Wrbsti15

Full kit together minus my mask 

Received my custom Brian’s Icon1k set yesterday. I can’t wait to get these on the ice Friday. Specs are stiff core, 35.5+1.5, professor straps, no boot straps, custom graphic, flag embroidery, sewn on B star logos, full primo under boot, game ready glove break, 1.5” deeper reenforced skate lace double t, extra time on break in machine, block has primo finger bindings. 

5 hours ago, jerd31 said:

So I took a shot of my skate and not only did the lower buckle cable finally detach but it also bent the actual buckle itself.  Gonna call Bauer in the morning and see if I can get a replacement.

Keep us posted 

9 minutes ago, keeperton said:

Are they only selling these in person? I really want to get one, but am not near a Pure Hockey.

In store only 

Picked up 2 of these at pure hockey. Ullmark winter classic replicas. Stick is a 25” P31 Hyperlite. 

On 8/25/2022 at 7:52 PM, ZeroGravitas said:

I can't really tell. Seems to look and feel the same. I can snap some more pics.

I can see cable underneath the black "sleeve" on both of the buckles.

High-res pictures below, click to embiggen.

Mine didn’t seem to wanna screw out. I spun to left and it eventually stopped. 

Whelp my lower buckle broke last night in the 2nd period. Bauer has refused to send extra parts to be prepared. So now I wait for a fix. Parts should be readily available. Let’s go Bauer come on. 

36 minutes ago, Cass said:

I just phoned up the store I bought them through and asked for some spares just in case they broke, they sent them free although I’m sure they could have, when I emailed Bauer to get some they said to contact the shop. 

Thanks. My shop said I can’t get them unless they break 

3 minutes ago, Cass said:

That seems to be case, I’ve not had an issue with mine but have 2 spare just in case I ever did. 

Where did you get spares? 

28 minutes ago, WillyGrips13 said:

So this is new. A guy in our league is a True rep. He gave it to me, his goalie didn’t want it or it was too short for him. I’ve never used True before. I haven’t gotten a new stick in almost two years. I think this is pretty expensive. I usually get bargain sticks and use them for as long as possible. Anyway I’m thinking about getting a Buttendz or Tacki Mac to add to it. Everyone on this site seems to like those. What do you guys think?

Buttendz ftw 

4 hours ago, jerd31 said:

Jay @ TGC sent over some shots of my Gnetik’s, should have them in hand next week

 

now I just need to find some matching jerseys

Ordered my optik3 from jay. Tgc is the best. I got an express slot but the wait is killing me. The blue on the pads will actually be blue primo and there will be some black primo. Will match my chesty nice. 

12 minutes ago, BadAngle41 said:

Was scrolling through and couldn't find where you got the black replacement liners. How come and where di you get them?

Any dealer can order them from bauer. $150. I wanted a 2nd pair for tourneys and what not. Keeping the green ones as the spares. Looks way better with black ha ha 

3 minutes ago, A.YOUNGoalie13 said:

Has anyone else’s lower buckle “loosened”? Will send a video if that doesn’t make sense

I’ve had to tighten mine a tad more after skating a couple times. foot prob settled 

Got the black liner in today.  

16 minutes ago, jerd31 said:

Trying to come up with a cleaner solution to keeping prolaces in place on these.  I took a 1” wide piece of hook velcro and taped it inside the boot running down the toe and left about 1.5” sticking out between the boot and liner, then took a 1.5” piece of loop velcro and stuck it to the back of that piece.  I’ll sandwich my prolaces on either side of the velcro to keep them in place.  
 

I’m using the skate lace method. 

3 hours ago, Desert Tendy said:

Just purchased the Bauer konekt and have wide feet coming from a true custom.  During the baking  process the skates felt snug and I did not have any hot spots.  I played my first game last night and the flex was amazing. It really is a game changer. Now for the bad news…I had 2 major hot spots below the ankle on both on the inner and outer foot for each foot.  The skates hurt like hell by the end.  My Trues did not have one hot spot.  I’m going to rebake with shims and see how much I can wide the exterior boot.  Also your foot does shirt a bit due to no laces.  I’m going to try to crank them down next skate.  More to come…

I’m having arch and upper foot discomfort. Tried messing with the tightness. I can’t go too loose on bottom strap because it feels like it’ll pop off easy. Might need a rebake with arch shims 

Just now, jerd31 said:

Nope

I used the toe sleeves and shim under the lower buckle. I might rebake and put the buckle where I actually have them now and try the shims in the arch 

1 minute ago, jerd31 said:

I use my Road Runner inserts and have minimal pain, which has reduced with each skate so I'm assuming it's just the typical new skate break in process.  Overall they're pretty comfy ~5 skates in- no complaints here!

Did you use any shims when baking? 

4 minutes ago, jerd31 said:

Had my first skate in my Konekts with my profiled LS5G steel- SAM profile, 9/16", felt so much better than the stock steel.  I'll probably go to 1/2" next time- I was at 7/16" on SAM profile with my old CCM's.

I've also noticed my quads are more sore than usual with Konekts- I guess the ability to flex also means more quad activation.  Either that or I'm just out of shape- probably a bit of both.

I do like mine but I get pain on top of feet and lower arches. Seems to get better as the skate goes on. My ankles were a tad sore the next day.  I might try to rebake. I’m using super feet comfort and have tydan steel Sam profile at 5/8”

Got my 1st skate in tonight and felt great. The first few minutes took some adjusting but they felt pretty natural. I did not have any pain on top of my feet. I did however have some discomfort in my lower arches throughout the game. It got a tad better as time went on but still discomfort in that area. I almost lost my balance once just due to how the flex is. I’m hoping the arches get better. My toes also felt close to the end of the line but didn’t feel cramped. If the arch issue continues I’m hoping I can use the shims in the arch area and that will solve the problem. 

19 minutes ago, BadAngle41 said:

If it only hurts when sitting... maybe the answer is... skate. The only way that solution doesn't work is if you find yourself at the end of the bench with a backup towel on. 

Somewhat kidding... they shouldn't hurt at any point. I'm sorry to hear you're struggling with fit. I'm hoping I'm part of the silent majority of those who have picked up this skate and not had any issues, and not the outlier.

I’m really hoping that’s all it is and I’ll be fine. I think I have the buckles in a good spot so we’ll see. If not I can try a rebake with shims 

9 hours ago, Wrbsti15 said:

I tried the skates on again at home with my super feet and was getting discomfort in the lower arches of both feet.  Not sure if I’ll have to use the stock insoles or maybe rebake with a shim on my arch area. 

Seemed the discomfort was more when I was sitting. When I was standing and walking around they felt much better. I may need to do a rebake with shims on my lower arches and on top of my foot. 

I tried the skates on again at home with my super feet and was getting discomfort in the lower arches of both feet.  Not sure if I’ll have to use the stock insoles or maybe rebake with a shim on my arch area. 

1 minute ago, ZeroGravitas said:

Yup, I noticed that too, especially if you have it on the loosest or next-loosest setting. One wrong jiggle and it can come off. Sucks for people with high insteps that need to go loose there.

I put the lower buckle on the 2nd setting and the top buckle all the way tight. Guess we’ll see how it goes. I didn’t want to go to tight on the lower buckle 

16 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

Happy Tuesday to you too. 

Lmao. That’s my wallet and keys. Ha ha.