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My understanding is people with "duck feet" is what the video portrays as the "foot shaped" shoe and how the feet should naturally splay and not be smushed. So really those with duck feet is what is anatomically "normal" but because of the crappy footwear we all grew up wearing, is not what most people have.
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I finally found a good visualization for this. Please excuse the tone, this is not my video, if it were, I wouldn't use the patronizing voice, but I believe the presenter means well. In any case, the summary is short and to the point. You see the "foot shaped" shoe discussed more readily. The usually mean the toe box looks ugly because it's meant to allow the toes to spread naturally rather than wrap them up in a pretty torture machine. Old Bauer toe caps were much more like the left "Standard Shoe" and have drifted toward the right "Foot Shaped Shoe," just without the extra space for the big toe to splay. I'm not sure what a pasty is. Duck footed I had to look up again, but it seems like that's more about the alignment of everything between the toes and the hip where something makes the toes point outward rather than straight ahead. That wouldn't affect the alignment of toe box shape though. What part of your foot did the 2S Pro toe cap hurt?
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I always had my CXN steel profiled with a negative pitch to compensate for how forward they were. It was way too much for me. -
It's been over a decade since I've bought a major brand stick at retail. I bought pro stocks for a while & then got into PSHS. Through a friend, I have an opportunity to buy a couple of top of the line Bauer retail sticks at a discount. I know that the "best" stick depends on personal preference, shooting mechanics, etc. But, I'm curious if anyone has preferences among the Proto R, Hyperlite2, Agent, Tracer, Twitch, & Flylite
- Last week
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Where is this info from? Flylite has the highest facing over the instep of any Vapor to date, and it doesn't have the thickest Vapor tongue of all-time to compensate.
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Easton Mako Holder Pitch and Mako Skate replacement question
flip12 replied to bthompson1286's topic in Ice Hockey Equipment
Some of the CXN pitch came from the stock steel as well according to Icehockey360.ru: https://icehockey360.ru/baza-znanij/geometricheskie-parametry-stakanov/ I don't know if it's just me but his pitch percentages don't translate to what I feel on the ice. CXN's pitch is supposed to be the same as True Shift's. True Shift didn't feel at all forward to me (although I know to many it does). CXN felt more like skating on Cobras, but they're significantly less pitched according to his measurements. My current set up is LS2 with the steel pitched by shifting the balance point back 20mm, which is standard on most Prosharp profiles if I'm not mistaken. The +1 makes it feel much better. I'm thinking of trying +2 next. My guess is +2 might feel more like the CXN or Cobra feel I prefer. -
If you kinda like the fit of the Covert Cf 100 helmet, but prefer VN foam, you should try the Cf 80 helmet.. It has vn foam but with a softer more comfy foam on top of it.
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Bauer Vapor Skate Fit Evolution (2009–2025) Model | Heel Fit | Forefoot | Boot Height / Instep | Pitch | Fit Notes ----------------|------------------|--------------------|---------------------------|------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------- X:60 (2009) | Very narrow, deep V | Narrow, tapered | Very low | Very aggressive | Classic Vapor. Ultra-tight heel lock and shallow fit. APX (2011) | Narrow | Slightly wider | Still low | More aggressive | Added recoil tongue. More anatomical heel and wrap. APX2 (2013) | Narrow | Tapered, rigid | Low, stiff ankle wrap | Aggressive | Stiff plastic quarter. Heaviest feel of pre-1X Vapors. 1X (2015) | Narrow | Tapered | Low, better wrap | Aggressive | Lightweight Curv® build. Softer wrap, more form-fit. 1X 2.0 (2016) | Narrow | Tapered | Slightly higher instep | Slightly less aggressive| Improved liner comfort. Slightly more volume up top. 2X Pro (2019) | Narrow | Tapered, more toe space | Low-mid | Aggressive-balanced | Asymmetrical toe cap adds subtle width. Still snug heel. Hyperlite (2021) | Narrow-ish | Tapered | Taller instep | Less aggressive | Softer quarter. More flex in upper. Heel less locked-in. Hyperlite 2 (2023)| Narrow-ish | Tapered | Same as HL1 | Similar to HL1 | Refined wrap. Slight heel hold improvement. Flylite (2025) | Narrow to med-narrow| Tapered | Lower instep | More aggressive | Returns to tighter wrap like APX2 but modernized. Key Fit Evolutions (2009–2025): X:60 → APX: Tighter, more anatomical heel and stiffer wrap. APX2: More rigid, durable, with reduced comfort/flex. 1X: Big leap—lighter, more mobile, better thermoform fit. 1X 2.0: Slightly more upper boot volume—less toe pressure. 2X Pro: Slight forefoot width increase via new toe cap; boot feels more balanced. Hyperlite: Boot height increases, heel lock softens slightly, more flex. Hyperlite 2: Small refinements, improved heel lock with similar shape. Flylite: Brings back older locked-in feel with modern materials.
