Joker518
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I ordered the same jerseys as empirehockey with a three color screen print logo, names, and numbers. Very simple process and great pricing. The order was shipped fast with no errors. After a season and a half of indoor roller hockey, the jerseys have held up beautifully. The dri-fit type material is also very airy and great for roller hockey. The only small issue with them is that they ARE more form fitting (as Empire mentioned), so the big guys (wider, not taller) may not be satisfied with the XXL
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The "Evolution". Biggest difference seems to be that its a mid kick point stick. It also has concave shaft walls which I don't believe the other models have. At 590 it's pretty heavy though. Looks like a low end OPS that will probably replace the "Basic" model.
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@Doctor Hook, the pro style bags are decent. I found them to be a little smaller than I was expecting for 38".
As far as the backpack and locker style bags go, I'd be cautious. Hockey Giant did a run of similar bags under their "Gear" label and the quality\durability was lacking.
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The 80-90 shins are solid but not the top of the line protection and quality of the Jofa 8090.
The 80-90 is more of a mid-range pad; solid protection but not bulletproof. They appear to be a clone of the TPS R6 shins from a few years back. It's subjective, but they seem to have a good fit for most people are are not too "deep" or "shallow" (out of the people I've sold them to locally). The removable liner is also a nice feature on a $40 shinpad.
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The sticks are actually a very good value. The basic model is by no means lightweight and doesn't have much pop but it's a tank and a great value for beginners and rec folks. I've converted some old timers who are used to heavy lumber to these sticks and they are very satisfied. The LE is the best bang for the buck OPS out there. I've got a lot of folks using them now and you can usually score them for around $60 with the promos they run. It's as good if not better than the big boys $100 models. Good pop, decent weight, and durable from what I've seen thus far.
The 405 is definitely lightweight but I can't comment on the performance level. I know some folks have said its blade heavy but I didn't really get that impression for handling it. Someone also said it was "shady" at the fuse point, which is done purposely with paint under the clear coat. The stick is all exposed composite and the fuse point would be very noticeable if that paint wasn't there. It's noticeable if you're looking at it but since the stick is all black, it doesn't stand out on the ice.
I've worked with most of the Tron line of products at this point so I'll be happy to answer any questions about my experiences\impressions.
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I guess you get what you pay for with TRON. I bought the wheeled hockey bag. When you roll it, the pocket on the wheel end drags on the ground, burning holes into the fabric. One of the top lengthwise seams completely blew out a couple of days later. The bag lasted me about 2 weeks total.
Did you try reaching out to their customer support? They've been very responsive to my questions and concerns. Plus, if you're trying to establish a new brand (even a price point one) it would make good business sense for them to offer you a replacement or a refund option. Give it a shot.
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What did Hockey Giant start the Gear Hornet off at? $74.99 originally? That thing torqued even worse than the old Powertek junk.
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Are there people vouching for this stuff? Seems like it's a new venture. I couldn't find a stick review.
It's a new storefront but the guy behind it has spent a lot of time at some of the biggest online hockey retailers out there.
I personally haven't gotten any hands on time with the sticks but considering they've only been sold online for the last two weeks or so, it's not terribly surprising they don't have any reviews floating around. Its probably not much to write about anyway, just a generic price point stick. Anyone expecting $150 Easton or Bauer quality will probably be disappointed.
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a company that references another company isn't one to be trusted, in my books.
The guy behind Hockey Tron actually has a pretty solid resume. I wouldn't bet against them...
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Awesome, thank you for your help, Chadd.
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First time sharpener here with the X01...
How do I know I've dressed the wheel properly? Everything I've read says you only need to gently touch the wheel to the spinner once or twice and you're good to go but is there any indication I'd be able to gather from looking at the wheel? The wheel edge looks the same to me... Is it a very subtle thing?
Also, Do I dress the wheel before every pair I sharpen or is that a waste?
Thanks for your advice in advance!
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I thought of this thread as I was in a pro shop this weekend at a local rink and overheard a father and son trying on skates with one of the sales guys.
Now mind you the father looked reasonably intelligent and this was not his son's first pair of skates for hockey.
Father: These Grafs seem to fit him OK but would it be OK for him to try them out on the ice? I'm pretty sure we're going to buy them
Sales Dude: Well we can't do that because I can't sharpen a pair of skates unless you buy them
Father: Can't he just take them out unsharpened?
Me: *Dumbfounded*
I think otherwise normal people seem to go absolutely insane when they step through the doors of their LHS.
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Honestly, I love going to the store flexing the sticks getting a feel for it and then putting it back exactly where it was. I am that guy and I love it. I also try on skates to see if something feels good on my foot I might buy it or not and I could care less if the store salesman has to walk to the back to put it away. Who cares if you annoy the staff, you are the customer and the staff should treat you as such. I obviously do not work at a hockey retail store but if I was an owner my staff would be a commissioned staff. Who ever sells the most, makes the most money. Then we would see what would be annoying. I give my business to the store that wants my business and is helpful, friendly and provides good service.And the troll casts his lure into the thread... any takers?
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The Giant has Fuel($200), V-Hex ($180), and Toxic 12k ($90) up for sale... Nice to see the Fuel is a bit lower than projected prices. I got a chance to manhandle the Fuel and V-Hex a few weeks back at a proshop that had like some preview versions of the sticks and it honestly felt like the V-Hex was actually lighter... Both had nice balance though... I just wish they made a mid curve with a neutral face. Hell... ANY curve with a neutral face!
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Inline Skates: Tour Code 1's w/Red Star Sniper wheels
Ice Skates: Custom Tour Blue Max skates with LS2 holders
Gloves: Muskoka ZR
Elbow pads: Biltrite 180 series
Shoulder pads: Cooper Techniflex
Shin Guards: Mission Matrix
Ice Pants: Cooper G3 Girdle
Inline Pants: Biltrite Wrap-Style Girdle and Hyper Steel Pants
Helmet: RBK 8K with Oakley Half Shield
Sticks: Easton Cyclones with Sher-wood Axion Blades, Bauer Vapor 10 shaft with Sher-wood Axion Blade
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Wristshot, I'm at work at my lame boring ass IT job and you just made my day. Laughing my ass off
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http://www.hockeytron.com/tron-hockey-equipment/tron-hockey-gloves/Tron-T-10-Senior-Hockey-Gloves.html
New glove models Ben alluded to are up on their site. I'm more interested in these though. I'd call it a TPS clone if it didn't actually call out the TPS technologies in the spec info... Hyperloc, Cool-Tech, Response... Who is Tron licensing this stuff from? I've never really understood what happened with Louisville, TPS, and Sherwood and who owned what (brand names vs. technologies). Too bad these are synthetic instead of the cable knit, though.
Either way, it's funny that this line of gloves started out as TPS, became the basis for a line of Sherwood gloves, then Winnwell, and now Tron.
Very interesting stuff!