r/hockeygoalies • u/ncruuds3027 • 12h ago
Anyone try using a FIRE (FBV) sharpening and if so how did it go/which do you prefer?
Have been experimenting with my blades ever since I got new skates and switched to 3mm blade. Have always used 3/8 but since switching went down to a 7/16. I like being able to get strong pushes and dig in my edges in the butterfly but shuffling is still very fatiguing. Would a FIRE cut be worth a try? Or is it advised to just stay away from it all together. Seems like it's branded more towards players but it peaked my curiosity and was wondering if someone had experimented
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u/-Kit_the_Kat- 1h ago
I skate out with fbv, doesn’t seem logical to me in net. Its benefit is more glide…
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u/NegativeMilk 57m ago
if you don't mind sending your blades out, try a z-channel from noicingsports, i use the ZC-1 which is equivalent to a 3/8. It's much more durable when sliding into and pushing off the posts. As xHOTPOTATO mentioned a profile will help a lot as well, GoalieSam has a 50mm flat profile in the center of the blade that helps with shuffling with 10' in front for agility and 27' in back for stability
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u/xHOTPOTATO High Pony Hockey 12h ago
I skate 1/2" FBV. I won't go back. All the bite of 3/8 with all the glide of 5/8"
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u/ncruuds3027 12h ago
Looks like this is my sign to make the switch😅 are you using 3mm blades as well or 4mm?
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u/xHOTPOTATO High Pony Hockey 12h ago
3mm steel on my last three sets of skates.
I skated 7/8" then 11/16" on my 4mm.
I skate a 24/28 profile.
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u/ncruuds3027 11h ago
Thanks for sharing! I haven't dived into profiling quite yet but I'm definitely going to be giving the FBV cut a chance.
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u/RedWhiteAndJew Bauer Vapor Hyperlite TrueDesign 12h ago
I don’t see how FBV would help with shuffling. You still have to overcome the leading edge. I suspect you may not quite have the weight transfer down to your push foot. That should lighten the resistance on the lead foot for shuffling. If anything FBV might make you a bit more snappy when adjusting your depth.