Blackstone Flat-Bottom V Thread

[JR Boucicaut 3795]

No, that was in reference to afftondad's post.

[Drewhunz 3]

Congrats to Blackstone and the Boston Bruins for their 2011 Stanley Cup victory!

[JR Boucicaut 3795]

...and Saint John in the CHL AND Binghamton in the AHL.

[Tondog 12]

And to Dubuque of the USHL!

[Gummer12 134]

Is there any news on the release of the new Goalie Specific 115/Y, 120/Y cuts being released yet?

[nicksmission14 0]

Based on the thread I decided to give the Flat Bottom V a shot, I typically skate on a 1/2" and I'm going to give the 100/75 a go. I'm very curious to see how it feels.

[Shayno 1]

Can anyone suggest the "sharpest" FBV possible? I like my skates sharp, and tried 100/75, but didnt seem near sharp enough? Mind you, I liked the "glide" of the FBV, just didn't feel sharp enough, or like I could not cut well enough? Anyone? TY

[jimmy 194]

Can anyone suggest the "sharpest" FBV possible? I like my skates sharp, and tried 100/75, but didnt seem near sharp enough? Mind you, I liked the "glide" of the FBV, just didn't feel sharp enough, or like I could not cut well enough? Anyone? TY

Try the 100/1

[coldshoulder 0]

Based on the thread I decided to give the Flat Bottom V a shot, I typically skate on a 1/2" and I'm going to give the 100/75 a go. I'm very curious to see how it feels.

I went from a 1/2 to 100/50 and it works great for me. So you might try both and see which one you like better.

[Tondog 12]

I'd really like to understand how much "glide" is gained with the FBV cut under normal game conditions? I've used both and can't say that I can exactly glide end to end with one push off, nor can I say that I feel any less gassed from all that gliding during a game. Maybe I'll try different sharpenings on either feet and see which one drags more?

[Chadd 916]

I've used both and can't say that I can exactly glide end to end with one push off...

Three strides and I can glide a full lap around the rink. It all depends on your skating and the ice conditions.

[flyers10 57]

Chadd - Here in AZ a lot of times the ice is softer and damp from poor resurfacings and at some rinks there are areas of ice that more resemble a pond surface on a warmer winter day. Would the FBV be a better option than ROH with variable conditions on the same ice sheet.

[nicksmission14 0]

100/75 was to much bite. I am going to go to 100/50, think that will be better. Love the glide of the FB though.

[Chadd 916]

Chadd - Here in AZ a lot of times the ice is softer and damp from poor resurfacings and at some rinks there are areas of ice that more resemble a pond surface on a warmer winter day. Would the FBV be a better option than ROH with variable conditions on the same ice sheet.

I don't know if anything is going to be "better" for ice like that, but the ability to glide better would seem to be a good thing on softer ice like that. You could get the glide with a shallower ROH, but the FBV allows you to also have more bite when you need it on the slightly harder ice as well.

[Shayno 1]

Try the 100/1

Jimmy....so, I just say 100/1? to the fella who sharpens my skates? TY

[Chadd 916]

Jimmy....so, I just say 100/1? to the fella who sharpens my skates? TY

That's like a 1/4" equivalent. I would strongly suggest not using that one.

[jimmy 194]

That's like a 1/4" equivalent. I would strongly suggest not using that one.

He asked for the sharpest, that is the sharpest. I have several customers using it, and they like it and have no problems. They were on 100/75 prior and wanted more bite. Same scenario as OP.

Shayno, yes, if they have the 100/1 spinner, that's what you'll ask for.

[Shayno 1]

Thanks Jimmy.....I know for a fact that others I play pick up with, would not want their skates this sharp....but I have to have them this sharp! Tried the FBV 100/75, then tried the 100/50 and was not near sharp enough feeling...so I am going to try 100/1 and report back! Whats the second sharpest? 100/2 ??? Thanks again guys! Appreciate the help with this!

100/75 was to much bite. I am going to go to 100/50, think that will be better. Love the glide of the FB though.

??? Wouldn't 100/50 be more bite?????

Edited August 8, 2011 by Shayno

[nicksmission14 0]

Thanks Jimmy.....I know for a fact that others I play pick up with, would not want their skates this sharp....but I have to have them this sharp! Tried the FBV 100/75, then tried the 100/50 and was not near sharp enough feeling...so I am going to try 100/1 and report back! Whats the second sharpest? 100/2 ??? Thanks again guys! Appreciate the help with this!

??? Wouldn't 100/50 be more bite?????

If I'm reading the chart correctly... No should be less.

[JR Boucicaut 3795]

The second number corresponds to the edge height - so 50 would mean shorter edge, resulting in less bite.

[Shayno 1]

Sorry JR the 100/1 (sharpest) and I was thinking the smaller the # on the right.....the sharper the cut? Found chart! TY

Edited August 9, 2011 by Shayno

[Shayno 1]

Well....went to my LHS and tried to get 100/1, like jimmy suggested, but they told me the sharpest FBV cut they can do is 100/75! So went with 5/16 old style...Cheers!

[JR Boucicaut 3795]

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[Joshison 1]

Tried it didn't really see a difference think I need to try something with more bite tho

[shoeshine boy 242]

I have a teammate who claims one of the local shops is doing FBV but not with a Blackstone machine. for some reason I thought FBV was a Blackstone specific thing so my question is this: can you do FBV on other machines?