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  1. AIREAYE
    Correction on that bolded point : there isn't Poron in the ankles, but rather, only on the heel of the Custom Support insoles. Used the CL500 gloves today at the CCM Skills Camp. In my opinion with my hand shape, these are my favorite gloves on the market at the moment. The narrower fingers really work well for me and the palm, backhand and knuckles are unbelievably comfortable and mobile. I would compare the finger fit to a Supreme in width, a Vapor in volume (height) and the CL in spacing. The problem some people seemed to find with the awkward pinky on the U+ CL, namely that it seemed to catch onto the ring finger when opening and closing the hand, didn't show up here. Have these on your radar guys!
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    For sure. For those who haven't examined the catalog, the SRPP skates come in 3 widths (which isn't new) while the MCI comes both in 3 widths AND 3 flexes. The multiplication I did after you released the catalog has Graf with 783 total SR skate SKUs (I counted every model x separate size x width x flex) while Bauer only has 508. Graf has 155 total JR skate SKUs (I don't think i counted YTH) while Bauer has 292. Total has Graf with 938 and Bauer with an even 800. Problem is, Graf isn't Bauer.
  3. AIREAYE
    Consolidation makes sense. It sucks for those who only fit into a particular Graf boot, but I think something of the sort needs to be done for the business to bounce back.
  4. AIREAYE
    They still have a myriad of boot shapes. Doing some quick multiplication reveals that Graf has more individual skate SKUs than Bauer has!
  5. AIREAYE
    You need to try it on. I followed CCM's sizing guide, but still ended up with a skate that is too large, so I am currently in the middle of processing a return to receive a half-size smaller. I fit 8EE in Bauer Supreme for example, so it was recommended that I go 7.5EE, which I ordered and received. I need a 7EE and could drop to a 6.5EE if I prefer my skates ever so slighlty on the snugger/smaller side. I currently wear 8.5W S15s.
  6. AIREAYE
    be sure to try a 6.5 D.
  7. AIREAYE
    The UofT Varsity Blues Women's team also had a team set of Harrow gloves this past season.
  8. AIREAYE
    If I were Easton, I wouldn't put out a full line under Mako for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I don't believe that they have the market to support two full lines of skates (The RS already has a full line). Secondly, I wouldn't want to dilute the Mako's momentum or its innovative concept which they worked so hard to market and push with inferior products also carrying the Mako name.
  9. AIREAYE
    If this LinkedIn page is relevant, then it seems that Graf has brought on Ms. Estabrooks relatively recently. Interestingly enough, it seems that she specializes in "Difficult turn-around situations, Customer Service Excellence, Strategic Planning, Retailing, and Marketing" which makes perfect sense in Graf's case. http://www.linkedin.com/pub/gayle-estabrooks/4/46b/89
  10. AIREAYE
    that's all coming out of your allowance lol
  11. AIREAYE
    sorry guys. I would but I don't want to be "that guy" and get in trouble. I could ask my rep directly but it would have to wait. atm we would be waiting for some sort of green light.
  12. AIREAYE
    Yup, Speedy Stitcher. Very easy to pickup and learn. If you can't find replacement thread, you can use other sizes and even dental floss.
  13. AIREAYE
    JR, are we allowed to post the CCM sizing guide on here to clear things up regarding sizing? Or is it too soon?
  14. AIREAYE
    Nice. Where did you get the poron from? I have a few sample sheets left that I could use for a project like yours though I think it would be more protective to have it on the bottom of the sandwich, not that anyone would want to test that extensively of course.
  15. AIREAYE
    Nice! What's the cap made of? And what are Pro Bully's?
  16. AIREAYE
    Heh. Yeah. Perks Having tried them on, I feel that Bauer Vapor and Supreme users looking for a new skate should give these a chance and CL users obviously.
  17. AIREAYE
    How close is Nexus to that?
  18. AIREAYE
    Had another chance to try on the new Pro glove as well as the Mako. Fingers are quite snug on both gloves, snugger than Vapor, about on par with Supreme. Still can be considered a tapered style of glove with the backrolls and cuff opening up. Incredibly comfortable palms on both. Fast Fingers feature is a plus as well, still good mobility. The thing that I didn't like on the Mako was that the section of the glove between the backhand and where the fingers start was too tight, meaning that as I closed my hand, the glove dug into my knuckles.
  19. AIREAYE
    Canada was what I remember seeing on the tag.
  20. AIREAYE
    Now what to do with the duds on the shelf right now...?
  21. AIREAYE
    Ignoring the noise, that's a great jersey! Despite last night, things are looking bright going forward! So 2 pairs? Or are they supposed to look mismatched?
  22. AIREAYE
    But they were all top of the line sticks lol. Warrior's position entering the market for the first time was built around bright, loud, slightly provocative and humorous imagery and marketing. They grabbed the attention of the market and that approach has led to success for them thus far. I think that now, having more or less solidified their position among the bigger players, they are shuffling back in line with naming and imagery, instead promoting their technology and innovation instead. Interesting transformation. Although the numerical nomenclature is standard and traditional and easier to understand, I'm beginning to miss the earlier days lol.
  23. AIREAYE
    I've always thought that should been a retail feature regardless.
  24. AIREAYE
    A new line (Nexus, Supreme, Vapor) every 6 months, a new lineup within that line (new Vapor, new Supreme) every 18 months.
  25. AIREAYE
    The RBZ feels stiffer than rated, I would say 65. But obviously kickpoint is a factor in feel as well.
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