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I can’t find any in my size. That’s why I’m looking for the same pitch but a different holder. I can achieve the pitch with profiling. The following Data is according to ChatGPT. Correct the information if it’s incorrect Senior Skate Holder Pitch & Height Comparison Chart Holder Model Rear Tower Height Front Tower Height Pitch (Height Difference) Pitch Description Notes Easton CXN (SR) 2.875″ 2.125″ 0.75″ Very aggressiveforward All pitch comes from the holder Bauer Tuuk Edge (SR) 2.75″ 2.125″ 0.625″ Aggressiveforward Quick-release steel trigger Bauer Powerfly (SR) — — Unknown Likely forward-leaning Asymmetric stiffness, no height specs published CCM SpeedBlade +4.0 (SR) 2.75″ (est.) 2.125″ (est.) 0.625″ Aggressiveforward Same pitch and height as Tuuk Edge CCM XS (SR) — — Unknown Neutral to mild forward Consensus says flatter than Edge CCM Prolite 3 (SR) — — Unknown Possibly forward Anecdotal; no specs available -
Easton Mako Holder Pitch and Mako Skate replacement question
Sniper9 replied to bthompson1286's topic in Ice Hockey Equipment
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I found the 920 sat very low as well at the back of my head,like you described with the warrior. Honestly I think this is the trend for newer helmets now. The reakt 90 was lower than my 310 but it felt comfortable and not as low as the 920. I'm really happy with my purchase
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Thanks all for suggestions. My son had a Bauer reakt 150 that I tried on and it fit but felt like a bucket with too much volume. I also got a hold of a Warrior RS pro in a medium and it fit but also had way too much volume, the back sat so low I couldn't tilt my head up. I'll stick with my 910's for now and will try on an FTW next time I make the trek to a store (the shops in the rinks I play in aren't usually open by the time my games are and the closest hockey store, Pure Hockey, is an hour drive).
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Just starting a thread to see if anyone has tried these skates yet and what they think of them now or in the future.
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Bauer has a custom option as well. And the Bauer reakt 3d is coming out soon which will compete with the tacks x as it'll have 3d foam. I have a feeling it'll be more comfy since the reakts adjustment system is better than what CCM has.
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Helmet sizing woes - a rant
shoot_the_goalie replied to xstartxtodayx's topic in Ice Hockey Equipment
If all else fails and you have the disposable funds (yes they are very expensive), I would highly recommend getting a CCM Total Custom. It's the only helmet I have ever owned that didn't give me pain at my temples or anywhere else over a prolonged period of time wearing it. Super comfy right away, perfect fit, super light, well constructed. To me, definitely worth it. -
Sabres sale in July sucked. I did grab some Rochester Americans pants but all the Sabres stuff was gobbled up by season ticket holders who got an earlier entrance time.
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https://sidelineswap.com/gear/hockey/sticks/10734559-bauer-senior-nexus-e50-pro-right-handed-hockey-stick-p28-new?referral_code=Zydo441 P28 87 flex, brand new. Was a warranty replacement I’ve no use for. $145 to your door in the U.S.
