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I get what you're saying. Lots of no-shows in beer league.. They post the official roster. Then each game sheet has who actually shows up. Roster has less than league max. I don't need to beat it to death, it's admittedly immature to feel scorned. I'd just prefer if he was honest from the get-go.

They post the roster. It's not full.

A year ago I was playing on three teams, in a funk, and not having much fun with hockey. I decided to cut back to one skate a week for one season, and hit the reset button. One of the teams I walked away from was a good group, so when I asked to come back after taking the fall season off, I was disappointed when they said "we're full". I didn't find another team in the same division for two more seasons. At the start of this summer I knew my old team was routinely short players for games so I asked again if they needed anyone and was told "Sorry, we're full". I don't mind if they didn't want me back, or just didn't think I was a good fit, but saying the roster is full when they rarely get 10 to show up for a game is kind of insulting. I joined a new team (good group.. I'm the FNG) and we played my former team tonight.I don't generate a lot of points, but tonight i had: -The opening goal. It was garbage, I shot it wide but it deflected of their D man and bounced in. That's hockey, I'll take it. -Scored Pipe-and-in from the top of the circle on a 5:3 PP with about a minute left to tie it. -A shootout winner to seal it. As much as I wanted to gloat when I skated by my old teams bench I figured it's just beer league and for all I know we'll be on the other side of the coin next time, so I didn't even look at them and just cleared my bench. Hockey was fun tonight. starsfan71 - I was happy read your post hear that things are going well. Wish you all the best!

I can't speak on his behalf (I think he's a member here?) so I'll just say that Peaches has done it in the past. I'm not sure if he's still willing to, and if so, what it would cost.

A good repair shop (George's or Peaches?) can take the extra length out, if you decide you want to use them. edited for spelling

Good move. Going from LGA to JFK is punishment for shoplifting in New York. Not having to do that is worth a whole lot of Euros. Safe travels, hope it's a great trip.

IMO the level of protection and quality of construction are the primary reasons to seek out the RBK/Jofa protective. I also think they're relative scarcity, and pro stock status contribute to the hype.

Neither of those should be the case. You should be able to reject it if you didn't get what you asked for, and the LHS shouldn't have to eat the cost. Rejections happen infrequently, but they do happen.

Last time I heard about it was when Step expected a Spring 2011 release. At the time I remember the price being surprisingly high. I can't recall the specific quote, just remember thinking it was expensive. Any idea of the Ti-SS MSRP?

Pardon the interjection, but I just switched from X:60 pros to U+CL's. I think overall they're very comparable gloves. The padding on top of the index/pinky fingers in the CCM did roll over and catch on my middle/ring fingers when I first had them...but that went away once they broke in. Now I'd say they're just as good as the Bauer's, just a little different. Definitely a more open cuff, on the CL's. I find the padding more protective on the CCM's. I like the flex thumb and the digital palm better on the X:60's. The CCM backroll is a little more snug than the Bauer. For me the slightly shorter finger length on the Bauer works better, the CCM is just a bit longer. Can't beat the colorways on the U+ - the R/Bk/Wh and the R/Nvy/Wh are beautiful, and I'm seriously eyeing a pair of Midnights now. Sorry for adding comentary in the Show It Off thread. Back on track with a nostalgic show off: I always wanted a pair of these, but they were out of reach when I was younger. I picked these up for $20 on eBay. They're definitely well worn, but still have a lot of life left in them, especially with the new digital palms.

TotalOne Classics Black Clarino Liner Supreme Bobby Clarke Tongue Old Toe Tips (Nylon) Oversize Padding Double Stitching TotalOne Vented Outsole 272mm LS3 Steel

I think they're good pads. Depends on what you need out of them and what you consider "legit"..other Jofa's, new RBK's, or another company entirely?

They're called "Creepers" for a reason...keep them, haha.

I work in a LHS, I wear 10.5 shoes and 7.5 EE Vapor XXXX skates. Both my shoes and my skates fit great.

6 minutes left in a playoff game and this happens.

