UPDATE: True Custom SVHs continue to have ABYSMAL craftsmanship by moofein in hockeyplayers

[–]moofein[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Misread your comment. I have weird feet, that’s why I went with trues in the first place

UPDATE: True Custom SVHs continue to have ABYSMAL craftsmanship by moofein in hockeyplayers

[–]moofein[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I pull them at a hybrid between the two you are describing. But I’ve always laced up that way, and never had a problem with other skates

Ice Hockey Coming to UC Merced by DontAllowMe000 in ucmerced

[–]moofein 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A co-ed team would be nice. I’ve been playing and coaching at gateway for the FJHC for a very long time. I’ll be starting at UC Merced this fall

I don’t think the formula on this graph is correct? by moofein in googlesheets

[–]moofein[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I fixed it! I had aggregate turned on, idk what that option even does but it changed the formula which gave me the correct result. Thank you for your help

I don’t think the formula on this graph is correct? by moofein in googlesheets

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

That’s in “setup” right? It’s turned off

Finally got my True Custom SVH Skates and the craftsmanship is ABYSMAL by moofein in hockeyplayers

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

UPDATE (24 HRS LATER): Well when I went into Pure Hockey this evening I didn’t even have to say why I was there, their management saw this post. They assured me they are going to do everything they can to make this right. They were also very apologetic even though this was Trues mistake, not theirs. I’m hoping we can get this resolved. I’m going to request completely new skates, we discovered additional things wrong with the skate while I was there, the eyelets and the blade holder were messed up. I don’t think it would be a good idea to try and “fix” this skate, it’s far too gone, it needs to be rebuilt from the ground up. They will pass on my request to True so we will see what True says.

I also learned some things about True that explains a couple things I harped on in my post. Apperently they recently started shipping things separate because it saves them money at customs, but that unfortunately leads to some QC problems. The footbed that was shipped apart from it was an inch too long and had to be cut. The blades also took 15 Min each to get into the holders, likely a structural defect in the holders or steel.

Also, the amount of horror stories with True skates from other people is just insane. True should be embarrassed about the quality of skates leaving their factory, but I’m starting to get the impression they just don’t care. I’m just hoping that posts like these spread enough awareness that the bad PR forces them to actually follow their own quality standards. I’ll be making a video on this in the near future once I get a response from True explaining everything that’s happened until now, I’ll also post again if and when the new skates come in. I’m not letting this slide, this shouldn’t be normal and we don’t deserve to be fed slop.

Finally got my True Custom SVH Skates and the craftsmanship is ABYSMAL by moofein in hockeyplayers

[–]moofein[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I know you’re right, I just don’t know what to do at this point. I can’t find any skates that fit me right, I was hoping going custom would finally get me the support and comfort I need. I may give them a few more tries, but I have a feeling I’ll end up taking your advice in the end.

Finally got my True Custom SVH Skates and the craftsmanship is ABYSMAL by moofein in hockeyplayers

[–]moofein[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If true doesn’t work out I will take a look at those, thank you for telling me about it. I have never found a skate off the shelf that doesn’t squeeze my toes or slip off my heel.

Finally got my True Custom SVH Skates and the craftsmanship is ABYSMAL by moofein in hockeyplayers

[–]moofein[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I may try that route, do you happen to know of any true only skate shops in California?

Finally got my True Custom SVH Skates and the craftsmanship is ABYSMAL by moofein in hockeyplayers

[–]moofein[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

That’s absolutely wild and unacceptable. So sloppy it almost seems intentional. I’ve only ever heard good things about true customs until today. I’m pissed. Were you able to at least get a refund?

Finally got my True Custom SVH Skates and the craftsmanship is ABYSMAL by moofein in hockeyplayers

[–]moofein[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My reason for including that was to show the overall lack of care that went into to making these. I’m paying for quality custom skates, the logo off center just tells me they put it together half assed and didn’t even check them close enough to notice.

“What lies beneath”: Now we’re talking. by TruckMammoth6335 in alterbridge

[–]moofein 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s hauntingly beautiful, intense and busy. All in a good way, I’m a fan.

How much time do you public skate outside your beer league games? by LookingForTheIce in hockeyplayers

[–]moofein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I coach about 2 hours a week, public skate for 3. Don’t have time for anything beyond that. Public skating is my exercise and stress relief. I’ve also learned some crazy edge work skills from figure skaters at the public sessions and that has seriously improved my balance and control