Guest Muck Report post Posted March 15, 2006 I've got a very similar problem. I just got some Graf 705's E width, it's much better but not good enough yet. I'm thinking of getting them punched out but don't know where to go in Ohio to get this done. I tried to call Hockey Stop but they don't do it. I think a punchout might solve it for me. Did you ever find something that worked? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick67 1 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 If KOR's indeed can mold as well as some of you suggest, arch and all, I will have to pick op some shift 1's...But what's up with the anchor bolts? will it be close to impossible to remove the pitch holders and slap on some Red Star Alloys for inline? (by drilling holes for rivets instead?)Mr.Incredible: Go into a local shoe-store and ask for help, they most likely will have something. Punching a boot out is easy, just did it the other day with a Graf-tool at my LHS, but archs on the other hand... <_< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 If KOR's indeed can mold as well as some of you suggest, arch and all, I will have to pick op some shift 1's...But what's up with the anchor bolts? will it be close to impossible to remove the pitch holders and slap on some Red Star Alloys for inline? (by drilling holes for rivets instead?)Mr.Incredible: Go into a local shoe-store and ask for help, they most likely will have something. Punching a boot out is easy, just did it the other day with a Graf-tool at my LHS, but archs on the other hand... <_< The only possible solution would be to drill new holes in the red star frame and that's assuming that the current holes will match up somewhere on the frame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 You can't rivet a KOR skate.EDIT - plus the frame would be too short to reach the toe holes if you drilled the frame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muck Report post Posted March 15, 2006 If KOR's indeed can mold as well as some of you suggest, arch and all, I will have to pick op some shift 1's...But what's up with the anchor bolts? will it be close to impossible to remove the pitch holders and slap on some Red Star Alloys for inline? (by drilling holes for rivets instead?)Mr.Incredible: Go into a local shoe-store and ask for help, they most likely will have something. Punching a boot out is easy, just did it the other day with a Graf-tool at my LHS, but archs on the other hand... <_< How do I ask for it? When I called the LHS they acted like I was on crack asking for a punch-out. Even after I explained it. Also, what type of shoe store? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 You need a boot punch. A shoe repair shop or cobbler may have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muck Report post Posted March 15, 2006 You need a boot punch. A shoe repair shop or cobbler may have it. You kick ass. Thanks MoFo. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 Surprised the Hockey Stop can't do it. I haven't seen any of those guys on here in a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick67 1 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 LOL 4 new posts while I went to the bathroom... A shoe-repair shop would most likely do, as mentioned before.Will the Shift 2 feature the same set-up for holders as the shift1? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muck Report post Posted March 15, 2006 Maybe I got the wrong dude. Would you recommend a punch before or after a bake? I'm assuming after. We all know what assuming does. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 Shift2 will be the same.I have customers put on the skate, then mark the area by marking a dot on the boot with a Sharpie. I heat it up, then punch then put it on their feet and see if you got the area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muck Report post Posted March 15, 2006 Cool, I really appreciate your help, man. I'll let you know how it turned out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeyshmockey10 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 hmm well as i said i had custom skates made for me and they came in last week.RBK 9k i have not skated on them yet but having them on my feet for 3 hours while i watched a couple of movies and walked around the house there was zero pain anywhere on my feet. i have not even baked them yet and they feel like the best skates i have ever worn. i am very happy with the skates! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim A 4 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 Kor had talked in the past with companies and thought about making a run of skates for the inline season in '04 even but time constraints worked against them.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 Kor had talked in the past with companies and thought about making a run of skates for the inline season in '04 even but time constraints worked against them.. They really should improve the ventilation if they do make an inline skate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muck Report post Posted March 15, 2006 hmm well as i said i had custom skates made for me and they came in last week.RBK 9k i have not skated on them yet but having them on my feet for 3 hours while i watched a couple of movies and walked around the house there was zero pain anywhere on my feet. i have not even baked them yet and they feel like the best skates i have ever worn. i am very happy with the skates! How much did it cost and how long did they take? How did you get them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeyshmockey10 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 i got them from the rep and i work at a shop so i didn't pay full retail. they took about 3 weeks from start to finish. not bad for customs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Was it made from a custom last?Mine have taken almost 2 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeyshmockey10 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 i'm not actually entirely sure...i went through the fitting with the rep and he took down all of the information and then kept me updated on when they were in production and then sent out.they are much wider on the bottom of the skate, they didn't have a foot-bed to even fit in the bottom, you can see space on each side where you can see the white bottom part of the skate...so maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muck Report post Posted March 19, 2006 After more research, I've read that new skaters tend to experience this pain due to the "gripping of toes." I'm going to try stretching my calves more (which will be stretching the arch as well) and try to relax my toes. The article I read said something about the fact that this reflex is from our primate days of climbing trees. :P I'm sure as I become a better skater this will go away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
