VH Footwear/TRUE by Scott Van Horne

[battleon3 0]

Just ordered my skates thru Scott! Very excited and nervous to get them! Been searching for an eternity for skates that fit...Thank you all for your help!

[flyers10 57]

I have LS2 on my VH Footwear skates. The front part of the tower on both skates will shift side to side. Couple rivets spin but they appear to be tight in terms of being pressed. Will new rivets fix this or is this related to the boot and will be an ongoing issue?

[Buzz_LightBeer 969]

I would replace the front/back rivets of the from and back towers with MLX screws if you have some. Should make a world of difference.

[flyers10 57]

Unfortunately don't have any of the MLX screws. LHS said is common issue with an all composite boot and will keep happening over and over.

[mc88 160]

I'd send it back to Scott if it's affecting your skating. I haven't had that issue as of yet, so unfortunately, I can't offer much help.

On another note, I have noticed that my eyelets are starting to show signs of rust despite a thorough wipe-down. So far, none of them have broken or come off, but I'll update if it becomes a bigger issue:

[flyers10 57]

I replaced my broken left VH tendon guard this weekend and took video of the process.

I'll edit it and post a link to it when I get a chance.

Very easy to replace, and the new one look and feels great.

Have you posted your video yet? Curious to see and show my LHS as mine keeps cutting into my Achilles.

Edited November 8, 2014 by flyers10

[decoy 164]

Derek Roy

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Edit: oops wrong thread

Edited November 9, 2014 by OptimusReim

[flip12 715]

D.Roy was in Makos for a long time, until now. Some guys that had them have switched back out. Personal preference as always, but I still get excited when I see someone new in VH.

[gogovs 10]

I currently have Reebok Ribcor skates 8.5D with 280 Speed blade holders/runners. The fit is not bad but can use better heel lock especially on my right foot. At first, I thought about trying on the Easton Mako skates but the lack of protection and really aggressive stance had me back off. Now I read about the VF skates and I might actually pull the trigger. The question is the holder. I really like the look of the black Tuuk edge holder with the black VH skate but I think I already got used to the Speed blade holders/runners after having my Ribcor's for about 4-5 months. I never skated on Bauers/Tuuks. The speed blade has 10' radius (correct me if I am wrong) and Tuuk has 9' radius but that can be fixed by profiling. To my understanding, the Speed blade has more aggressive pitch (close to Bauer Vapor line) and the holder is more neutral. Also does anybody know the difference in pitch between VH skate boot and the Ribcor boot? Still have the Mako in back of my mind too. Thank you guys for your help and suggestions.

[uclaman 6]

The LS3 regular steel is a 10 foot radius and the LS3 fusion is a 9 foot radius I believe.

So if you go with the regular LS3 steel(NOT the fusion) then you should be at the same radius as the speed blade.

Anyone correct me if I am wrong.

I currently have Reebok Ribcor skates 8.5D with 280 Speed blade holders/runners. The fit is not bad but can use better heel lock especially on my right foot. At first, I thought about trying on the Easton Mako skates but the lack of protection and really aggressive stance had me back off. Now I read about the VF skates and I might actually pull the trigger. The question is the holder. I really like the look of the black Tuuk edge holder with the black VH skate but I think I already got used to the Speed blade holders/runners after having my Ribcor's for about 4-5 months. I never skated on Bauers/Tuuks. The speed blade has 10' radius (correct me if I am wrong) and Tuuk has 9' radius but that can be fixed by profiling. To my understanding, the Speed blade has more aggressive pitch (close to Bauer Vapor line) and the holder is more neutral. Also does anybody know the difference in pitch between VH skate boot and the Ribcor boot? Still have the Mako in back of my mind too. Thank you guys for your help and suggestions.

[Amiroo39 121]

Ryan Miller? (1:24 mark)

The LS3 regular steel is a 10 foot radius and the LS3 fusion is a 9 foot radius I believe.

So if you go with the regular LS3 steel(NOT the fusion) then you should be at the same radius as the speed blade.

Anyone correct me if I am wrong.

You're right, however there is no such thing as "LS3 Fusion". Just Fusion Edge.

[Davetronz 109]

Have you posted your video yet? Curious to see and show my LHS as mine keeps cutting into my Achilles.

