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https://mipsprotection.com/news-room/worlds-first-hockey-helmet-with-mips-brain-protection-system-announceds/ That article says it's called the Dynamic 9 Pro, uses the MIPS brain protection system and is set to launch in November 2019. I read somewhere else that the launch was moved up to October 2019, but either way, it looks like it's a fall launch.

The skates are too large and the OP should push for Pure to get True to remake them at the proper size or refund his money. It's understandable that no one would want to be stuck with expensive skates that are too big. If they're going to be remade, I'd suggest that a new scan, plus a measurement using a True Brannock is done in case the original scan/measurements are off and that's what caused the issue in the first place. You don't want to end up with remade skates that are also too long. I don't think anything out there will feel exactly like True skates, but the closest would be Makos. The OG Makos had durability issues, but the Mako II, M8 and M7 were really improved. I have some Mako II's for ice and have converted a pair of M7's for roller and also have OG Makos for both ice and inline - I'm really impressed with the M7's as they're stiffer than the OG Makos and have been more durable. I know the Makos have been discontinued for several years, but if you scour the internet and local classifieds you may be able to find a pair or two in new or close to new condition in your son's size. Just expand your search to include the M7 and M8 and not only the Mako II - I almost always use top end skates and have been really blown away by the M7's. If the True's aren't remade and you can't find Mako's in your son's size then the top end Supertacks AS1 and Jetspeed FT2 are one piece options and will be stiff and responsive, but won't wrap like True's or Makos and I know the original Supertacks had a taller toe box (not sure about the new ones). The Supertacks are also higher cut than the Makos and Trues - not sure about the Jetspeeds. The new Vapor 2X and 2X Pro skates have a toe box that looks similar to the old Mako toe box, but they still have a separate outsole.

Another option is to convert ice boots that are the right fit, but by the time you pay around $30 to have them converted and buy wheels, a chassis, bearings and spacers it's usually well over $200 unless you use an old ice boot you already own or get a used or clearance model for next to nothing. I have had several pairs converted because the ice boots I have used fit me better than any of the available inline boots, but it usually ends up running $300 -$500 to do that. I play and ref indoors with expensive wheels and use a specially chassis (Sprung). It'd be a little cheaper with an old flat chassis bought off eBay with basic bearings and cheap outdoor wheels, but it'd still be tough to get it under $200 unless you already have old boots you can use. If you're not playing in the skates then recreational skates that fit well are fine for just cruising around the neighbourhood and staying in shape. Of course, if you did decide to play some inline in the future, hockey boots are the way to go as they'll provide more support so I see why you would lean that way (and I also think they look better than recommended boots).

If you know the size and model you need then you can scour the internet and local shops for older models on clearance (just make sure the sizing and fit is the same as the models you've tried on) or very lightly used skates (sometimes people use skates a few times before determining they aren't the right size or fit). If you have no success doing that, then I'd consider pushing your budget up if you can. Using skates that aren't the right size can be painful. If that's not possible, then buying a 9 at a good local shop that includes stretching with purchases is something you could consider. A good shop can stretch most boots a half size. If you buy online or at a shop that doesn't include stretching then the cost of getting them stretched would be extra. Definitely don't get a 10. You'll gain some room in a boot after breaking it in and compressing the padding and you can have a boot that is too small stretched, but you can't make a boot that's too big smaller. With a boot that's too large you could have heel lift, blisters and other issues. Oh, and have you tried skates on and you know you're a 9.5 in skates or are you guessing based on the 1.5 size down from shoe size general starting point? If it's the latter then you NEED to go try skates on. Some people go down much more than 1.5 sizes down in skates as every foot is different and people have different fit preferences with shoes and some leave more room than others. With skates you want them as tight as possible without any really painful pressure points, your longest toe should brush the cap and your heel shouldn't lift up when you're skating, walking around or doing lunges. The most common mistake new players make is buying skates that are too large.

If you need a 9.5 then buy that size. If you would prefer outdoor wheels and they come with indoor wheels then you can either ask the shop you're buying from if they'll swap the wheels or you can sell the indoor wheels and buy some outdoor wheels.

