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hawkeyfan

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  1. that's awesome to see. I might add that taking shots in front of something like a grid background can help provide visuals of scale ratios between blade models. your photos of the BC10 vs. BC01 really help identify the blade height differences. I must have one of those quirks where I really like to be able to run things down in certain order(s). The online page has at the top all of the curves laid out Left and Right and for the most part they run in a specific order and mirror themselves and in the order they are laid out in...but then when you work the description list below...it gets goofy on you AND part of that is where I noticed the 2nd letter designations and trying to jump back up and look at the above curve shots and back down...the wheels just fall of the car. There are curves in the description side that are not in the top. Maybe its me...I also looked at a Blog Photos of Team China in your studio and trying to ID blades in that photo. I thought these curves are totally different or appear different than the computer model graphic images. This is very helpful for those of us who do not/ or cannot visit a Base Studio in person. Me myself am always looking for the curves not readily available via mass market.
  2. So I was looking over the Base curve charts...wow...a little confusing.... I confused by the BC, BM, BH, Bi, BB nomenclature added to the curve # What does the second letter help identify
  3. Awesome....I went onto the TRUE website just yesterday. I noticed that the newer sticks did list some additional Curves I have not seen from them before and could not find a chart on the site (TC3, MC2). It appears they have added colorways to the gloves, which is also cool to know you get special colors if needed as well. True has been on our radar and when I get a chance to check out TRUE gear...I do. The great thing about releasing of this information early is knowing. -To hold out (if possible) until that product is available (retail) OR if they are making a big enough swing on something to stock up on product before it disappears. This catalog edition is missing their -Bags and -Accessories (maybe they are not ready to launch) thanks for sharing
  4. I got a message on my phone via Youtube that Base has a BC77 Coffey Curve on the market as OPS. How does this compare to the BC88 and can you get this as a blade only option? Happy New Year everyone
  5. Dohh...and years ago I passed ojn the oppurtunity for NOS PM9 blades at $9.99 at a rink proshop during a tournament...I knew to just grab a few at that price...But I didn't
  6. P46 does not match either the PM9 from bauer or the E28...What am i missing??? Th eP46 is really more like taking the P88 and tweaking the toe by opening it and giving it a lil more toe curve. Its really the most pro-curve a retail curve has ever been. Now some years back (2012) the landeskog (102-2) when it was first introduced was different than the later years (2013 and later is a 196-1). So maybe your looking at an earlier landeskog curve.
  7. Well I cant do all the work for ya...I have looked over posts and have yet to determine what your handedness is. I have to assume your a righty. I found a mid curve junior Std hosel Righty composite blade for $7.99 at a retailers website. they also have some at 19.99 and a composite matrix at 9.99. Good Luck... But will state... if you have limited means, then you need to look for the deals and with that you have to keep an eye out on the Bay...like all the time and one day that you will find what you want. I found some old stock Warrior Smyth Curves that way and it was not the fist time I found them...the 1st time the prices just went crazy high...and I refused to get drug into that for only 1 blade.
  8. I saw your other post...some things for you to think about. Flexxing the stick is not the end all answer to having a good stick...especially if your on a budget. I did see your comment on Bauer sticks. I had a top of the line Bauer and the thing ended up with stress fractures from flexing the stick. I have also seen many other bauers destroyed from similar stress cracks. Since your on a budget I recommend you look to the covert "3" line. Yes there is a difference 9besides price) between the "3" the "4" and the "5" for what its worth. Heres an option...Warrior Junior Shaft. You just need to find the Right Blade, but there are plenty of junior blades on Ebay (you'll need a Std hosel blade) https://discounthockey.com/collections/shafts/products/warrior-evo-standard-hockey-shaft-junior?variant=738562079
  9. I would recommend you go find a store to look at the sticks and compare them. You will see more flex and less weight as you move through the line-up. Also You cannot order a HD5 from my understanding on the customizer. Also you may see a flex difference between the Dynasty line and the Covert line. Really getting hands on to something is in your best interest before thinking about custom ordering anything. With that I would recommend you look for a close-out stick in the HD1 or QR1 line-up, but you could also look at the QR3 and HD3 line-up. in Jr sticks you will get 5 or 6 curve options in the "1" lines, 4 in the "3" lines HD1 in W01, W03, W71, W88, W16, W28 QR1 in W01, W03, W71, W88, -------, W28 HD3 in W01, W03, W71, W88 QR3 in W01, W03, W71, W88
  10. why not use a 55 flex intermediate for your starting point. You can have it made at Short-55" stick length. The Int. blades are the same senior blades so they will be bigger than the Jr. stick blades as well.
