Novasteel31

Did you profile the blades as well or just left them stock?

Thank you, I don't know why I was having a hard time finding that. Now in regards to a profile will there be one that will give me a similar feel to what my Bauer skates had, as correct me if I'm wrong but they are slightly pitched more forward then CCM skates?

I have no used these skates 6 times and I have adjusted to the boot in terms of comfort but I just can't not adjust to the blades, I know these are a 3mm and my old skates were a 4mm. DonI have an option to switch back to a 4mm with these holders? Also I do not know much about profiling but the main issue that I am having is I feel that the toe of the blade is massive and it is hindering my skating, how I get up and my movement in the crease. What profile would help me most?

I also don't care for switching things up until the time comes for new gear purchase. The only thing I would say I rotate is sticks but I purchase 2 of the same one at the start of the season and use those for the year unless they break over the cross bar of course

Well that's good to know, what do you get your blades cut at?

I got these a few weeks back and has my first skate in them tonight. Coming from 4mm steel to the 3mm was interesting for the first few minutes and I also felt the toe pick issue when in the butterfly but it also did not last. One thing I noticed was that the top of the skate at the final lace hole was digging into my ankle bone as the skate went on, does this area break in over time? Also I was using 1/2 hollow but they recommended I go with 5/8 but I found I did not get as much bite on my butterfly pushes as I had before.

I can fully understand this, for whatever reason I just can not get adjusted to using a 590 glove at all. That being said I might be getting a Mach glove myself as I'm not 100% sold on my True 600, one day its a glorified blocker the next I catch everything.

I'd like to know which one you this is better after a few skates as they both seem to close nicely to me when I have tried them on in store

So very true and now after about a dozen skates I can say I finally prefer this glove over my old gnetik

Machs that dont look like Machs

Looks like medium is the right choice if it was me personally

Its funny because I'm trying to adjust to my 600 break glove right now and I think the pocket position is what is throwing me off, and after looking at this comparison pic I think I might have to go and grab me a Mach glove if I cant adjust!!

Good to know as I just picked these up from Pro Hockey Life. CCM did not have my size in stock on there website and lucky for me Pro Hockey did and they ended up matching the online price as they still had them listed for $900. Going to get them baked and sharpened and hope to have them on the ice this weekend.

Don't be surprised if it comes quicker I got mine in roughly 8 weeks

Looking good, how are you liking the switch to Bauer?

Looks like Campbell in a Bauer glove now

I had a gnetik glove before my current True set and it has an interesting feel. They say on there is a video from ingoal media that says it falls into the 600 break family which is why I ended up going with a 600 glove on my new set. However after playing a few games with the new glove I'm not sold on that. When I close my gnetik glove i can do it like a 590 with the fingers or i can do it like a 600 where it goes across the palm. The pocket to me sits more like a 590 then anything else, it's certainly a glove that you have to put on and get a feel for.

Completely agree

I actually like a fairly snug leg channel but you basically nailed it on how I have mine set up. On the frs I have the top portion that sits on my calf tighter and the lower portion loose. I run my knee block starp around my knee but my next skate I am going to try bringing it down to the calf as I have a leather strap from the knee block as well.

I'm half a dozen skates with these now and I can honestly say I don't know why I didn't switch to a stiffer pad sooner. The first skate was very awkward but it only took me 2 skates to dial in the leg channel and they have felt amazing since. They slide wonderfully on new and old ice and they have already saved a few goals for me by sealing the ice so much better then my old reactors. The build quality is fantastic and they perform exactly how you expect them to everytime you make a movement. Highly recommend and can see why they are so popular amongst the pros.

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Yes I did see that however I went to try on the skates yesterday and I just can't do a CCM boot the Bauer's felt much better. However I am interested in seeing if I can find the Grad peek speeds to try on.

That seems to make sense. Did you go to a 3mm steel or stick with the 4mm? I also currently rock a 1/2" cut on my blades and I'm wondering if that will be to sharp for a 3mm steel based on what I have been reading. Also I'm thinking about the Bauer 3s pro's, if anyone knows can i get a 4mm steel on those?

Well I don't know if 37 is young anymore but I get what you are trying to say lol. Yes I've noticed that not purchasing equipment for roughly 10 years has put me a step behind technologically