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  1. Posted · Report reply

    Glad I used the search before I posted this too!

    I have experienced terrible sharpenings before, likely due to incompetent skate techs, but I had always assumed there was a level of finess required - is this true? I'm a fair believer in by hand > by machine, but if this machine does what it's supposed to do, perfectly every time then it seems great.

    Hopefully someone with experience sharpening skates can give insight whether an automated system could be comparable to doing by hand.

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    I have had two different prostocks repaired and last but they've broke in completely different spots. Maybe I've just been lucky.

    I think that totally depends on how the stick was repaired, there are a few methods out there that I have seen that work quite well.

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    Product:

    Eagle x705

    Use:

    Two months, usually 2 games and 2 practices/scrimmages weekly

    Height: 5'11

    Weight: 195lbs

    Position: Left Wing, Left D, right shot

    Fit 9/10

    These gloves are a classic fit and are true to size. The X705 is a budget glove and was purchased as a backup pair to be used while training. They broke in quickly but did not last long enough for me to adequately judge them.

    Weight/Mobility (8/10):

    There are lighter gloves on the market; however, the Eagle X705 provided excellent mobility. The mid level protection allowed good finger dexterity and the index finger is a 3 knuckle design giving a large range of motion. From new the gloves were loose feeling and did not require any form of breaking in to feel comfortable. The lock thumb is nice and stiff and what you would expect out of a modern glove.

    Protection (8/10):

    I was happy with the level of protection these gloves offered, plastic inserts over single density foam are more than adequate for practice and shinny play.

    Durability (0/10):

    The stitching ripped on the upper hand only months into these gloves lives. Because they were purchased in a clearance sale the store did not want to return or exchange them. I was very disappointed in the lack of longevity these gloves showed as I have had excellent, though more expensive, gloves from Eagle in the past and expected these to be constructed to the same standard of quality as the rest. Though I would like to attribute this to an unluckiness the lower hand stitching also started to give, which leads me to believe this was more than just coincidence.

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    Aesthetics: (10/10)

    Classic Eagle 4-roll looks, very nice. Tufftek exterior with Eagle MSH3 palm.

    Conclusion: (7/10)

    I may have got an unlucky bounce on these gloves but I was quite disappointed with the results. Initially everything was as expected, a solid budget glove to be used as a second pair, but with time they fell apart and were relegated to the junk pile. Aesthetically they are great, protection leaves nothing to be desired and overall they have the makings of a great budget glove. If durability was not an issue (though this may have been an isolated case) I would have no hesitations of recommending this glove to anyone.

    Edit for rating numbers.

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    Product:

    Reebok 11k Sickick 3 Grip P91A, 1'' cut

    Use:

    Nine months, usually 2 games and 2 practices/scrimmages weekly

    Height: 5'11

    Weight: 195lbs

    Position: Left Wing, Left D, right shot

    Aesthetics: 9/10

    Subdued flash adequately describes this stick. A dark colorway with light, reflective lettering provides classic hockey stick looks as well as some modern flair.

    Weight/balance: 9/10

    Although not the lightest stick on the market, the 11k feels very balanced in my hands. On defense once handed stick play is very comfortable and the stick is cooperative in the sense that it is light enough to poke check with while having enough weight to actually knock the puck away and disrupt play. As a winger the weight of the stick assists in its solid feel requiring a hard stick check to knock the puck off the blade. The 11k is an excellent weight and the balance makes the stick easy to control with one hand.

    Blade: 9/10

    The blade of the stick is very stiff and after months of use has not lost any rigidity. As an aggressive stick checker this blade has been stepped on smashed and jammed many times, and still is holding strong. I play every game with fresh tape covering the toe and have not had any issues with the blade. Thought The rounded toe has not given me any chipping issues.

    Shaft/Flex: 9/10

    This stick has a nice mid point kick to the flex pattern and is consistent in its pop. After nine months of use, the flex remains very much the same, not having flexed out or developed any strange flex patters throughout the stick. The shaft profile is a square with rounded edges which feels nice in the the hands. The grip feel is not overly tacky which allows movement of the lower hand with ease though having enough hold to prevent the stick from twisting in the hands when a hard slap shot is taken.

    Stickhandling/Passing: 9/10

    From a defenseman's perspective this stick is great for throwing out long flat hard passes, and as a forward it is easy to receive a puck either on either side of the blade. The P91a works excellent with the shaft for cradling and protecting the puck while having plenty of loft for saucer passes.

    Shooting: 10/10

    I love shooting with this stick. The puck absolutely explodes off the blade and I find that the accuracy is unparalleled. The consistency of the stick makes it very easy to get used to, because the same thing is expected with every shot. Every shot is usable with this stick, it does not favor any specifically.

    Durability: 8/10

    I have had very good durability with this stick. Despite lots of graphic flaking and cuts and dings the stick has held up very well for the abuse I have put it through. It's going on nine months without breaking which is incredible for me.

