Knee injury -FBV 90/75

[chrisk 1]

Two summers ago, I tore my MCL in my left knee. I was skating fast in the neutral zone to the puck and my left skate caught the inside edge and my knee buckled and I felt three distinct pops. I took 6 weeks off and then went to PT and now play with a hinged brace. Two nights ago, I did the exact same thing. I stopped quick and felt my knee twist, felt 3 pops. I weigh 230lbs and my hieght is 5-10. I play beer league hockey. My question is whether 90/75 is too much bite for a fat guy.

[wrangler 157]

Two summers ago, I tore my MCL in my left knee. I was skating fast in the neutral zone to the puck and my left skate caught the inside edge and my knee buckled and I felt three distinct pops. I took 6 weeks off and then went to PT and now play with a hinged brace. Two nights ago, I did the exact same thing. I stopped quick and felt my knee twist, felt 3 pops. I weigh 230lbs and my hieght is 5-10. I play beer league hockey. My question is whether 90/75 is too much bite for a fat guy.

I'm 6', 250, started FBV with 100/75, and just went to 100/50, and it doesn't seem like too much bite. Two times out on that, and so far I like it better. I'm in the process of following the advice I got in the FBV thread: keep changing toward less bite, until I don't have enough, then go back one step.

[mnpucker 33]

I am 6'1" 235, I have skated on 95/75, 100/50 and 100/75. Each performed exactly as they were billed. I can skate without issues on any of them. However, I have settled on 100-50. At times it seems there is not enough edge but when the metal hits the road and you apply varying degrees of pressure the edge is there and reliable. The glide is as billed as well. I coach youth hockey, skill development is our focal point. On a daily basis I am doing things on my skates that a player may never come close to doing in a game situation. I am talking about extreme edgework skill repetitions. I have to demo the skills, I have found FBV to be very effective yet not overly "grippy".

Regarding your knee issue, I would be inclined to believe there are other factors at play. were you were not skating on FBV the first time it happened?

Like me you are putting a lot of pressure on your joints based on your weight. You may want to look at your weight prior to blaming the sharpening. This coming for a heavier guy so no offense.

One other question, did you change skates? I have noticed some of the new boots seem to apply pressure farther up the leg due to the stiffness. just a thought.

[Jordan 13]

I find that FBV is easier on my bad knee than regular ROH...FWIW

[Chadd 916]

I skate on 90/75 and love it. I used to use 5/8 to 3/4 depending on the ice conditions and the bite is somewhere between the two.

[vek 0]

Sort of ironic - I was skating on 90/75, just a touch lighter than yourself, and the unpredictable washout (opposite from yourself) on upright angles on the FBV caused me a serious MCL tear.

Try a 3/4 regular ROH cut, and see if it helps matters. Switching back certainly gave me a lot more confidence and stability, with minimal, if any, performance difference. Not saying that the FBV is a bad technology, because it has far too many accolades from people in the know, but it certainly didn't work for me.

[chrisk 1]

I used to skate on 9/16th. I was just wondering if there was any corralation with knee injuries and FBV. On another topic, I have decided to lose a few pounds. Thanks for the responses.

[wrangler 157]

I used to skate on 9/16th. I was just wondering if there was any corralation with knee injuries and FBV. On another topic, I have decided to lose a few pounds. Thanks for the responses.

It'd be nice if losing weight was as simple as just deciding to.

[Chadd 916]

I used to skate on 9/16th. I was just wondering if there was any corralation with knee injuries and FBV.

There is no correlation between FBV and injuries, just like there is no correlation between ROH and injuries. Any claim otherwise is absurd. Bad ice, player skill level and hack sharpenings however, can be a factor.

[chrisk 1]

There is no correlation between FBV and injuries, just like there is no correlation between ROH and injuries. Any claim otherwise is absurd. Bad ice, player skill level and hack sharpenings however, can be a factor.

I guess I have to chalk it up to skill level then.

It'd be nice if losing weight was as simple as just deciding to.

you're not kidding...

[Agent1.8 1]

This thread may have jinxed me, 90/75 cut and right knee has been having sharp pains during my last 3 games!

[flyersfan9319 0]

It'd be nice if losing weight was as simple as just deciding to.

Its not easy but if you workout hard and eat healthy it'll make a world of difference. I used to be 5'8" and 220lbs and an avrage A/B level dman. Now im 5'9" and 184lbs and it has made a world of difference on the ice im more confident and got invited to the ushl combine. and off the ice i've gotten more confidence and i feel like my life has almost got easier.

on topic thou i would agree with the person who said try 3/4ths

[Vishi05 0]

It'd be nice if losing weight was as simple as just deciding to.

I don't want to go too off topic but unless you have some medical problem like a thyroid issue, losIng weight is as simple as just deciding to. The problem is that it takes a real commitment, that's the hard part. Every day when you choose what to eat and how much to exercise, you are either deciding to keep status quo or make a change for the better.

In 2008 I was 5'9 and 275 lbs, 8 months later I was 215 lbs because I decided I didn't want to be pushing 3 bills. Now I have to get my ass in gear and lose the last 35.

[wrangler 157]

I don't want to go too off topic but unless you have some medical problem like a thyroid issue, losIng weight is as simple as just deciding to. The problem is that it takes a real commitment, that's the hard part. Every day when you choose what to eat and how much to exercise, you are either deciding to keep status quo or make a change for the better.

In 2008 I was 5'9 and 275 lbs, 8 months later I was 215 lbs because I decided I didn't want to be pushing 3 bills. Now I have to get my ass in gear and lose the last 35.

Yeah, my point was that the decision is easy; carrying it out is something else. I think we're in violent agreement.

[Vishi05 0]

Yeah, my point was that the decision is easy; carrying it out is something else. I think we're in violent agreement.

My bad. It definitely is tough, I don't understand why they have to make the stuff that tastes the best the worse for you. It's a real bitch.

[wrangler 157]

My bad. It definitely is tough, I don't understand why they have to make the stuff that tastes the best the worse for you. It's a real bitch.

We're also conditioned to huge portions and "more is better", and storing fat is a survival characteristic when food is scarce. Oh, well.