WolfgangPuck
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- May 12, 2012
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Just walked out of Pro Hockey Life with new pair of Jetspeed Black for 399.00
Been holding off to buy a new pair
Have 10 year Tacks that need to be replaced
Didnt think I would like it cause I tried a pair of 280 earlier this year and felt pinching at my forefoot
However the Jetspeed Black were EE and felt very comfortable
Hope this pair works out well.
Just an update one month since I bought this pair and now starting to feel comfortable a Jetspeed as my main pair over my Tacks, I have been switching back and forth .
Pros- Jetspeed much stiffer boot and heel locks in well
Cons- Had them baked and the inlets are tighter to lace up compared to my leather Tacks. I like having a bit softer material around the inlets so I can tighter up my laces and have a more custom feel. It felt a bit sore around the forefoot with the Jetspeed but not unbearable to skate with.
Also had my Jetspeed profile to 10-13 radius. My old Tacks were rockered to 9-10 radius with a pitch and that was the biggest adjustment. I used to played more forward and on my toes more but starting to play D now and the blade on the ice helps my backwards mobilty , The neutral profile made it easier to skate for longer on the ice but I dont get that "jump" that my Tacks had. I think this has to do with the forward lean I had with my Tacks. so I will try to grind so more off front part of the blade with the Jetspeed to get the forward pitch I want.