CaptainZbubble 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2004 Ive been using t-blade's for almost a year now and ive recently been pointed out that im using the wrong set-up. I use M-11-280. At a camp, the instructor told me when im standing straight up and down I am back on my heels and it prevents me from keeping low and in a good stance. Im on my last set of runners amd am about to put in a new order. So, what should i change to make me less on my heels? The rocker or hallow? What would u suggest i change my set up to so i can correct my stance more on my toes? Thanks,CaptainZbubble Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted December 29, 2004 You need a pitch adjustment.But since you can't do that with t'blades, you'll need heel lifts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 1 Report post Posted December 30, 2004 you'll need heel lifts. Word! I put heel lifts on my t'bladed skates and it works great for me. Couldn't go with the standard pitch anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy 194 Report post Posted December 30, 2004 Curious why he would be back on his heels to begin with. I find it hard to believe t-blade holders aren't at least balanced with zero pitch. Only thing i can think of is the holders were mounted incorrectly front to back. I don't have a lot of experience with the T's, as virtually all of my customers have dumped them and gone back to regular holders/steel. But i would like to know if this "off balance" feel is common with other T blade users. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted December 30, 2004 Curious why he would be back on his heels to begin with. I find it hard to believe t-blade holders aren't at least balanced with zero pitch. Only thing i can think of is the holders were mounted incorrectly front to back. I don't have a lot of experience with the T's, as virtually all of my customers have dumped them and gone back to regular holders/steel. But i would like to know if this "off balance" feel is common with other T blade users. I felt alot of forward tilt on my 609/t'blade set-up, but which I wasn't exactly in love with, but I didn't feel really off balance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy 194 Report post Posted December 30, 2004 This leads me to believe they aren't being mounted properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted December 30, 2004 This leads me to believe they aren't being mounted properly. It could also be the type of boot he is using... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted December 30, 2004 or maybe he was use to another holder before. 2 weeks ago, I tried the graf(my brother has 703s.) with the cobra and I felt on my toes since I'm use to play with Custom +. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainZbubble 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2004 im playing on 727's. I have no idea why but when i go into a tight turn, im on my heels more then toe's unless i get so low its not normal. My skating is average but the instructor said i could be limited because the heels are noticeably higher then my toes. Hope that helps explain my problems a little more.CaptainZbubble Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted December 30, 2004 im playing on 727's. I have no idea why but when i go into a tight turn, im on my heels more then toe's unless i get so low its not normal. My skating is average but the instructor said i could be limited because the heels are noticeably higher then my toes. Hope that helps explain my problems a little more.CaptainZbubble If your heels were much higher than your toes, you should be on your toes. I didn't find the 727 to feel pitched forward as much as other Grafs though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainZbubble 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2004 The way i worded it you are correct. What really happens is that the toe is higher then the heel. What the feels like is that when i corner, the heels are leading me into the turn rather then the toes and it makes me lean back more rather then get lower. When my skate is flat on the ground/ ice, the toe of my skate is elevated rather then even all the way through the rocker. Ill see what i can do for pics to help explain....CaptainZbubble Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted December 30, 2004 have the toe shaved down to get the right balance point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainZbubble 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2004 how do you do that with t-blades?CaptainZbubble Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted December 30, 2004 I think the M has a weird rocker on them. Try the S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainZbubble 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2004 Thanks JR......ill give that a try!CaptainZbubble Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
