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  2. Posted · Edited by AIREAYE · Report reply

    I feel that Easton does the trick when Bauer or Reebok doesn't fit; it's like an inbetween.

    It's great and all but this doesn't need it's own thread; better posting in the Show It Off page

    edit : thread moved, thank you mods :)

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    A seriously great piece of advice. The big picture is daunting but if I take it slow I can do it. Thank you!

    Damn you've got it easy;) I feel ya though, that's pretty much my weekly schedule. I have 3 labs a week too.

    You gotta talk to people too, get some of it off and out. They don't have to give advice, just be there to listen. Just gotta talk to someone you can trust :)

  8. Posted · Edited by AIREAYE · Report reply

    Player : 5'9" 130 lbs

    Skates : Easton S15 8.5 W

    Size : D (7-8)

    Overview:

    One product in a whole line of supportive footbeds by Superfeet, the Yellow version was made specifically for skates. This product, first and foremost, is not designed ot be an arch support, but rather, a heel support product. Although there is an arch structure built in, it is designed to allow your foot to assume a more natural position for better energy transfer and you will notice that it is placed a bit further back than where most arches in feet are. Superfeet is designed to help reduce or eliminate pronation and supination, or the torquing of the leg. By adding support for your heel, Superfeet is supposed to optimize the position of your foot so that with every push/stride, the energy is transfered to the skate more and not lost in pronation/supination. Better comfort and performance should thus result.

    Fit: Perfectly fitted and trimmed. Easy to slide into the skate and for the duration of the skate, the footbed stays in place as expected. Noticed that it because a bit loose after I took the skates off, but is a non-issue. As long as you are properly fitted for Superfeet (see : http://www.modsquadh...izing-question/ ) this should be a 10.

    9.5/10

    Comfort: While walking around with Superfeet in or even standing in place with them, I noticed discomfort on my arch with the irritation shooting into my leg. This is absolutely expected as the force of every step is transferred directly through the footbed and into the skate. Once skating however, this becomes non-existent simply due to the different motions. A minor annoyance you might find going to and from the dressing room but let's face it; you're not going to be walking on ice tongue.gif

    9/10

    Performance:

    Simply put, this is perhaps the best gear related purchase I have ever made; next to my skates. The benefits of Superfeet might vary from person to person and as such for me; I could safely say that it has significantly improved my skating and agility. Since the heel is supported and my heel/foot no longer slips around slightly in the boot; every stride and push is transferred directly to the skate.

    I noticed that I fall down and lose my edges less while I go down putting all weight on one leg for example. Significant improvement in edge control while doing pivots, backwards crossovers and sharp turns. This product has literally improved my skating ohmy.gif

    10/10

    Final thoughts: I would recommend this product to anyone above the beginner skater level and while it will improve your support; its effects may not be as drastic compared to mine. Make sure that you are fitted properly when purchasing. You should rebake your skates with Superfeet in them as it changes the position of your arch slightly and lifts up your heel a bit as well. just make sure that they do not go into the oven with the skates.

    Phenomenal product.

    edit : Hockey World Blog has been kind enough to credit this review to their own! It seems that Matt (if you're reading this, thanks!) had a great experience with them too : http://www.hockeywor...-yellow-review/

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    Had some moving company pickup truck speed past us last night. We were doing 40 on a 40 road... in our own residential neighborhood by the way, so forgive me for doing the speed limit.

    Was so angry that I stopped and let him know exactly who lives here, don't effin' speed in MY neighborhood, where kids play in road hockey in their driveways and families take walks to the park!

    Sad thing is, there was an accident in a previous stretch of that road with fatalities involving a vehicle. I saw EMS cordon off that house a few days ago and bouquets of flowers and teddy bears underneath the lamppost...

    These people are despicable, if you want to speed, do it elsewhere with no one around. Don't endanger the innocents around you.

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    I would just really like to thank all of you who have told me to keep chugging on in life. I am proud to announce I have turned down a multitude of drinking parties this week, I am very happy with the direction my life is headed and I honestly think I am the happiest I have ever been in my entire life. Seriously thank you all so much!

    Keep going, and give it more time; learn to enjoy the little things in life again :D

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    More accurately, I believe bartering and negotiating has always been a part of the process of financing items (which are always big money purchases), but should not be a part of the process of purchasing items.

    Hmm, but you consider asking for a discount, then accepting a refusal to be bartering then?

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    I have no problem with someone asking for a discount, it's not easy to earn money after all and one should try to save when they can. However if a store employee says no, then drop it; simple as that.

    We gave a small discount to a guy for a pair of Syko pants that had a little scuff on them, not common practise but a courtesy given how they were already heavily marked down and the guy was buying other stuff too.

    There were a few guys who went as far as asking our own guys for use of their employee discount, which is a pretty substantial thing in itself. That however, is stepping on the line, especially since we don't even know you :facepalm:

    As wrangler said, it's common for larger purchases as mentioned

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    lightning struck the building during our lunchtime pick up game. that was pretty awesome. and loud!

    haha we had a lighting failure at our rink once in the middle of shinny, it felt so surreal playing in near darkness

    Decided to move into college on time instead of taking a semester break, absolutely love it here!

    great to get back into the community :)

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    Yeah I absolutely agree with you Chadd, these are ideas that mean a lot to me. I also understand that (hell, I've been through a lot of that) that people WILL change and that tats are (basically) permanent that will be there forever. That's why I figure I'll think about it some more before seriously considering it.

    I want this tat to be relevant my whole life and not just for now.

    Something along the lines of : "No Regrets" or longer with "Live with with no regrets, because at one time it was exactly what you wanted"

    And a lyric with Go Radio's 'Why I'm Home' : "When what we love we burn, it's from the ashes that we yearn to be the phoenix that rises up from the flames" (I can just imagine the epicness of this one is I want to add an illustration w/color :laugh: )

    Would some artists be annoyed with longer text requests like the latter 2 I posted?

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    Lost my final grandparent 2 days ago. lost 2 in a month 3 in 2 months. Along with my girlfriend. Life is seriously a fucked up thing.

    Stay strong bud, even though it doesn't look it right now, there is that light at the end of the tunnel :)

    If there ever is some sort of afterlife, or a place where memories and consciences exist after passing; they will be forever grateful for all that you've given.

    You're a good person dude, I don't know you but I can say that for sure.

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    Really have you tried it?

    Ever player I have used it with has noticed a difference but one skating coach. And that person even said with the steel they had (z-channel) that may be the reason and I agree.

    Thats from AAA bantam kids to some top NHL players. All said they noticed it after they came off the ice and we didnt tell them it was on the skates before hand they thought I had just done the skates in a different way.

    I'm not saying that it doesn't have an effect or what have you, but imo it definitely isn't worth the $25+tax that it costs. If you factor in the time for application and re-application, a lot of the 'effects' you might notice could even be placebo.

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