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Does anyone know what pitch the CXN holder was? I have a pair of makos on their last legs and found a pair of buy online but want to keep the pitch the same with new non Easton holders. Also I hate every other skate on the market currently. I have other skates that are decent but the mako is the best. I’ve tried true and absolutely hated them. The mako is the skate. Really wish Bauer didn’t suck and wish they never bought Easton. If Mako went back on the market, they probably would sell great again. It was the durability that did them in.
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I actually picked up the Bauer reakt 90. I went in thinking I'd just get another 310 but I tried the reakt 90 just for the hell of it and wow, a medium for perfect. I love how you can adjust the width and length completely independently. Perfect for my oval head shape too. I then tried on the 310 just for fun and realized how diff it fit and although comfy, there seemed to be gaps on the sides of my head since it's meant more for a round head shape. The reakt 90 fit just as comfortable as the 920 in terms of I could feel cushion and support around my entire head. Obviously the foams feel different but not in a bad way. I actually prefer the feel of the reakt. Feels more supported vs the nest tech. For the reakt, I'm a few slots away from the smallest and could technically make it a touch loser too so I'm very happy that I have some wiggle room to adjust. Only annoying thing is that I had to use some washers for my j clips for my fv1 bubble to fit into them properly, but no biggy. Overall very happy. It's probably the best fitting helmet I've ever had. Lesson learned to just try everything lol... Or I was just lucky and this year Bauer actually made a model that fit me great. Their adjustment system isn't new and in the past the reakts never fit me this well.
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Op, scroll down to the end for a bit more detail about the ftw lid https://ca.ccmhockey.com/en/ftw-learnmore.html
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I'm sure you've done your share of troubleshooting on this, but that sounds like a cage issue more than a helmet issue. stretch out the cage so when you close it, the sides aren't compressed in?
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Can you guess every team? Also is the gold an NHL scheme anyone (Boston) wore? It’s my high school colors.
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I ended up returning my 920. It fit great on the smallest setting but what made me change my mind was the possibility of the foams breaking in a bit and it would make it a bit looser and I wouldn't be able to make it smaller. I've read the nest tech does pack in a touch and these memory foam things in the 920 seem like it will as well vs traditional eva foams. The 920 also sat a bit lower than I'd like. With a bubble, it would also weight the helmet down more as well. If I were to rock a visor it would have been fine since I could've worn it at the second smallest setting. Oh well. I may just get a new 310 since I'm a fan and my current one needs replacing. I just wanted to treat myself. If the ftw's shell doesn't sit as deep as the 920, that would also be a bonus. It seems like the trend for all newer helmets is that they sit lower and the rear comes down more on the back of the head. I've yet to try the reakt 155 in a medium but the small was definitely too small.
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I didn't ever try a 310/710. I had a Resistance years ago, the same style shell as those models, and it was too round/flat on the forehead for me, but that only had a one way adjustment, I may have to look for a 310/710 to try. The 920 I did wrestle in the store to get closed down all the way, I wasn't a fan of that lock/gear thing, it was not as user friendly as the normal side tabs, def could be improved. As for the Bauer, I just can't stomach the look of them, same with the Alpha models, I'm shallow what can I say 🤣 Hmm that's a good idea, I think they had one in the store I went to, I might have to try one on next time. I read the description about what makes it a "women's fit" and honestly I don't buy it, I think it's just marketing in this case and they did make a slightly different fitting helmet since many people have heads that are different shapes/sizes. yea, I miss the days of $60 top end helmets and $350 pro level skates. All of my past helmets I got as pro stock at a fraction of retail or deeply discounted retail ones, so I'm hoping by the time I figure out sizing and models I can find one on SLS or or PSH for much less than retail.
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I'm from Canada and used a bunch of my Canadian tire money on it at sport chek, so I paid about half price. For those unaware , can tire money is like rewards money back that you can use at certain stores owned by the same corporation.
