chippa13 1844 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Cardinal rule of new skates: Do not get rid of the old ones until you are sure the new ones are going to work for you. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlp15 13 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Normally my modus operandi as well but needed to get the cash in. Luckily I found my old vapor XXX's in the garage. Retro styles for a week I guess! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davetronz 109 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Haha, oh no, that sucks! Mine just got here, and already in my skate oven as I type this.They look really good. Scott's attention to detail on these are top notch. No luck getting my foot in before baking though, so we'll have to see how the fit goes once they're baked.Yeah, let me know when we're here. Are you bringing your gear, or just your skates? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlp15 13 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Full gear bud. I'm driving down Monday I think and I'll be in town all week. Most recent update on my tracking. There in Chicago lol pretty far away. Throw some pics up of your skates! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retroXvertigo 4 Report post Posted October 31, 2013 Mine are showing "Processed Through Sort Facility" in Chicago as of 12:46 am today.Canada post and the USPS make it awfully hard to stalk your packages. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlp15 13 Report post Posted October 31, 2013 Dude. That's weird as heck. Mine say the exact same thing. Same time date and location... maybe our skates are cruising around together lol October 30, 2013 , 12:46 am Processed Through Sort Facility ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty22 833 Report post Posted October 31, 2013 I'm curious about the lifespan of these . If I recall, there were a few MLX users complaining of the composites breaking down and "going soft". I wonder if the carbon "recipe " is the same on these. The exposed carbon on the toe concerns me a bit. Looks cool, but that area is subject to significant abuse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedz98 15 Report post Posted October 31, 2013 Mine shipped this morning after having just ordered a week ago. That is fast! I'm so excited I can't stop checking the tracker. Any one have any tips for baking at home? I read the information on the website and watched the videos. Also, how long should I wait after baking until I can skate in them?Any one use a shoe horn like suggested on the website?Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kadayo 9 Report post Posted October 31, 2013 Mine shipped this morning after having just ordered a week ago. That is fast! I'm so excited I can't stop checking the tracker. Any one have any tips for baking at home? I read the information on the website and watched the videos. Also, how long should I wait after baking until I can skate in them?Any one use a shoe horn like suggested on the website?ThanksI asked Scott and he said that a few hours is all that is needed after baking before skating. I just followed the instructions on the website for baking. I did not use a shoe horn though. I was able to lace the skates down very loose and get my foot in fairly easy.I am in northern Jersey. Always nice to see another jersey boy. My skates took one week to get to me after shipping. Be patient. Well worth the wait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retroXvertigo 4 Report post Posted October 31, 2013 Scott told me they would take about 6 business days to arrive. That puts them at tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retroXvertigo 4 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 Dude. That's weird as heck. Mine say the exact same thing. Same time date and location... maybe our skates are cruising around together lolOctober 30, 2013 , 12:46 am Processed Through Sort Facility ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS)Skate twins! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mojo122 535 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 Skate twins!Hope it's not the SAME pair... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retroXvertigo 4 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 Litermates. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlp15 13 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 Hope it's not the SAME pair... Sure hope it's not the same tracking number lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iceman8310 106 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 I'm curious about the lifespan of these . If I recall, there were a few MLX users complaining of the composites breaking down and "going soft". I wonder if the carbon "recipe " is the same on these. The exposed carbon on the toe concerns me a bit. Looks cool, but that area is subject to significant abuse.would rhino spray or a rubber in a can work to fix this? By spraying it on the toe cap and heel would it create some sort of protection? I don't have experience with this but wondered if it would help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retroXvertigo 4 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 Sure hope it's not the same tracking number lol! CX500934845CA ? HahaStill showing Chicago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlp15 13 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 Haha mine are in elk grove! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedz98 15 Report post Posted November 2, 2013 I asked Scott and he said that a few hours is all that is needed after baking before skating. I just followed the instructions on the website for baking. I did not use a shoe horn though. I was able to lace the skates down very loose and get my foot in fairly easy.I am in northern Jersey. Always nice to see another jersey boy. My skates took one week to get to me after shipping. Be patient. Well worth the wait.Let's say I got my skates baked at 11am would they be ready to go by 2 or 3pm? Would sticking them in a cooler or freezer help them after molding? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kadayo 9 Report post Posted November 2, 2013 I baked mine and then skated on them two hours later. No problems at all. No freezer necessary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retroXvertigo 4 Report post Posted November 2, 2013 Scott would probably be the best fella to answer that question. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kadayo 9 Report post Posted November 2, 2013 Hi, An hour or two and you are fine to skate on them.thanksScottDirectly from Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retroXvertigo 4 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Got mine yesterday. Heat molded them this morning. They fit amazing.I think I messed up the foam a little on one of the heel locks. Perhaps I should've used a shoe horn. :/I'll have to see what Scott says about correcting it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlp15 13 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Lucky!! Mine are going to be here Monday! Hopefully you don't have to send them back to be repaired. Fire up a pic of your new jets! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retroXvertigo 4 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 I think I pretty much fixed the askew foam with a heat gun and some pressure.Looking forward to trying them out asap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlp15 13 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Love the blue! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
