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    What I have noticed over the years is that Bauer will hold the line until the freight train is right in front of you before they do anything.  You will not see any discounting of their skates until either the new skates are in store or very close to it.  They want the old stock to get moved out.

    The Catalogs should be online to see what the product is...Not sure about the product cycle or time on them , as I have moved away from purchasing Bauer equipment

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    wow...talk about a monumental move.  This is a great looking site.

    This is very helpful in shopping and finding the curve(s) that are available.  My biggest gripe when looking at curves online is that some comapnies even show their curves from different perspectives (look down) and its hard to see the difference between similar curves.

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    Even the Famous Warrior custom-izer does not have all their curve options shown (last I looked)...

    I have my own spread sheet developed using warrior curves by year for reference in searching for curves and using them...as they are my benchmark for sticks.  I will be adding this into my spreadsheet

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    looks cool.  Here's my question...how will have a hard knob hold up with your glove palms?  on a side note...Ryan smyth used to have a hard knob end that was specvially made for him by Easton.  Would love to have one of those, but this might be the next closest option.  Does this guy take orders?

     

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    This is interesting to learn about and the above pic helps show the concern some have.  I can tell the shaft on the right was heated and slapped together with the installer then nibbling around the hosel to remove the excess glue.

     

    Here's a possible solution to this.  Heck this may be a reaso to buy a Base blade and check into it myself...

    On a standard 2 peice when I assemble... I wrap both the shaft and the blade with masking tape.  Then after heating up the glue and assembling.  I take a scrap of wood (a 1x2 x 12) and clear off the excess glue from the shaft area.  I then wait a minute or two and then peel off the tape.

     

    This allows for a very clean installation.  BUT I think that the void COULD get filled with the glue and it would be different, but better.  I have taped my connections myself, but have done that as a safety measure of keeping the blade on, if the glue bond gets broken.  It used to when I first started with 2 pc sticks...then I learned to use more glue (which you then have to wipe off) and learned my process.

    The only thing that would make this even better is if you could find a black glue stick.

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    WOW...This years catalog has been launched.  This is great to see.  I was up in the U.P. when this went live and well where we go is like being on the dark side of the moon (ltd communications).

    Iast year I was viewing a Warrior catalog online (different site) that was crashing my computer.  Access to Manufacture catalogs are important to me to see more specifically what I want and how it works OR if it is even available.

    I was in Total Hockey during The NAHL Chicago combine and tried to find gloves, but that was a few months back.  How would the New Alpha gloves fit compare to the old "Speed" {lightweight dexterity} Projekt/Koncept.  Those gloves had a cuff that my boy really liked the mobilty and protection.

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    So Bauer is getting rid of Girdles??? I did not see a girdle in the catalog.

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    The pant is the commercial version of the OD1N pant - it is 1 piece, so no longer a true girdle.  FlexOrb in the tailbone and PowerLite hip pads and spine protection.

    I would think many pro's who wear girdles do it for the same reason I do...the hip bone padding is far better when you fall with a girlde.  I own 3 bauer girdles from different era's.

  12. Posted · Edited by hawkeyfan
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    The Key above all else is fit...you may like Price, you may like brand, but how does it fit on the melon?  Then you can look at the variations...I know I am looking for a new helmet for my now Midget player sna everytime we can we are trying on helmets to narrow them down.  And finding a model and size can get goofy crazy as he seems to fit between Small and Medm and that can even change withi manufacturers.  So good fit is important...he has outlasted an old Cascade Messier helmet finally and getting something that is as comfortable is a problem...then add in trying to find a better helemt without signing off on body parts...thats another problem.

     

    Edit...Ok I see the new models on IW and have to say...we'll have to take a look at these.  I have never been a fan of the hard pellet foam systems...But I dont really like the full on foam contact models.  My boy did not like the fit of the earlier resistance models, but these could be different...so, since we have not made a purchase...and am borrowing a teammates old (not expired helmet) we have time.

    This is the problem with the OEM's not giving any insight on future product release information...What If I had to make a purchase today and had no idea because of a lack of information on the new products 
    AND the other jokers are bombarding the social pages with their product push....over and over and over...the propaganda is crazy

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    that's awesome to see.  I might add that taking shots in front of something like a grid background can help provide visuals of scale ratios between blade models.  your photos of the BC10 vs. BC01 really help identify the blade height differences.

