Jump to content
Slate Blackcurrant Watermelon Strawberry Orange Banana Apple Emerald Chocolate Marble
Slate Blackcurrant Watermelon Strawberry Orange Banana Apple Emerald Chocolate Marble
Jordan_Rex

STEP is now owned by CCM

Recommended Posts

43 minutes ago, dkmiller3356 said:

All I can say is.... damn glad I stocked up on STEP Edge when the lawsuit was settled!!

I wish I had. eBay only has Blacksteel in very big or very small sizes. Found a pair on SidelineSwap to buy some time.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I too am interested in how this affects True skates from this point forward.  I'm sure this has been discussed before, but does anyone know if the XS holder holes line up with the 1st gen True holders and the Shift holders?  Or do you need to drill new holes?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
13 hours ago, shoot_the_goalie said:

I too am interested in how this affects True skates from this point forward.  I'm sure this has been discussed before, but does anyone know if the XS holder holes line up with the 1st gen True holders and the Shift holders?  Or do you need to drill new holes?

I know the Shift holders are symmetrical. I don't believe the XS holders are so there would probably be at least a couple new holes. I'm sure that if True can't work something out with CCM/Step, they'll find another great steel company, like Tydan, for instance, to make their steel. I'm also sure they had a signed agreement to produce the steel for at least a certain period of time. I'm guessing they'll have to honor that agreement.

Edited by darkhors

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
41 minutes ago, darkhors said:

I know the Shift holders are asymmetrical. I don't believe the XS holders are [...]

I think it's the other way around, Shift holders are symmetrical, XS are not. Either way, you're right, new holes would be needed.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
2 minutes ago, Giltis said:

I think it's the other way around, Shift holders are symmetrical, XS are not. Either way, you're right, new holes would be needed.

Yeah I mixed it up 🙂 I'll change my post.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
16 hours ago, shoot_the_goalie said:

I too am interested in how this affects True skates from this point forward.  I'm sure this has been discussed before, but does anyone know if the XS holder holes line up with the 1st gen True holders and the Shift holders?  Or do you need to drill new holes?

If you head to the STEP BLADES instagram, there is a comment on the announcement from STEP that reads ' We are still fabricating the same range of blades as before, with the exception of the Bauer LIGHTSPEED EDGE and VERTEXX EDGE holder.'

 

i think at least for the short term they will continue manufacturing as usual.

)instagram, there is a comment on the announcment  from STEP that reads '

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
16 hours ago, shoot_the_goalie said:

I too am interested in how this affects True skates from this point forward.  I'm sure this has been discussed before, but does anyone know if the XS holder holes line up with the 1st gen True holders and the Shift holders?  Or do you need to drill new holes?

Yes, the XS and TUUK holders line up with the first generation TRUE holders without needing new holes. The new SHIFT holder will require you to and drill out all new holes. I would highly recommend filling the old holes too. 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
19 hours ago, thelaterskater said:

I wish I had. eBay only has Blacksteel in very big or very small sizes. Found a pair on SidelineSwap to buy some time.

It's still pretty easy to find, the issue is people are now starting to charge a premium for the steel. I have seen some smaller stores charge double MSRP which is ridiculous.  

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I've got a pair of Blacksteels and Tydan Blacks for my Vapor 2x Pro's.  At the rate I sharpen...I'm set for life. My AS1's have the SB4+, so not rushing to get another pair of Blacks for them.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.


×
×
  • Create New...