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This? 'Comp O Stik' split tape. https://www.northamericantapes.com/comp-o-stik-split-slit-grip-tape/

Because most people will just split a roll themselves! Contact NAT and find out what dealers carry it. They're good guys over there.

We have don't a lot of junior skates and haven't had any issues except for one recently which was a size 3 for a high level female player. Everything fit well except she felt the toe cap was too roomy and not snug enough.

I really liked the shoulder pads, but there wasn’t a good fit for me as large was a bit too long at 5’8” 210. I think the large should work well for you though. IMO they are a good value

https://www.amazon.com/White-Finger-Tape-Pack-Grappling/dp/B07MQ2279R/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=finger+tape&qid=1565108796&s=gateway&sprefix=finger+ta&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 I’ve never seen this tape in person to gauge the materials but I was considering it for the same purpose

That’s precisely the point I was making. In order to opt for less of something (stiffness in this case), it has to be an actual option. I still strongly disagree with the oft expressed notion that a stiffer skate entails a stronger skater. There are plenty of counter examples, but the general rule would have to account for context, and in the current hockey skate market an argument can be made for skates being too stiff for the good even of the strongest skaters in the world. That’s what I was trying to get across. I absolutely agree it comes down to personal preference.