Justin 1933

Amazing how much the Peak Speed skates looked like Alkali skates with a color change.

Those have to Miller's skate.

Don't use a Ice boot for inline...That's my recommendation.... :) Need me to send you a pair?

Brutal....

October 1st.

Thanks for posting this.

I was not talking about Sprung at all. I just believe you should support the brands that support players, tournaments, and are doing things to keep this sport going. I never talked bad about Sprung, and just gave my personal feedback on if they worked for me.

Ok, I will state my personal, non-Alkali opinions of these. This entire post is my own personal opinion: Does Sprung work - For some people. I personally do not like them at all. I do not like how the front wheel compresses, and feel much slower in them, have a loss in balance, and overall I am not comfortable in them. Do they turn better -Maybe. Personally I like how the back wheel compresses (this is funny, since I love how the old Vibe 2 chassis compressed in the back). Is there a place for them: Sure, some ice guys would like them, but I feel they are more of an off ice training tool. My opinion is you should support brands that support inline/roller hockey: Alkali, Bauer/Mission, Tour, Labeda, Rink Rat, and Revision.

I just weighed our Magnessium Chassis and it came in at 135 grams. This is for a size Medium. Also, our regular size Medium chassis (fully extruded - used on the CA7 and CA5) weighs 178 grams.

272 blade holder on a size 8.5 Mission Skate. You fit a 280, but it is a bit long (i do this on my skates, since I like a longer blade).

I will add to the list here, but first the products that should still be in the market: 3 Finger gloves: This is still one product that should be in the market, especially for kids. Anybody under the age of 7 should use these. Much more control of their stick. I personally loved it on my bottom hand (hated on my top hand). Also, I think a goalie company should have a three finger blocker... PRT replacement blades - These blade were a bit heavier, but they were great for hockey. They lasted forever, and still gave the wood feel. Metamorphic Shaped shafts (i.e. thin Dangler) - These just felt great in your hand DNA Lacing (non plastic - the first generation) - The 1st generation DNA lacing worked incredible. The fit and wrap you could get around your foot will never be matched by traditional eyelets. The plastic one sucks...We know that... Mission's EPP Shin Guards - Yes they were a bit wide, but they were so light an so protective. Just needed a better graphic package. Carbster - But it only looked good in Medium/Large size. If you were any other size it looked awful) Now for the products that sucked: Offset hosel replacement blades - These ones were awful...Looked like a golf putter Power Plug - This was the weird thing you would put in the Butt end of your stick. Drive Shaft on Blade Holders - The main reason Mission Steel broke back in the day Mission 50 Helmet - UGLY Plastic DNA Strands - Enough Said 688 bearings - concept is great, but wheels weren't I could go on and on....

Well, I finally skated the 120 AG's this morning, and it felt great....The skates feel like an improved S500...They were lighter, while still maintaining the fit and function of the S500...The Guys in Montreal did a great job on it...