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  1. Posted · Edited by Cavs019 · Report reply

    I don’t agree with that. Machs have a ton of flex in the upper and once you go down a level in Bauer you start to get a lot more cheap plastic and poly material throughout the boot. the M5 Pros feel like a toy compared to the top end model. With NHLers you still see some guys in Ultrasonics and 2X Pros etc but they’re probably just using their remaining custom stock on what is still a pro stiff boot. Most are in the new model every year.  The amount of guys still in tech mesh V Cuts or Marleau-esque CCMs/RBKs can be counted on one hand at this point. 
     

    CCM is a different story - their 2nd from the top are excellent. Bauer I wouldn’t touch especially if you’re looking for something to last a long time. 

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    I am a lifetime Vapor guy who recently switched to fit 1 Machs and the eyelet mechanism differences are reason enough to choose one model vs the other. In my experience:

    - Traditional Mach eyelets: easier to tie, wrap around my foot better after baking, flex better. 
    - Vapor injected system: stiff, doesn’t wrap that well, shreds laces, feels weird and inhibits forward flex. 

    YMMV. You can dial in pitch differences et al with a good profile, lifts, etc. My prior Vapors were custom with traditional eyelets but I’m assuming you’re looking at off the rack here. I don’t feel MOAR POWER or LESS AGILE vs my old Vapors but the Machs certainly fit great which helps me maximize what I have as far as skating ability. I also will take an all black skate over the abominations that are the new Vapor designs any day of the week. 

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    Looking to clear out some of my extra gear. All is mint with minor marks from storage. Prices include shipping within the US. Happy to work a deal on a bundle if there’s interest in multiple items:

    - CCM RBZ Shoulders Senior Large: $130

    - CCM 19K Pro Stock Elbows Senior Medium: $125

    - Bauer Pro Series (new version of the nexus) Gloves Black 13 Inch: $125

     

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    13 hours ago, Badaboom said:

    Thanks for the suggestion, your descriptions is dead on, exactly how i felt. I will definitely check out the CCM FT4.

    Do you have the regular or the Pro version ? From what i read, the Pro is slightly stiffer.

    I’m in the Pros. I also really liked the 100Ks I tried if you want something a bit more flexible. 
     

    I also found the APX2 felt way more anatomical and fit close to the foot. The Hyperlite just feels massive and sloppy all around even in a fit 1. @VegasHockey I remember you had a similar experience when comparing the 2X Pro to the 1X 2.0. 

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    I prefer the T shaft. The C and E feel like I’m playing with a toothpick. R is ok but not ideal so long as the rest of the stick is in the specs I normally use. 

    There’s no right answer here really just a matter of preference. My favorite shaft shape of all time was the double concave on the CNT Stealth and TPS XN10. 

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    The biggest issue with the annual releases is that they more or less cripple smaller shops. Otherwise I don’t really care as no one is forcing any of us to buy the new release. The Trigger 4 is my favorite out of all the builds and I’ve been able to stock up for cheap the more “dated” it gets. 

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    The suspension system on the shins is cool, reminds me of my old RBK 6Ks which I loved. 
     

    That being said - the high thigh guard on these is a dealbreaker for me. I love my FT4 Pro shins and one of the best aspects of them is that the thigh guard barely extends above the kneecap. The ones that extend too far always get caught on my pants which I find absolutely infuriating to deal with mid skate. Back in the day I would just cut them off RBKs/Jofas or opt for something like a Nexus shin that let you adjust it down to “zero”. 

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    CCM XS is the best holder IMO just based on the fact that you can readily find STEP blacksteel for it at retail. 
     

    I’d rule out the Tuuk Edge entirely given that it’s going to be phased out for that new ODIN/rental skate-looking holder in about 2-3 months. Not sure what their plans are to continue supporting it or manufacturing Edge steel but my guess knowing Bauer is they’ll want to funnel people into the new model. 

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  18. Posted · Edited by Cavs019 · Report reply

    Flip is correct on the fingers. I remember when Eagles first came out and took the glove market by storm. Both the X70 and CP94 seemed absolutely life changing at the time and launched with one piece fingers. Wasn’t until a few years in that they could be ordered with split fingers. TPS was in the same boat until the HGT I believe with the HG1 as the prior. 

    Those were the days! 

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    21 hours ago, mojo122 said:

    Bauer skate lineup mirrors each other therefore X3 would be the same as the M3 making the X3 the replacement model for the X3.7. X4 is the equivalent model of the M4.

    Feels like there’s a BMW joke or lawsuit embedded in this post. 

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    9 hours ago, strosedefence34 said:

    I decided to pick up a ReAkt 150.  Only played once with it but honestly super impressed.  Very light weight and fit great.  No hotspots or anything.  I'll miss the 4500 but we had a good run but it was time for something newer.  My only complaint is that my 580 cage seems to weigh the helmet down a little.  I need CCM to come out with a titanium 580 and I'll be set.

    The Bauer Profile II is a bit lighter with thinner bars while having the same look and setup as the 580. I use the “oreo” version and love it. 

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