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You should be using MSH anyways. #100%OfProceedsFundTheSite LOL

Since you seem insistent on leaking our POP catalog for 2020, you should probably take note that on the bottom of every, single page it says **ARTWORK NOT FINAL. These are placeholder, mockup images my friend. The stick you saw from the AHL player is a graphic sample. Those have been circulating amongst the pro ranks for a few weeks.

Right now, only the Supreme is available retail. The Vapor was originally, but they have long sold out. To get Vapor or Nexus ADVs you need to find pro stocks with codes BGP2B and 1NXL, respectively.

I find that 99% of the guys that can blow pucks by me are using hockey sticks.

ADV is a construction technique that cuts weight. It was first used on the Vapor line, but now they offer it on all 3 stick lines - Vapor ADV, 1NXL, Supreme ADV - maintaining the flex profile of those lines.

Hg95 has Reebok branding but is the same glove as Hg96 with ccm branding. Imo they fit wider than hg97/98 Hg98 has the black kevlarish overlay for durability. It's used in the CHL and ECHL As previously posted XP added to any of the above means extra padding which can be upgraded foams and/or shotblockers.

Hey guys, I found these blades on Sideline for a great price and decided to give them a try. Checked out the hollow conversion chart and called my local sharpening guy and asked if he had a 1 inch hollow (1/2 inch regular). He did but was a little surprised at the ask. Anyways had them sharpened at 1 inch. It wasn’t easy for him though, toughest thing was ensuring level edges with a non modified quick square ( traditional quick square). Anyways he tried real hard and asked if I would have my back ups handy on the bench just in case, which I would. So I played a game on them an hour later. A few things first. I’m 41 and play 3 times a week, strong level hockey. Over the years I have tried every skate boot on the market (2s pros, MX3s, Makos, Reeboks, CCMs, VH etc...) and every skate blade (rocketrunners, Fusion, LS4, LS5, Step.. Blackedge, etc...). These blades absolutely blew me away. No BS. I have never skated so fast and with so much ease. It was like I had a secret weapon vs the guys. I was almost laughing. I felt like “ just get me the puck and I’m gone”. As other guys mentioned in prior posts, I was a little out of control at first because of how fast I was going ! But then I got used to the extra control that you also have. It’s really nuts ! As another person mentioned earlier they didn’t feel as sharp as my regular 1/2 inch, but once you trust them and corner hard, the grip is completely there. It’s takes a little time to get used to but after 25 minutes I was good to go. The acceleration and top end speed is really crazy. I’m a pretty tough critic on new hockey tech, but this is the real deal. All of the guys were mentioning how fast and well I was skating versus other nights. Very excited with this find. I may even buy the Flare modified quick square to provide to my skate sharpener (lol). The only thing I want know is to make sure they are being sharpened correctly each time. That’s the only potential weakeness I see with the blade; that people buy them and they are incorrectly sharpened and they have a bad experience and never try them again. Perhaps a simple online video tutorial for sharpeners ? I actually showed my guy the website and read him the sharpening instructions before he sharpened them. So this is really an amazing blade and use of technology. I’m really perplexed as to why these haven’t exploded onto the market ? Kind of like parabolic skis did. Wait, maybe I don’t want other guys having these blades.... I’ve read through the thread but wondering If anyone has newer feedback or tips/tricks on having them optimally sharpened ? Thanks !

I like to take my time when I profile. It's easy to remove a large amount of material in a short period of time and if you make a mistake you cannot add that material back 😉 For example, the first time I was doing STEP Black Steel (DLC) the coating has a tendency to slip when you are profiling in a ProSharp machine if you are applying a lot of pressure on the pendulum. I didn't notice this and was multitasking and the steel slipped. The whole profile was screwed up as a result. It was easy enough to fix but I took off more material than I would have liked had I not screwed up and took my time and paid attention. Leson learned.

Also keep in mind that most of the discussion about shot and release speed is considering the shot event in a vacuum - that being how release speed translates into the goalkeeper's ability to stop a clean shot on a static angle. But there are other variables that would affect the potential scoring ability of a shot where release speed would matter. The biggest one to me would be the presence of a shooting lane. A few milliseconds could be the difference between a shot getting through and going off a shin guard or stick blade. It may not affect the goalie's ability to stop the puck, but rather whether he has to. Another would be the total motion required to release a shot. A lower kick flex point allows the stick to load with less motion on it, meaning the puck doesn't have to travel as far in the player's stance to generate power. The difference in time it takes for the puck to leave the blade is nearly negligent, however the amount of movement and applicable time it takes to create the shot event is pretty large. A slap shot takes longer than a full wrist shot which takes longer than a quick toe snap shot. The low kick allows the player to shoot the puck with power from more hand and body positions which gives the goaltender less time to recognize the shot motion and anticipate the shot. The time the goalie has to see the shot coming off the blade is about the same. But the time the goalie has to anticipate having to look for it is much less with a low kick stick. Being able to deceive a goalie by releasing a full power shot with the hands more in front of the body, which can be used for a deke or pass as well, is more effective than just trying to blow it by him. As for why more NHL players aren't using low kicks if release speed is so important, I suspect that second part is exactly it. These guys are so strong that they can create the same release speed with a mid kick as a low kick, without the blade deflection that often accompanies low kicks as a result of the tapers used to transfer maximum energy.

Howdy, If this stuff is such a big secret, maybe they shouldn't blast it out across the hockey world. Mark

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