    Conclusion 9/10

    The Reebok 11k is a great all around stick, very durable, consistent and fun to play with. I would recommend this stick to anyone. I have enjoyed using it and would purchase another. Now that it is no longer RBK's flagship stick, great deals can be found on it making it a very good value for a stick.

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    Happy with the current setup:

    Helmet - RBK 11k - F480 cage

    Shoulder - Itech frankenpads

    Elbow - RBK 7K Pro

    Gloves - RBK 8K Pro

    Pants - Bauer Supreme 2000

    Shins - RBK 6K Pro

    Skates - Graf G35 Ultra

    Sticks - RBK 11k 102 flex - P38

    Sticks - Bauer TotalOne 102 flex - P91A

    Sticks - Easton Synergy ST 85 Flex Cut 2'' - P4

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    Kamloops Blazers WHL End of Year Sale

    Friday, May 11th from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. The store will also be open on Saturday, May 12th from 9:00am – 12:00pm. These hours are in addition to the Blazers Store being open on Thursdays from 11:00am – 3:00pm, or open on request if you visit the Kamloops Blazers Office.

    Many store items will be on sale, as well as used hockey equipment including gloves, goaltender pads, etc.

    Location: Interior Savings Center - Kamloops BC

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    I had to share this with a group that gives a crap about this kind of stuff.

    I received these bad boys in the mail today. Picked them up brand new with tags off Ebay after scouring all of Alberta for around 2 years for a pair of Super Tacks or Pro Tacks in size 8 C or 8 D.

    Turns out the guy had a few display models sitting in a warehouse that were long forgotten. I would have preferred Pro Tacks, but I'm not going to complain!

    Never sharpened, never baked, awesome shape.

    This is a pretty great day for me. I've got them on my feet right now and they fit exactly the way I remember my Pro Tacks fitting. Finally a skate that fits my foot without any issues.

    Yup, that's the original tag with serial number. I have the original box too.

    None of my teammates can understand my excitement about these. Even if these don't work out for me for whatever reason, or if I never skate on them in a game, they're going up on a shelf in my office. I grew up in Tacks of one model or another and they were a huge part of hockey for me. Just thought I'd share.

    *pics edited*

    Those are absolutely unreal. So jealous that you found a pair of brand new ones, they are one of my all time favorite skates. Enjoy them.

  17. Posted · Report reply

    Product:

    Superfeet Yellow - Size: E 9.5-11

    Time Used:

    11 months

    Personal Specs:

    22 Years old, 5'11'', 195lbs, Size 10.5 shoe, size 9.5 skate, in Graf G35 On ice ~5 hrs/week in Men`s league and Drop-in hockey

    Fit: 10/10

    Trimmed to match stock insoles in Graf skates, they fit like a dream, are easy to slide in and out and once in are well seated and anchored.

    Comfort: 9.5/10

    As with any changes to skates, you are going to feel some discomforts initially. I was having troubles with my feet pronating in my skates (rolling inwards) and the Superfeet have helped stabilize my foot in my boot. It took about 2 weeks of regular use to get over the initial shock of a new insole. I have very flat feet so this most likely did not help with the break in/adjustment time. I now have no issues whatsoever with the comfort and the top material does a good job keeping my foot in place on the footbed. There is ample venting in the insole, and I have not noticed a difference in foot temperature since using the insoles.

    Performance: 10/10

    I bought the Superfeet to help with my feet pronating (rolling inwards), and they have cured the issue fully. They provide excellent support and are a shallow enough volume that they do not affect the boot's overall fit. My entire leg stays more square to the skate when fitted with Superfeet, and I am able to really drive out of turns and explode into strides without any feeling of give or loss of balance.

    Durability: 10/10

    I take my insoles out after every ice time, which means removing and inserting ~10 times a week. The makeup of the insole is a plastic heel cup, that runs from the heel to mid-front of the arch, with a yellow insole laminated over top. There have been no issues of the heels delaminating or really anything wrong with the insoles at all. The top finish (yellow) has remained yellow (I skate with socks on) and does not retain very much smell. They dry almost instantly (<1 hour), and have not began to break down at the forefoot which still allows for easy installation.

    FInal thoughts:

    Once I got over the initial shock of something new in my skates, I was able to use these without issue. They provide excellent stability, are easy to install (place old insole on Superfeet, trace then cut), are low volume thus do not make a noticeable difference in volume of skate, and have great durability. I would recommend this product to anyone looking to have their foot better supported in their skate but would caution the break in period because for me it was quite miserable (nothing out of the ordinary for skates with me).

    Final Rating: 9.9/10

    Recommended: Yes

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    Yea, it was a great vehicle, a great feature was there is enough room to park another car under the hood, so any mechanical work was a breeze. Despite the < 120km/hr speed limit, concrete hard ride and massive wind buffeting with the top off it was probably the most fun I've had on 4 wheels.

    My friend has a TJ Rubicon, and although it's got a lot of fancy new bells and whistles - it still is a Jeep, and you notice it a lot on the highway and everywhere else for that matter. It would be nice to see if they could do something about the on-road abilities of a Jeep.

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