daffy Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 So back in the day i used a graf 750 boot with old Bauer supreme cowling. Soft steel and i used 3/8 sharpen. Loved the sharp edge. I have weaker ankles i guess so i leaned in and the edges had lots of bite. Figured i should move to more updated skates and now use Easton Makos that are super stiff with Vaughn cowlings (like the long blade). Last season i had Bauer Reactor boots and at 3/8 provided lots of bite. Boot wasnt as stiff. This season i went to the Mako boots and black step steel blades. Im on 3/8 sharpen but feel like i have no bite at all unless i widen my stance. Wider stance is fine if a guy is in tight but makes it tough to shuffle side to side. Is the black step steel that much harder? Im thinking the stiffer boot keep my foot more upright which perhaps does grip as well then? Not sure what to do here. My shop says they can go sharper but though 3/8 is pretty sharp already. Just wondering if i need to go to a softer boot again to allow my feet to collapse inward more and get some bite. Really like the Mako boots as i dont have any foot pain. Trying to find an answer......thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Yes, Step is harder. No, it’s not your issue. If 3/8 isn’t enough bite than it seems like a technique issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daffy Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 Well i do know my left side needs work since my concussion. I might go back to my old skate guy and see if there is any difference between one shop and the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL42 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 do they have the same profile ? that could be the problem with the bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daffy Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 Just had them profiled a couple of weeks ago. Talked with my skate guy today and he seems to think the stiffer boot has something to do with it. So the stiffer boot might affect my technigue. So there is an adjustment for me yet. Guess all i can do is play around with the hollow and find the right sharpen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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