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So, from my understanding, CXN steel is no longer available. That's why I accelerated the move to True or another skate. I found the last set of Step CXNs I could find in N.A. in Sept. That steel is done. Since Step was purchased by CCM, they stopped making the CXN... or at least that's what I was lead to believe in the Fall. I get what you're saying though. Going from Mako straight to another skate without boot issues would be unheard of in any other retail skate, I expect. Especially since he has flat feet and has had issues with other boots he's tried for roller hockey. For the weight, the other thing that has been a concern is a puck off the foot in Makos. He's a defenseman and it was a matter of time before he broke a foot at the level he plays at in those skates. They're like running shoes. So, a beafier boot or shot blockers are going to add weight, no two ways about it. So, in some ways, a necessary evil. So, I'm in agreement with your assessment for the most part. As I told him when he came off the ice with a grumpy face..... if the boot feels good, everything else can be fixed with profile or different holder. In fact, the profile change I wrote in my last response will fix 90% of the issues, if not all, I expect. Agility is an issue right now though at the level he plays. Increased weight won't increase agility, but we'll see if the weight perception was more about a skate that didnt' respond the way he expected as opposed to actually being heavier. Thanks for the feedback. You in particular have always been very helpful in Mako related issues, so, much appreciated. Happy New Year.

Just to clarify. Unless Bauer actually listened to feedback for once (I doubt it) neither of those gloves are HyperLite. The graphics are... but the blocker is a 1X Pro skinned and the catcher is CCM 590 clone. Also, where did you get that picture haha

I was thinking the same (the retail PX is blue, however). Wonder what it'll look like if a Bruin or Pen has one.

The FlyLite replacements are coming. Here is the HyperLite glove and blocker True branded 12.2 Pads True Blocker EFlex 5 Retro Vaughn look

Depends where you are from. Here in the North East, the majority of beer leaguers have played organized hockey all the way up to High School, some beyond that. Not sure where you play, but here wood chopping is definitely not part of the game. It's a simple equation, hack my stick and I hack yours or you for that matter. Everyone gets that, or learns it pretty quickly. FWIW, no way would I buy a used pro stock over a used beer league stick. The power pros have and the frequency in which they use them will have a much bigger impact on the life of the stick. As for used sticks. I agree with dkmiller. I've bought and sold used sticks without issue. But I know what to look for and what to ask sellers. For example, I've bought new sticks to try a certian curve. If I don't like it, I'll sell it. Those are the types of used sticks you want to look for. Back to the OP's point. Not knowing the particulars of the used stick in question and all the other variables in place, go with the new completive level stick, or find last year's elite level on closeout, like a Warrior Alpha QX at HM. Pro-Stocks, which I fully support aren't for everyone.

Mary Anne from gilligans island