Skating on a 9 ft radius will be easier for maneuvering while the 10 ft will have more blade touching the ice to generate more speed. If you're used to skating on a 9 foot radius the 10 foot may feel like you've got skis strapped onto your feet the first couple of times. I haven't heard anything about Bauer offering a black coated LS3 so I'm not sure how likely that would be. We last saw something similar on the Vapor 10 skate, maybe we'll see it again soon?
No, the Fusion is a 9 ft radius, same as the LS2. LS3 is 10 ft. There is no news of aftermarket steel being available for this holder either with Bauer being more strict about enforcing their patent on this design.
Haven't posted in a bit, since moving to the Sacramento area a year ago. Here's my current "in use" stick rotation. Sad that I am down to playing once a week.
Just got my first one about getting my third stick. Unfortunately, she doesnt collect shoes or purses so I don't have a bargaining chip. Fortunately...she doesn't collect shoes or purses.