bunnyman666 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 1 hour ago, SaveByRichter35 said: Not sure how its irrelevant. I didn't mention anything about Price, I said I hated it. The new holder is ALSO called Vertexx. I guess Bauer likes that name lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 1 hour ago, bunnyman666 said: The new holder is ALSO called Vertexx. I guess Bauer likes that name lol I know but I wasn't talking about the new one that's why I was confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 35 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said: I know but I wasn't talking about the new one that's why I was confused. I know you weren't, and I agree 150% about the bolt placement on the Vertexx Cowling! The holder was not what you had referred to. I knew what you were speaking about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 First impressions: I probably tied my skates too tight at the top eyelet. Otherwise, at a Bedlam public session, the skates felt GREAT. Not hot spots on my heels, no weird pinches, no pain ANYWHERE on the foot. Stepping into the boot is weird. Wearing no socks is weird. I could have had a textile liner, which fits looser than clarino. So far, so GOOD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 6 hours ago, bunnyman666 said: What I meant was the size of the holder and runner. On a player skate I use a 272mm runner; on a goal skate, it ranges from 328-348mm depending on cowling design. Just no size on the holder is what I'm saying. As an FYI- Step (from my understanding; could be wrong) selling goalie steel for other player holders, at least from what Antoine was saying. Ask for the "fat" blade. Again- I may have misunderstood him. Bunnyman if you go onto the Step web site they have blades for the VH goalie skates! Both the one piece which is ID by the skate size and the two piece which is ID by the blade holder length, you might want to look very closely at both of your blade holders for a 3 digit # it might be hard to see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 13 hours ago, Big2 said: Bunnyman if you go onto the Step web site they have blades for the VH goalie skates! Both the one piece which is ID by the skate size and the two piece which is ID by the blade holder length, you might want to look very closely at both of your blade holders for a 3 digit # it might be hard to see? That's what I am having trouble finding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Maybe on the blade itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 13 minutes ago, Big2 said: Maybe on the blade itself? Maybe when I remove the runner from the holder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 I did hockey 101 and drop in. The skates definitely don't hurt my feet! My jury is out on the holders, though butterfly was easy due to the height. Over all- I am a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Glad you got yourself something you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 On 2/19/2017 at 9:04 PM, SaveByRichter35 said: Glad you got yourself something you like Thanks! I finally got something that doesn't hurt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Update: I dig the holder. I get good pushes. I will be shedding some more gear very soon. I can play an hour and a half plus an hour of instructional hockey in these things and I don't tire from my feet killing me!!! Very much worth the $$$. Now that the skates are sorted and I'm not fighting my pads, I can now get my vision sorted and I can play better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 On 2/13/2017 at 11:36 PM, bunnyman666 said: My first question is how to sharpen this blade... It is 3mm wide... No, it's NOT!!!! It is a 4mm blade shaved 1/2mm each side to fit into the 3mm holder. I guess they did not want to make the tooling for a 4mm wide holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastiancp1 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 For those who have ordered, is it possible to get a sewn-in tongue as opposed to the removable version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 52 minutes ago, sebastiancp1 said: For those who have ordered, is it possible to get a sewn-in tongue as opposed to the removable version? Here's my take: even though it is custom fit to your foot, I still call it a semi-custom skate. Why? Because I had asked for a few extra things and they did NONE of them. They are custom to your foot and the bit of jenpro is custom and that is it. I don't think they would sew in your tongue is what I'm saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 On 2/27/2017 at 9:19 AM, bunnyman666 said: No, it's NOT!!!! It is a 4mm blade shaved 1/2mm each side to fit into the 3mm holder. I guess they did not want to make the tooling for a 4mm wide holder. Wait so it is actually a 4mm at the ice surface but its shaved up top to fit the holder? Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 8 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said: Wait so it is actually a 4mm at the ice surface but its shaved up top to fit the holder? Interesting. Correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Crossed paths with the father of a goalie who has the 1 piece VH skate today. He informed me that his sons skates delaminated in the front end so he had to inject some adhesive to fix the issue, his sons skates are less than a year old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 At least composite can be fixed. If mine stay together for a year, I'm happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Keeping the holders. Took a point blank shot on the toe. Did not feel much. My feet feel awesome in these skates. If you have funky to fit feet, these are YOUR skates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Going for sharpening number two today and this time- I brought my tool. It is a special socket that is branded Step. Don't count on a shoppe to keep this in their stack of tools. I use my old Vaughn bag to keep my skates, tool, and soon enough- an extra set of steel. If your preferred sharpener has the capability to sharpen the runner without being in the cowling/blade holder, taking out the runner is the best way to sharpen these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberta Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I wonder if anyone has tried these new skates in that Sparx home sharpening system. I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on the new VH 2 peice and I'm super nervous about getting them sharpened here, and a buddy of mine has the Sparx system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 30 minutes ago, Alberta said: I wonder if anyone has tried these new skates in that Sparx home sharpening system. I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on the new VH 2 peice and I'm super nervous about getting them sharpened here, and a buddy of mine has the Sparx system. How does he like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 4 hours ago, bunnyman666 said: Going for sharpening number two today and this time- I brought my tool. It is a special socket that is branded Step. Don't count on a shoppe to keep this in their stack of tools. I use my old Vaughn bag to keep my skates, tool, and soon enough- an extra set of steel. If your preferred sharpener has the capability to sharpen the runner without being in the cowling/blade holder, taking out the runner is the best way to sharpen these. Why is it better to take the blade out of the holder for sharpening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 5 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said: Why is it better to take the blade out of the holder for sharpening? Because the holder is not big enough for the VH holder, thusly making it very difficult to have balanced edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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