Installing CCM XS Tongues on an older model

[Cavs019 708]

Has anyone successfully done this and it so, any tips for removing the old tongue and lining up the holes on the toe cap before drilling? For context - I have a pair of FT2s lying around and I’d like to install the slim XS tongue to get a bit more volume out of them. Thanks guys. 

[VegasHockey 1280]

1 hour ago, Cavs019 said:

Has anyone successfully done this and it so, any tips for removing the old tongue and lining up the holes on the toe cap before drilling? For context - I have a pair of FT2s lying around and I’d like to install the slim XS tongue to get a bit more volume out of them. Thanks guys. 

Yes, I've done it. It's quite easy. Cut out the old tongue with a razor.  Fit the XS tongue to the toe cap and measure, then mark, measure and check again, then drill. 

[Cavs019 708]

Awesome! Do you mind adding a picture of what the toe cap and material behind it looks like without the XS tongue attached? I’m curious what I’m going to run into once I remove the FT2 tongue. 

[VegasHockey 1280]

47 minutes ago, Cavs019 said:

Awesome! Do you mind adding a picture of what the toe cap and material behind it looks like without the XS tongue attached? I’m curious what I’m going to run into once I remove the FT2 tongue. 

I would, but I dont have those anymore. However, I have a pair of FT2 that I am doing for a friend this weekend so I will document the process. 

Edited April 18, 2023 by VegasHockey