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I use A7s and actually have not had longevity issues myself. I have a few pairs as I bought backups, but in reality I have only used one set for 3 years now basically, 3-5 games weekly indoor sport court and haven't had issues. The original a6 did have issues but the A7 are pretty sturdy. To be fully honest, I have not taken them apart to clear in about 19 months and they're fine, but I suspect that my laziness will affect the longevity down the road

Just a quick update. These are fantastic, and I'm so happy with them. I feel a bit of pressure on the navicular where normally I would feel pain in other boots. But I am told that this will work itself out. One thing that I've not seen in any reviews about the TF9 goalie skates is the back piece where there's a cutout for your achilles, and is covered by a stretchy neoprene allowing for more ankle flex during your backwards C-cut and angled pushes. Also about the backside, I have read about needing to protect it, so I will try to put something clear on it. The stock profile is really good and I was able to get used to them immediately. I may get another steel but not sure at the moment.

@Miller55 @althoma1 I read all 62 pages of the mood squad thread about sprungs and was very keen to try them. Two days ago I fitted a6 frames on my size 4.5 CCM ribcor boots. Had to make new holes in the chassis for the heel part as the frames are slightly wider than the skate soles (they are meant for size 5 skates and up). Played hockey in them yesterday and am blown away by how amazing they feel. So much so, I've ordered two more sets, one for outdoor and one for when this set fail. I'd like to have enough stored up so I don't have to ever change back to a normal chassis in the future. I'd love to know more about the longevity issues - you both mention friction wear - where exactly wears? Just wondering if it's better to stock up on spare pivot pins, rocker arms, frames or springs. Or if it all wears and I should just buy a number of chassis. I'm 65kg, play pick up hockey once a week for 2 hours. TIA

IMHO, CCM is just putting out better sticks lately than Bauer in terms of both quality and durability.

Guys, take it to PM's - all the purse swinging is cluttering up the thread .