BRUINS_FAN_74 19 Report post Posted December 31, 2014 Not a fan of the tongues on the Nexus 8000, so could anyone suggest a high quality tongue to replace them with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntwusc 62 Report post Posted December 31, 2014 What don't you like about the 8000 tongues? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty22 833 Report post Posted January 1, 2015 /\ This. Are you looking for something thicker/thinner, more/less flexible, longer/shorter length, better/no plastic lacebite insert etc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRUINS_FAN_74 19 Report post Posted January 1, 2015 Yeah, I HATE that plastic lacebite insert! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty22 833 Report post Posted January 1, 2015 You could start by just taking the insert out. Carefully cut the top or bottom of the mesh and slide it out. Sew up the seam. You may be good to go without anything further. You may need something stiffer to prevent lacebite. If that's the case you can look at putting in something like a Bauer supreme or CCM/Reebok pro tongue (the CCM/RBK tongues will be thicker than the 8000's I believe and may cause some volume issues). Nash Tongues are another option, and are fairly easy to find. I've had good luck purchasing "donor" skates off of ebay or at PIAS type stores to take tongues out of. There are always older model Bauer Supreme skates on ebay for less than ordering them from Bauer. Graf tongues are supposed to be available through Graf dealers as well. Once you have your tongues, you are ready to get to work: http://modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/topic/57901-instructional-diy-skate-tongue-replacement/ . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRUINS_FAN_74 19 Report post Posted January 1, 2015 I would like something sort of thin to give me a bit more volume too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntwusc 62 Report post Posted January 1, 2015 I'd suggest looking for APX tongues on ebay or see if a local Bauer dealer could order some for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
