JimmyTheDriver 36 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 Well, considering the inventor of the skate promotes doing it in a conventional oven, not sure what the issue is. I've baked two different pairs of Makos a couple times each in my oven at home with no issues. I used to sweat over home baking, but not anymore (at least skates).Where does he say that? Not questioning your statement, would just be curious to read more. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mojo122 535 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 He's talking about the Easton skate guy once being the MLX skate guy... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 Yes, and I've baked skates at home as well. I'd still never recommend others do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 MLX and Easton skates are not the same, and the times are very different now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smcgreg 81 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 MLX and Easton skates are not the same, and the times are very different now.Yes, but times and temps are on the box, are they not? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 Yes, but times and temps are on the box, are they not?For a skate oven, yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
215BroadStBullies610 435 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 For what its worth, I put my superfeet into my Makos without rebaking with no issues.Same. Have done this twice now since trying out them out for the first time at last year's Summer Jam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 For a skate oven, yes.Exactly, they aren't going to react the same way. Hell, Easton even tells you to change the time if using a different brand of skate oven. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyTheDriver 36 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 Exactly, they aren't going to react the same way. Hell, Easton even tells you to change the time if using a different brand of skate oven. You all have me scared now... I'll take them to a skate oven. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted December 30, 2015 Not trying to scare you, just want to make sure people are fully aware of what they are doing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz_LightBeer 969 Report post Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) It's possible, with care. I personally wouldn't recommend it. Edited December 31, 2015 by Buzz_LightBeer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicktsigos 12 Report post Posted January 2, 2016 Any guys skating the m8 is there a noticeable difference in stiffness between this and the mako 2? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted January 2, 2016 Any guys skating the m8 is there a noticeable difference in stiffness between this and the mako 2?I'm not but a teammate is. The only real noticeable difference is going to be weight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sectachrome 40 Report post Posted January 3, 2016 Used my M8's for the first time yesterday at a stick and puck. They felt pretty great overall. I'm coming from some Supreme 180s, and CCM V08s and several Mission inline skates before that. I haven't even had my Supremes for a year yet, but I just never felt that great in them. I got my M8s in 9.5D, same as the Supremes. The fit length wise is really similar and I don't think I cloud have gone down any smaller. I LOVE the feel of these and the aggressive pitch. It felt so much more natural to me and like what I was missing from the Supremes. I didn't feel like I was fighting the boot to get my weight forward. I only had a few issues which I think are fixable. One is that I had a lot of pressure in my arch/lower ankle area, but it didn't really bother me until I got off the ice. Another is that my left foot is slightly narrower in the forefoot than my right. Usually this results in my right foot getting squished but in these that foot actually felt perfect and the left one was a little loose. Going to see if I can spot heat and tighten the left forefoot area somehow. Lastly, I got a horrible first sharpening, giving way to much edge on my right skate and almost none on the left, but that's not the skates fault. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Munsons 2 Report post Posted January 3, 2016 I went from the Mako 1's to M8 and I didn't notice a difference if that helps at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyTheDriver 36 Report post Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) I only had a few issues which I think are fixable. One is that I had a lot of pressure in my arch/lower ankle area, but it didn't really bother me until I got off the ice.Just a week ago I posted about this same thing. Then talked to Easton who recommend heat with a heat gun. I did it a few times with no relief. Superfeet Yellow insoles have fixed it for me. By raising my heel and arch a few milimeters, it has my foot off the rub spot that was occurring above arch/under ankle...that small protruding bone. I wish I just did the insoles to begin with and didn't heat. I plan to bake them for a second time now that the pain spots are gone and my foot is sitting a little higher in the boot. -Jim Edited January 4, 2016 by JimmyTheDriver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicktsigos 12 Report post Posted January 4, 2016 I'm not but a teammate is. The only real noticeable difference is going to be weight.Cool, thanks for the heads up. I didn't know if I'd be getting a way softer skate. I'm looking to get away from a ski-boot feel but would like a bit of support as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AfftonDad 88 Report post Posted January 4, 2016 I just had to drill out my stripped out CXN runner bolts. I'm really not a fan of those square hole fasteners they put on them. Does anyone happen to know the size of the bolts so I can get something else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted January 4, 2016 I just had to drill out my stripped out CXN runner bolts. I'm really not a fan of those square hole fasteners they put on them. Does anyone happen to know the size of the bolts so I can get something else?"square hole fasteners" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AfftonDad 88 Report post Posted January 4, 2016 "square hole fasteners" I figured if I said "not a fan of the Robertson fasteners they put on them" not many people would know what I was talking about. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sectachrome 40 Report post Posted January 4, 2016 Anybody have any issues with the durability of the outside of the skate from other skates, boards etc.? My only real concern is that the heel and "mesh" bits don't really look like they can take much abuse. Also, is the composite stuff on the heel structural, or mostly for looks? Seems like the actual boot is made of a darker, different material when you look inside the sole of the skate (on M8's anyway). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted January 4, 2016 No issues with durability. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iammerson 19 Report post Posted January 5, 2016 Anybody have any issues with the durability of the outside of the skate from other skates, boards etc.? My only real concern is that the heel and "mesh" bits don't really look like they can take much abuse. Also, is the composite stuff on the heel structural, or mostly for looks? Seems like the actual boot is made of a darker, different material when you look inside the sole of the skate (on M8's anyway).Have had the skates for over a year playing at least twice a week and mine have held up very well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted January 5, 2016 I just had to drill out my stripped out CXN runner bolts. I'm really not a fan of those square hole fasteners they put on them. Does anyone happen to know the size of the bolts so I can get something else?How did you manage to strip them? I've never had a problem with a Robertson on anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AfftonDad 88 Report post Posted January 5, 2016 How did you manage to strip them? I've never had a problem with a Robertson on anything.I don't know. I've had them in and out on several different sets of holders including these several times (I frequently "rotate" mine and my son's runners left to right). And in fact one of the two skates I could get off without any problem. It looks like the tool might have gotten a little rounded off. The guy at Total Hockey gave me two that he had off of a warranty pair AND he gave me the tools with that pair as well. So I'm back in business. I put them back on without locktite this time though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
