Shayne Toporowski 14 Report post Posted February 13, 2018 I am here to answer any questions you may have regarding ProSharp and performance of ProSharp profiles and machine operation. Kind Regards, SHAYNE TOPOROWSKI Chief Sales Officer Prosharp INC Head Coach Mens Ice Hockey, Worcester State University Director of Player Development/Head Coach, Competitive Goals HP1 High Performance Certification, Hockey Canada 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted February 13, 2018 What is the effect of the difference in width/depth of Z Channels? I currently use a 3/4 ROH with a wide ZC on a Quad 2 and have been considering fiddling around with my setup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stick9 890 Report post Posted February 14, 2018 Hi @Shayne Toporowski really appreciate you taking the time to answer questions. The Pro Sharp websites lists holder sizes for certain profiles, is that just recommended or are those profiles specific to those holder sizes? I was thinking of going with the Zuperior S. Right now I am just in stock LS4 and Step ST profiles. How would the transition be? Thanks in advance. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shayne Toporowski 14 Report post Posted February 15, 2018 @Nicholas G you can reduce your current ROH by small channel Z 20%, medium channel Z 25%, and large channel Z 30% So if you are on current 1/2ROH Sharpen on 5/8ths ROH add a small channel, you will have same feeling as 1/2 but more glide speed and less fatigue . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shayne Toporowski 14 Report post Posted February 15, 2018 @stick9 The templates for the profiles are designed to fit certain size of holders , so the correct schematics of the profile are profiled onto the blade. The Zuperior Small profile will give you 3 radii 6'-12'-20' With this profile you will have similar power push as LS4 and Step but with a built in pitch,greater acceleration and quicker tight turns maybe to quick if you are not a proficient skater.If you want a upgrade to your stock LS4 or Step i would recommend Quad Zero Profile. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beerleaguecaptain 999 Report post Posted February 16, 2018 6 hours ago, Shayne Toporowski said: @stick9 The templates for the profiles are designed to fit certain size of holders , so the correct schematics of the profile are profiled onto the blade. The Zuperior Small profile will give you 3 radii 6'-12'-20' With this profile you will have similar power push as LS4 and Step but with a built in pitch,greater acceleration and quicker tight turns maybe to quick if you are not a proficient skater.If you want a upgrade to your stock LS4 or Step i would recommend Quad Zero Profile. @stick9 Quad 0 man!!! Love it!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, Shayne Toporowski said: @Nicholas G you can reduce your current ROH by small channel Z 20%, medium channel Z 25%, and large channel Z 30% So if you are on current 1/2ROH Sharpen on 5/8ths ROH add a small channel, you will have same feeling as 1/2 but more glide speed and less fatigue . So going from a traditional 5/8" with a wide ZC I should be able to go with a 1" roughly? What about ZC depth? Edited February 16, 2018 by Nicholas G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shayne Toporowski 14 Report post Posted February 16, 2018 Yes at least 1 inch maybe 1 1/4 the depth of channel is irrelevant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leif 161 Report post Posted February 17, 2018 I bought a ProSharp BAT and I’m surprised that it is out by 2/1000”, and that the grid is a sticker. Kinda turns me off other ProSharp gear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shayne Toporowski 14 Report post Posted February 20, 2018 @Leif never heard of this before...please take a picture or video of how you are testing if it is out,and send to me shayne@prosharp.com 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leif 161 Report post Posted February 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Shayne Toporowski said: @Leif never heard of this before...please take a picture or video of how you are testing if it is out,and send to me shayne@prosharp.com Okay, might take a day or two as I have skating this evening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boo10 323 Report post Posted February 25, 2018 Will the Prosharp correct pitch issues during a profiling? I have a pair of STEP runners that were completely jacked up by some guy that should never be able to touch a pair of skates again! I've compared them to some brand new runners and they look like they've got a pitch of about +5! They're also definitely not symmetrical. It was like skating in high heels. I've been wanting to try out a quad profile, so thought I'd put it on these runners, but need to know if the pitch will be corrected during the process. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted February 25, 2018 12 hours ago, boo10 said: Will the Prosharp correct pitch issues during a profiling? I have a pair of STEP runners that were completely jacked up by some guy that should never be able to touch a pair of skates again! I've compared them to some brand new runners and they look like they've got a pitch of about +5! They're also definitely not symmetrical. It was like skating in high heels. I've been wanting to try out a quad profile, so thought I'd put it on these runners, but need to know if the pitch will be corrected during the process. You can adjust the ProSharp to correct pitch. I am going to be making a video shortly discussing ProSharp profiling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted February 25, 2018 On 2/16/2018 at 7:04 AM, Shayne Toporowski said: Yes at least 1 inch maybe 1 1/4 the depth of channel is irrelevant Why is channel depth irrelevant? Not arguing, just wondering why you feel that way? If I put a ZC on a set of steel and later sharpen the steel again without cutting a new ZC, some ZC still showing but not as deep as new, I can feel a significant bite difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shayne Toporowski 14 Report post Posted March 6, 2018 If it is not a square edge because the channel is getting very close to being taken out, then you will feel a difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvguy 5 Report post Posted March 17, 2018 @Shayne Toporowski currently on a step steel 10/11 combo radius. Want something that doesn't feel drastically different in a quad. What would be the differences between a Quad .5 or Quad 1 that I would notice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mojo122 535 Report post Posted March 17, 2018 What I would really like to know is how does ProSharp determine what profile someone should be on? With single, double, triple, and quads it's rather daunting. What are some determinations in picking a starting point? Also, if a set of runners is off to begin with, then how precise will the 2 runners be after profiling? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted March 18, 2018 On 3/17/2018 at 8:25 AM, tvguy said: @Shayne Toporowski currently on a step steel 10/11 combo radius. Want something that doesn't feel drastically different in a quad. What would be the differences between a Quad .5 or Quad 1 that I would notice. There is a significant difference between those and a single radius like the ones you specified. I would recommend a Quad 1 or 2 if you want minimal changes to help ease the transition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3797 Report post Posted March 18, 2018 He said he was on a combo radius, not a single. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted March 18, 2018 1 hour ago, JR Boucicaut said: He said he was on a combo radius, not a single. There is no such thing as a 10/11 combo radius.... Hence I assumed he was using a 10' or 11' single radius. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3797 Report post Posted March 18, 2018 Yes, there is. M-E/Blademaster offers it, and it’s a Win 2 with Prosharp. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted March 18, 2018 5 minutes ago, JR Boucicaut said: Yes, there is. You're right. I forgot about the Win 2 profile. I haven't seen that used in ages though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3797 Report post Posted March 18, 2018 That’s ok - that’s why I’m here. I almost never forget. My memory/ability to retain information has gotten me very far in this business. :) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted March 18, 2018 1 minute ago, JR Boucicaut said: That’s ok - that’s why I’m here. I almost never forget. My memory has gotten me very far in this business. :) Ha! I know the feeling. ;) Sometimes I do wish I could purge some of the useless information lingering around in my mind... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfpack_1986 154 Report post Posted March 18, 2018 On 3/17/2018 at 11:52 AM, mojo122 said: What I would really like to know is how does ProSharp determine what profile someone should be on? With single, double, triple, and quads it's rather daunting. What are some determinations in picking a starting point? Also, if a set of runners is off to begin with, then how precise will the 2 runners be after profiling? I think I have the same question. I wouldn't know where to start. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
