightest, and sometimes the winning skate is only 5-10 g lighter than the 2nd lightest. And players always end up pointing to a certain skate as the lightest, and don`t care about how much lighter than the 2nd position it is...

I stand by my statement.

[#28 0]

In my opinion, lightweight skates do not add noticeable improvement in performance. When I demo'd the Synergy 1300c skates they felt light when holding them in my hand, but when skating in them, they didn't feel any lighter than my Graf 709s or G5s.

As, someone stated in this thread already, some people will make their decision on skates based on weight, even if it is only 10 grams lighter than another model. This is exactly what manufacturers want. They want the customer to believe that the extra few grams will help them skate faster. As a result, people buy into the hype and the manufacturer sells more skates.

[dustedvinyl 0]

sogaduch Posted on Jan 2 2006, 02:53 PM

  QUOTE (Chadd @ Jan 1 2006, 06:36 PM)

QUOTE (sogaduch @ Jan 1 2006, 04:03 PM)

if your looking for weight they are heavier than standard rivets but you dont have to use as many of them if your going to just copper rivets 

Anyone who cares about the weight difference between copper and steel rivets is absolutely retarded. What's next, using standard laces because the wax adds an extra gram? 

hey some people do care about that weight difference, i was just stating a fact didnt have to blow it outta proportion 

I personally once held a Vapor XX full of copper rivets, and YES, the weight difference is very noticable! As stated, if you want only copper rivets, use only 4 at the back, and 4-6 at the front, like the RMS screws on Graf skates.

Also keep in mind that weight does matter, even if we talk about 5-10 grams difference. Every year, everyone waits to see what skate will be the lightest, and sometimes the winning skate is only 5-10 g lighter than the 2nd lightest. And players always end up pointing to a certain skate as the lightest, and don`t care about how much lighter than the 2nd position it is...

OK......... Better check your twig, gloves, shins, elbows, shoulders, socks, pants, jock, velcro on jock, cup, helmet, cage, strap's and snaps on the helmet, away jersey, home jersey blah blah.... Really now.

[hurricane 0]

sogaduch Posted on Jan 2 2006, 02:53 PM

  QUOTE (Chadd @ Jan 1 2006, 06:36 PM)

QUOTE (sogaduch @ Jan 1 2006, 04:03 PM)

if your looking for weight they are heavier than standard rivets but you dont have to use as many of them if your going to just copper rivets 

Anyone who cares about the weight difference between copper and steel rivets is absolutely retarded. What's next, using standard laces because the wax adds an extra gram? 

hey some people do care about that weight difference, i was just stating a fact didnt have to blow it outta proportion 

I personally once held a Vapor XX full of copper rivets, and YES, the weight difference is very noticable! As stated, if you want only copper rivets, use only 4 at the back, and 4-6 at the front, like the RMS screws on Graf skates.

Also keep in mind that weight does matter, even if we talk about 5-10 grams difference. Every year, everyone waits to see what skate will be the lightest, and sometimes the winning skate is only 5-10 g lighter than the 2nd lightest. And players always end up pointing to a certain skate as the lightest, and don`t care about how much lighter than the 2nd position it is...

OK......... Better check your twig, gloves, shins, elbows, shoulders, socks, pants, jock, velcro on jock, cup, helmet, cage, strap's and snaps on the helmet, away jersey, home jersey blah blah.... Really now.

Awesome!!!

[LetsGoWings13 0]

i think i will invent the full composite rivet! i will make millions. oh yeah and a composite cage. and well im at it........the ultimate......composite mouth guard!

im sure easton is already working on it.

[jimmy 194]

i think i will invent the full composite rivet!  i will make millions.  oh yeah and a composite cage.  and well im at it........the ultimate......composite mouth guard!

im sure easton is already working on it.

Yup, imagine a Easton "Super lite" jock. All I can say is Ouch! No more hockey players in my family. :D

[jimmy 194]

if your looking for weight they are heavier than standard rivets but you dont have to use as many of them if your going to just copper rivets

Anyone who cares about the weight difference between copper and steel rivets is absolutely retarded. What's next, using standard laces because the wax adds an extra gram?

hey some people do care about that weight difference, i was just stating a fact didnt have to blow it outta proportion

I will bet $100 that no one can tell the difference between a skate with copper or steel. You guys are ridiculous. No f'n way.

[Chadd 916]

I will bet $100 that no one can tell the difference between a skate with copper or steel. You guys are ridiculous. No f'n way.

Hell, I'll take that bet. Copper rivets are the shiny non-black ones. Will that be cash or check? :lol: