bunnyman666 Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 @RichMan https://sgbonline.com/bauer-hockey-reaches-settlement-in-skate-steel-lawsuit/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 I didn’t hate it, though I felt like I needed a deeper hollow. I also could use a profile on these blades as they felt like skis. In general, I didn’t really feel much of a difference except that my skates felt dull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 So- after changing from 5/8” Fire to 1/2” Fire, I was nearly as nimble and definitely had enough grab to play (as poorly) like I do. 3mm steel did not prevent me from closing my 5 hole, 3mm steel did not make me have a delayed reaction to the play. It was down to me, and NOT the steel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I bought 4mm Step fat blades for my CCM XSG holders. Wasn't interested in trying to get used to 3mm blades if I don't have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 1 hour ago, SaveByRichter35 said: I bought 4mm Step fat blades for my CCM XSG holders. Wasn't interested in trying to get used to 3mm blades if I don't have to. Are they black? Apparently I had the first steel for my custom ccms last year. Maybe they have regular steel now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 On 7/11/2021 at 7:31 PM, bunnyman666 said: So- after changing from 5/8” Fire to 1/2” Fire, I was nearly as nimble and definitely had enough grab to play (as poorly) like I do. 3mm steel did not prevent me from closing my 5 hole, 3mm steel did not make me have a delayed reaction to the play. It was down to me, and NOT the steel. Same with me, had to go 1/2 but, not for moi. You sticking with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, mr_shifty1982 said: Are they black? Apparently I had the first steel for my custom ccms last year. Maybe they have regular steel now. No just regular steel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 49 minutes ago, mr_shifty1982 said: Same with me, had to go 1/2 but, not for moi. You sticking with it? Yes I am for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 Will be seeing if I like 4mm better tomorrow. Stay tuned… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 5 hours ago, bunnyman666 said: Will be seeing if I like 4mm better tomorrow. Stay tuned… Don't disappoint us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dretti33 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 If my 2 cents are of any value; was on 4mm for ever growing up, 3 years ago switched to the 3mm on the vapors (had no choice, biggest skate in the store). First few skates felt weak, but once I changed my sharpening (went from 1/2" to 3/8") and after a few more skates, I actually prefer the thinner blade. Used the 4mm a few times after that for pond hockey and felt like my shuffles, T-pushes and general skating was muddier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 3 hours ago, dretti33 said: If my 2 cents are of any value; was on 4mm for ever growing up, 3 years ago switched to the 3mm on the vapors (had no choice, biggest skate in the store). First few skates felt weak, but once I changed my sharpening (went from 1/2" to 3/8") and after a few more skates, I actually prefer the thinner blade. Used the 4mm a few times after that for pond hockey and felt like my shuffles, T-pushes and general skating was muddier That is actually what I am wondering myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) On the 4mm steel I just prepared for my skates, I went back to 5/8” Fire (Sparx sharpening) and stock profile. If it feels like going home, the 3mm steel will be used for the fake rink in the basement. If 4mm feels sluggish, then 4mm will be used in the basement. Either way, I will be switching steel periodically, taking FULL advantage of the CCM XSG quick change retention mechanism. Stay tuned for the results… Edited July 14, 2021 by bunnyman666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 4mm with a 5/8” Fire hollow felt like home. Yes- 3mm could be home if it had to be, but 4mm feels better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 3mm steel has officially been relegated to plastic ice. It really didn’t feel that much different, yet when I got back onto 4mm steel, it instantly felt better. I could get purchase easier to dig in and move in the crease whilst on my knees. Shuffles felt better. I can even play the puck easier as I felt planted. In the end, I never imagined that one tiny millimetre could make this much difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 14 hours ago, bunnyman666 said: 3mm steel has officially been relegated to plastic ice. It really didn’t feel that much different, yet when I got back onto 4mm steel, it instantly felt better. I could get purchase easier to dig in and move in the crease whilst on my knees. Shuffles felt better. I can even play the puck easier as I felt planted. In the end, I never imagined that one tiny millimetre could make this much difference. Stay home, it's better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 9 hours ago, mr_shifty1982 said: Stay home, it's better Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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