Reebok 8.0.8 Flex: 100 Pattern: Duchene (3/8” mid-heel, closed face, lie 5), 100 Flex, Non-Grip User Info: Height: 5'-11" Weight: 200 Position/Level of play: Defense, Rec-League and Drop-in Time frame: 5 months/40 uses Blade (9/10) – It’s very stiff, I can hardly flex it with my hands, and it has remained that way through 40 uses. It's a fairly thick blade. I've had previous sticks with thick blades that felt "dead" or "numb" for puck feel, this one does not have that problem. Shaft/Flex (8/10) – The shaft has slightly rounded corners, with a minimal concave to the sidewalls. It has a slight taper, which begins at the first “O”. My model is the clear finish, which is pretty glossy/slick as far as sticks go. It's been fine for me when using gloves with digital palms, as they provide enough grip. Stickhandling/Receiving passes (9/10) – This stick has very good feel and is neither “pingy” nor "dead". Similar to my previous One95, it doesn’t rebound excessively receiving passes, and translates puck feel quite well. Shooting (8/10) – The 8.0.8 has good pop to it. It’s not the most lively stick I’ve used, but it’s also worth noting that it hasn’t lost much kick since I've started using it. It’s definitely a mid-kickpoint stick. I can feel it flex right between my bottom hand and the top “O”. I use both 110 and 100 flex sticks and I find this one to have a little more of a delay on shots while the shaft loads and releases. Since this is a 100, it doesn't generate as much power on slap shots and one-timers as a higher flex. I do find it better for wrist-shots and snap-shots. Granted, that's mostly personal preference and shooting technique, just my findings for this stick. The 8.0.8 loads and releases smoothly, and consistently. Weight and balance (8/10) – It’s not the lightest stick you can get, but it feels plenty light when I’m skating. The balance is great, neither blade nor handle heavy. Durability (9/10) – I value durability almost as much as I do performance, and it's been difficult to find a stick that has an acceptable amount of both. The Easton ST is definitely super tough, but it doesn't really cut it when you're used to the weight/balance of high-end sticks. I’ve had the best experience with performance/durability with the Bauer Supreme series (one90/one95). The 8.0.8 is pretty durable. After 40 uses there's a lot of paint missing from the shaft, and a few minor nicks in the blade, see pics. I had a small chunk taken out of the hosel somewhere around use 10, and filled it with epoxy, but didn't notice any performance drop, and it hasn't gotten any worse. All said, the blade is still as stiff as when I bought it, and overall it hasn't lost much kick. Intangibles – Read: "speed holes". Truthfully I can’t feel any decreased wind-resistance from the holes. I get some questions/comments about it, mostly in jest, but also out of curiosity. . RBK only added the Duchene pattern/colorway for 2011, seemingly just in time to have the stick discontinued. It's a nice looking stick, but I don't care too much about how my sticks look. The pool of high-end mid-kick sticks is small enough without eliminating any possibilities based on looks. Conclusion (51/60 or 8.5/10) – It’s lightweight, has great feel, good durability, and most importantly for me, is a mid-kick stick offered in my pattern of choice. At full retail price there are a few other sticks I’d choose before I’d get another 8.0.8, but it’s a very good performing stick for around $150-$160. Most retailers have these on clearance, so they can be found for less than the original retail price.

Model: 14”, Navy, purchased July 2010. User Info: 5’-11”, 200lbs, skill level - competent amateur, skate 2-4 times/week. Fit (9/10): I’m a long-time user of looser, traditional-fitting gloves (Bauer 4-roll Pro, TPS HGT Pro) and was skeptical about tighter fitting models like the Vapor X:60 Pro. After 10 months of use, I have to say I’m a believer that a tighter fitting glove can provide excellent protection and dexterity without limiting mobility. Having fairly boxy hands and slightly shorter than average fingers led me the Bauer 4-roll Pro, I find the fingers in the X:60 to fit similarly well, not too long, not too short. If you have long fingers they may not be an ideal fit. The three-piece index finger and Free Flex Lock Thumb offer great feel and flexibility. At first I felt the thumb was keeping me from opening my hand freely, but after a brief (10-12 uses) break-in period I noticed the back rolls and fingers flex to allow for my hand to open easily, rather than the lock thumb itself becoming looser. My only complaint in terms of fit/comfort would be the backhand pad. It pulls part-way out when I take my hand out of the glove, and it never seems to get fully seated when I put the glove back on. I suppose that’s the nature of a tight-fitting glove, or perhaps it’s because my hands are on the boxy side. I never notice it when I’m on the ice, only on the bench, so it wouldn’t keep me from recommending the glove. Protection (9/10): It’s a pro-level glove, meaning Dual Density Foam and Plastic Inserts throughout, so it provides a high level of protection. I don’t take a lot of hacks/whacks to the hands/wrists, but I can say I’ve never once felt anything through the padding. The cuffs bloom slightly and don’t really adjust to cover gaps when I bend my wrist. This is something I am willing to accept for the range of motion/flexibility the glove provides. One major reason I hadn’t purchased a tighter/ergonomic glove before is that most felt stiff and restrictive (numb if that makes sense?) in the side guard area, meaning the back of the hand in between the thumb and index finger. This is not the case with the X:60. The break pattern in the side/back roll gives a lot of flexibility and dexterity when opening my hand and bending my wrist. Weight (10/10): I’m not really one to notice the weight of a glove unless it’s particularly heavy (i.e. all-leather construction). That said this is an all-nylon glove and I can’t recall putting on any other glove that felt any lighter. Even towards the end of a skate when they’re wet, they still feel fairly light. Durability (9/10): 10 months of playing 2-4 times per week and they show only minimal wear. The top-hand palm is pilling, but has not worn through. My only complaint with durability/performance would be with the Digital Mesh palm. Initially I was very impressed with the grip they provided, as well as how thin it felt. It’s not as thin as some other materials (MSH2) but thinner than the Clarino/Nash on my Bauer 4-Roll Pros/TPS HGT Pros. At first I found it ideal for use with my clear/tactile grip sticks. The gloves provided a little tack/grip, but I never felt like I got my hand stuck when stickhandling/shooting. Unfortunately this only lasted 2-3 months. While the palms are thin and give great feel, they lost some of their tackiness in a short amount of time. I will say that it has not gotten any worse, and that it doesn’t change during a skate as the gloves get wet. Overall the gloves are holding up well, no rips, tears, broken seams or loose threads. They seem to be well-crafted with quality materials. Intangibles: Definitely a slick looking glove, a little flashy in terms of shape/graphics, but probably not out-of-bounds for those with more traditional taste. It uses two different types of nylon, one with a tighter weave and one with a looser weave. The looser weave material has a reflective quality to it, almost a shimmer. The Thermo-Max liner is fine. I don’t notice any difference from any other lining material I’ve had on other gloves. Lastly, it’s one of the first “swoosh-free” Bauer gloves in the post-Nike era, if that sort of thing is important to you. Conclusion (9.25/10): Overall this is a great glove. It’s one of the more expensive retail gloves available, but I think in this case you get what you pay for. Excellent protection, good durability offers great dexterity and feel.