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  1. 3 points
    On a side note, I was at the Las Vegas Center Ice hockey shop a few weeks ago, they had a stack of Mako II and a few Mako I available, sizes <= 8 and >= 9.5 iirc. Might be worth a call if someone is still searching.
  2. 2 points
    I think you are giving STX more than bit too much credit. They did not "literally" take lacrosse from "ultra niche" to more popular that hockey. How about: STX is a large, long-established, and well respected brand in the lacrosse industry, which has more players than hockey. I'm sure STX tries to build their market and create more players, but that only goes so far. From name recognition from lacrosse and some previous hockey equipment it seems they could make a decent go of DTC. I don't need any gear at moment, but I but wish them success.
  3. 1 point
    So sorry. It’s such a difficult road and unfortunate that our pups don’t share our life span. Sending you positive JuJu.
  4. 1 point
    Howdy, There's no words really. Sorry man. Mark
  5. 1 point
    I know exactly how you feel man. So empty and lost. It hit me really hard too. Sorry man 😞
  6. 1 point
    Lacrosse isn't hockey. You can't bank on brand recognition in one niche sport carrying over to another niche sport. I get that there is definitely some crossover between players who do both though. I'm 40 years old and had never heard of STX anything until they came into the hockey market and I did some research on the brand. I guarantee there are many just like me (as well as many that aren't) that had no clue who they were.
  7. 1 point
    I don't think you would be seeing them all over. If that were the case, far more people would be using Base 2 and 1 piece sticks. I'm in a huge hockey market, and people always ask me what my "Base" stick is. The fact of the matter is, almost all hockey players out there are fine with the retail curves out there (even though it totally sucks the options are dwindling). We are niche group here, and an extremely small (but awesome) part of the hockey playing community. Most players don't break down all the minutia of a stick. Its "give me my P88 in 85 flex, and I'm good to go". We are a different breed. STX is seemingly taking the right steps to do what they feel is the right thing to maximize profit and market properly. Base is basically the only viable retailer doing this. While I like their products (I own numerous shafts and blades), there are downsides. The fit and finish of the final product leaves something to be desired at times, as does the turnaround time. I still support them, and love what they provide. I'm just being honest about a couple small annoyances. Looking forward to my RX3 too. It arrives Monday.
  8. 1 point
    They aren't sold in predetermined sizes; we cut them to order and will need the skates to do so. But it is extremely important to find out what the discrepancy actually is.
  9. 1 point
    ...you can't both compliment STX on "great pricing" for being direct to consumer, and then turn around and say "missed opportunity" for not selling in stores as having stores review them. You can't have both. Gotta pick one.
  10. 1 point
    Because they made you experience Baltimore or because they are selling direct?
  11. 1 point
    I'm a huge fan the Ducks' throwback logo. Not a fan of the updated sweater they are putting it on. The 'Yotes sweater/logo throwback is one of my favs.
  12. 1 point
    Check out the Ribcor 68K. The most recent Ribcor line is super-moldable and gives an extremely good skate for the price.
  13. 1 point
    If you don't already have a podiatrist, I would ask the local pro shop or LHS folks to recommend one that has experience with dealing with skaters and skate orthotics. I live in Birmingham and my regular podiatrist and orthotist had zero experience making orthotics for a hockey boot or really knew about the bio-mechanical issues that skaters deal with versus walking. Regular orthotics for shoes will typically not fit in skates so having someone that can get low profile orthotics that won't take all of your volume in your skates is important. I asked the pro shop manager at my rink and she recommended a podiatrist that does skate orthotics, who happen to have daughters in the figure skating program. If you know or know someone who knows the equipment manager or trainer for the Stars, I'm sure they have someone on speed dial in the Metroplex that handles these things for their players...
  14. 0 points
    Well, last Tuesday I had to put my dog to sleep. It was truly one of the worst days of my life and the whole week has been so dark with him. He was an amazing, funny, smart, kooky, crazy beast and I will always miss him.



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