pushead2 2 Report post Posted July 26, 2015 Can anyone help me with information on their replacement ABS blades - specifically in regards to the nozzle height?Is it short like the Frontier & CCM Crossover blades? Or is it long like the Reebok & Sher-wood blades?I have my shaft to the perfect height if use the Reebok & Sher-wood blades, but I really want to try Alkali's blades. If it's short nozzle, it makes my two piece set up too short. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonesy9020 77 Report post Posted July 26, 2015 Think you're referring to the hosel. At least from the pics on HM, it would appear that at least the ABS Lite standard blade is a longer hosel. The ABS comp blades both tapered and senior appear to be shorter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pushead2 2 Report post Posted July 26, 2015 Yes, you are correct. Not sure why I put nozzle?!? I thought so too via the pictures on HM, but I'm not sure why they would be different heights. I just have the worst feeling they're all short. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bulldizzle 4 Report post Posted July 26, 2015 Hey guys. Been lurking on this thread and forum for a little while. I used to play a lot of roller hockey, then played some ice and travel teams during high school and then quit skating all together. Watched the Stanley cup playoffs, fell in love with the lightning team this year and decided I wanted to skate again. Dug out my old mission vi's out of the shed and got to it. They are wore out to say the least. So I was in the market for new skates. A few days ago I ordered the alkali rpd team skates from inline warehouse baked them and then took them out for a spin this morning. Man! What a skate. They are perfectly baked and fit like a glove. The all 80 set up is fast and I feel completely in control digging in to corners and the turning radius is legit. Just wanted to say hello and thanks for all the info in this thread. This will definitely not be my last alkali product. Hey guys. Been lurking on this thread and forum for a little while. I used to play a lot of roller hockey, then played some ice and travel teams during high school and then quit skating all together. Watched the Stanley cup playoffs, fell in love with the lightning team this year and decided I wanted to skate again. Dug out my old mission vi's out of the shed and got to it. They are wore out to say the least. So I was in the market for new skates. A few days ago I ordered the alkali rpd team skates from inline warehouse baked them and then took them out for a spin this morning. Man! What a skate. They are perfectly baked and fit like a glove. The all 80 set up is fast and I feel completely in control digging in to corners and the turning radius is legit. Just wanted to say hello and thanks for all the info in this thread. This will definitely not be my last alkali product. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted August 4, 2015 RPE+ Skate on display at State Wars - This skate is built for the player with the wider foot. Over-sized toe box, wider last, foam/felt combo tongue allows for increased volume. https://www.facebook.com/285704271507894/photos/np.1438710834579111.1352354014/895382797206702/?type=1¬if_t=notify_me_page 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vnderachiever 3 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Need contact info for Alkali! Hopefully an issue covered by warranty:Update on my RPD Max's after 8 months of usage 1-2 times per week:Noticed yesterday that the chassis is bent on my left skate, front wheel. Only really noticed because I blew out the hubs of three addiction wheels, seems like it's because my wheel is hitting the ground at an odd angle during hard stops/starts/turns. I've heard Alkali has great customer service, I just can't figure out how to get in touch with them :)Edit: found the email for warranty on their site, minutes after I posted this. Hoping to hear back soon, will update.Edit 2: Joe already got back to me (under 10 minutes) and said they're going to take care of it. Awesome company, awesome products! Edited August 6, 2015 by vnderachiever 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler Roy 86 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 The man himself! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdellaringa 1 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 RPE+ Skate on display at State Wars - This skate is built for the player with the wider foot. Over-sized toe box, wider last, foam/felt combo tongue allows for increased volume. https://www.facebook.com/285704271507894/photos/np.1438710834579111.1352354014/895382797206702/?type=1¬if_t=notify_me_pageIt says this link is dead - do you have another link? I'm having trouble with my wide foot finding a good skate. I tried the Comp+ which was too narrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 https://www.facebook.com/285704271507894/photos/a.677614542316863.1073741826.285704271507894/895382797206702/?type=1&theaterGo Alkali's Facebook for a pic if the link doesn't work for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jazz4all 9 Report post Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) so i finally got my rpd shift+ ! really excited, the size is perfect. gonna bake 'em later. i laced it up to see how it fit me, and stand up, width definitely wider which is nice, however my left foot balance is different compared to my right.the left chassis was mounted a little bit to the right (a bit disappointed here as my CA7 also had the chassis misaligned ). never saw such thing on other pairs that i've tried.will it affect my skating? im quite afraid that my outside edge might suffer.should i bake it first to see if it can improve the fit and balance? any advice on how to adjust the chassis? Edited August 8, 2015 by jazz4all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeWhy 39 Report post Posted August 12, 2015 RPE+ Skate on display at State Wars - This skate is built for the player with the wider foot. Over-sized toe box, wider last, foam/felt combo tongue allows for increased volume. https://www.facebook.com/285704271507894/photos/np.1438710834579111.1352354014/895382797206702/?type=1¬if_t=notify_me_pageYou have my interest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jazz4all 9 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 okay, so i've tried to send email to alex@alkalihockey.com but for some reason its rejected by the server. anyone got the same issue? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted August 17, 2015 Alex does not work there anymore. That is why your e-mail doesn't go through. Try joe@alkalihockey.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jazz4all 9 Report post Posted August 17, 2015 Alex does not work there anymore. That is why your e-mail doesn't go through. Try joe@alkalihockey.comsame with joe@alkalihockey.comi got the same email rejected by the server. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted August 17, 2015 not sure what the issue is. I just sent Joe a message and it worked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vnderachiever 3 Report post Posted August 20, 2015 Looks like I spoke too soon. Two weeks since I received an almost immediate email stating that "George" would send me info about how to get the skates replaced, I haven't heard from George or Joe.Biggest bummer about this whole thing: I've missed 4 games now and at this point i'll be missing the playoffs/finals next week! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted August 20, 2015 Just e-mail joe again, or send an email to george@alkalisports.com and copy joe on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moejoe3117 1 Report post Posted August 20, 2015 was told by a friend when he tried to order from hockeygiant that they told him alkali was going out of business. He was also told this at a local shop in St. Louis. Can anyone confirm this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewie 721 Report post Posted August 20, 2015 was told by a friend when he tried to order from hockeygiant that they told him alkali was going out of business. He was also told this at a local shop in St. Louis. Can anyone confirm this? if that is their current plan they would be doing a bad job of it, considering they are about to release a new second skate line, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IW Team - Chase 184 Report post Posted August 20, 2015 Alkali's already been bought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sss1987 55 Report post Posted August 21, 2015 WHAT???? bought by who?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dorsey24 6 Report post Posted August 21, 2015 Please don't say Bauer bought them 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted August 21, 2015 No, bauer did not buy them. A private company bought them, and things are moving on as normal. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeWhy 39 Report post Posted August 21, 2015 No, bauer did not buy them. A private company bought them, and things are moving on as normal. They better keep it very similar to what it is now or else I'll need you to start up another company aha. Seriously though they better not downgrade cause of this because I finally found a skate company I am all about. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sss1987 55 Report post Posted August 21, 2015 They better keep it very similar to what it is now or else I'll need you to start up another company aha. Seriously though they better not downgrade cause of this because I finally found a skate company I am all about.you and me both bud Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
