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I think Fisher has the new holder on his.

Add it manually at the bottom?

http://img507.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture132zj.jpg This is all I have. It was actually 3 years ago to the day. It's on an outside rink, and I just took the pic of the pic, so it's awful. I'll try and get some "real" pictures this week during one of my games. Details - CCM 1152's (not my "Real skates" at the time) - TPS Bionic gloves - CCM V-50 sticks (for road hockey) - Bryan Berard Leafs Jersey :)

:) I had the image of your Crosby jersey in my mind as well, so thats why I suggested Baby blue.

Did you custom your gloves Mich? I really like'em, but think the Baby Blue accent may have looked better than Yellow (assuming your team isn't yellow).

Order customs.

They didn't originally release a 6K Ops (not sure if they ever did). It was used before the RBK line was available to the public. Upon public release, the 6K was the tapered shaft, and the OPS were 4K, 5K, 7K.

It also goes beyond Ebay and Online (although alot are). There are a fair bit of LHS who sit you down, put you into the Bauer fit guide, and let you get whatever you want with little to no input. Most won't take into account that diffferent brands fit different sizes or even make sure the Bauer guage is right.

What is the weight on it? It kind've seems like it is the same as a tapered shaft with wood blade.

I'm pretty confident that's the "Hull" curve.

No Carter pattern :( Why is the "Pulse" comparing itself to the '04 Stick lines? CCM and Easton have both put out models above the ones listed. Easton has the SL and Stealth, CCM has the V130 and whatever they are renaming it.

Depends on the system you use to make your patterns.

Although there aren't alot of new products in this TPS line-up, it does look like alot more appealing than Eastons to me. I like the addition of a 3rd tapered blade. I like the addition of Grip to all of their sticks. It seems like they made little changes, to a great product. Lets hope it turns out the way I am hoping.

The 46 sounds like a Shannahan to me. The 44 sounds like my customs.

Are those wood?

The Royale looks like a Patriot to me.

Yes.

Alot of leagues took out the illegal curve rules.

I remember Inno was trying to bring out all of their curve in varying lies, I'm a little dissappointed Warrior didn't continue with it, but if these are as low as shown then I'll be happy anyways. JR have you seen the actual blades and curves, or just the catologue?

That was pretty decent, I like the looks of alot of things coming out and may have to give that Weight curve a go. I'm thinking the low lies could really help them, because it seems alot of people (around here at least) are using lies that are fairly high for them.

Fit: Easy to adjust, fits my head fairly well, a little tight on the sides, but it doesn't cause any problems. 8/10 Protection: No complaints after switching from a 4000, but I haven't been in any situations to test it. 8/10 TBD later. Weight: Very light weight. Easily in the top 3 of the lightest, approved helmets on the retail market as of posting. Nothing else good or bad I can say. 8/10. Durability: I have had issues with cracking in the past on the 4000 models, but this seems to be better. Overall with my 3 4000's on the line they get a 8/10. They seem to last longer than the 5000 because of the padding used. Intangibles: I am a fan of the traditional padding, I find it more comfortable. Protection has been there and durability seems to be improving. Conclusion: If it fits, go for it. It does what it is supposed to do, but doesn't go beyond it. 8.5/10

Mission M-1 Pro Nylon Fit- This is a medium fitting glove. Inbetween the Eagle x70 (loose) and the Vapor XXX (tight) 8.5/10 Protection- The glove comes with dual and single density foam and plastic inserts throughout the glove. I haven't had any issues with protection. 9.5/10 Weight- Weight isn't a very important quality in a glove for me. However, these gloves are pretty light. The Nylon makes these vary light and not noticable on your hands 9.5/10 Durability- TBD no complaints after 2 months of usage to this point. 9/10 Intangibles- This is a glove that feels nice everytime I put it on. I had issues with my eagle palms crusting, and the padding inside these M-1's are a dream. Conclusion- These have been great for me thus far. I would have preferred a little looser fitting, but it isn't really an issue when the inside is so comfortable. The gloves breathe very well and are extremely light. 8.5/10

Product: Custom Graf 709: Great White, varying sizes/widths, Teclite outsole, LS2 holder Reviewers Specs: 5'11, 210lbs, flat, wide feet Intro: I've been looking at different skates most of my life trying to find a good fit. After having the 609's for 2 years I decided to step up and invest in custom 709's because the fit was good and performance has been excellent Blade/Holder: I tried T'blades with my old skates, but put LS1's on because I was able to sharpen myself. These have LS1's, with LS2 "bolts and steel" so it is essentially an LS2 holder. Everything has been excellent, a little "clicking", but it did not effect performance. I have to drill holes into the soles to access the bolts, but it isn't a big issue and your LHS can do it for you. Steel seems to hold an edge well. 9/10 Fit: The 609's were great, so it was just tweaking from there. These have been perfect. I had a bit of an issue with rubbing because I am normally a barefoot guy, but since switching to Addidas dry-fit socks the problems have gone away. 10/10 Protection: After 2 months of usage, I haven't had any protection issues. The skate is extremely stiff and durable. 9/10 Weight: Not heavy, but not light either. I am not big on weight, so it doesn't really come into play for me, but I understand others are lighter. 7/10 Durability: Still stiff, no complaints of anything at all. A loose stitch or two, but it doesn't appear they are anything yet. WILL UPDATE AT A LATER TIME. 10/10 FOR NOW Conclusion: These skates have been everything I expected, I couldn't ask for anything more. They are comfortable and meeting my expectations of durability and performance. There are always area's to improve on, weight being one, maybe a slightly tighter fit, so the skates won't get a perfect rating, but they have been great to me thus far. Overall evaluation: 9 out of 10 points (not an average).

Send them an e-mail and ask. That was my only experience with a protect toe like product, so it may have been a once in a lifetime mistake. another option is just taping up the logos and spray painting the stick.

Careful with the Pro Toe, sometimes non "Protect toe" brangs come off a little rubbery. I got a knock-off protect toe (possibly the one in the auction) for the bottom of an OPS I wanted to use for roller hockey and when I applied it, it came off all rubbery.