  11. The HockeyGiant does list a few curves not accurately IMO. I think the W16 Karlsson isn't right and the Smyth W06 looks off, or its taken from a different perspective of looking at the curve than the rest of the curves. In order to help give me better perspective I had to make a chart that has the blade numbers and then the names by year in order to keep track of the curves and what they once where and if what are available today. You can also look at the historical curves charts in the downloaded catalogs here, but they do not really give you an accurate look at what some of the stick curves are in such a small diagram. 2016 Warrior has 8 retail OPS curve options (top of the line models) and 6 blade options. The W08 is only avail as a blade. BUT Reality is if your using the customizer (IMO)...your looking for a curve that is not available retail today (8 discontinued retail curve possabilites & 5 custom "pro" curves). The biggest thing to think is can you find something similar that is made today by Warrior...is the W16 Karlsson a changed up version (improved) W14 Chara for instance? Thats where3 my chart needs to evolve to provide a clearer picture of what you can buy.
  12. Let us know more of the process that occurs. I have looked online and the customizer really opens up the curve options from the 8 retail curves offered to 21 curve options. 8 of those are older retail curve options, plus 5 custom "pro" curves. I would love to see diagrams of all the curves. I really like the W06 Smyth...But wonder how they compare against the custom "Pro" curves on the customizer.
  13. Awesome stuff...My only note for a Coffey blade is for the blades sole to be more radius/rocker than what the coffey typically has as it seems to be very flat on the bottom
  14. thanks for posting the weights. I started weighting everything some years back when I discovered a blade that had 160grams listed on it from the manufacturer. When I weighed it, it was 190g. I have even taken a scale into a total Hockey many years ago to weight some sticks. I have been criticized by some (coaches) but it can be amazing to see where weights shift on major name brands.
  15. My Favorite is the Warrior Smyth Curve, BUT would like to see that with a Bauer P10 blade shape (outline). the Smyth Curve is like a W88 curve with an additional tweak down in the toe area. This is great, as you get the power from the curve, plus the tweaking in the toe area for toe stuff. One thing I've noticed...many of those curves that have a short life, are curves only available on the top of the line sticks. So anyone who might want to try a different curve, IS NOT gonna plunk down the change for another OPS, just to try out a new curve. Which is what is so great about 2 pc sticks. Taper or Standard...I really dont care, I just want the shaft in the flex that I like (75) and the curves I like. I will buy what fits my needs. a Coffey curve would be good, But I think its too Flat soled and a Coffey with a more rocker curve sole would be BETTER...I would say look at the CCM P29 and compare to the Coffey.
  16. Can Either Of the Base Guys let us know the difference in stick weight between a Grip Gloss finish and a Clear Matte Finish. Also is he Grip Powder Matte durable. Warrior had a Crushed Velvet finish that would wear off pretty quickly (don't like that). Leaning towards the Grip Gloss on a "Nasty". Thanks
  17. I 'll tell you a great story... So I am at one of my boys games up in Chicago. We are standing around waiting for his game and the earlier game has just ended. Around the side of the rink is a guy in a coaches jacket talking with a younger player who is in street clothes. He has a White Easton (dont recall which model but its in 100 flex) and he talking to the Mite and he showing him how position himself and he's in the shooting position and flexing his stick and that thing is bending big time. We walked over closer (Me and my daughter) and we start talking and he mentions...He got the best stick in the shop that day and he sitting there flexxing it with no problem. He hands me the stick and asks what do I think? I could not flex the thing. Big wimp here I guess, but hey thats ok...I know to use a stick with more flex then to give me a little extra oomph from the flexxiness. A Junior Stick should flex a little...although my boy started with a series of Easton 2pc setup that where Lightpoles (very stiff). Where still learning and it takes an open mind to realize they are all different. I was really dissappointed with the Nexus cracking, As that shaft felt awesome (shaft shape & weight wise). My Current Rig is a Warrior DyNasty 75 2pc with a Smyth Curve. Warrior only makes a 75 in Tpr...so feel lucky to have found a great blade to go with the shaft. I also have an older Dolomite 85 tpr and its amazing how different the two are with their flexxiness.
