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Flex has nothing to do with length. Intermediate sticks should all be the same length.

For sure. But you gotta start somewhere when it comes to length to be able to develop preferences. Start with the nose without skates and adjust from there. That seems to be the general standard for length.

I'd just buy online personally. http://www.officialswearhouse.com/

I’d look at intermediates as well. I found an intermediate was the exact length I wanted so I was getting the flex stamped on the stick. I’m 5’8 so it was perfect for me.

I don’t understand the question. Why would the crossgrind wheel not work?

I think it was Howie’s that posted 1/2” tape as an April fools joke at one point. Honestly I think it’s something that would actually sell.

It would be an easy mod. You can buy suspended buttons online. I think attaching to the girdle makes more sense though so you don’t have to have a set of buttons on every shell you use.

Maltese is dead 🙂 You'd be looking at ECOproFOAM which like Maltese I don't think is available in sheets. That said, there are plenty of other HD airgel products out there. PAW sells some here: http://www.protectiveathleticwear.com/materials.htm Personally I'd be looking at a synthetic suede (like nash) or something (same link as above) if you don't want the mesh. That's what's used on the inside of the Passau goalie knee pads: I think a thin Airgel layer with a layer of low density foam for comfort, wrapped in either spacer mesh or nash depending on your preferences. You've got me thinking now... I have Mako shins that I loved the fit of but the padding flattened out. Was going to toss/donate them but maybe I could come up with a new liner...

The foams in the liners aren't even all that dense or protective really. At least not in the originals. And the spacer mesh does already have some level of padding in it already. You could probably get everything you needed from somewhere like seattle fabrics. I could probably make replacement liners pretty easily... I wonder if that would be worth trying.

If nothing else works, just paint it black 😉

The “main ingredient” you’re looking for is “spacer mesh”.

Kind of reminds me of the Warrior girdle

Thanks man, wish you were here!

Correct. If it’s recommended then you should be doing it. I was given the option.

It’s mostly a feel thing, but recently they seem to be going shorter. I usually cut about 2” off for my hands to be put into proper shooting position and that helped with my power significantly.

I thank the baby jesus every day that I opted to not have surgery. The recovery was a bit longer but not having hardware in there ended up being really critical it seems.

No problem with step black at all. 3/8 ROH.

That's a great way to go @greech. My dad is too dumb/lazy to follow any sort of diet like Keto, so I told him it's simple - eat nothing from a bag, box, or can. Do that, and you're already way ahead of most people. Also, It's crazy to me that there are still people out there that buy low fat stuff. They'll eat junk loaded with carbs but buy "fat free" everything. I'm not THAT surprised though, as that's what our own doctor was still recommending too. No wonder there are so many people that return to the program my wife and I were in...

If you're basing your decision solely based on looks, I'm not sure Warrior is what you're looking for 😆 I wonder how VT will like it!

Probably wouldn't be much better.

Man, that thing looks like a cross between the goofy Warrior bucket and a bicycle helmet. Maybe that's just because Chara's melon is so huge.

Here's something I do that may help you. Or at least, I do for other things. I still have never reffed a game but I still think it may go a long way. Simply say, out loud (but quietly so you don't look like an idiot), the color and number when your arm goes up. It may not seem like much, but its AMAZING how well you can remember something when a million things are going on if you've actually said it out loud. Small detail, but its a simple enough trick that I've found effective in general.

To be fair it was pretty easy to see coming.

I'm not sure Nashville has anything to do with country music so much as just being a pretty strong team and a city most players love being in. I have no idea where you get the "surely makes a splash" and "leading the top of discussions" stuff. Columbus is at the bottom of the list for free agents. The only aspect of leading discussions this off-season is about how many of their players are signing elsewhere. Their GM gambled and it didn't pay off. Now they have no stars, is not a desirable market, and they traded away their first round pick that could have at least helped the rebuild even though it wouldn't have been a high pick. At least it's easy to imagine them having a much much higher pick in 2020.

Keto. At least to start. Counting your macros and sticking to the correct ratio and tracking your food intake is going to go a long way to get you started, into ketosis, and start losing weight. If weight loss isn't your goal, then Keto is still good but not necessary. Just avoid high glycemic index carbs as much as possible (simple carbs like sugars, potatoes, rice, bread, and an excess of fruit). The result for me of cutting out carbs has been massive. So much more energy, focus, and no more misc health issues (adult acne, tonsil stones, gallbladder stones, and headaches pretty much all disappeared). Also make sure you drink a ton of water. I have a water bottle that I aim to fill AT LEAST four times a day. Use zero calorie flavorings (think Crystal Light liquid squirty things) if you need it to get your water down, like I do (I hate water). For meat, avoid chicken unless you're adding fat somehow. Salmon is going to by BY FAR your best food option, with eggs being a close second. Completely agree with @BenBreeg that not only do the cravings for junk go away eventually, but you get to the point where stuff you used to eat all the time becomes really unappealing. I don't even enjoy sweet food items anymore, at all.