ShootsNScores93 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 I recently started using a pair of CCM 952 kevlar tacks.. I was using CCM 552 tacks but wanted a stiffer boot.. plus I wear a size 13 shoe so I have been using a size 12D with socks for years... the 952s are an 11.5 D and I go barefoot in them...I did take the steel from the 452s and put them on the 952s as they are the same 304's for the prolite 3 holder...I played last night and other than the obvious getting used to the feel of the boot.. I felt like I couldnt skate all that well... seemed like I was uncomfortable on turns, quick stops and starts ect and it seemed I had trouble getting explosive strides when skating hard...anyone shed some light on this?? do I just need to get used to the new skates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
english15x 3 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 different boot different feel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw 1 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 It's also possible that multiple sharpenings changed the profile of your old steel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShootsNScores93 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 how long does it take to get comfortable with new skates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shifter 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 its all about time.. break them in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShootsNScores93 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 yeah I figured as much... I just found myself not doing certain things on the ice last night because I wasnt comfortable on my edges like I normally am and I just felt like I had no explosiveness... I guess it will come back with time.... I hope anyway... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greatsave31 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 sometimes when going to a stiffer boot, it takes a little more time to learn how to make the stiffness work for you, rather than you working the skate. if that makes any sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShootsNScores93 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 so basically I shouldnt freak out and just understand that its part of the process right? its been almost 10 years since I have bought new skates... I bought the 552s in 2000 and they felt no different to me than my 652s and I stopped playing until November 2006 and have used them...like I said I also went down a half size because people always said a proper fitting skate your toes brush the toe cap and your heel doesnt slip... and with my old skates my feet always slipped... with the 952s they fit the way I am told they should.... its just tough dealing with not being at the top of my game right from the get go... If I dont play well I tend to dwell on it sadly, no matter what the reason :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
