the_game 452 Report post Posted January 4, 2013 My skates should be getting delivered tomorrow sometime, cant wait. I will let you know if my skates are like this.I was just wondering if anyone who has the skates has noticed anything with the little height difference because its a little higher than other makes like having to extend your sticks or anything.I didn't notice any difference at all in regards to any height difference and my stick length. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQRDY 24 Report post Posted January 4, 2013 i got my skates delivered today, i don't know how to describe how good they feel.There so comfortable as well as being amazing skates.on my skates its just roughly half of the front wheel that sticks out.it does not look or feel to far forward to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyweightphantom 1 Report post Posted January 5, 2013 i got my skates delivered today, i don't know how to describe how good they feel.There so comfortable as well as being amazing skates.on my skates its just roughly half of the front wheel that sticks out.it does not look or feel to far forward to me.Can't wait to hear what you think after baking and skating GQRDY!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQRDY 24 Report post Posted January 5, 2013 yeah, i think i have changed my mind about that.I don't normally bake my skates i just break them in buy wearing them.I think that is what i am going to do with these, i dont trust myself to do it in my oven either. but i train twice a week so it shouldn't take to long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted January 6, 2013 Big win for our Pro Team At Torhs Winter Cup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyweightphantom 1 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Big win for our Pro Team At Torhs Winter Cup. Awesome I was waiting eagerly to hear some results... Congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stock07 1 Report post Posted January 8, 2013 Awesome I was waiting eagerly to hear some results... Congrats!Torhs/2hot4ice website was posting game scores/results all weekend, check it out next go around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyweightphantom 1 Report post Posted January 10, 2013 I was on the site and I did not see them post the final score that soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J03Y 2 Report post Posted January 10, 2013 Big win for our Pro Team At Torhs Winter Cup. Congrats to your pro team! We took Gold in gold division and silver in silver division. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 Congrats to your pro team! We took Gold in gold division and silver in silver division.Nice... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted January 16, 2013 Has anyone gone from Bauer Vapors to Alkali and had an issue with the width? That's the only thing I am concerned about before I pull the trigger on a pair of CA9 RPD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stock07 1 Report post Posted January 16, 2013 Has anyone gone from Bauer Vapors to Alkali and had an issue with the width? That's the only thing I am concerned about before I pull the trigger on a pair of CA9 RPDI had to go down to a 6D in the CA9 from a 6.5D in RX60's....No problems with the boot, really compfy, I just can not get used to the frame on the skate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyweightphantom 1 Report post Posted January 16, 2013 I wear an 8D in RX60 and i tried on an 8D in alkali and felt perfect. I'm reluctant of the frame and how its set so far foward because i'm ready to pull the trigger also on a pair of these!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted January 16, 2013 There is a transition for some people when skating on a Hi-Lo to our chassis. It personally took me a month to get used to it. However, now that I am used to it I love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vet88 674 Report post Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) I had to go down to a 6D in the CA9 from a 6.5D in RX60's....No problems with the boot, really compfy, I just can not get used to the frame on the skate.My son has 6D RX60's and they are 1/2 a size to small for me for length. I had to go 6.5 CA9's to get a perfect fit in length (25.5cm foot length, toes feathering toe box with about 1mm spare between back of heel and boot). I transitioned from 10k's (tri d-lite setup) and it took a couple of weeks but after that it's like I've been on them all my life and would be hard pressed to go back to any kind of hi lo setup now.And another player I know has size 11 RX60's which are 1/2 a size to big for him, he is currently in 10.5 CA9's which fit him well for length. Edited August 9, 2015 by Vet88 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_game 452 Report post Posted January 17, 2013 My son has 6D RX60's and they are 1/2 a size to small for me for length. I had to go 6.5 CA9's to get a perfect fit in length (25cm foot length, toes feathering toe box with about 1mm spare between back of heel and boot). I transitioned from 10k's (tri d-lite setup) and it took a couple of weeks but after that it's like I've been on them all my life and would be hard pressed to go back to any kind of hi lo setup now.And another player I know has size 11 RX60's which are 1/2 a size to big for him, he is currently in 10.5 CA9's which fit him well for length.I am of the group that went up a size from the Bauer APX compared to the Alkali, in my APX I am a 7.5 went with an 8 in the Alkali and the fit is perfect.In regards to the width of the CA9, I think the baking here is the key. If they are too narrow, baking them is gonna open up them so much. The advice about standing after the bake was they key factor for me & changed the whole fit of the skate. I think if the boot is a little wide, the baking process is going to wrap your foot as well.I apologize for not updating my LTR, I've been on the CA9 a ton and am going to provide some more thoughts & also get some quality pics of the chassis placement for folks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lufria 1 Report post Posted January 18, 2013 Congrats to your pro team! We took Gold in gold division and silver in silver division.Dude you are everywhere.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted January 21, 2013 Has anyone had any issues installing Vanguards on to the CA9/CA9 RPD? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted January 21, 2013 There would be no issue putting a Vanguard on our skates. I have seen it done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stock07 1 Report post Posted January 21, 2013 Congrats to Alkali RPD...Narch West Coast Winters PRO Champs...Those guys are killing it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IW Team - Chase 184 Report post Posted January 21, 2013 Congrats to Alkali RPD...Narch West Coast Winters PRO Champs...Those guys are killing it!Killed our Cal Beach Team too haha.. You guys look awesome from the highlights I watched, how long have they been playing together?PS: Congrats on the 'ship! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted January 21, 2013 There would be no issue putting a Vanguard on our skates. I have seen it done.Thanks Justin. I was just more concerned with the mounting holes from the Alkali frame possibly being close to the new holes that would have to be drilled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J03Y 2 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Dude you are everywhere.... We'll be in Detroit this weekend for MIHA as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) Another good NARCh event. Our pro Team came home with the championship. Edited January 22, 2013 by Justin 1933 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQRDY 24 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 I got my skates baked on the weekend after not using them for a while due to games. and skated on them tonight they feel great apart from not used to the all 80mm chassis coming from a Reebok tri-di.but i'm getting pain where the boot and toe cap meet , more on my right foot that my left since its a little smaller,i didn't feel like i could get them tight enough because there still new and a little stiff.my foot was slipping a littlewas just wondering if anyone else is having the same issue and if it goes away after the skates are properly broken in ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
