Davetronz 109 Report post Posted December 22, 2014 Yeah, I've been OK since Ive tightened both and put some Loc-Tite on them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyers10 57 Report post Posted December 27, 2014 Looks like Scott updated the website with new look, videos, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc88 160 Report post Posted December 28, 2014 Looks like Scott updated the website with new look, videos, etc. Must have updated some of the speed skating pages because the hockey portion looks unchanged.On a side note, I got my first "How do you like the VH skates?" question from a random hockey guy who seemed to notice them while I was out skating during a busy public session. Seems like the word be spreadin'. They're becoming more and more recognizable! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 715 Report post Posted December 28, 2014 There's a new dedicated VH Hockey page now. It's the one that's linked to the ads that have started showing up here, which is another thing itself--they're definitely investing in growth at this point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc88 160 Report post Posted December 30, 2014 After about 2 weeks in: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2094 Report post Posted December 30, 2014 After about 2 weeks in: Is that the toe coating SVH put on, or is that something you did yourself? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc88 160 Report post Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Is that the toe coating SVH put on, or is that something you did yourself? Did it myself about 2 weeks ago (when I ordered these back in January, I didn't know about the coated toe):http://modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/topic/63437-vh-footwear/page-34#entry1016576http://modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/topic/63437-vh-footwear/page-34#entry1017112Looks like I'll need to apply some Dip Coat protection spray, heh. Edited December 30, 2014 by mc88 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AfftonDad 88 Report post Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Remember that PROtecTOE stuff they used to make? Have we come full circle? Edited December 30, 2014 by AfftonDad 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaniV 9 Report post Posted December 30, 2014 This was just awesome way to collect last coins from recplayers. :DWhy are the screws different?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2094 Report post Posted December 30, 2014 One of the refs in my league puts that stuff on his plastic toe caps to keep them shiny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc88 160 Report post Posted December 30, 2014 Why are the screws different??Lost one awhile ago and replaced it with a helmet screw. Since I lost it, I cranked down on the screws and haven't had any screws coming loose since. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry54 243 Report post Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Lost one awhile ago and replaced it with a helmet screw. Since I lost it, I cranked down on the screws and haven't had any screws coming loose since.I would have made both screws the same but I'm a bit OCD with that kind of stuff. :)BTW, why cover the toe caps? Is it for the look or is there a practical reason? Edited December 30, 2014 by Larry54 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc88 160 Report post Posted December 31, 2014 BTW, why cover the toe caps? Is it for the look or is there a practical reason?Protects the toecap from exactly what you can see to the plastidip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry54 243 Report post Posted December 31, 2014 Protects the toecap from exactly what you can see to the plastidip. But the VH toe caps are thick, hard and seem very tough to me... a lot tougher than Plastidip, anyway. After a season and a half, mine are in very good condition except for a few nicks and scratches that any other skate's toe cap would have. Anything that can barely damage VH toe caps will destroy a rubber coating like Plastidip. It's like asking Woody Allen to be Mike Tyson's bodyguard. I think you're over-thinking this, but if tinkering makes you happy, don't let me stop you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaniV 9 Report post Posted December 31, 2014 Woody Allen to be Mike Tyson's bodyguard. Laughing my ass off. Thats true. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 715 Report post Posted December 31, 2014 Could be good in case they encounter an antagonistic sphinx or something. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc88 160 Report post Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) I don't expect to withstand heavy "punches," but dispersing the occasional jab would be nice (that's my primary concern, small rubbing and scrapes over a long period of time that can wear down the structural integrity of the carbon fiber) . I don't think you're giving it, the Plastidip, enough credit. From what I can tell, the reason why it's splitting is that it has a rough textured outside. So any sort of rubbing or scraping would be like taking a piece of 220 grit sandpaper to wood. Hopefully, with the Dip Coat spray it'll make it smoother/more resistant to the scrapes. Otherwise, I'll scrap the idea and instead do what the car guys do and add a sealant layer over the top. Like maintaining a car... ignore it and hope it doesn't break down... or small maintenance over a long period of time to reduce failure. Edited December 31, 2014 by mc88 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
decoy 164 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 David Booth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyers10 57 Report post Posted January 12, 2015 Getting frustrated with rivets loosening or popping out on a regular basis. Seems like 1-2 times a month replacing them. Though I love the fit, thinking of going to mako 2's or try another brand to not have such high maintenance and ongoing costs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc88 160 Report post Posted January 12, 2015 Getting frustrated with rivets loosening or popping out on a regular basis. Seems like 1-2 times a month replacing them. Though I love the fit, thinking of going to mako 2's or try another brand to not have such high maintenance and ongoing costs.Try using these screws instead: http://hockeyguys.com/graf-rms-screw-set-16.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
art-71 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2015 Getting frustrated with rivets loosening or popping out on a regular basis. Seems like 1-2 times a month replacing them. Though I love the fit, thinking of going to mako 2's or try another brand to not have such high maintenance and ongoing costs.I hear ya, I have the same issue with my VH (just over a year now / 2-3 games & reffing a week on average). I will try using the old MLX screws I kept next before deciding to get another pair or not. Still think the VH are so comfortable, that going to another brand will be almost impossible due to a big bone near the big toe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davetronz 109 Report post Posted January 12, 2015 Not sure why everyone is having so many issues with rivets.I've had a couple pop, but that's normal for any skate with me.Maybe it was a bad, low quality batch of rivets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
decoy 164 Report post Posted January 12, 2015 Duncan Keith 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 715 Report post Posted January 12, 2015 Nice, I remember Keith's name popping up, either from SVH mentioning him in a video or reading about a trial pair coming his way. We'll see if it sticks. A few of this year's VH guys have switched back out--Bourque and Eakin in particular. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
decoy 164 Report post Posted January 12, 2015 Nice, I remember Keith's name popping up, either from SVH mentioning him in a video or reading about a trial pair coming his way. We'll see if it sticks. A few of this year's VH guys have switched back out--Bourque and Eakin in particular.Apparently it didn't last long - he switched back to X90 during the game :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
