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Different feature sets. Vapor will have the asymmetric quarter, the Recoil tongue, the injected eyelets, the Aerofoam liner, etc. that are in the Vapor line now. The Supreme has the flexible tendon guard, the Reflex tongue, the symmetric quarter, more traditional eyelets, better wrap on the foot, and other Supreme features. This is being done so that the type of skate you can get is no longer solely determined by the fit you need.

It makes perfect sense. This way people don't have to wear a Supreme if they don't want to and vice versa. Maybe one line suits your play style better but your foot shape doesn't fit in that line. Or, you just want a vapor cuz thats what your hero wears.

Keep reading, it's answered a few posts down. tl:dr yes, it's different feature sets.

you paid way too much

I remember coating the toe caps of my Kevlar Tacks with polyurethane varnish instead of ProtecToe to retain the color of the kevlar fiber.

The article is only about the football testing. Here is their what i assume initial publication, which talks about how they specifically test hockey helmets. Again, lots can be debated, but assertions and critiques must be factually correct. https://kstp.com/kstpImages/repository/cs/files/ABME 2015 Hocky STAR Rowson Rowson Duma.pdf

No. The top 2 lines get the fit system. If you need a EE width, you'd go up a fit size. The rest of the lineup gets regular size and width measurements in the traditional fit profile for that line.

The pinky and ring finger are innervated by nerve roots C7 and C8. Can make an argument the C5 and C6 was causing the shoulder symptoms, but not at all when it comes to the fingers. Also, the fact that the medrol dose pack did nothing to alleviate your symptoms is alarming. Honestly, you really need an MRI ASAP with your constant radicular symtoms and weakness. Likely the only reason they're having you do a month of conservative treatment first is because your insurance likely won't authorize the test without it.

That is cool, I remember painting layer after layer of ProtecToe on new skates though.

VT testing is insufficient for hockey. I appreciate them trying, but until they change their testing methods their ranking are essentially useless.

yes, there are a couple maybe a few tat still use that old school cap. Spittin Chiclets had Duncan Keith on a while back and he was talking about his skates and how anal he is with them, he still gets the old school cap on his.

Ended up going with 2018 a5.2 and a6.0 for $265 total shipped, taxes.....not bad. Will try the ft2 when I can. Seems the warrior gets no love.

Howdy, Sorry to read about your son's head injury! Hopefully no long term effects. I really wish that manufacturers would prioritize protection over looks/weight/gimmicks and then back that up with published testing results. The poor VT testing results and this anecdotal report have certainly put an end to any interest I had in the new True lid, despite my interest in the MIPS system. Mark

A couple from a game last week. I was lucky enough to have a teammate, who is getting pretty good at photography, handle my camera while I was playing (and since she is recovering from foot surgery she didn't have a choice 😆).

It's a movie....

Not all that unusual. I wear a 9 street shoe and do perfectly fine in a size 6D Bauer. I can even go 5.5D if I want. I think there are a lot of guys playing in skates 1-1.5 sizes too big. Still sound crazy though.