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I have had numerous IM's and just wanted to let everyone know I was let go from Alkali three weeks ago. I will still try to answer product questions, but can't help with any warranty issues. It was a great ride, but hopefully I will be back soon.

Really happy that my new guitar got here before my wife got home. Now I need to sell one or two before she figures out that it's here.

They are testing, comparing and making the results available to the public. It's far better and more transparent than what we have seen from HECC and CSA. Price is a huge issue, as are the optics of the helmet. I know Easton was concerned about them both with the helmet they were working on based on the Reidell football helmet. Saying that no helmet with reduce rotational impact is a lie. As mentioned, VN scores better than EPP on rotational impact tests. However, I realize that doesn't mean that it will prevent a concussion, but it does reduce the rotational impact relative to the harder foam. HECC, CSA, USAH and Hockey Canada all have business relationships that come into play with this discussion and money always seems to trump safety when that is the case. There has been very little, if any, advancement in the safety of hockey helmets in the last two or three decades. I don't see how changing the environment could be any worse than the status quo.

I said earlier in this post it was tough to get on the ice with my son. Recently we've been fortunate to get into(he's always been in, I've been invited) a private drop in every Sunday. If you ever have the opportunity to skate competatevily with a pup, you're winning. It's like skating with your best friend x 1,000,000. In this case, your best friend is x 1,000,000 better than you as well.

Just finished wiring up a new lightsaber prop, with the empty hilt courtesy of the boys at Saberforge. I'm a gigantic Star Wars nerd, and have been wanting to add a curved hilt to my collection for ages. Industry standard aircraft grade aluminium and polycarbonate dueling blade.