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  9. Posted · Report reply

    Don't even get me started on how irritating it is to me to have Rbk 9k pants and no other RBK gear to pair it with. It's all about 2. I'm crazy but whatever.

    hehehe my new thing is always buying sticks/blades in pair

    my friends think i'm retarded having so many sticks (currently 27) but i don't like using the same one consecutively

    i can't see me using a red SiCore when i wear my green jersey??

    okay maybe i've more in common with rustpot than i thought :P

  10. Posted · Edited by Rustyhole · Report reply

    You want to go to the shop, grab a 9K and color match? I can find neon and regular (forest?) green. Neither matches and would look tacky. (edit) The red on the XXXX is actually a bit too bright. It will darken with use, though.

    well, the neon would work the best IMO as it will definately darken with dirt/sweat/etc... used to do the same with my sticks but didn't like the discoloration of my gloves with so many colors on my handles they just added up to that swampwater color. so now only the blade is matched colorwise

    you could try camo! :)

    my LHS only made one order and none since (that I've seen) so matching up is not an option. generally the two shades they have of most colors is close enough for me.

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    My handle. A ritual for every new stick. Color coordinated to the stick (though I'd rather have matching green for the 9K, I can't find any cloth that color). Each one takes me about 10-15 minutes. I've tried many other styles and I just can't get used to other styles.

    Canadian Tire regularily has a nice bright green $5.19 CDN (1"x25m)

    also seen at sport chek but sporadic $5.99 CDN (1"x25m)

    also LHS has it (1.25"x18m) generally around $3 bucks I think

    quite easy to find actually if you're a Canadian! :P

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    lots of people check the flex by seeing the amount of flex 'in total' and not how stiff it is to begin flexing or where the flex point is (which IMO is all you need to know in the store)

    just told a guy off at my LHS (don't work there) as he had the stick (Vapor XXV) at almost a 45deg. angle. looked at me unimpressed and didn't buy anything but I got $25 off from the employee who saw me give him shit! gave me his discount, yay!! :D

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    Merry Christmas to me! Merry Christmas to me!

    Merry Christmas, O' Rustyhole! Merry Christmas to me!

    nbhvaporxxvsmho3.jpg

    07 NBH Vapor XXV's - 8.5EE

    these look sicker in person as I didn't realise the chrome on back was there

    I can't wait... unfortunately no games till new year. May have to find a outdoor rink to create havoc!

  17. Posted · Edited by Rustyhole · Report reply

    update to my sticks

    sticksnov07smwn5.jpg

    Easton FibreLite 100 'P4' woodie

    Easton FibreLite 100 'P4' woodie

    Easton UltraLite 105 'P4' woodie

    Nike Bauer One50 87 'P88'

    Nike Bauer One40 87 'P88' - SMU for SportChek?

    Easton UltraLite Grip 85 / Lami 525-10 'P4'

    Easton Z-Bubble Grip 85 / Hybrid Pro 'P4'

    Easton Si-Core Grip 85 'P4'

    Easton SL Grip 85 'P4'

    Easton Si-Core Grip 85 'P4'

  18. Posted · Edited by Rustyhole · Report reply

    here goes...

    sticksnov07smwn5.jpg

    from top to bottom

    Easton Fibre Lite 100 'P4' woodie

    Easton Fibre Lite 100 'P4' woodie

    Easton Ultra Lite 105 'P4' woodie

    Nike Bauer One50 87 'P88'

    Nike Bauer One40 87 'P88' ...SMU for SportChek?

    Easton Ultra Lite Grip 85 shaft / Lami 525-10 'P4' blade

    Easton Z-Bubble Grip 85 shaft / Hybrid Pro 'P4' blade

    Easton Synergy SiCore Grip 85 'P4'

    Easton Synergy SL Grip 85 'P4'

    Easton Synergy SiCore Grip 85 'P4'

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    One more time ....

    Helmet: Bauer 5000

    Shoulder: Easton X-treme

    Elbow: Easton UltraLite

    Glove: Easton Synergy

    Pant: CCM 659 Tacks

    Shin: Easton ZLD

    Skate: Bauer Vapor VII

    Sticks:

    - Easton Synergy Si-Core Grip 85 'Modano' [x2]

    - Easton UltraFibre 95 'Yzerman' wood

    - Easton Z-Bubble Grip 85 shaft / Easton ProLami 525-10 'Modano' blade

    - Sher-Wood P.M.P. 7000 FeatherGlas 95 'Leclair' wood [x2]

    Bag:

    - Easton Sniper stick

    - Sher-Wood P.M.P. 9950 equipment

  20. Posted · Edited by Rustyhole · Report reply

    Product: Easton Synergy Si-Core Grip RH 'Modano' 85 flex.

    Background: 5'8 195 lbs.

    BLADE: I can't say there's a great feel for me to this blade, it feels like really stiff cardboard!! Not too impressed with the feel after all I heard. Great durabilty as after 6 mths no cracks or anything. 7/10

    FLEX- 85 flex; this flex definately suits me and my ability and strength level; great. 10/10 (note - I have other sticks with this flex as well)

    STICKHANDLING/FEEL- I'm so-so for stickhandling and the feel of the Si-Core kinda sucked so that's not too good 5/10

    WEIGHT/BALANCE- the weight was slightly lighter than my UltraLite & Z-Bubble but the balance is about the best I've tried (props to the UltraLite there) . Sits nice in the hands. 8.5/10

    DURABILITY- no probs with durability for other than some minor paint chipping (what do you expect a 70mph puck (or the boards!!) to do. I would get another on on that alone

    9/10

    SHOOTING/PERFORMANCE - while my slapper has improved I find it harder to adjust my wrist shot (typicallly my strength). I think I'm trying too hard to get a 'whip' effect by dragging the stick. 6/10

    OVERALL - I was pleased as this was my first OPS. It gets points for not breaking in the first game! LMAO! While the blade feel wasn't quite what I expected and took some getting used to I'd give it a good score of ....

    FINAL SCORE: 8/10

    EDIT: JR informed me I had to add individual scores so I did. (along with some needed spelling corrections)

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