Nothing yet. Haven't had a chance to edit. Been non-stop with teams the past few weeks.

I'll try to get it up in one form or another ASAP.

[customskateworks 39]

I have LS2 on my VH Footwear skates. The front part of the tower on both skates will shift side to side. Couple rivets spin but they appear to be tight in terms of being pressed. Will new rivets fix this or is this related to the boot and will be an ongoing issue?

Remove the holders, cut out grip tape (skateboard grip tape works great) in the shape of the front and rear plates, stick the grip tape cut outs to the outsole, remount the holders. The grip tape gives the holders something to bite into to keep them from shifting and loosening the rivets.

[mc88 160]

Ryan Miller? (1:24 mark)

Good eye! More and more converts.

[mojo122 535]

He doesn't have to worry about his tendon guard breaking...

[flip12 715]

Well, neither does any pro non-goalie either. If it breaks, the eqm fixes it or it gets replaced.

[Neal 41]

On another note, I have noticed that my eyelets are starting to show signs of rust despite a thorough wipe-down. So far, none of them have broken or come off, but I'll update if it becomes a bigger issue:

That rust is pretty bad. I'd either include a wipe down with a light oil in your practice or coat them with a rust sealing/preventative paint like POR-15.

[Davetronz 109]

I'm wondering if the rust has anything to do with climate and humidity (of course it does, to a degree). But perhaps the rusting is going to be worse and more prevalent in humid climates where the skates are used.

Mine have absolutely no signs of rust or corrosion - but I live in a dry, cold, area. I really only see rust on eyelets around here when the player doesn't take their skates out of their bag or stores the bag, unpacked, in a warm area.

Not saying mc88 doesn't dry out his gear or doesn't look after it, but perhaps the climate is a strong factor to do with this. To anyone else who was having the rusting eyelet issue, where are you located?

[flyers10 57]

Mine have rust in AZ. Don't get much drier than here. Skates have insoles removed, hung upside down and ceiling fan on high in an extra bedroom. No rust on my mako I or old pair of CCMs.

[chippa13 1844]

And that is the more important question, who is getting rust on VH eyelets that didn't get rust on other skate eyelets.

[Davetronz 109]

Well there goes my hypothesis.

[mc88 160]

That rust is pretty bad. I'd either include a wipe down with a light oil in your practice or coat them with a rust sealing/preventative paint like POR-15.

I've been looking into rust preventive measures. Just not sure I want to invest $$$ into product, prep-materials, and a respirator (looks like that stuff is pretty harmful). Seems easier to just to spend a buck or two to replace them when they fail.

I'm wondering if the rust has anything to do with climate and humidity (of course it does, to a degree). But perhaps the rusting is going to be worse and more prevalent in humid climates where the skates are used.

Mine have absolutely no signs of rust or corrosion - but I live in a dry, cold, area. I really only see rust on eyelets around here when the player doesn't take their skates out of their bag or stores the bag, unpacked, in a warm area.

Not saying mc88 doesn't dry out his gear or doesn't look after it, but perhaps the climate is a strong factor to do with this. To anyone else who was having the rusting eyelet issue, where are you located?

Always wiped down my stuff and let it air dried overnight. Problem is... San Jose is becoming more and more like Florida: Hot and humid!

Edited November 12, 2014 by mc88

[iceman8310 106]

No rust on mine. skate about 4 times a week

I have speedblade holders on my vh and want to go to ls2. Do the holes match up? I do not want to redrill

Edited November 12, 2014 by iceman8310

[chippa13 1844]

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Posted 01 March 2013 - 09:59 AM

IDoezIt, on 01 Mar 2013 - 02:10 AM, said:

Im curious to know if CCM expects to show the RBZ skate @ the Lets Play Hockey Expo next weekend.

I cant wait to try them on. Date?

July launch. I'm sure they will be there.

Monty22, on 01 Mar 2013 - 08:11 AM, said:

How different will the fit profile of the RBZ skate be from the current CL?

I don't know - I haven't tried them on but they don't seem to have strayed much from that fit from the looks of it. The arch will be different, however.

iceman8310, on 01 Mar 2013 - 09:34 AM, said:

is the rivet pattern closer to the old pro lite 3?

No, it matches Bauer and Easton.