I really doubt someone would bounce their head off the ice just to try to sell a call even in the Stanley Cup Finals. I would expect someone embellishing to through themselves back, but break their fall with their arms so that they don't hit their head on the ice. This is Marchand embellishing: and here's embellishment by Kessler: With both of these dives you can see that the players go down easily, but not recklessly. They're not risking injury as it's a controlled dive where they brace themselves with at least one arm. Accari would have to have no regard for his own health and safety to go back that hard and land directly on his head. I'm saying this as a Habs fan who wants the Bruins to lose; the Bruins aren't angels (especially Marchand), but I'm not seeing the Accari play as a dive at all and while I don't ref anywhere near the NHL level, I do ref a lot of competitive hockey

I'm a Habs fan and have no love for the Bruins, but that definitely looked like a trip in both real time and via replay. It's a fast game and the low officials view was probably partially obscured by Carlo when the trip occurred. Perhaps the official thought Bozak was playing the puck and made incidental contact while doing so; that's the most reasonable explanation I can think of for the non-call. While I'm rooting for St. Louis to win, I'd prefer they did so without controversial non-calls like that. There's not much that can be done about it now, but hopefully there are no missed impact calls in the next game(s).

My understanding is that it means the butt end should be covered by tape or a grip like Tacki Mac ect. With that said, if you have the end cap glued in, I don't think you'll be given a hard time about it; especially in beer league.

It may or may not be enforced in men's league, but Hockey Canada rule 3.3 e) states: The end of the shaft must be covered to protect against injury. In the case of hollowed shaft sticks, the end of the shaft must have a protective cap as well as being covered to protect against injury. Nice stick though!

I doesn't look like I'll be able to make it this year, but having been several times in the past, the registration fee covers the ice time and whatever rental costs are required for the manufacturers display/demo area as well as custom jerseys, socks and a puck. There are also usually give-aways from the manufacturers such as hats, bags, skate towels ect. and there have been draws for larger prizes at some past events. Picking the reps brains, seeing the new gear and getting to try some of it out is all great. The game itself is a very relaxed fun pickup game with a wide variety of skill levels as IPV6 mentioned. The dinners are a separate cost. I don't know what's being done this year, but for past events there was a BBQ/party on Friday at the host hotel with a reasonable fee to cover the costs of the food and then a dinner at a restaurant on the Saturday (usually followed by hanging out at the host hotel). These events are optional, but recommended as you get to meet fellow members with a shared common passion for the sport and equipment and hang out. It's flexible, if you can't make it to the dinner on Sat, but want to meet at the hotel after then that usually works. I've always enjoyed the BBQ and hotel hangouts with the other members; there are a lot of laughs and interesting discussions.

The STX Surgeon line if gloves has a tapered fit like Vapors, but is tighter in the fingers and backhand. The Surgeon gloves have narrower fingers than anything else I have tried.

It's meant to be used with a shell instead of pants and not with pants.

I currently use an Alpha Pro with a CCM Fitlite cage and an Easton E700 with a Fitlite cage. I used to use a Bauer Reakt cage with the E700, but the Fitlite just works for my face better (the extra length helps). Both are comfortable helmets for my head and you can beat the weight of the E700. The Reakt and Fitlite are great cages; it just depends on which one fits your face better.

If they are purchased brand new from an authorized dealer then they should still be covered by the standard new skate warranty. I believe it's 90 days for the boot and steel and 1 year for the holders. It sounds like the NXG fit is promising if there are only mild pressure points before baking.

What Marka said. I love to get clearance deals, but they're only good deals if they actually fit you well. If the D width NXGs are just snug around your feet with very mild pressure points then those can be baked and/or punched out. If they squeeze your foot painfully like they're in a vice then you should pass on them. What I would suggest is going back to the store, putting them on, tying them up and stand and walk around in them for at least 20 minutes. If there are only mild pressure points after that then you could grab them. If your feet are in extreme discomfort then pass on the NXGs. Now, even if the NXGs don't work in a D, you could always look for a clearance pair of Supremes in EE that are better than the S29. You might be able to find stock of the S180 or S190 in your size somewhere. Of course, you'd want to confirm the fit and I wouldn't limit yourself to only Supremes. Trying on as many models as you can when buying new skates is always a good idea. Supremes may fit you well, but there may be another model you haven't tried on that fits you better. At worst, you'll try on other models like CCM Tacks, Jetspeeds, Ribcores and Bauer Nexus and Vapor and find that Supreme is still the best fit. Or you may find that one of those models fits you even better with almost no negative space, great heel lock and no areas of pain or discomfort.

My two favourite cages are the Bauer Reakt Titanium and the CCM Fitlite Titanium (unfortunately now discontinued, but you can still find some out there). They're both very light, don't rust and have flat bars that allow for excellent vision. The main difference between the two is that the Reakt is narrower and shorter than the Fitlite in the same size. The Fitlite in large fits my helmet and face better than the Reakt so that's what I use now. I had a Reakt before the fitlite and while I liked it, it was a bit short for my face and really tight width wise on my helmet even after bending it outwards.

