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No offense taken whatsoever. Indeed, I'm not a good skater, although I know I've improved drastically, I've only got about 6 months of on-ice experience — prior to that I had only played inline. I was told that I would really like the 100/75 by one of the LHS employees so I gave it a shot. I'm going to drop down a level tomorrow night. Skating at Incredible on "The Den" so it's definitely good ice to test it out on right? Really appreciate the honest, informed reply. Would the 100/75 effect my overall froward stride? I feel like it's making my technique sloppy and incomplete, also feel like I'm not gliding really well.
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I've been skating on 100/75 FBV for the past two months or so. I feel like it might be too much bite for me. I play at 3 different rinks a week — one rink has super soft ice. Another is pretty hard (it's the sheet that the Florida Panthers practice on) and the other rink is honestly an "in-between". I feel that on the softer sheet of ice, I'm skating through mud. Lots of drag and my strides really dont feel "complete". My technique on the harder sheets of ice feels much better. I hope that makes sense. Maybe it's my actual technique? Or is 100/75 too much bite? Will dropping down a hollow help this issue or is it just my technique? BTW, I'm skating on RBK 9k's and I weigh 314lbs, 6'1". (Yeah I'm a fatso but working on it)
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The new helmet with the new visor. I LOVE the way this helmet fits. Very comfortable.
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Helmet: CCM V10 w/ Oakley VR-903 Shoulders: Sherwood 5030 Elbows: CCM V10 Gloves: Easton EQ50 Pants: Tackla 900 Shins: RBK 7K Fitlite Skates: RBK 9K Sticks: Bauer One100 P14 / Easton S17 Iginla
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Had a few "fans" in the stand last night. Pardon the crappy cell phone pic. This is sadly the only pic I have of my playing.
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I use the wax to keep water off the blade. The rink I play at the most often is very notorious resembling this year's Winter Classic's ice. The Sex Wax has been the best thus far. I've tried a few brands including the Easton stick and a few others.
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Not much but here is my Christmas haul. CCM V10 Helmet (my gift to myself) Washington Caps RBK Edge Socks Blackhawks Third RBK Edge Socks Oakley Half Shield JOFA Pro Stock Shins via TBLFan Easton EQ50 Gloves black Bauer jock (needed a new one pretty bad) 3 pairs of Elite Waxed 120" laces (impossible to get local) 3 sticks of SexWax (another hard to find thing) Gonna try out the shins and shoulders tonight to see how I like the "less bulky" gear. Oh and a little treat...Derek Stepan autographed puck :D Yeah, I'm a fanboy I guess.
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Having a hard time finding XL black One95 pants online...let alone in a local store to try on. Might have no choice but to check out the TO pants. We'll see. I have some more weight to lose before I buy new pants.
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Oh. Good heads up. Guess I'll just pickup the One95's when they start getting cheaper. Are the TotalOne Girdles any different than the One95's?
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Looking forward to seeing the TotalOne pants.
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Upgraded some items. Helmet: CCM V10 + ITECH Curved Shield Shoulders: Easton Stealth S9 Elbows: CCM V10 Gloves: Easton EQ50 Pants: Tackla 900 Shins: Reebok 7K Fitlite Socks: Reebok Edge Skates: Reebok 9K Stick: Bauer One100 / Easton S19 Upgrades planned: TotalOne Girdle+Shell (or maybe the TO pants depending on how they fit) and for Xmas I am getting either a pair of Bauer 4-Rolls or Easton S19 gloves. Also going to swap the shield for one of the Oakley straight cut models. After that, I think I am done for a bit!
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and just as much good as his stick is doing that far off the ice ;)
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Returned the Warrior shinguards and got these bad boys :D
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I'm returning the Warrior shin pads today :( I tried them on at home with my skates on and did not like the way the bottom digs into my ankles. Cant tuck my skate tongues under either. Just gonna stick with my RBK's and get them sanitized LOL
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Couple of new pieces of gear. Pro Stock Bauer One95 - Matthias The stick was VERY long, much longer than a retail One95. Apparently it was a solid extension built into the stick. When they cut it, there was a double wall. Is that common in pro stock sticks? I cant wait to try it out tomorrow!!!! and needed some new shins. Got the Warrior Hitman. They're really "squeeky". Need to break em' in.
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Few changes... Helmet: RBK 8k (original series) Cage: ITECH curved Girdle: Tackla 900 (got rid of the CCM V08s) Elbow: CCM V10 Shin: RBK 7K Gloves: Bauer Vapor XX Skates: RBK 9K Sticks: Easton S17 (Iginla 100 for wing), CCM V130 Stiff for Defense, longer length)
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I doubt I'd ever buy a portable machine for home BUT I recently switched to FBV sharpening and I do notice a nice difference. So much less "drag".
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do you guys end up wearing these gloves? They all look brand spanking new.
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I have the same ones. LOL
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I'm glad I'm not the only one with tree trunks for legs.
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wow how'd i miss this thread?! Are there any other pros on this site?
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ok ok, i have an old pair of Eastons — I forgot the model name but they're the ones with the carbon fiber looking wrist wrap and the stitched lettering. But I only use my Vapor XX's. I am due for a new pair of gloves. When I feel I'm worth of a pair of Eagle's, I'll order a pair ;)
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While I love the Bauer logo alone, them adding the Nike swoosh to it and enclosing it into a rectangle is damn near butchery of the Bauer logo...ruins those gloves. With just the Bauer logo they'd be sick. Very nice collection! Thanks to you, now I'm ordering my 2nd pair of gloves.
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Little update on my stuff. Helmet: RBK 8K (Black) Visor: ITECH Curved Shoulder pads: Easton Stealth Elbow pads: Franklin (some cheap pair) Gloves: Vapor XX (all Black) Pants: CCM V08 (Black) w/ RBK Edge Socks Shin pads: RBK 7K Fitlite Skates: RBK 9K Pumps (2009) Stick(s): Easton S19 Iginla / CCM V130 LeCavalier
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The new skates :) I love them Also, picked up this to wear during pickup and clinics — switching on and off between that and practice jerseys.
