WhosUrDaddy 2 Report post Posted June 1, 2017 Bump. Are these out for service in Ontario yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goonsquad 209 Report post Posted June 1, 2017 On 4/14/2017 at 8:22 AM, stick9 said: Very cool! Looks very much like something you would see in a high tech machine shop. I was about to add that this looks very similar to a milling machine. At some computer controls and CNC. Add AI and its Cyberdyne Systems... and so on 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malcb33 97 Report post Posted June 1, 2017 I had my skates sharpened from this machine and I got to say I am very impressed. Very coefficient! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhosUrDaddy 2 Report post Posted June 2, 2017 How long does it take to do a pair? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACE 22 QC 5 Report post Posted July 4, 2017 On 02/06/2017 at 11:07 AM, WhosUrDaddy said: How long does it take to do a pair? It takes about 2 minutes depending on what shape they are in. On 02/06/2017 at 11:07 AM, WhosUrDaddy said: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACE 22 QC 5 Report post Posted July 4, 2017 They finally have a website up! http://eliteperformancetech.com/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malcb33 97 Report post Posted July 7, 2017 Very cool, nice to see info on this system. I wish I could get this locally. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
218hockey 50 Report post Posted July 8, 2017 You guys are seriously comparing this to the little Sparx machine? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhosUrDaddy 2 Report post Posted July 17, 2017 These are commercial quality machines. Wonder how much they cost?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malcb33 97 Report post Posted October 25, 2017 Elite just updated their website. Got some great (general) info on sharpening and of course on their machines too. I've had this sharpening done twice now and I have to say I'm impressed. Very coefficient and consistent. I'd highly recommend checking them if in Montreal, for the rest of us it might be a while for retail machines unfortunately. Hopefully the hype from the NHL starts to trickle down sooner, rather than later..... http://eliteperformancetech.com/player-services/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhosUrDaddy 2 Report post Posted October 26, 2017 Which NHL teams use this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malcb33 97 Report post Posted October 26, 2017 5 hours ago, WhosUrDaddy said: Which NHL teams use this? Habs, Leafs, Jets and Flyers I believe so far. Many more are interested Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACE 22 QC 5 Report post Posted December 10, 2018 On 10/26/2017 at 6:02 PM, malcb33 said: Habs, Leafs, Jets and Flyers I believe so far. Many more are interested Its been over 1 year now and its safe to say that more teams have now bought into the idea of automated sharpening and profiling. Las Vegas, San Jose, Chicago, Detroit and others... aswell and their AHL affiliates. PENN State U and many other junior level teams have also started using these machines! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfpack_1986 154 Report post Posted December 10, 2018 The new prosharps as2001 does two blades at once for profiling, what advantage does this machine have? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACE 22 QC 5 Report post Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) The profiling machine can profile 4 blades at a time. But the main advantage is the reference point.... Other system use the bottom portion of the blade as the reference point. Therefore, if the two blades don't have the same "original shape", the machine will not grind the same amount of steel on both blades. If you are to remove the blades from the skate holder, you should notice a slight difference from 1 blade to the other. The Elite profiling machine will hold the blades in the exact same reference point as if they were in the original holder. Which means, unlike other profiling systems, the 4 blades will be identical. So in terms of advantages, the machine is faster, more precise and easy to use. Edited December 11, 2018 by ACE 22 QC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted December 11, 2018 5 hours ago, ACE 22 QC said: The profiling machine can profile 4 blades at a time. But the main advantage is the reference point.... Other system use the bottom portion of the blade as the reference point. Therefore, if the two blades don't have the same "original shape", the machine will not grind the same amount of steel on both blades. If you are to remove the blades from the skate holder, you should notice a slight difference from 1 blade to the other. The Elite profiling machine will hold the blades in the exact same reference point as if they were in the original holder. Which means, unlike other profiling systems, the 4 blades will be identical. So in terms of advantages, the machine is faster, more precise and easy to use. What is the MSRP of each machine? The profiling one and the sharpening? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtrainerguy28 478 Report post Posted December 13, 2018 They were 16k profile 20 sharp. But heard they are coming down a bit for retail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3799 Report post Posted December 13, 2018 Wow, those prices dropped...it was more last Summer, at least for the profiling unit. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giltis 116 Report post Posted December 13, 2018 I would love to try this out if ever a Shop in Ottawa gets one. I'm thinking of even travelling to Dorval (Performaxx) to get my profile done in the new year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted December 13, 2018 6 hours ago, JR Boucicaut said: Wow, those prices dropped...it was more last Summer, at least for the profiling unit. I asked a buddy and he said both units can be purchased for 30k. Quite a steep investment but the technology looks very good. I need to see it in person though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3799 Report post Posted December 13, 2018 Sorry, meant that the sharpening unit was quoted more last year. Operated it with the OP at the pro show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
