beaucoup_fish 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2004 Hey guys,just picked up a pair of Mission S500s, but I'm worried that they may be too stiff for me. They weren't painful in the store, but I'm not sure how they'll be once I hit the ice. The selling factor over the S400s was the liner and that the S400s felt a little soft. Hoping Justin and JR, you guys can answer this for me. I'm 5'8", 155lbs. Skate twice a week (4 hours total). Will I be able to break these bad boys in (without baking!) or should I downgrade? Also, is it possible to put a TUUK holder on S500s? Thanks guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JGraz15 53 Report post Posted November 6, 2004 You will definitely be able to break them in. The skate actually has little break in time...you should be able to do it a 2-3 weeks at your rate of skating.Also, it is possible to put a TUUK on the S500, but try the pitch on neutral (standard setting)....its a solid holder, you'll like it I'm sure if you skate on TUUKs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted November 6, 2004 I never baked mine and never had a problem. I skated in them twice the first day I had them, then played in a 24 hour charity game with no issues. As I understand it, the pitch holders have the same rivet pattern as a Tuuk. If you do decide to swap you shouldn't have to drill holes. I really like the pitch, it's similar to a Tuuk and has no major problems. You may just want to have the steel profiled to 9ft if you don't like them the way they come from Mission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Accord 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 then played in a 24 hour charity game with no issues. 24 hour long game? :o Please post some more about it, i'm really curious to hear about it. (sorry for the OT post beaucoup) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 LOL he tried to get me to come up for that...Our rink had a 28 hr game. At the time it set the Guinness record for the longest hockey game played. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Accord 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 haha, what was the score at the end of the game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 204 to 168. I didn't participate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 then played in a 24 hour charity game with no issues. 24 hour long game? :o Please post some more about it, i'm really curious to hear about it. (sorry for the OT post beaucoup) two teams, each made up of an A and a B squad. one game on, one game off for 24 hours. I had a fan in the locker room and my skates dried out fully between games, no problems with blisters or fit at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobrAA 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 do the zambonis pass each hours??and do it all the 17 player (of each team) played all the 28 hours...or they had replacement????men this thing look nice lol!!!!!!!!!! 204-168!!!!!!! WHAT A HOT GAME!LMAOEDIT:SORRY.....when i post my reply chadd reply to it too and he answer me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 There was a full ice cut between games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinferno 2 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 You may just want to have the steel profiled to 9ft if you don't like them the way they come from Mission. what does it come as on the s500? I'm waithing for a pair from Justin, it would be nice to know... also, if anyone can confirm the tuuk swap thing if it's tru... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 Those Mission boots are incredibly easy to break in by skate standards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 You may just want to have the steel profiled to 9ft if you don't like them the way they come from Mission. what does it come as on the s500? I'm waithing for a pair from Justin, it would be nice to know... also, if anyone can confirm the tuuk swap thing if it's tru... 11ft, same as a cobra. I only mentioned it to him as he was thinking of switching to a holder with a 9ft radius. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted November 8, 2004 Heat Fit, Heat Fit, Heat Fit.....This eliminates 95% of the break in problems. Since there is no plastic, every part of the skate is completly heat formable. Heat Fit them and should be happy...Justin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Accord 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2004 Heat Fit, Heat Fit, Heat Fit.....This eliminates 95% of the break in problems. Since there is no plastic, every part of the skate is completly heat formable. Heat Fit them and should be happy...Justin What material is used for the toe cap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2048 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2004 Heat Fit, Heat Fit, Heat Fit.....This eliminates 95% of the break in problems. Since there is no plastic, every part of the skate is completly heat formable. Heat Fit them and should be happy...Justin I didn't even heatbake mine and I had 0 issues after the second skate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted November 8, 2004 Imagine if you did heat fit them... :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinferno 2 Report post Posted November 8, 2004 Dude I cant whait to receive the skates *Counting the days on the wall like a prisoner* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asdfa 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2004 Imagine if you did heat fit them... :) soo.. fit problems + heatfit = 0 fit problems. thus, heatfit = - fit problemsthus heatfit = a negative amount of problemsthus, heat fit your skates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim A 4 Report post Posted November 9, 2004 . As I understand it, the pitch holders have the same rivet pattern as a Tuuk. If you do decide to swap you shouldn't have to drill holes. I really like the pitch, it's similar to a Tuuk and has no major problems. Can anyone confirm this to be true? has anyone converted more than a pair without having to drill holes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted November 9, 2004 I have an old set of Tuuks at teh house and htey match up perfectly with my spare pitches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
