LBinlineJOEJOE 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2011 alright, first off... the total one's are awesome skates, but the tongue thing is such a gimmick. i've tried all three stiffness inserts, and honestly, i can't feel a difference. also, the button snap thing broke off on both tongues (for anyone who owns these, be careful when lacing up, if you lace up too tight, the button snaps). no wonder bauer decided to NOT go with that for the apx's.with that said, i was looking to replace the tongues with either the reebok 11k tongue or easton eq40 tongue. can lhs' replace them, or can i do it myself... i ask because i've never replaced the tongue before...lastly, if anyone has either of those tongues available, please let me know... i don't want to go out and buy a whole skate for just the tongue (can i get just the tongues from manufacturers?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bones71 1 Report post Posted June 29, 2011 alright, first off... the total one's are awesome skates, but the tongue thing is such a gimmick. i've tried all three stiffness inserts, and honestly, i can't feel a difference. also, the button snap thing broke off on both tongues (for anyone who owns these, be careful when lacing up, if you lace up too tight, the button snaps). no wonder bauer decided to NOT go with that for the apx's.with that said, i was looking to replace the tongues with either the reebok 11k tongue or easton eq40 tongue. can lhs' replace them, or can i do it myself... i ask because i've never replaced the tongue before...lastly, if anyone has either of those tongues available, please let me know... i don't want to go out and buy a whole skate for just the tongue (can i get just the tongues from manufacturers?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ralphiv#13 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 I think on PSHG they have some tongues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bones71 1 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Sorry for the re-post. Consider the supreme felt or even supreme double felt if you have narrow or regular volume feet. My store has had great feedback from both ice and inline players with these tongues installed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LBinlineJOEJOE 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Sorry for the re-post. Consider the supreme felt or even supreme double felt if you have narrow or regular volume feet. My store has had great feedback from both ice and inline players with these tongues installedwhere can i find the supreme tongues for sale (again, just the tongues, and not the entire skate)? pshg has easton and graf tongues (thanks ralphiv). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bones71 1 Report post Posted July 10, 2011 where can i find the supreme tongues for sale (again, just the tongues, and not the entire skate)? pshg has easton and graf tongues (thanks ralphiv).Sin Bin Sports in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Ask for Jeff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watchgreat 4 Report post Posted July 11, 2011 http://cgi.ebay.com/Pro-stock-Skate-Tongues-SIZE-8-11-/230643835633?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b371a2f1Also does anyone know how to install the tongues yourself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharks25 9 Report post Posted July 11, 2011 You can just take your skates to a cobbler, lhs, or shoe repair guy. I wouldnt do them yourself unless you have a sewing awl and major skills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iceburg19 1 Report post Posted July 11, 2011 You can just take your skates to a cobbler, lhs, or shoe repair guy. I wouldnt do them yourself unless you have a sewing awl and major skills. Ive replaced the tongues on my grafs. you use a lock stitch awl.you can buy them at any local arts and craftstore. they use sewing awls for leather goods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watchgreat 4 Report post Posted July 12, 2011 Is this what you are talking about http://www.rei.com/product/602118/speedy-stitcher-sewing-awl?preferredSku=6021180002&cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-gpeLink-_-product-_-6021180002&mr:trackingCode=8C80071B-81F9-DE11-BAE3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA&{copy:s_kwcid}&mr:adType=pla&gclid=CK6Fy_j--qkCFYrJKgodNSLevA ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iceburg19 1 Report post Posted July 12, 2011 Is this what you are talking about http://www.rei.com/product/602118/speedy-stitcher-sewing-awl?preferredSku=6021180002&cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-gpeLink-_-product-_-6021180002&mr:trackingCode=8C80071B-81F9-DE11-BAE3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA&{copy:s_kwcid}&mr:adType=pla&gclid=CK6Fy_j--qkCFYrJKgodNSLevA ? yes, sort of like that one.mine had the thread reel in the middle,its a wax thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watchgreat 4 Report post Posted July 13, 2011 how hard was it to do and how long did it take? Also would you be willing to walk me through the process? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iceburg19 1 Report post Posted July 13, 2011 how hard was it to do and how long did it take? Also would you be willing to walk me through the process?If you are handy with tools it shouldnt be hard. If the awl comes with directions on how to use it and you understand what they are explaining, you could do it. you might want to google..how to use a lock stitch awl. one video showed someone fixing goalie pads. you might want to check that out before you want to do it yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watchgreat 4 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 great timing http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php?/topic/57901-instructional-diy-skate-tongue-replacement/page__pid__880326#entry880326 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
