casey74

I will second the recommendation of the P30. I've been a P28/TC guy for 2 years or so but had a Pro Duncan Keith with a late toe kink that was kinda closed that recently broke that I was heartbroken about (so much so I inquired on a custom order 6 batch from Bauer). I also used to be a P14 guy before that. P08 is way, way to open if your already challenged with the P28. While the P30 looks VERY similar to P14 in pictures anyone posts its not the same curve at all. It has slightly longer blade length and is very much so a P88 with a altered lie/rocker with a toe kick. It's GREAT and I'd love if Bauer ever cloned it but for now CCM twigs it is for the near future. Great for shots from anywhere and amazing for passing, hard firm on ice or easey sauce. 2 guys from my team have switched to this pattern since New Years as well and are on the same page.

I think you'll be fine going up a Tuuk size. I'm 5'11, 170 lbs and wear a size 6 skate so it's a trick I've used in the past just to have that extra blade length for stability and push off on toe. Had a pair of size 6 Grafs with 254's and moved into 263's with ease. No issues with drill hole overlap. Outsole of skate will be fine with your "swiss cheese" concerns. I'm currently in Bauer Vapor x:60's (the top line at time version) and would consider going up a Tuuk size if I replaced now that you've reminded me of this past manuever. Cheers