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We actually moved to Washington in the summer. I ended up starting my own team because they didn't have any goalie spots. Theres actually a bigger, better league in Seattle but thats too far to drive so I'm stuck playing in Tacoma. But at least I'm playing regularly again!

That's not exactly true with modern boots. It certainly used to be true, but nowadays boots are made to be baked to heat mold to the foot. You're completely right that it's not going to make a poor fitting boot fit, but saying it's just "to speed up the lining material packing process" aka breaking in, that's not giving the modern foams enough credit. Of course there are some that are known to be significantly more heat moldable than others, like the TF9. And certainly the Mako back in the day.

I figured that went without saying but if it needs to be said, then yes. Everyone move on.

Oh thats good to hear! Yea the mako toe cap was wonderful! I haven't tried Catalyst because my TF9 are still pretty new. But I think I'm just going to bypass all of it and go custom next time. Which realistically is still 3-4 years away most likely at this point.

You really need to calm down. Let it go. Move on.

Hmm. Yeah maybe the Chinese have not yet figured out how to use an eyelet machine.

The retail TF9s are... pretty good. About on par for me with the fit of the Mako. Still not as good as my old custom VH though (foot tracing method, pre-scanners). Next skates will for sure be custom True.

The C&B look great but I haven't used one. I did have a Mammoth bag (I seem to recall I backed them on kickstarter?) and it was the best bag I've ever used. I just checked their website and they don't look even remotely as nice as they used to. What a shame.

Wanting to play with friends instead of randos seems like a plenty good enough reason to me, regardless of the standings or skill level of your current team.

I just placed a large order from 5ivehole. Can absolutely vouch for Charlie's work. I also know he will do one-offs. He's your guy!

Hockeywolf is legit, they're moderately close to me

Hah that’s great.

Exactly.

7+ years later, still using Swiftwick Aspire 4. No reason to change that.

Thanks for the info, Russ! I also remember that when the decision was made to discontinue the cross grind ring for home machines that you guys actually sent out a free filter to all customers. The way you guys went above and beyond in the early days is, in my opinion, one of the ways you grew so well through word of mouth and cut through the doubters. I really need (want...) to upgrade to the new home sharpener. Would love the portability aspect of it to be able to sharpen for teammates in the locker room.

I still have a XG ring from when I bought my Sparx on Kickstarter. I don't quite understand how you're going to re-enable XG without them making XG rings?

Hell yeah!

CCM, please!

I use this fabric daily for making ultralight but ultra strong backpacking accessories. My backpack and tent are also made of Dyneema composite fabrics.

Hey folks! I'm a goalie starting a new team in the Copper division for the fall season. Looking for players who might be interested. I'm planning to use the logo I had commissioned for a previous team. Please let me know if you're in the area and are up for joining a new team!

From a completely unrelated job offer we're now officially moving up there. South Olympia area, but I don't think there are any rinks in Olympia. I pretty much have no choice but to drive to the southwest Tacoma area. Hopefully I can find something there.

Oh thats right by Cedar Pointe. I don't remember there being a hockey store there, though google street view seems to indicate thats where "Sportsline" is. I'm not sure how long thats been there. Ah, home...

I'm really hoping for a repeat of 2014. The western conference final is the best series and the winner stomps the Rangers.

That was me. Ended up just tossing the sticks.

+2. I had that on the custom SIDAS insoles I had at one point because they were impossible to get out otherwise.