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Got my fitting done today, got white felt tongues and embroidered numbers on those. Now comes the hard part, the wait

Adoption wouldn't be cheaper or less of a hassle.

I'm sorry you're having struggles! I hope everything works out in the end.

Skates - Vapor gets the refresh this year, and pushed the skate forward to a July launch to align itself better with the season. Starting with the 1X, the biggest feature of this sate is the actual cut. They've built up the medial side of the quarter - it is now 3 mm offset from the lateral edge. Everyone's ankles are offset and in quite a few cases, the medial ankle bone doesn't hit the padding in the right spot. The liner is new for 2017 - it's HydraMax2 on top, however, Gripliner on the lower portion. Bauer scrapped 37.5 as a moisture-management material in skates because it's supposed to be a 2-way fabric, so it would trap the moisture. New facing in the skate as well - you're getting lock holes in the middle portion. Also, eyelets 2-3 from the bottom are softer, for better wrap. Also, the facing is not painted as it was in the 2015 1X, which should reduce breakage. The tongue is felt, but with a new face. The insert is thermoformable, and serves two purposes - it molded to foot shape, and it also serves as a shot blocker - claiming 30% more protection than previous tongues. The X900 has the Lock-Fit liner, but it's HydraMax2 on top and HydraMax on the bottom portion. It also has an asymmetrical pattern for the quarters, however, it's not as pronounced, due to the standard eyelet facing in the skate. Sticks - Supreme refreshed for 2017 and starts with the 1S. The main changes include an extended transfer zone up on top (the upper mid portion of the shaft is softer to counter with the higher kick point - well, that section has been extended - it's about 8-10". The result is that it is more a more versatile stick in terms of shooting. The blade now features their RenewCore technology; which is a thermogel sheet on the forehand; blade is a PowerSense. It provides cushioning and blade fatigue repair - so as the blade breaks down, the gel seeps into the cracks, acting as a caulk of sorts. The sheet is about 7 x 1.5". The S190 doesn't have RenewCore but does include the extended transfer zone in the shaft. Helmets - Re-Akt 200 is new for 2017, and it features a new VTX foam package and their next-gen Suspend-Tech liner. Also, full coverage on the sides of the helmet, a new injected soft liner foam and localized shell stiffness. The occipital lock has been updated as well - it is using the material from their SpeedPlate - so it has a latch on the top and pockets on the sides, and the lock is heated then inserted in the helmet to hug the back of the user's head. Visors have been updated as well - their True Optics boast improved clarity, as the visors are machine polished. Also, the straight visor's tilt has been updated as well. Quick-Clips has also been updated as well, it is now the Quick-Clips+ (which is not compatible with the first generation) and it is a much simple install. The visors come with two sets of clips - one for Re-Akt 75/100 and one for Re-Akt/Re-Akt 200. Protective - Supreme once again got the refresh this year - the features this year include modular panels and 3d molded caps. Sanitized, which is an anti-microbial treatment, has been added across the line. Their PowerLite package is the commercial version of the results of the OD1N project, which is 3d scanned and machined foam. With the 1s, the shins have a new knee cap, which is flatter than previous versions. In the shoulders, it features an Extended Fit, which are held together by grommets that the user can adjust to their liking, and the elbow pad features an elbow sleeve. The pant is the commercial version of the OD1N pant - it is 1 piece, so no longer a true girdle. FlexOrb in the tailbone and PowerLite hip pads and spine protection.

Yea this is probably the worst time of year to order, but even then it’s still a reasonable timeframe.

But soooooo worth it!

You guys grew up skating in Bauers right? 🙂 I dont mind the forward pitch at all.. But them i grew up skating in Grafs, so.. This all remind me of when i grew up.. Most of our JR team were skating in Grafs, and only a few were skating in Bauers. Some in supremes, some in Air90's or Air70's.. What all Bauer guys had incommon, was that they were falling backwards, and had to re-profile their runners to a forward pitch..

Howdy, That sucks man. I really hope it works! We also had some issues in that regard, but the turkey baster thing worked so we didn't get that far. Mark

Disclaimer: I understand this is a sensitive topic so please don't take offense to my reply I think I'd seriously start considering adoption at that point.

All good reading here. I have to check out for a while and get back on the road with the Fit Center Training. I have been so busy even eating has been a bit of a challenge. The first leg of my tour I lost 15lbs. I know many have questions via the board or DM. I am not ignoring you, but I have to get back out and work. I will do my best to check in when I can. Hope you understand. :)

Also some fitting tutorial videos on True's YT channel, I assume for shop employees to view:

Not sure if this has been posted or not but here is a good look at the fitting process:

Dealing with infertility issues is very frustrating. The wife and I now get to try the next treatment option (IVF). yay! $17,000-$25,000 out of pocket upfront before anything happens because insurance covers $0.