     

    I must have one of those quirks where I really like to be able to run things down in certain order(s).  The online page has at the top all of the curves laid out Left and Right and for the most part they run in a specific order and mirror themselves and in the order they are laid out in...but then when you work the description list below...it gets goofy on you AND part of that is where I noticed the 2nd letter designations and trying to jump back up and look  at the above curve shots and back down...the wheels just fall of the car.  There are curves in the description side that are not in the top.

     

    Maybe its me...I also looked at a Blog Photos of Team China in your studio and trying to ID blades in that photo.  I thought these curves are totally different or appear different than the computer model graphic images.

    This is very helpful for those of us who do not/ or cannot visit a Base Studio in person.  Me myself am always looking for the curves not readily available via mass market.

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    Awesome....I went onto the TRUE website just yesterday.  I noticed that the newer sticks did list some additional Curves I have not seen from them before and could not find a chart on the site (TC3, MC2).

     

    It appears they have added colorways to the gloves, which is also cool to know you get special colors if needed as well.

    True has been on our radar and when I get a chance to check out TRUE gear...I do.  The great thing about releasing of this information early is knowing. 

    -To hold out (if possible) until that product is available (retail) OR if they are making a big enough swing on something to stock up on product before it disappears.

     

    This catalog edition is missing their -Bags and -Accessories (maybe they are not ready to launch)

     

    thanks for sharing

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    On 11/8/2016 at 8:53 AM, flip12 said:

    Any potential for a P46? I've been hunting for a PM9/E28 without realizing that's precisely the P46. CCM's not going to keep it around much longer, I know it.

    P46 does not match either the PM9 from bauer or the E28...What am i missing???  Th eP46 is really more like taking the P88 and tweaking the toe by opening it and giving it a lil more toe curve.  Its really the most pro-curve a retail curve has ever been.  Now some years back (2012) the landeskog (102-2) when it was first introduced was different than the later years (2013 and later is a 196-1).  So maybe your looking at an earlier landeskog curve.

  20. Posted · Edited by hawkeyfan
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    Well I cant do all the work for ya...I have looked over posts and have yet to determine what your handedness is.  I have to assume your a righty.

    I found a mid curve junior Std hosel Righty composite blade for $7.99 at a retailers website.  they also have some at 19.99 and a composite matrix at 9.99.

    Good Luck...

    But will state...

    if you have limited means, then you need to look for the deals and with that you have to keep an eye out on the Bay...like all the time and one day that you will find what you want.  I found some old stock Warrior Smyth Curves that way and it was not the fist time I found them...the 1st time the prices just went crazy high...and I refused to get drug into that for only 1 blade.

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    I saw your other post...some things for you to think about.  Flexxing the stick is not the end all answer to having a good stick...especially if your on a budget.  I did see your comment on Bauer sticks.  I had a top of the line Bauer and the thing ended up with stress fractures from flexing the stick.  I have also seen many other bauers destroyed from similar stress cracks.  Since your on a budget I recommend you look to the covert  "3" line.  Yes there is a difference 9besides price) between the "3" the "4" and the "5" for what its worth.

     

    Heres an option...Warrior Junior Shaft.  You just need to find the Right Blade, but there are plenty of junior blades on Ebay (you'll need a Std hosel blade)
    https://discounthockey.com/collections/shafts/products/warrior-evo-standard-hockey-shaft-junior?variant=738562079

     

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    I would recommend you go find a store to look at the sticks and compare them.  You will see more flex and less weight as you move through the line-up.  Also You cannot order a HD5 from my understanding on the customizer.  Also you may see a flex difference between the Dynasty line and the Covert line.  Really getting hands on to something is in your best interest before thinking about custom ordering anything.

