CCM Vector steel

[JrFlyer17 0]

I was just wondering if anyone has had any problem with the steel in the Vector Pro skates. Last year I had a lot of problems with the steel in my skates cracking. Granted, they were Grafs, and the Cobra steel is far from wonderful, but I was just wondering if I might start having the same sort of problem. Thanks.

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Anything over Cobra is an improvement.

[GekigangarIII 0]

No problem at all with the vector steel for me. I did have tons of chipping and cracks with the Grafs, but like JR said, graf steel is bunk.

[wolveshockey10 0]

I am using the Vector Pros skates and have not had any problems with the steel.

[djinferno 2]

i'm using cobra steel with no problems...

[bulletproof_funk 0]

Same here, Cobras are working for me just fine.

[Brandonov22 0]

Just wondering if anyone has had a problem with the softness of the steel on the Vectors. I've had a couple people complain to me about the blade not holding an edge for more than a couple skates. Just wondering

[Chadd 916]

The Graf steel may work for you but it still doesn't hold an edge as well as the other brands.

[djinferno 2]

The Graf steel may work for you but it still doesn't hold an edge as well as the other brands.

maybe your right but the forward pitch is so agressive that i think i notice less, if a pair of Bauers need an edge, i will really feel it way more...

[PH_Hockey2 4]

Hey Chadd, if I put lightspeeds on my Grafs do you think I would feel more balenced?

[djinferno 2]

Hey Chadd, if I put lightspeeds on my Grafs do you think I would feel more balenced?

i'm not chadd but i can give my imput, put a regular tuuk, since the lightspeeds have a somewhat forward stance

[Chadd 916]

Hey Chadd, if I put lightspeeds on my Grafs do you think I would feel more balenced?

Are the Grafs pitching you too far forward? You have to be a bit more specific about the problem.

[PH_Hockey2 4]

I know, im asking Chadd because he semes to know about that stuf, and thanks for your imput too.

[PH_Hockey2 4]

Hey Chadd, if I put lightspeeds on my Grafs do you think I would feel more balenced?

Are the Grafs pitching you too far forward? You have to be a bit more specific about the problem.

Sometimes i feel like im on my toes too much.

[Chadd 916]

A competant pro shop can adjust the pitch on your skates by grinding down the steel at the heel. That only works if you have a good amount of steel left. Lightspeeds may help but some Graf models have a fairly aggressive forward pitch and that may affect you even with a different holder.

JR may know what the best solution would be.

[PH_Hockey2 4]

Ok, Thanks Chadd

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Keep in mind that those Graf skates used to come with Tuuk...

The Tuuk + should stabilize the skate. The fwd pitch is ridiculous on the Cobra.

If you want to keep the Cobra, get some front lifts done.

[PH_Hockey2 4]

Ive been wanting to get rid of the corbas anyway so i think I will go with the Tuuk+. I just want to get to a point where i feel normal. Not too tlited forward of not to tillted back.

What about the tuuk lightspeeds are they as pitched forward as the corbas?

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

They're taller in the back, so you'll have a little more forward flex. Go with the Custom +.

[kosydar 0]

While on the subject of putting on Tuuks, how hard is it to put them on? I wanna get them put on my Grafs, but the guy at the rink told me he could do it, but he might not do a great job. Is there a pretty decent chance he could mess things up?

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Yes. If the mounting is NOT straight, there's alignment issues. Also, they can force the holder into a 'straight' position, but the mounter may force it, therefore torquing the holder and creating a bend in the steel.

Kosy - I can (big difference between "can" and "could") do it for you. I use a blade bar so that the holder is straight. I've mounted for a few respected members on the board and none of them have had any problems. But then again, they stay quiet b/c they know Chico will LICK them to death...

[kosydar 0]

Sweet JR. The rink is getting shut down for six weeks in the end of August, so that time would be ideal.

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Turnaround is next day. You won't have to wait long.

[djinferno 2]

Keep in mind that those Graf skates used to come with Tuuk...

The Tuuk + should stabilize the skate. The fwd pitch is ridiculous on the Cobra.

If you want to keep the Cobra, get some front lifts done.

the fwd pitch on the Cobra feels good to me, makes me strong on the puck, id like to try a tuuk+ but don`t want to mess up my skates

[GekigangarIII 0]

Kosy - I can (big difference between "can" and "could") do it for you.

No, the correct phrase is.. "JR will do it for you". He does uber-quality work on rivet jobs. Easily as good or better than factory jobs.