TheGoalNet Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 Thoughts on Konekt so far... The ankle flex is a game changer. This probably the most innovation and instantly beneficial piece of gear I have used since TGN started. The comfort in through the roof also, I have had zero foot pain, hot spots, etc. I cannot imagine going back to regular skates. T pushes, butterfly slides while already down, and out of RVH are the key places I really feel the ankle flex. I feel like my edges catch the ice a second sooner and my movement feels way more organic. It's one of those "issues" I didn't know I had until it was "fixed". 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
segfault Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 kicking myself for upgrading to bauer pros last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeygoalie111 Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Haters going to hate until they actually try these. Bauer rarely if ever has a miss in the skate category. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 For the record, you have to bake these skates to try them on properly and retailers are permitted to bake them for customers without purchase. If you do not bake them they will feel just plain awful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 7 hours ago, ThatCarGuy said: For the record, you have to bake these skates to try them on properly and retailers are permitted to bake them for customers without purchase. If you do not bake them they will feel just plain awful. I assume that means there are no baking restrictions on these then? Most skates these days are, what, only 3-4 bakes recommended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 2 hours ago, SaveByRichter35 said: I assume that means there are no baking restrictions on these then? Most skates these days are, what, only 3-4 bakes recommended? Correct. As far as I know you can rebake these as much as you want. If the store is smart they’ll leave a pair already baked with a generic foot mold in it so that most people can try the skate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellCrow Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 How much are these beauty again ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 8 hours ago, SaveByRichter35 said: I assume that means there are no baking restrictions on these then? Most skates these days are, what, only 3-4 bakes recommended? you can bake these and skate with them as soon as they cool too, not 24 hour period like traditional skates. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 On 7/14/2022 at 8:31 AM, HellCrow said: How much are these beauty again ? $899 USD at my local store. On 7/13/2022 at 8:27 PM, ThatCarGuy said: For the record, you have to bake these skates to try them on properly and retailers are permitted to bake them for customers without purchase. If you do not bake them they will feel just plain awful. Is that from Store HQ? I went to my store to check these out thinking I could bake 'em, but my supe told me no purchase, no bake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 52 minutes ago, ZeroGravitas said: Is that from Store HQ? I went to my store to check these out thinking I could bake 'em, but my supe told me no purchase, no bake. I thought it was in a Bauer University video but I’ll have to check again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 They are $950 usd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 On 7/13/2022 at 10:27 PM, ThatCarGuy said: For the record, you have to bake these skates to try them on properly and retailers are permitted to bake them for customers without purchase. If you do not bake them they will feel just plain awful. I experienced this. They honestly felt absolutely awful when I tried on a random pair. The you bake them and its like jesus gave you a pair of your own sandals or something 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 14 minutes ago, netminder said: Why won't they offer a wide toe box? Almost EVERY single online Goaile equip store i look through all the EE/wide models are always sold out! Not needed because of how they mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 12 minutes ago, netminder said: Is that a fact? So a wide foot depresses the mold more leaving little to NO inner padding now? How is that better then a regular goal skate fitting with uniform padding throughout. You need to room to make room, its a parallel spacing issue if you have a "one size" MUST fit all boot. The shell molds too. This may blow your mind but I actually know what I’m talking about and have had a wide variety of people test fit our sample pair of konekts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/17/2022 at 5:31 AM, A.YOUNGoalie13 said: I experienced this. They honestly felt absolutely awful when I tried on a random pair. The you bake them and its like jesus gave you a pair of your own sandals or something And I'm pretty sure Jesus knew his sandals. But do these skates let you walk on water? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Chenner29 said: And I'm pretty sure Jesus knew his sandals. But do these skates let you walk on water? Technically speaking.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 3 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: Technically speaking.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cass Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) 21 hours ago, netminder said: Is that a fact? So a wide foot depresses the mold more leaving little to NO inner padding now? How is that better then a regular goal skate fitting with uniform padding throughout. You need to room to make room, its a parallel spacing issue if you have a "one size" MUST fit all boot. Watch this guy explain the boot. Also the shell is separate from the liner so you can get your larger feet in the boot and the liner gives you your inner padding. Edited July 19, 2022 by Cass 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 4 hours ago, netminder said: Is that a fact? So a wide foot depresses the mold more leaving little to NO inner padding now? How is that better then a regular goal skate fitting with uniform padding throughout. You need to room to make room, its a parallel spacing issue if you have a "one size" MUST fit all boot. The shell is thermomoldable too. Like @ThatCarGuy the retailers should be coached in all sorts tricks to widen the toe box of the outer shell. Skates also come with a pack of pad things to help stretch the boot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, netminder said: Has anyone attempted to change the holder on these before that you know of? None that I'm aware of because these skates aren't even officially released yet. And why would you? This new shell is more protective than any cowling. Edited July 18, 2022 by ThatCarGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 33 minutes ago, ThatCarGuy said: None that I'm aware of because these skates aren't even officially released yet. And why would you? This new shell is more protective than any cowling. He said holder, not cowling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said: He said holder, not cowling. It's netminder. Who knows what he actually meant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, ThatCarGuy said: It's netminder. Who knows what he actually meant Alright alright. He asked a valid question. Let's not get out of line and assume he meant something different. Its fine when you guys are all chirping each other in the moment but there is no need for comments like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 hour ago, ThatCarGuy said: None that I'm aware of because these skates aren't even officially released yet. And why would you? This new shell is more protective than any cowling. And the holder itself is much more popular at all levels than the True or CCM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, Chenner29 said: And the holder itself is much more popular at all levels than the True or CCM That's more the point I was getting at. Especially now that Bauer has tightened up the tolerances on their holders blade loss is much less common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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