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  1. Today
  2. malcb33
    2 years ago, I picked up playing roller hockey again after 20 years, and landed the Marsblade R1 roller frames as I wanted an ice "like" feel. I ended up really enjoying the R1, and reading more about the Marsblade I2 ice holder, so I decided to give it a try as well. HOLDER For those who don't already know, what makes the Marsblade I2 holder unique is that it offers variable pitch, which helps maximize blade contact on the ice. They do this in two ways: the blade is fixed at the front tower of the hold (like normal), but offers about a 1/4" of movement (up and down) at the back. This movement allows the blade to stay on the ice longer as your weight shifts to the front during a stride or turn. Moving blade, sounds weird and hard to get used to, but from my experience, there was no alien feeling on the ice the first time out, everything felt natural and smooth. Of course, there is a slight adjustment period with anything new (it took me about 10 minutes), but the benefits of this extra contact are well worth it. With the Marsblade I2, the differences I found were, - A notable improvement in stability in turns, you feel more locked in and can push harder into the turn. - Because of the extra blade contact, you have much more grip. This allows you to go down several hollows, improving your glide while still getting the grip you are accustomed to (3/4" to 7/8" for me) The I2 holder also offers a changeable rear profile, which is the second part of the variable pitch. It's a plastic profile bar which sits under the rear of your blade (inside the holder) and allows customization for how sharp you want your turns. They give you 5 pairs of profiles to try from a 23' (longest) through to a 14' (shortest). This doesn't replace your steel profile (which you still do as normal), it just helps further customize your holders, giving you more stable or sharper turns when your weight is on your heels. It's recommended to start with the 23' as it has the least amount of rocker, and work your way down incrementally until you feel comfortable. Personally, I ended up on the 14' but the 17' felt good too. Holder 10/10 STEEL The Marsblade steel is quite good IMO. Seems to hold a good edge and the guys at the shop like sharpening it. I've tried both their regular and V-edge plus (coated steel). Both are good. The regular steel is shorter in height (older style) while the V-edge plus is the current standard height, similar to Step etc. They do have a new premium Swedish steel option too, which I haven't tried yet. I would absolutely love to Marsblade work with a company like Flare, as that would be the ultimate combo IMO @Marsblade. Steel 8/10 DURABILITY Seems pretty good. Been using these for 2 years now. No major issues, but they are getting a little dinged up and could use replacing if I was being picky (I am lol) Durability --- 9.5/10 --- INTANGIBLES Going into using the I2 holders, I have to admit I was pretty skeptical about the claims at first, but I am sold now and recommend them highly. I honestly think these holders are the single product that has improved my game the most, as I just feel more confident on my skates, faster and can push my limits harder in turns etc. What's funny is that for the price, they are extremely reasonable IMO compared to buying the latest tech in sticks or skates. Buying both the holder and steel is around the same price as new steel these days, so well worth trying them out, I think. They also seemed to be catching on in high levels of play, with a number of players in the NHL, NCAA and CHL now using them. Maybe there's something to these...? Conclusion 27.5/30 (92%) Love this product. There's a thread already on the I2 holders here, but feel free to ask any questions if I can help.
  3. Yesterday
  4. A2rhino
    I personally don't think these reviews matter as people are going to buy it anyway due to some idiot influencer on YouTube who thinks EVERY new stick is the best or a Pro is using a stick with the latest graphics. I only know of one guy who does long term true reviews on YT and pays for most all of his own sticks because the big boys wont send him product due to crapping on their stuff at one point or another. Either way, parents are going to give in, buy the stick their kid wants and let him or her beat it to hell and do things with it that its not made to do because they want to be their kids friend and not their parent. Those of us on here, well, that's a great part of why we're all here. Simply to help and spread the word, good or bad. I can say that I have learned a lot from many of you over the years on this site.
  5. malcb33
    You can tell it's straighter in the heel (which I love), but the toe looks like it's lacking from the picture, compared to how it's described. "A P92 that is flatter through the heel and better for backhands, then has more toe but not as much toe as the Benn, and then the blade shape should be shaved down like P28"
  6. A2rhino
    For what its worth, A friend of mine just got a P46 KYC stick.
  7. A2rhino
    Funny, in that picture it looks very similar to the PRO9271
  8. sturdy22
    The 34 is very straight through the heel. Angle and lighting of the pic makes it look more like the 92 but it doesn’t play like the 92.
  9. malcb33
    Thanks for this. It really doesn’t look that much different from the p92 there, which is pretty disappointing.
  10. flip12
    I'm not the best to ask when it comes to lie. I used to be stuck on Easton 5 lie blades, basically Modano retail, Warrior Smyth, and Sher-Wood Coffey, but I hardly notice lie changes now. It took a little while to adjust to catching passes away from the body with P28, but I had no issues adjusting to the high lie on the Kane Pro when I had one.
  11. sturdy22
    I have the PRO 34 in the old 3rd line. Never liked the curve and it’s collecting dust at the moment but I might give it another chance on a new sport court rink that just reopened near me. Heel is flat with a curve at the toe and the blade shape is similar to the P28. attached is a picture (left to right)of the PRO34, P92 and PRO28
  12. malcb33
    Thanks for the feedback. I guess it depends on the curve you're coming from, but personally, I enjoy the P28 toe shape, so that shouldn't be an issue for me. Can I ask how you found the lie played? Similar to the P92 or more like the P28?
