GimpIndustries 1 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 What happens to a skate after it has been baked over the recommended times? Does the molecular structure in the boot start to break down? Does this process start happening on the 1st bake? Does it get solid and unmoldable?I'm not really looking for the "why would you bake a skate more than 5 times?" answer. As I personally wouldn't, I'm just trying to learn a little bit about how the process works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeyman11385 1 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 The glue that holds the skates together starts to break down. That being said, there is a lot of anecdotal evidence that you can bake them as many times as you want (as long as it is done properly) without issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GimpIndustries 1 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 So if the glue starts to break down, would this have started on your initial first baking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeyman11385 1 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Theoretically yes, but they are designed with baking in mind so it shouldn't effect the skate in any measurable way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GimpIndustries 1 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 I understand thats how they are designed. How do skate companies come up with the "max baking amounts"? Like my one95's aren't to be baked more than 3 times. So does the glue lose its holding power after the 3rd? I mean its not an instant thing, the first bake has to have some affect on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeyman11385 1 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 I don't know for sure, I'm sure somebody from Bauer or JR could know the definitive answer, but it was probably trial. Just keep baking them over and over until they break down. Also, the vendor for the glue may tell them how well it will hold up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
