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Anybody know how much the new Tacks AS-V Pro stick compares to the previous gen sticks? Is the kick point and v-shaft significantly different?

I'm biased toward CCM cause the few times I've had interactions with their customer service, they have always been top notch and very helpful/accommodating. Everything I have is CCM, except True skates. However, when these Trues are up, I think I may go to CCM customs...though I've been very happy with my Trues.

Agreed. The filter can be reused. I usually just give it a good vacuum. I have replaced it once in the 4 years I've owned the machine when the filter just got way too dirty.

Some of the players on your old team won't care and some will...you can't control that. But no point to be disappointed playing, especially when you're paying to play. Just switch teams and don't bad mouth or denigrate the other team.

Imho, supertacks are closer to the nexus line…much more so in previous generations of both brands. As the supertacks has evolved the kick point seems to be moving from a true mid kick to more a higher but softer mid kick.

Those look legit.

Amazon has them: https://www.amazon.com/Adrenaline-Design-Powerfoot-Hockey-Performance/dp/B01E7VLMJK?th=1&psc=1

Technically you shouldn't need anything beside the stock footbeds because the skate arch should be custom to your foot arch. But then again, some people like to change their insoles too.

I usually wait minimum 24 hours. Sometimes 48. I know that's being conservative, but why chance it?

Everyone I know who uses the Hyperlite line, have many complaints about them. Just FYI.

Economies of scale

Oh, and did anybody say to buy an edge checker? 🤪

Before you do anything, get a good quality edge checker.

Lol. These upcoming gear catalogs are for me, like a kid looking through a Playboy. Is that weird? Hahaha.... "Ooooh... Check out the FT6 Pro skate in the centerfold!"

Old thread, but new bumps so I'll chime in. All my old True sticks, which were stored in the same place as all my other sticks, did get much tackier/stickier over time. Sticks still in great condition, but the grip feels like adhesive now. I just sprayed some clear coat on it and it's all good.

A side note. I never get it why so many players (pros & joes alike) use mouth-guards as chewing toys, instead of you know....mouth-guards?

My 2 cents. I'm pushing close to 50 now, and I have definitely changed my off-ice routine. Most of my workouts are now short HITT workouts (10-15 mins). They are still very challenging (going max all out), but much shorter than what I did in the past. I don't do nearly as much weight training and have shifted more to pilates style/core strength work. I still do weights from time to time, but my joints just don't take kindly to heavy reps anymore. Also STRETCH! I cannot emphasize this enough, but stretching has become so important as I've gotten older. Dynamic stretching pre-workout, and static long stretching (with timed breathing) for post workout. Beyond actual workouts, I try to focus on a good diet, getting good sleep (still working on this...lol), and reducing stress through meditation.

I know people who've used the 90 day money back. How smoothly the warranty goes depends on the point of purchase seller - Pure Hockey, Hockey Monkey, etc. I know from witness that Pure makes it all pretty easy.

I own them and I used them 2-3 times and then put them away in storage. I'm sure they provide the protection that they advertise, but they were a bit too stiff for my liking and limited my ankle flexion, so I went back to the traditional tongues that came with the boot. I've never gotten lace-bite in my Trues, and I wear shins over tongues, so the Meta-guard isn't really adding much in protection.

You can also use standard helmet screws, though you may need to widen the hole a touch. Using them with a little Loctite blue works.

A little off topic, but the worst damage I see to skates are those who tie their laces or heavily tape around their ankles. Damaged tongues, tendon guards, top eyelets and creased ankle roll areas.

Is there a pic showing the skate when dry? It's hard to tell if there's de-lamination of the carbon fiber or if it's moisture, ice, etc. In addition, yes, I've seen top level skates really beaten up after one year of use by collegiate players, pros, etc; though usually by players who are hard on their skates 5, 6, 7 days a week. I've seen NHLers skates destroyed after 6 months of use.

These seem like a solution to a problem that never existed.

Totally worth it down the road if you really like a particular stick.

I would be all over RBZ protective and any CCM Ultra Tacks sticks in my specs. Alas, they are very hard to find now.