Rebuilding a pair of Graf Supra 700’s in our hockey shop Bar Down Sports Co. in Overland Park KS (Kansas City) #hockey #skates #icehockey #hockeyskates #proshop #hockeyshop #custom
I know all these new technology is making CCM, Bauer, and TRUE skates top of the line but I'll always be loyal to Graf. They made and still make some of the best hockey skates. Always have been a huge fan.
I use AS1 tacks - 1 piece and they fit great and perform awesome. That said, I believe the comfort and the progressivity of the flex on my Graf 709s made me a 'better' skater when it came to playing defense. I feel that the one piece, super stiff boot is lighter and definitely puts down more directly, but also at a cost of the purity of the extension of the 'push'. Even though my 709s are much heavier, if I was logging more blueline time and also needed more control, I felt I had an advantage with the Grafs.
I have an old pair of Supra 705’s as well. Really like what you did here and I think you’ve inspired me to remodel my skates the same way. I love your trick with the lighter and I really like the look of the black stepsteelon those. I’m gonna make mine all the same, And then probably give them a profile job too. Then I’ll spray up that leather with some lemon pledge.
Bonus tips: use a small bull’s-eye level on the outsole to find a level position to hold the boot, and use a drill with a bull’s-eye level and and extra long 5/32 inch drill bit to drill perfectly straight holes which is important to make sure rivets go in straight as not to push/pull the holder in different directions when the rivets are tightened down. The extra long drill bit ensures that the drill does not knock on the blade or holder causing the bit to drill sideways.
The skates are actually 709s. I've worn them for years! I've changed out the Cobra 3000 holders for Graf's Ultra 5000s and changed out the steel for Step Blacksteel blades. They still perform great for me!
Really cool to see this process. I’m a little surprised your customer didn’t ask for new eyelets to be put in since those are looking a little corroded
Awesome! I got a pair of Bauer Vapor 10 that Kovalchuk wore, can I get, not only the holder upgraded, but eyelets replaced and something to do w/ the deteriorating, fraying toecap?
Love my 703’s, purchased 2 pairs.
I know all these new technology is making CCM, Bauer, and TRUE skates top of the line but I'll always be loyal to Graf. They made and still make some of the best hockey skates. Always have been a huge fan.
I use AS1 tacks - 1 piece and they fit great and perform awesome. That said, I believe the comfort and the progressivity of the flex on my Graf 709s made me a 'better' skater when it came to playing defense.
I feel that the one piece, super stiff boot is lighter and definitely puts down more directly, but also at a cost of the purity of the extension of the 'push'. Even though my 709s are much heavier, if I was logging more blueline time and also needed more control, I felt I had an advantage with the Grafs.
You do amazing work. You go the extra mile for your customers. We need people like you here in Washington State.
You’re a True Craftsman. 👍🏼
I have an old pair of Supra 705’s as well. Really like what you did here and I think you’ve inspired me to remodel my skates the same way. I love your trick with the lighter and I really like the look of the black stepsteelon those. I’m gonna make mine all the same, And then probably give them a profile job too. Then I’ll spray up that leather with some lemon pledge.
Bonus tips: use a small bull’s-eye level on the outsole to find a level position to hold the boot, and use a drill with a bull’s-eye level and and extra long 5/32 inch drill bit to drill perfectly straight holes which is important to make sure rivets go in straight as not to push/pull the holder in different directions when the rivets are tightened down. The extra long drill bit ensures that the drill does not knock on the blade or holder causing the bit to drill sideways.
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The skates are actually 709s. I've worn them for years! I've changed out the Cobra 3000 holders for Graf's Ultra 5000s and changed out the steel for Step Blacksteel blades. They still perform great for me!
Great video!! Keep on!!
Great video!! Great store!!
Really cool to see this process. I’m a little surprised your customer didn’t ask for new eyelets to be put in since those are looking a little corroded
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What product(s) was used to clean and\or restore the leather on the skates?
Graf and tuuk LS2 edge best combo
Awesome! I got a pair of Bauer Vapor 10 that Kovalchuk wore, can I get, not only the holder upgraded, but eyelets replaced and something to do w/ the deteriorating, fraying toecap?
Eyelets are an easy repair. Toe caps can be coated to prevent the cloth from fraying
Great work, do you offer any mail in service? I have a pair of Graf skates I would like you to work on.
Of course! Feel free to message us on FB!
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