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Him and Pierre are a dynamic duo.

If USA wins, you have to tape it with stars and stripes haha.

Do you find yourself working more in Accounting or IS? A balanced blend of both? I minored in IS and it was a nice entry-level experience to some of the applications/software used in accounting. Excel and Access, to lesser extent, are the only two I use now and had exposure to in college.

I've been fortunate to have not experienced any problems with my Makos. Wish I could say the same for my RBZs ha.

Point well taken. I guess higher 'education' needs to take on a new definition then ha. I'm glad I majored in Accounting. It gives the degree holder many options when heading into the work force and/or post-grad education.

It's sad but true. College fails to 'keep it real' with those enrolled. It's one big and expensive bubble ha. Now you are ready to become an official. It's amazes me how some coaches and parents forget the fact they are suppose to show leadership for the kids. This will always be a problem because there is no accountability.

I too have keep runner/holder combo that comes as stock. My lower back doesn't hurt as much as it use to when I had my NikeBauers (due to the way I skate and slight curvature in my lower spine). It only took me one game to get use the aggressive pitch. Easy transition.

Now do it again haha.

Well that's good to here. I guess I'm overstating the negative experiences ha. Mine are still going strong so no complaints.

From my limited experience in the real world experience, you are better off majoring in Accounting than Finance. Your employment opportunities are greater with the former than the latter. I majored in Accounting (minor in MIS) and I know that I still could have worked in the financial sector. I work as an accountant now and probably wouldn't have my job right now if I had majored in Finance. I'm glad I listened to my Dad back in high school. I had always wanted to work in the financial side of sports and was ready to major in Sports Mgmt. He told me that I run the risk of pigeon-holing myself with that major and should look to purse an Accounting degree. With the degree, I could still find my way into sports if I really wanted to or look otherwise. This was back in 2006 during my senior year. This is also the year that the economy is now what we have come to know. As for consulting, there really isn't a degree for that line of work. It all depends what industry(ies) you want to specialize in. With all that said, I would consider a Master in Accountancy. This type of program is made people who want be CPA and either don't have enough credits or didn't have an BS in Accounting. Just something to consider. It's amazing what you learn OUTSIDE of college ha.

I'm digging the Mako 2s. As for my Makos, I'm not on the ice as much as I'd like to be but it seems to be a blessing in disguise. Based on the feedback, it seems like the Makos aren't fairing well in the durability department.

I've had a couple of eyelets come lose/out since the initial purchases during the spring. Other than that, I've enjoyed them a lot.

Diggin' the Makos!!!!

I agree. With the loud design of the Mako, there is no way I'd use them to officiate a game. The SE would open several avenues including the one I just mentioned.

I feel that the flexible guards' affect is predicated on how tightly you lace up. Having that extra give could be beneficial.

