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Your LHS is able to order Blacksteel for the TRUE holder from STEP and/or distributors. They can't get regular steel for it though - they would have to get that from TRUE.

Most likely because on the internet there is never a shortage of people giving opinions about things they don’t really understand.

It doesn’t have to be a black and white discussion you know? I’m convinced the VT results have value, but as pointed out earlier, they also have serious failings. Once you recognise the limitations, you can then take them for what they are. One valid criticism IMO is that VT over egg their conclusions. In practice hockey is potentially dangerous, as are skiing and parachuting. You either mitigate those risks, or do something else.

That is exactly right! thanks JR Boucicaut! due to our agreement with TRUE, we (STEP) are responsable for all TRUE Blacksteel distribution (including our distributors) and TRUE is in charge of all our regular STEP STEEL distribution. this includes warranties as well. Thanks,

I didn’t like it - felt like/looked like I was playing with a shovel.

In basic terms, here are my issues 1) I don't believe VT test conditions account for fit. Do they use multiple head dummies or one generic one? A less than optimal fit could lead to a lower score. 2) I don't get the sense their test conditions correlate well to actual game play. Results in a controlled lab are one thing, real on ice studies are another. 3) You don't need to hit your head to be concussed. So all this data is irrelevant at that point. 4) Safety ratings can give one a false sense of security. "I don't have to worry about head shots, I have a 5 star rated helmet". "How did Billy get a concussion, we bought him a 5 star rated helmet".

When I am bored at work, all i do is scour Ebay, Sideline and Kijiji looking for Old Equipment that i used when I use to think i was a good player lol, thinking maybe it will take me back to those old days. I pretty much purchase any old Drury RH Easton stick i can find in a reasonable price range.

Howdy, It would be really interesting to see how VT's results changed as a function of fit. Seems like it would be fairly easy for them to test as well, since helmets are adjustable. I don't know what would happen. I can convince myself either way. 🙂 I'm not convinced that fit is as important as some here think it is (in terms of protection... Obviously its important in terms of comfort and distraction). But I'm not convinced its not either. Mark