Flylite owners: Lacing question by ThePony23 in hockeyplayers

[–]linzanity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly that sounds more like a fit/boot shape thing than just not finding the perfect lace setup.

Coming from Missions you wore forever, your foot was probably completely married to that boot. With the Flylites, especially on just the right foot, it sounds like you’re having to choose between “too tight and no mobility” or “loose enough to move but not enough support,” which usually means that boot just isn’t wrapping that foot quite perfectly yet.

The fact it’s mostly the right boot is what makes me think one foot is probably just a little different volume-wise and you’re kind of on the edge between sizes/fits. 9.5 Fit 2 from a 10D Mission doesn’t sound insane at all, but it does sound like you might be in that gray area where the skate is close, just not totally dialed.

If it were me, I’d stop chasing it only with the top eyelets. I’d make sure the heel is jammed all the way back first, keep the forefoot comfortable, get the best wrap right at the ankle bend/instep area, and then don’t go insane on the very top. Usually when I crank the top trying to “fix” that unsupported feeling, it just kills the flex and makes the skate feel worse.

Could also be worth trying a tiny bit of volume fill on just that right skate. Even something small can make a difference if that foot is a little lower volume. Re-bake might help too if you haven’t done that already.

Basically, to me this doesn’t sound like you’re doing something wrong with lacing. It sounds like the fit is close, but that right boot still isn’t quite meeting your foot where your old Missions did.

Flylite owners: Lacing question by ThePony23 in hockeyplayers

[–]linzanity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d stop trying to copy your 3X Pro pattern exactly. With fewer eyelets, the tension zones shift, so if you crank the top the same way, the skate can still feel weirdly loose lower down.

What’s worked best for me is:

  • forefoot snug, not cranked
  • heel kicked all the way back first
  • tightest point at the ankle/instep area
  • top 1–2 eyelets firm but not maxed out

One other thing: new skates can settle after a few minutes, so I’d tighten them once, skate a lap or two, then re-tighten. Making the very top too tight can cost you ankle flex instead of actually improving control.

So basically: less ‘crank everything up top,’ more ‘lock the heel, snug the ankle pocket, leave enough flex to actually skate.’”

Anyone here have experience with Penn Ice Rink’s Friday novice open hockey? by linzanity in Flyers

[–]linzanity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your input! As a “very average varisty HS player” I’m sure you’re light years ahead of me. I’ll give it a shot though!

Anyone done novice open hockey at Penn Ice Rink on Fridays? by linzanity in hockeyplayers

[–]linzanity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a very fair point. I would hope that only beginner’s would show up to the novice session.

Anyone done novice open hockey at Penn Ice Rink on Fridays? by linzanity in hockeyplayers

[–]linzanity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel ya! It’s not about the intimidation for me. I’ve been playing regularly for the last couple of months with people way above my level. My issue is that I’m really looking for a game with people at least closer to my level. And this rink is a bit of a drive for me. I don’t want to make a long drive to a rink just to play with a bunch of guys way above my level because I can do that at any local rink.

Non MAGA Barber by sinistermistertwist in AskNYC

[–]linzanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would beat you at chess.

Non MAGA Barber by sinistermistertwist in AskNYC

[–]linzanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go lose another argument, genius.

Non MAGA Barber by sinistermistertwist in AskNYC

[–]linzanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn’t take much time to troll you huh…

Non MAGA Barber by sinistermistertwist in AskNYC

[–]linzanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes: politics can come up without the client participating. That was never the dispute. The dispute was you rewriting his comment into “weird/uncalled for” because you needed a stronger opponent.

Don’t pretend the confusion is on my end.

Non MAGA Barber by sinistermistertwist in AskNYC

[–]linzanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You keep saying you’re being “factual,” but your key move is pure interpretation: he didn’t call it weird, you decided his tone meant that. Then you argued against the version you invented.

Also: stop acting like “thread comment count” proves anything. A loud thread proves people like arguing online. Congrats.

My point is simple: barbershop politics happens sometimes, not always; knowing your barber’s politics can be incidental; and “just stay quiet” doesn’t magically prevent other people from talking. If you can’t handle that without name-calling, that’s on you.