Stewie

Went to Total hockey today to get Inlines baked, Ive skates sharpened etc. sat down and looked to my right, Daniel Alfredsson was a few seats over. Didn't want to bother him because he was there with family, but i was pretty geeked

does anyone know If the standalone cages will launch along with the Fitlite helmets? Or is it only going to be available at first in the combo? 6/19 - Easton Stealth stick line CCM FitLite helmet/Ultra Tacks stick line

you should. Check out ice warehouse they always have the best deals on alkali ;)

According to the release day thread 4/15

unless you are a size small than yes.

they are amazing.

fairly well. When I worked in the same lab before (as a contractor), he was my bosses boss, lol. He has encouraged me to apply for a job before, but I received the offer on the one I currently have so I passed it up. the second interview is with my previous boss, and another guy I know very well who is parallel to him in position. I will be a lot less nervous for that one. They know my work ethic and abilities, its just embarrassing to make a mistake on a simple question like that.

over-analyzing interview questions. I have this thing, where every interview I have been on, I take a question and think they are looking for a deep answer when really its just a simple answer they want. This time it was particularly bad, as I got my brain muddied by my current position and some similar terminology. It was like being in quick sand, especially in front of someone I know and have worked under before, to not be able to answer the question properly was disheartening to me. Its like I think they want me to get up and good will hunting style fix a complex problem in front of them on the board, when really they just wanted a few simple answers. At least I have the second interview to try and break the streak.

I am, Northland Stan Mikita 2.

Loctite and the like basically act as a soft of lock so that the bolts don't turn in the axles causing it to loosen over the course of a game.

exactly, and that is the key. Maybe based on these studies, a materials engineer will have an idea for something new they could put into helmets to make them even safer, or some other professor at another university will come up with ideas that can make the testing itself even more refined.

not sure why this part is quoted. Yes, that is the goal of every public university to attract students and research dollars in based on research they feel is very useful. The more research dollars for him and his department, the better. As far as the last part, sure if he wanted to become an expert witness or enter more private sector ventures, he could make a ton of money, but if anything it makes it seem like he is actually trying to put effort in to honestly make helmets better, while providing impartiality, and develop better methods of testing and evaluation than what is currently available.

I would highly dispute the claim that the professor was getting rich by this research. If you're looking to make stacks of cash, you are probably not going to become a professor at a public university. As far as the actual research and findings go, obviously hockey is different from football, but the more the academic world looks into this and other issues, I think the better we all are, and maybe some more innovative ideas at making helmets better will come of it. Obviously you are not going to eliminate concussions from the sport, but anything you can do to provide better protection to the brain is a good idea, and there have been far worse usage of research dollars over the years. As far as me as a consumer, I am going to stick with my 11k. It fits the best, offers me the most comfort, and ive taken some pretty big impacts with it and have emerged no worse for wear (although some may argue otherwise). Probably gonna scoop another one up if I don't like the comfort and fit of the fitlite when its released.

well prepare to be pissed off at most manufacturers as shaft releases become more and more sparse. most retailers around me are still trying to clear out shafts from sticks 2-4 generations ago.

Nice! just got back on wheels after a 14 year absence myself, skating out of dumars?

I was thinking along the lines with Chippa on this one, and in all fairness, the stripe is on the opposite side of the ring finger! It's not that I was disagreeing with you, I just think if it were replication based on fooling people they would want to do it on the glove that fits similarly in their lineup

liking what i see of the new protective. Cant wait to get my hands on it in person. As mentioned, the new fitlite mask interests me highly, may look to buy two for my existing helmets upon release. would be kind of silly for them to make the 30k look like the APX considering the 30k is going to be their anatomical fit glove, vs the tacks being the tapered, but i see what your are saying.

I haven't really been impressed by a piece of Easton protective in a long time, but those look nice! might have to take a look. Congrats on the Shins!

seems from this thread there is so much drama in California hockey. I realize Hollywood is just down the road, but sheesh.

Saw that too, snapped a photo, he a user?

I don't think it's work, it's being a leafs fan

Sam Simon http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/10/arts/television/sam-simon-who-helped-shape-the-simpsons-dies-at-59.html?_r=0

you should give that speech at lemonade stands. I don't think you're understanding the goal of this product. I don't think you're gonna buy one of these so that you can start your own sharpening shops, the product seems mostly geared at being a consumer in house product, busy family of 4 etc. There are definite ways it differs from skatepal that I can see from just looking at it/watching a short video on its operation. I think a huge advantage it has is that its fully enclosed, a busy family with perhaps some younger, inquisitive children would appreciate that. It also looks less bulky, more like it belongs in a living space, vs belonging in a garage. Im not a sharpener, but it seems a lot easier to deal with as well. If it were up to me, as a consumer, I would purchase the Sparx, given that they both work well and give good edges. All this said, I like having someone sharpen my skates, theres just something about plopping them on the counter that I actually think is an enjoyable experience. As old trainer mentioned, there are things a person can do that this machine cannot. Around me, its not easy to get a good sharpening unless I drive 30 minutes to a Total hockey, or a few other shops. Total makes 0 dollars per sharpening each time I go in the store (but plenty more in other purchases ;) Maybe ill purchase one of these in the winter as a backup plan, as in my world these can both have a place. Plus I need additional retirement funds. Russ: I noticed in the video there are two different backlights. is red for when its in operation, and green when it is finished and skates can be removed? hope you are able to make it to SJ, would love to see it in action!!!!!!

7-8 months in a post 2000 band seems like its actually a long time. I think the average length of time a band stays together nowadays is 54 days