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Joker518

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  • Skates
    Bauer One100 \ Bauer One90 + Sprung Chassis
  • Stick
    Sherwood T90
  • Gloves
    Tron Elite \ Sherwood T90 \ Eagle PPF
  • Helmet
    Reebok 8K
  • Pants
    Easton Motion Elite
  • Shoulder Pads
    Farrell H600
  • Elbow Pads
    Itech 990
  • Shin Pads
    Itech 990
  • Hockey Bag
    Tron Travel

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    New York State
  1. http://www.hockeytron.com/tron-hockey-equipment/tron-hockey-gloves/Tron-T-10-Senior-Hockey-Gloves.html New glove models Ben alluded to are up on their site. I'm more interested in these though. I'd call it a TPS clone if it didn't actually call out the TPS technologies in the spec info... Hyperloc, Cool-Tech, Response... Who is Tron licensing this stuff from? I've never really understood what happened with Louisville, TPS, and Sherwood and who owned what (brand names vs. technologies). Too bad these are synthetic instead of the cable knit, though. Either way, it's funny that this line of gloves started out as TPS, became the basis for a line of Sherwood gloves, then Winnwell, and now Tron. Very interesting stuff!
  2. CCM HT06 Combo clone? http://www.hockeytron.com/Hockey-Protective-Equipment/Hockey-Helmets-Combos/Tron-14K-Hockey-Helmet-Combo.html
  3. More info on the helmet and other Mission protective here: http://blog.icewarehouse.com/tag/mission-hockey/ Don't understand why the lid isn't EPP instead of VN as I've always found VN to absorb heat and moisture. Probably just to keep costs down but it's too bad. Then again, roller specific protective is a tricky market anyway. Anyone remember the Carbster's lesser revered little entry-level brother? It had super thick foam and was very uncomfortable but it did have the built in "sweat hog" band. I think it was called the M50 or something similar. It was pre-Bauer and pre-Itech merger.
  4. I ordered the same jerseys as empirehockey with a three color screen print logo, names, and numbers. Very simple process and great pricing. The order was shipped fast with no errors. After a season and a half of indoor roller hockey, the jerseys have held up beautifully. The dri-fit type material is also very airy and great for roller hockey. The only small issue with them is that they ARE more form fitting (as Empire mentioned), so the big guys (wider, not taller) may not be satisfied with the XXL
  5. The "Evolution". Biggest difference seems to be that its a mid kick point stick. It also has concave shaft walls which I don't believe the other models have. At 590 it's pretty heavy though. Looks like a low end OPS that will probably replace the "Basic" model.
  6. Nash primarily makes replacement palms and other parts for hockey shops. You can find their infrequently updated website here: http://www.pipcom.com/~nash/ They will or at least used to sell to individual consumers as well. I know they have a paper catalogue of their offerings which they used to mail for folks who reach out to them via e-mail but that was several years ago. The few times I ordered directly from them I was happy with the product and service.
  7. @Doctor Hook, the pro style bags are decent. I found them to be a little smaller than I was expecting for 38". As far as the backpack and locker style bags go, I'd be cautious. Hockey Giant did a run of similar bags under their "Gear" label and the quality\durability was lacking.
  8. The 80-90 shins are solid but not the top of the line protection and quality of the Jofa 8090. The 80-90 is more of a mid-range pad; solid protection but not bulletproof. They appear to be a clone of the TPS R6 shins from a few years back. It's subjective, but they seem to have a good fit for most people are are not too "deep" or "shallow" (out of the people I've sold them to locally). The removable liner is also a nice feature on a $40 shinpad.
  9. The sticks are actually a very good value. The basic model is by no means lightweight and doesn't have much pop but it's a tank and a great value for beginners and rec folks. I've converted some old timers who are used to heavy lumber to these sticks and they are very satisfied. The LE is the best bang for the buck OPS out there. I've got a lot of folks using them now and you can usually score them for around $60 with the promos they run. It's as good if not better than the big boys $100 models. Good pop, decent weight, and durable from what I've seen thus far. The 405 is definitely lightweight but I can't comment on the performance level. I know some folks have said its blade heavy but I didn't really get that impression for handling it. Someone also said it was "shady" at the fuse point, which is done purposely with paint under the clear coat. The stick is all exposed composite and the fuse point would be very noticeable if that paint wasn't there. It's noticeable if you're looking at it but since the stick is all black, it doesn't stand out on the ice. I've worked with most of the Tron line of products at this point so I'll be happy to answer any questions about my experiences\impressions.
  10. Did you try reaching out to their customer support? They've been very responsive to my questions and concerns. Plus, if you're trying to establish a new brand (even a price point one) it would make good business sense for them to offer you a replacement or a refund option. Give it a shot.
  11. What did Hockey Giant start the Gear Hornet off at? $74.99 originally? That thing torqued even worse than the old Powertek junk.
  12. It's a new storefront but the guy behind it has spent a lot of time at some of the biggest online hockey retailers out there. I personally haven't gotten any hands on time with the sticks but considering they've only been sold online for the last two weeks or so, it's not terribly surprising they don't have any reviews floating around. Its probably not much to write about anyway, just a generic price point stick. Anyone expecting $150 Easton or Bauer quality will probably be disappointed.
  13. The guy behind Hockey Tron actually has a pretty solid resume. I wouldn't bet against them...
  14. First time sharpener here with the X01... How do I know I've dressed the wheel properly? Everything I've read says you only need to gently touch the wheel to the spinner once or twice and you're good to go but is there any indication I'd be able to gather from looking at the wheel? The wheel edge looks the same to me... Is it a very subtle thing? Also, Do I dress the wheel before every pair I sharpen or is that a waste? Thanks for your advice in advance!
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