Hello everybody! About Me: I've used Bauer for most of my hockey life, stints with CCM and Graf. I got my last pair of Bauers during my freshman year of college in 2006 and was long over due for a new pair of skates. They were 9.5D and the fit was ideal except for the toe box being a bit too tight. Between playing Men's A and officiating games, feet were taking a beating. This past spring, I felt it was time to upgrade. As a Bauer enthusiast, I gave a long, hard look at all three lines of skates they had to offer. There just something about the Makos and the unknown intrigued me enough to purchase my first pair of Easton skates. I was somewhat hesitant when I first bought them but I can now say with confidence that it was worth it. I felt that this was a fantastic opportunity to not only upgrade my equipment but also expand my horizon as to what the hockey market has to offer. Player Specs: 5' 11"....210 lbs....Men's A league...Forward/Defenseman Size: 9.5D Playing time: I'm on one team...about 1-2 every week Usage: About 4 months. Aesthetics: I don't know if theses skates will ever fully grow on me haha. I never thought that I would ever buy these skates so at least I've gotten past that point. It's the heel that really turns me off. Maybe if they made the heel black to agree with the rest of the boot? Idk. This is really a non-issue in the grand scheme of things. The design itself is modern and sharp and agrees with the aggressive boot/holder. Let's put it like this: you won't have any problem spotting these on the ice! 7/10 Blade/Holder: There doesn't seem to be anything unique about the ES4 blade. The fun starts with the CXN holder. This holder first came to my attention when MLX came on the scene. This holder truly promote an aggressive skating stance which was immediately noticed when first put on the Makos. I already have an aggressive skating style so the Makos compliment my style. I did take me a couple of games to get use, especially skating backwards, but it's been smooth skating ever since. With the CXN holder, I also find myself more on the balls of my feet with encourages more knee bend. I like what MLX and Easton has done here. 9/10 Fit & Break-in Period: If there was any skate made for baking, the Makos are it. When I first put on these skates, I was concerned with how uncomfortable they were. The felt awkward for me given my low arch and going to a more aggressive skate. I contemplated going EE width due to my wider feet but I figured that sticking with D was better based on the boot's flexibility/mold-ability. After I got them baked, they conformed to my feet better than any other skate I've ever worn. I was shocked by the 'night and day' experience with the pre-bake and post-bake. As for breaking these bad boys in, it only took about 2-3 games for me to feel comfortable with them. I had a little pain near the arch area my first game but I think it was just due to the hold. I was really impressed with how little work I had to put in for these skates to feel like an extension of my body. 10/10 Durability: If there is one area I still have reservations on, it's the durability of the skate. I haven't had any major problems with this skate yet but with a boot this flexible, I can't help but be a little concern. Easton warns about eyelets coming out if one ties too tight immediately after baking. With this in mind, I made sure just to tie my skates with mindset of having the skate fully conform to the shape of my feet. Even with my cautious mentality, I still had 2 eyelets come out on me. It's the only problem that I had but a concern nonetheless. With the Torx tendon guard, along with aforementioned boot, I'll hold off until I get a full year or so out of these skates. Come late fall and all throughout winter, I'll be able to get more ice time at the local prep school so I hope to have a more confident score. 7/10 Performance: My Holder portion of this review goes hand in hand with Performance. This skate really allows my to go through my skating motion with ease. The boot is stiff enough to give support but doesn't prohibit me from having proper technique. Whether going full out or utilizing my agility (or lack there of ha) I feel like the Mako isn't getting in the way of me doing exactly what I want me feet and legs to do. I feel that the boot, along with the Torx guard, really do aid in allowing any skater to experience an increase in range in motion. Big fan of that both parties collaborated to do here. 10/10 Weight: These skates are heavier than the NXGs (go figure) but lighter (by a couple of grams) than the APX2s and RBZs so take comfort in knowing that these skates are on par with the rest of the market. 9/10 Overall: I didn't think I would enjoy this skate as much as I have. The hardest part for me was breaking away from what I knew. I'm glad I did. I enjoy skating with this skate and also writing this review because it's been an interesting adventure since Day 1. Durability/Protection seem to be the biggest ? mark for the Makos but I feel that if you want something out of the box, this is the way to go. Everyone I have talked to has asked me about these skates and I tell them the same thing: it's like no other skate out there in the current market. 43/50 = 8.6/10

You are exactly right. It was my first pair of Eastons. I wasn't a fan prior to the Makos. They have changed my mind for @ least the near future.

No doubt! They had to grow on me but I've gotten use to mine.

I've seen the same reality between games I've played and officiated. You'd be fortunate to see one pair of Makos between both squads in any given game. I know in my Men's A league, I'm the only dude who has a pair.

Cool. That was my only concern. I like what CCM has done with the infusion of new design/technology.

Are the blades in the RBZ really that shiny in person? I wanted to get a pair but I'm not digging the 'mirror-like' finish.

Well, if it ain't broke haha...

I have wider feet and I wear a 9.5 D Mako boot and the fit nice and snug. I still use my old pair of Bauer Supremes (same size) for officiating and the toe box is too tight to the point that I'll have to get a new pair at size 9.5 EE. I haven't had any problems with my Makos so I'm glad I stuck with D. Baking the boots was the key for me.

Yea, I had no idea. What a newb ha.

Finally got me a pair. I was previous wearing Bauer Supreme One70 in 9.5D with the issue of my right big toe being mushed after being in them for a while. I stuck with the 9.5D when purchasing my Makos and they actually feel more comfortable. As mentioned before, these skates are night and day when it comes to pre-bake and post-bake fits. I got them baked at my local Total Hockey (for free!) last Friday and played my first game in them last night. No problems. I'll try to post a review in mid-fall but just had to give my first experience.