  13. Last week
  14. flip12
    One of my teammates ordered one and regretted it. He's usually a P92 or P28 guy. He's got P28 and P28M from Pro now, and really likes them. I toyed around with it after he decided to shop it around to anyone who might take it off his hands. I thought it was alright. It was a little hard to get a great sense of because it was the super round shaft shape, which isn't as much my thing. I liked the straighter portion on the heel of the blade, but the toe shape wasn't really great for me. That might have changed if I tweaked the balance a bit.
  15. A2rhino
    I personally have not however a good friend of mine did and decided to stick with the P28.
  16. Cosmic
    Thanks for the response @sturdy22. I think I will save the $$ on the swaps and just apply it to the Warriors when they launch (or when they go on sale after they have been available for a minute if my steel holds out that long. @IPv6Freely I just started hunting for CXN runners. I saw a listing on Sideline Swap and thought I scored and then saw it was an old listing. The sage shall continue.
  17. malcb33
    Has anyone tried the Pro34 (Geppetto's Masterpiece) curve? Sounds pretty interesting, not sure about the 6 lie though, as I prefer a 5/5.5
  18. sturdy22
    I am also an Easton CXN runner and holder user. I have several pairs of makos that I rotate and I also have extra Easton holders/runners I put on my trues. I am Interested in the new Warrior skates also. I have tried several different quads and duals on Tuuks but I haven’t found one that lands and gives me the on my toes feeling. I have found that a single radius (9’ or 10’) with an aggressive forward pitch on tuuk runners is pretty close to the pitch on the Easton runners. Not perfect but close enough that you’ll adjust pretty quick. I have also used 3mm lifts between the holder and boot on Tuuks with a single radius as a cheaper alternative. I have my own riveter so I am able to change holders and lifts easily.
  19. IPv6Freely
    Search for more steel, swap holders, or switch to True would be my suggestions.
  20. Cosmic
    Does anyone have a recommendation for what to do with my Easton Makos that are running thin on their runners? I thought I bought an extra pair of steel but I cannot find it after 3 moves. Anyway, my steel is running thin. Size 9.5EE Makos with 280mm steel. What do I do if I cannot find replacement steel? Swap out the holders with Tuuk? Or wait for the Warrior skates? I figure I have 6-9 months to figure it out before the steel gets down to unplayable.
  21. A2rhino
    Happy you like the OG BLUE. The custom build will be the Redline Mid kick. Its actually a bit liter. (375g) and tough as nails.
  22. A2rhino
    Pro Stock Hockey Sticks VS Pro Stock Hockey Sticks Redline MidKick
  23. tvuollo
    Recent second hand pickups, dirt cheap. Barely used late-Easton Pro 4-rolls: Royal Blue 4500 bucket with Nike Bauer brandind, good condition. Gotta ensure that I don't have to switch to a different helmet ever!
  24. stevo8791
    Hey Cavs019, The stick code you have "T9QR5P" is a standard QR5 Pro. While I don't know what they stand for, Coverts are prefaced with T9, while Alphas are prefaced with T8. You would have to upgrade to QR6 Pro to take what's currently offered at retail in today's customizer. I am a P90T / P90TM lover myself. If you haven't seen a retail P90TM from Warrior or other brands who are doing them, check them out. They are not a true max height, nor are they as lean as a true Benn pro. There is only a slight blade height increase to create that happy medium. You might be just as happy with them. Happy hunting.
  25. Earlier
  26. Cavs019
    Do you guys know if it’s possible to order duplicates of a pro stock Warrior twig through a local rep or otherwise? I have a Denisenko QR5 Pro with specs that I love and I’d like to order a few more. I know they have their retail customizer now but that only has the stock P90TM whereas my stick is a regular height P90T with slightly more toe added ala Benn. The “80 T9QR5P” has since rubbed off but would the barcode sticker/number on the underside of the stick house all of the build details on Warrior’s side? Appreciate any thoughts or ideas on this. Thanks!
  27. IPv6Freely
    That sounds perfect for you, then. At least its worth a shot. At worst, you're out some cash. At best, they solve all your issues. Honestly I wouldn't bother wasting your time with reviews and feedback on Superfeet. We all know they are great IF they work for you. The only negative feedback you're going to find are from people they didn't work out for, which is irrelevant.
  28. Radien55
    Thank you for giving such detailed instructions! I have a couple of questions if you don't mind? #3 What black dot? Is it on the Prosharp Machine? I could not see a black dot in the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bZzqUL9hws #4 When you place fresh blades normally on the rollers/balls, they will be level. If you place them back like this, will the front of the blade be slightly tilted up in the air and is that the point? P.S sorry for waking this thread from the dead.
  29. flip12
    Where the plate is is exactly where I'm struggling with my feet being too low volume for my skates. I've tried adding the felt part of a Catalyst 7 tongue I dissected. That's hit or miss depending on the skate. The Nike insoles have extra layers of firm foam there. That really helps in a lot of skates, but they're annoyingly lacking in coverage under the forefoot and too thin in the back, giving a void feeling right under the heel if they aren't in exactly the right place. The more I look into it, the more it seems like this might be the best bet for my issues. I know there's a dearth of info and feedback on them in various topics in here. I'm just a little too scatterbrained to take on that read right now. Will probably do it late one night soon.
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