I haven't owned or used the AS1 specifically, but I have found that you generally gain a few mm of space in skates after baking them and breaking them in. What time of day did you try on the skates? Your feet swell through the day; so your feet are going to be slightly larger at night then they are in the morning. Starting with your toes against the cap is OK as long as they're not bent if you tried the skates on later in the day. Now, if you tried them on first thing in the morning then you may not have enough room to work with. So I'd say, go with the 7.5 if you tried them on in the later half of the day and the 7.75 if you tried them on early in the day.

To me, a performance skate fit is finding a skate where your toes brush the cap, your heels are locked, you have to proper depth and there's as little negative space as possible without their being serious pressure or pain. You shouldn't have to deal with extreme pain or feel like your feet are being squeezed in a vice. It can be a little tight in some areas before baking and break in, but it shouldn't be crushing your foot. Or your toes could be firm against the cap when you try on the skates, but baking and breaking the skates in can give you that feathering feeling. Your toes shouldn't be curled to fit in the skate or be crushed from side to side; flat, but right against the cap is OK in my opinion, but having to curl your toes to just to get your foot in is going too tight. So don't feel like you have to cram your foot into a skate that's uncomfortable. You want something that's comfortable, but that doesn't have unnecessary slop or movement (if your heel is lifting it's either too long or just not the right fit). Unnecessary negative space is going to cause energy loss and decrease your performance, however; a skate that's uncomfortable and causes you pain is also going to decrease performance. Also keep in mind that you have to find not only the right length, but the right width. If you're in skates that are too narrow this will put pressure on your feet and could make them feel too short. Many years ago, I made the mistake of buying skates that were a full size too long, but also a width too narrow. I sold those skates after a few uses, cut my loses and bought something that fit my feet better both length and width wise.

A warranty and a satisfaction guarantee are two different things. The warranty would cover defects or unreasonable failures, but a satisfaction guarantee would cover someone simply not being happy with his skates and preferring another model. If the claim falls under the satisfaction guarantee then no pictures should be needed as that's supposed to be a no questions asked guarantee according to the CCM page of the HM site: Satisfaction Guaranteed - Or Your Money Back! We're so sure that you'll love your new CCM Ice Hockey Skates that if you aren't satisfied for any reason, we'll take them back within 90 days of purchase - no questions asked. If you aren't completely satisfied with your purchase - you can return them for a full refund. This offer is valid for specially marked CCM Tacks, JetSpeed & RibCor Skates. Only models listed on this page qualify for this offer. Discontinued or clearance CCM Tacks Skates are not eligible for this promotion. Customers who wish to return their skates need to call customer service to initiate a standard merchandise return within the return period. Upon receipt and inspection of the skates, the customer will be provided a refund for the purchase amount of the skates.

You've owned Trues and now have used the CCM's for just a little under 90 days and you find you like the Trues better. Using CCM's 90 day satisfaction guarantee and ordering some new Trues ASAP seems like the logical solution.

My old bag had the U Shape opening (but did get holes in the bottom of the external end skate pockets after about 4 years) and it was a little easier getting things in and out, but it's not a huge difference. The Alkali looks like a great deal at $25, but you'd have to make sure you had good skate guards and would probably have to use toiletry bags for other accessories as Joey suggested. Verbero made a Tarpaulin bag with a zipper that goes around the top, has mesh vents, skate pockets and side and top storage pockets. I have no experience with the bag so can't say how well it's made, but Tron bough Verbero last year and has been clearing out old inventory. Right now it's full price at $79 on the Tron site and $99 on the Verbero site, but if you keep your eye on both the Verbero and Tron sites (and maybe sign up for their electronic mailing lists): you'll probably be able to grab it for less than $50 if you're patient: https://hockeytron.com/collections/bags/products/verbero-hockey-equipment-bag

One could hope it's old Alkali stock that was produced before Tron bought them out. There's no guarantee with that, but they look like the old Alkali bags from before the buy out.

True, if they're sewn poorly and have crappy zippers it doesn't matter that they're tarpaulin. I do have an Alkali back pack bag that I bought for roller on sale, but haven't used it much since the RBK Pro carry bag is working just fine. So I can't speak to the long term durability of the Alkali bags directly, but can say that it seems like those are well built and the zippers are of high quality (based on handling it). I know other roller players who have used Alkali bags for years and are very happy with the durability (I've seen them and they've held up very well). So the Alkali for $25 may be worth considering if the lack of skate pockets aren't an issue. I have no experience with Firstar bags at all; so can't say if they're well made or not.