    With that I would recommend you look for a close-out stick in the HD1 or QR1 line-up, but you could also look at the QR3 and HD3 line-up.

    in Jr sticks you will get 5 or 6 curve options in the "1" lines, 4 in the "3" lines

    HD1 in W01, W03, W71, W88, W16, W28
    QR1 in W01, W03, W71, W88, -------, W28

    HD3 in W01, W03, W71, W88
    QR3 in W01, W03, W71, W88

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    The HockeyGiant does list a few curves not accurately IMO.  I think the W16 Karlsson isn't right and the Smyth W06 looks off, or its taken from a different perspective of looking at the curve than the rest of the curves.

    In order to help give me better perspective I had to make a chart that has the blade numbers and then the names by year in order to keep track of the curves and what they once where and if what are available today.  You can also look at the historical curves charts in the downloaded catalogs here, but they do not really give you an accurate look at what some of the stick curves are in such a small diagram.

    2016 Warrior has 8 retail OPS curve options (top of the line models) and 6 blade options.  The W08 is only avail as a blade.

     

    BUT Reality is if your using the customizer (IMO)...your looking for a curve that is not available retail today (8 discontinued retail curve possabilites & 5 custom "pro" curves).

    The biggest thing to think is can you find something similar that is made today by Warrior...is the W16 Karlsson a changed up version (improved) W14 Chara for instance? Thats where3 my chart needs to evolve to provide a clearer picture of what you can buy.

    		             
                         
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    Warrior Stick Curve History                                    
          current current current   current               current current current current
        Curve Legend W01  W02                  W03 224/225, 694/695 W04 W05               W06 W07 W08  W10 W11 W12                      W14             W16                W28           W71   W88                                    
    Stiks 8 & Blds 6   2016 Lupal  294 Lidstrom  135 Henrique/ Backstrom   Granlund  245     Kovalchuk II**         084     Pavelski*           194   Karlsson*   745 Yakupov*  284 Pacioretty*   674/675 Zetterberg  884
    Stiks 8 & Blds 6   2015 Lupal  294 Lidstrom** 135 Henrique  224/225   Granlund  245     Kovalchuk II**         084     Pavelski*           194   Karlsson*   745 Yakupov*  284 Pacioretty*   674/675 Zetterberg  884
    Stiks 9 & Blds 6   2014 Burrows  174 Lidstrom  135 Henrique  224/225   Granlund  245     Kovalchuk II  084     Pavelski*           194 Chara*          334   Yakupov*  284   Zetterberg  884
    Stiks 10 & Blds 6   2013 Burrows  174 Lidstrom  135 Kopitar           185   Kovalev  055     Kovalchuk II  084 Gionta*    144 Kremlin*            164 Wisniewski*  214 Chara*          334       Zetterberg  884
    Stiks 9 & Blds 8   2012 Burrows Lidstrom Kopitar   Kovalev     Kovalchuk II  Gionta    Kremlin            Wisniewski*          Zetterberg 
    Stiks 7 & Blds 7   2011 Savard Lidstrom Draper Vanek Kovalev   Kovalchuk I   Gionta                 
    Stiks 6 & Blds 6   2010 Savard Lidstrom Draper Vanek Kovalev   Kovalchuk I                  
    Stiks 6 & Blds 6   2009 Federov Jovanovski Draper Vanek Kovalev   Kovalchuk I                  
    Stiks 7 & Blds 7   2008 Federov     015 Jovanovski   025 Draper            035 Weight              045 Kovalev   055 Smyth             065 Kovalchuk I   085                  
    Stiks 7 & Blds 7   2007 Federov     015 Jovanovski   025 Draper            035 Weight              045 Kovalev   055 Smyth             065 Robitaille   075                  
    Stiks 7 & Blds 7   2006 Federov     015 Jovanovski   025 Draper            035 Weight              045 Kovalev   055 Smyth             065 Robitaille   075                  
                                         
        Notes: * = no blade (w12 in 2012) stick only                        
          **= blade avail. Only                          
                                 

     

    		             
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                   
                                     
                                 

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    Let us know more of the process that occurs.  I have looked online and the customizer really opens up the curve options from the 8 retail curves offered to 21 curve options.  8 of those are older retail curve options, plus 5  custom "pro" curves.  I would love to see diagrams of all the curves.  I really like the W06 Smyth...But wonder how they compare against the custom "Pro" curves on the customizer.

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