STEP_Official 13 Report post Posted March 6, 2019 Hello Mod Squad Hockey! My Name is Mike I work At STEP . I am just opening up this forum to give anyone a chance to openly ask questions About STEP Products and to get responses directly from us here at STEP! if you have any question feel free to ask me here or send me a PM I look forward to answering any questions you have! Thanks, Mike 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CigarScott 132 Report post Posted March 6, 2019 Can we now get Step Steel for LS Edge holders in the US? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEP_Official 13 Report post Posted March 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, CigarScott said: Can we now get Step Steel for LS Edge holders in the US? HI CigarScott, Unfortunately The LS Edge Blades from STEP are only avalable in Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia. Thanks, Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoot_the_goalie 281 Report post Posted March 6, 2019 Hi Mike. Seems to be a little harder to find Blacksteel in general. Is Blacksteel being more limited in stock? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CigarScott 132 Report post Posted March 6, 2019 Is it safe to assume that you will be releasing steel (if haven't done so already) for the new CCM XS holder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shenanigans 11 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 2 hours ago, STEP_Official said: HI CigarScott, Unfortunately The LS Edge Blades from STEP are only avalable in Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia. Thanks, Mike How does Ice warehouse get away with selling them? Theyre based in California if im not mistaken... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeJeeps 4 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, Shenanigans said: How does Ice warehouse get away with selling them? Theyre based in California if im not mistaken... Cheaper on eBay even with shipping from Canada. 😉 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shenanigans 11 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, JoeJeeps said: Cheaper on eBay even with shipping from Canada. 😉 Yea, last i looked you cant get them for $120 shipped on eBay. But Im just curious how ice warehouse can sell them, if theyre not supposed to be available in the US. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeJeeps 4 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 I was surprised when you said they had them. I just looked...they're down to one set of one size in the black steel. Will be interesting to see if they get more. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CigarScott 132 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 I seem to remember seeing some on their site which is why I asked as I hadn't seen them on any other American sites. Perhaps Chase loaded his suitcase up with a bunch when he was in Quebec... 🙂 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpideyDiG 8 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 Can you get Black Steel for Graf Ultra 5000 holder size 288? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canqingz 3 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 Hello Mike! Where can I get STEP in Asia? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stick9 892 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 Hi Mike and welcome to MSH. I know the question about STEP Edge was already asked and answered. Do you have any idea when those Bauer patents/trademarks expire? Also, how are companies like Massive, Tydan & Bionic able to sell Edge steel when STEP can't? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEP_Official 13 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 14 hours ago, shoot_the_goalie said: Hi Mike. Seems to be a little harder to find Blacksteel in general. Is Blacksteel being more limited in stock? Hi Shoot_the_Goalie, we are still pumping out Blacksteel at an accelerated rate. Just remember that due to the DLC coating the Blacksteel Blades Take longer to produce than our STEP STEEL and Vsteel Blades , this might be why the supply seems Limited. Cheers, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEP_Official 13 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 14 hours ago, CigarScott said: Is it safe to assume that you will be releasing steel (if haven't done so already) for the new CCM XS holder? HI CigarScott. That is a pretty good assumption. we are already producing Blacksteel, VSTEEL and STEP STEEL for the CCM XS holder. These blades will be avaliable in the USA also!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks, 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEP_Official 13 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 12 hours ago, Shenanigans said: How does Ice warehouse get away with selling them? Theyre based in California if im not mistaken... Hi Shenanigans! We have heard of some stores selling our STEDGE in the US, but they didn't get the blades from us here at STEP. They most likely purchased them from a canadian distributor. once the blades leave STEP we have no control over where they end up, But thats all part of the fun! Thanks, 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEP_Official 13 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 11 hours ago, SpideyDiG said: Can you get Black Steel for Graf Ultra 5000 holder size 288? Production for The STULTRA288 in Blacksteel has stopped, But we do have a limited number in stock. If you really wanted these blades then I would suggest heading down to you local STEP dealer and placing an order, Because once they are gone thats it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEP_Official 13 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 6 hours ago, canqingz said: Hello Mike! Where can I get STEP in Asia? Hi Canqings. there are 2 places in South Korea 1. Ice World Korea and 2.Real Hockey, Both located in Seoul, South Korea. we also Have MAX CO. Located in Nishitokyo-shi Japan. These stores distribute to smaller store in the area also. Thanks, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEP_Official 13 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 2 hours ago, stick9 said: Hi Mike and welcome to MSH. I know the question about STEP Edge was already asked and answered. Do you have any idea when those Bauer patents/trademarks expire? Also, how are companies like Massive, Tydan & Bionic able to sell Edge steel when STEP can't? Hi Stick9, thanks for your question. I am not sure of Massive, Tydan & Bionic's relationship with Bauer. They might have an arrangment with Bauer, but if they are doing it against the will of Bauer then there is potential for leagal ramifications. We prefer to go in clean if that makes sence. Thanks, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bunnyman666 445 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 @STEP_Official love love love your runners!!!! I am just a Step fanboy!!!! Steel stays nice and sharp, does not take lots of runs to freshen up edges, and is in general better than the rest! Just had to get that out there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEP_Official 13 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 15 minutes ago, bunnyman666 said: @STEP_Official love love love your runners!!!! I am just a Step fanboy!!!! Steel stays nice and sharp, does not take lots of runs to freshen up edges, and is in general better than the rest! Just had to get that out there! Hey BunnyMan666! Stoked to hear you like our blades!! Thanks for choosing STEP!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bunnyman666 445 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, STEP_Official said: Hey BunnyMan666! Stoked to hear you like our blades!! Thanks for choosing STEP!! As soon as I get my health back, I want to stock your runners in my little skate shoppe! Can’t wait for the new CCM trigger holders to come out so I can stock runners for them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEP_Official 13 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 26 minutes ago, bunnyman666 said: As soon as I get my health back, I want to stock your runners in my little skate shoppe! Can’t wait for the new CCM trigger holders to come out so I can stock runners for them. Sorry to here that you`re under the weather. From us hear at STEP we wish you a speedy recovery so you can get back to rippining it in in rink! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3802 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 Do note that STEP decided to cut back on certain SKUs on Blacksteel; namely ST-Ultra and ST-Mako. They are still offered in regular, non-treated steel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 @STEP_Official With other companies like RamonEdge and Flare making wider steel, has STEP considered getting into that market as well? I know this is not anything new, CCM released steel that was wider than 3mm about a decade ago and it didn't really "take off" but it seems with all of the advancements in skates that steel has stayed relatively ordinary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites