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  5. Posted · Report reply

    I definately think each LHS has their own "feel" and it can change when different people are working. There were guys who hated me since I didn't do figure skates, and who just loved the owner. You could tell the atmosphere was different when I worked, as it was 2-4 hours every 2 weeks and the customers didn't see me often. On account of this, they would usually make sure I knew what they wanted. If the owner was in, they'd just drop and take off. I always told the customer how long I'd be and feel free to dick around in the store, get a coffee, whatever.

    I think every place is different and it may be a bit of an annoyance to see someone just drop'em off and jet, but I wouldn't take it as an insult and I'd definately assume it was a sharpening.

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    To add a small comment to the stick flexing discussion.

    I realize 85 flex is pretty much the same across the board between Easton models. But my reason for flexing a stick is to find out how a Whip or Regular in TPS, or Mid-Flex in CCM, or 280 in Innovative compare to that standard 85 flex. I'm probably not going to trust some post on a forum saying that they are close or not. I would want to know for sure myself.

    I understand the shafts flex during passes and shots, so a flex (within moderation, yes) in the store shouldn't damage the stick.

    I think the "You Break It, You Bought It" signs are a great idea, too.

    The positioning is different and there is no whip back. Chances are, when you are flexing in the store, your really only seeing "Whippy" "not-whippy" "stiff" so it doesn't make a huge difference for you either. You'll see the stick flex and stop, but it still puts an alot more stress on the stick than a normal shot does because it isn't pulling through.

    You break it, you bought it is great, but when the kid who buys the stick after you breaks it on day 2, then waits 2 weeks for his replacement, it doesn't work out so well.

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    Flexing in the store proves nothing, a 85 flex is a 85 flex regardless of what stick it is on. Any other "feel" you may think you have is your imagination, nothing else. 85 lbs of force causes a stick to flex period, regardless of stick, wood or otherwise. What really gets me is the dads who flex little JR's 50 lb stick in the store. After finding several sticks broken on the rack, I can only assume some idiot overflexed them. These same idiots don't understand that these sticks are not under warranty for the store owner, and the store owner has to eat that loss. End result.... higher stick prices.

    Just to clarify, because I'm fairly confident a few people don't understand, the flexing you'll be doing off-ice is more stressful to the stick than the flexing you do on it since there is no follow through and you are directly exerting your weight for the sole purpose of flexing the stick. Buying on-line doesn't solve this problem (of early breakage due to flexing) since alot of them have idiots in the warehouse who do the same thing. A good LHS should be able to tell you why they don't want you flexing the stick, so if your curious, ask. If you see an employee flexing the sticks, I'd be a little worried.

    That said, I have a bad habit of flexing my own sticks after taping them. And its cost me a few :(

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    I never had that many problem's except there was one male figure skater who came in wearing short-shorts (we're talking 10% ass showing), a belly top, and a Marilyn Monroe pursue. Kind've put me in an awkward position as he stretched out on the bench while I was prepping his skates for him and he was getting fitted.

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    like i said my LHS has like 100 of them both left and right handed...

    why would they only be for pro-stock? is there something special about them?

    what is the difference from a 6k and a 7k anyways?

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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