malcb33 99 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 A friend of mine is having a really hard time with breaking steel and I've never heard of someone breaking steel like this before, so I thought I would ask here to get some thoughts on it ( @oldtrainerguy28 @JR Boucicaut ) My buddy is a husky guy who prefers a short 8' profile as he grew up on it due to the way the sharpener cut skates back then. He's recently dropped down to a 5/8 hollow from a 1/2 as well. In the last 8 weeks or so he has broken 5 blades and has never broken steel before. At first he was using LS2 on his Nexus skates, then I believe went through another 2 sets of LS2 before switching his holders and steel out to Edge holders and LS4. He broke the LS4 after only skating on them 2-3 times and then broken another set of LS3 (I think) again last night on a pass from the D form the corner to the high slot area (pass was average speed, not a zinger by any means). I would imagine using a shorter profile this would put more pressure on the steel contacting the ice (more pressure on less steel) but I've never heard of someone going through so many blades before. Any ideas as to what's going on here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2100 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 Get step steel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz_LightBeer 974 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 Check the holders, if they've gotten a bit loose or are pre-curving the steel, it can cause that out of the blue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malcb33 99 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 1 hour ago, IPv6Freely said: Get step steel? I've been saying this too but when when you need steel in a rush and no one carries Step locally right now, it's not an option. I skate on Step myself and understand the benefits but surely Bauer steel isn't that bad it should break like this. I've never broken Bauer steel before myself, so I feel like something else is the issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3805 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 Have to agree with Buzz - if the original mount was not true, even with the new holders, if the same holes are being used, it’s probably stressing the steel. Are they all breaking in the same spot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malcb33 99 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 Yes, the last 3 breaks have been basically in the middle give or take an 1" or so. Let's say this is the case, he's had the same skates for at least 6-7 months so why all the breaks in the last 2 months and not before that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz_LightBeer 974 Report post Posted September 30, 2017 One good puck contact to the steel could warp both the runner and holder. If the steel is curved and pre-stressed, it takes a less significant impact to break it. Any subsequent steel put in that same holder will also be curved in that holder and the same thinking applies. Especially if hes a bigger guy putting a good amount of weight on the runner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtrainerguy28 478 Report post Posted September 30, 2017 I agree with the above. Bad mount. bent holder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malcb33 99 Report post Posted September 30, 2017 I had a look at the mount job and the rear rivets on the front tower are noticeably angled, so it seems like the holes in the boot don't align well with the holder. Is this something that should be taken up with Bauer? Or has the fact the holders have been switch out for LS Edge voided any potential warranty claim? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