  18. Alan, I cannot advice much...But I would stay away from Bauer. They are a very stiff product item IMO. I am amazed with how much people love them, But I have seen many broken sticks and when you see the cross section...they do not look like other brands composition. Maybe on the Senior Stick level, but on the younger ones I recall seeing what look like Fiberglass strands. Also (I had a top of the line Nexus 87) flex that I turned into a 2 pc. And it sits in my basement with stress cracks on the shaft and I have seen many other top of the line Bauers with the same problem. They talk about how they are supposed to flex, but I dont see how they are getting stress fractures then. I have a Base (85 savoy special) and that thing can flex. I have had mixed results with Warrior, but recommend them. They have an Intermediate 55 flex OPS that I can flex way more than the bauer nexus I was describing above and no stress issues.
  19. For 2 piece players...This is really great to read. Many previous options have disappeared in the market. But the reality is many people do not realize the benefits of the 2 piece. I even have to let other parents know that they can extend their kids old stick with a shaft extension (amazing really) 1st. I have seen Base Fitting sessions in the Chicagoland area rinks. I do not live the the Chicagoland area, but we play alot of games in the area. Do you guys have a rep in the area and who would that be? I have used a Broken Savoy special stick as a 2pc set-up and it has the "Flexxiness" that I think all sticks should have. I am interested in learning more on your 2 pc options. Is your website up to date or should one look at Facebook or somewhere else?
  20. CCM is really working at improving their product recently...But I wonder if part of their problem was that they had given the Reebok side so much of their break through ideas. I will say that my Son has the Newer Tacks 6052 Gloves AND like the "Fit lights" they add the outside bottom finger padding with indivdual pads (8th pic down). In the past I've seen where all the pads are stitched together with one main enclosure cover. If your kid places his hands on the boards while skating and say he is a D and he does this where there are doors...that bottom padding gets destroyed.
  21. been eyeballing the catalog for a spell as they post it on their website. the Rekker line looks interesting. somewhere one of the families in our association must have gotten a prototype sticjk as they had one back some months ago. good to see players locally (central IL) with Sherwood Sticks. they really need to show their curves better as some are really hard to ID what it really looks like. Bummer is that Total Hockey looks to be limiting their sherwood inventory
  22. I see that the Website has the new SBP stick on it and the gloves with replaceable palms already. One area I was looking at and wil be interested in seeing how the gloves work around the thumbs. Traditional gloves have a tab to keep the players thumb connected to the thumb guard and wonder how that will feel...as it has to be different to be zippered to the glove shell. Any idea when the Tapered shafts should be on the street? Very excited to see tapered shafts in 75 flex... Somehow I am gonna have to get my bantam aged player to give the true sticks a go. He has been very loyal to warrior, but he is getting to a point where he is too big for intermediate sizes, but could still benefit from some flex...any chance one can custom order a shaft at say 65 flex?
  23. Awesome to see the new catalog. True has been on my radar, but I've run into issues when the urge was to buy a True Product (typically have not been able to source the item I wanted (sold out) or unavailable at the local store when visiting. My biggest concern with True was that they may have decided to fold up the store as the product that is being updated was not that old (or maybe time is just flying by with me). I like the glove palm zippered option. I think it allows for more customization for a player without True having to have a company overstock various models or to have custom gloves made. They also have the Ottawa colorway AND a 2nd glove model (non 4-roll). Also they will have the A6.0 shaft availalbe in a tapered model in 75 flex. I was going to go after the current model, but most of the blades I have purchased lately are tapered...so this is all good for me to see. Thank you for posting the catalog!
  24. The W71 lloks alot more open IMHO. Does anyone know...Is this only avaialbe as a stick, or can you get it as just a blade?
  25. I saw this on ESPN yesterday and thought of posting it. I have alwys understood the issue with Fit, since my sons 1st helmet gave him issues and I've watched many other kids have the fit issue as well. I have never liked the EPP foam as a comfortable liner, BUT it does show someone to get a new helmet if they take a hit and the foam liner breaks from the impact. The user will know they need to be checked out and they need a new helmet (oh and its light) Before this study the NEWer CCM Resistance 300 and the Warrior have been at the top of the list for any helmet purchases...We'll see...I am awaiting the Warrior catalog release to see what they have next...But this helps with the newer CCM models Oh I also ment tto include...What does this mean...More expensive helmets are on their way. No one is going to design a newer hlmet and not capitalize on the market, reguardless of the cost of manufacturing the product.
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