Shrink Wrap Questions?

[Jbear 113]

Hey Bros (inclusive),

  I've never done the shrink wrap bake before.  I have a pair of Ture TF9's that I want to bake, and I'm curious...has anyone done this solo and are there any tips to getting it done right?  I'd also like to try it with a pair of Ribcore 80K's that feel great but I would be happy with a bit more heel lock.  Is that something I can do with non-True skates?  I'll get my wife/trainer/coach/equipment manager (yes...I am ridiculously lucky...I get it) to help if it's not a solo joint.

Thanks all!
 

[krisdrum 233]

Plenty of "official" True videos out there that demonstrate.  I haven't tried this modification to True's standard instructions yet, but like the approach.  I tried the standard approach solo, not sure I got the greatest results.  Probably better as a two person job. 

 

[Jbear 113]

Thanks for responding. Yeah...seen the vids...just wondering if it's doable alone and if it works with other brands.

[psulion22 402]

I have been baking my Bauers using an Ace bandage afterwards and it seems to help with the end result.  I feel like the fit and wrap of the skate is better when I'm done if I use that bandage after a really hand form the boot to my foot.  I think it's the same idea as the shrink wrap - keeping the boot from misshaping or returning to its original shape as it cools after forming.

[VegasHockey 1280]

9 minutes ago, psulion22 said:

I have been baking my Bauers using an Ace bandage afterwards and it seems to help with the end result.  I feel like the fit and wrap of the skate is better when I'm done if I use that bandage after a really hand form the boot to my foot.  I think it's the same idea as the shrink wrap - keeping the boot from misshaping or returning to its original shape as it cools after forming.

Elastic Bandage and shrink wrap both work fine with any skate. 

[Jbear 113]

Cool...thanks folks!

[OldCY 94]

21 hours ago, psulion22 said:

I have been baking my Bauers using an Ace bandage afterwards and it seems to help with the end result.  I feel like the fit and wrap of the skate is better when I'm done if I use that bandage after a really hand form the boot to my foot.  I think it's the same idea as the shrink wrap - keeping the boot from misshaping or returning to its original shape as it cools after forming.

I recently rebaked a skate and used vetwrap, aka coban to do the same. After I took off the skate I tied the laces and wrapped it and let it cool off for 24 hrs.  Very snug!