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  1. shoot_the_goalie
    If I recall correctly, it was $1195 USD? Although from time to time, it was on sale for $995 USD. Mine came with the X01 machine, the Tri-Lie holder, one Mini FBV ring of your choice, and a calibration block.
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    If I'm getting this straight, if you don't have the Shift holder mounted to the boot, all they will send you is the un-drilled boots w/o the holders and steel? To me, who has a favorable view of True and their CS dept., this does sound like a bit of a harsh penalty for not wanting to use their holders. But as someone previously said, I would assume other skate companies might do the same thing or not even give you the option, since it does hurt their brand.
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    Or for those rapidly slowing down aged players who were way faster and shooting harder in their youth. Heh. I still use a mid-kick P88.
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    This is only my opinion so take it for what it is. If you can shoot the puck hard, bar down or if you can rip a clapper, low from the point, you should be able to do it with any stick as long as the flex/lie/length is correct. When you have the proper shooting technique down, the other attributes of the stick is more about personal preference. Changing from a mid-kick to a low-kick to a variable kick is not going to dramatically change your shot...how your mechanics change is going to alter the shot much more. Personally, I think curves don't alter shots as much as people think (unless it's an illegal curve). Look at Sidney Crosby's stick. He has a very flat blade, but he can roof the puck, hit corners, etc cause he has incredible technique. Focus on proper flex, lie, length, and technique. Then from there, just find what you like in terms of kick point, curve, weight, etc. My 2 cents.
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    Hey all. Looking for new skates for my son who is a 5.5D. He has a narrow heel, but needs pretty high volume as the front of his foot raises fairly high. Initially I thought Nexus, but seems like the Nexus line has been discontinued. I know he won't fit into Supremes or Jetspeeds as he's tried those on. Tacks were ok, but not spot on. Any suggestions on what to try on next? I noticed the Vapor and Supreme Fit3 series online (higher volume), but local LHS doesn't have them to try on. Thanks.
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    They are, but mostly used pro stocks on second hand sites. Very hard to find new RBZ stuff, except for the skates (which I don't recommend...probably a reason why you can find them). And yes, the QLT was somewhat a disappointment coming off the RBZ line. QLT gear is super light and moisture resistant, but made of stiff foams that don't contour that well to the body. The FT1 line was a good correction to the QLT though.
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    Spot on. The one issue with the RBZ line, is that the liners do wear away fairly quickly over time.
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    Yeah, the RBZ shins are great, but the velcro straps do lose effectiveness over time. However, that cross strapping design imho is so much better than the new strap designs, so much so, that I don't use tape when using the RBZs.
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    I once had the RBZ pants, which I had to return under warranty (and was replaced by the QLT). The RBZ pants fit me incredibly well (almost felt like a girdle), and they were incredibly lightweight. The only drawback was that they were a little bulky/stiff in the front panels, more than the QLT and FT1. Well, and on my specific model, the stitching was coming apart...thus why I got them exchanged. I'm still using RBZ shins, elbows, and shoulders. Starting to show their age, but still lightweight, low profile, comfortable, and working well.
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    No love for the CCM RBZ line? RBZ is probably my favorite protective line in recent memory and a lot of that gear is ridiculously light and low profile. Also think it improved on all the minor problems with the CCM CL series.
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    It's ok to flare out the cuff a little bit. I did so and it works well for me. Still hard to get the boot on sometimes, and a bit longer of a process to put on/lace, but that's a good thing imho when considering the better fit.
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    I see tons of kids wearing these to the rink these days. Can't say I've seen an adult in them though.
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    I have the Elite walkable soakers, which are pretty similar to the Treks. They are great soakers, but like I previously said, from experience, if you're walking outside a lot, and you need to negotiate uneven ground, rocky dirt, and/or stairs/curbs, they're not as stable as the hard plastic ones you strap on. They move around some inside the soaker. For flat, even surfaces, they work great. I would recommend the plastic ones with the heel strap. When properly fitted, those suckers stay on very well.
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    Not sure why, but it seems like a big NCAA thing to have cage hang.
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    My son and I use the A&R guards similar to the first type you mentioned. They work very well on concrete/asphalt though they will wear over time. They're relatively cheap though. I've seen many a spring loaded guard break. Never seen the step-in type. Do not use the walkable soaker types if you're planning on walking outdoors frequently. I have the Elite ones and they will shift around on you if walking outside a lot. Also going up hard concrete steps with these are iffy. For general indoor use, the Elites are great though. SkaBoots. They seem great, but everyone I know who has them; they seem clunky and the hardest to get off of all these options.
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    Might be a little late to the party, but you could take the stock insole out and measure against his foot that way. Many of the youth skates even have a sizing feature printed onto the insole.
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    True. But there can be minor drawbacks to this. Besides the need to get access to a manual sharpener, it's also possible that the radius can get mucked up with the initial manual sharpen. Of course, if you're getting your blades profiled with the initial sharpen, the latter point is probably moot.
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    The higher quality steels, such as Step, I run about 12 cycles. Lower quality steels, I run 10. Might be more than necessary, but I've sharpened too little before and it's not pretty when you get on the ice...lol.
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    Sadly, I think you are right. I think Hank's pro career is over. So unfortunate that he might not get to win a Cup. He's my favorite player, and I was rooting for him to go to a contender and win the Cup, a la Bourque. Rumors are (and just rumors) that if he retires, he'll be offered a front office position with the NYR.
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    Yeah. You're right....it's not a fogging issue. It's definitely a condensation issue. I suspect one of the pros to the UA mask is that it's more breathable, cause it has some gaps near the nose, but my exhales escape there and right up into the visor. I wonder if maybe wearing something tighter along the nose/bridge line would help stop the condensation. I've noticed players who wear surgical masks and visors don't have any issues, so maybe I'll try one of those next time out.
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    So I wore a helmet w/ a half shield today, and I had my UA mask on as well, and the visor just kept fogging and condensing. Had to constantly wipe it. Any ideas of how to help with this issue? Would wearing a different type of mask help, since the UA mask allows more "breathability" from the nose area? The UA mask works great when wearing a cage, but with a visor, having issues.
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    But then you get hooked to ModSquad and start to buy gear, and more gear, then gear you think you need but don't, then gear you don't need at all.... lol.
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    I would only buy a used elite level stick if 1) I could inspect it and 2) it cost no more than $60. To be honest, most players cannot tell the difference between a mid-level vs an elite stick.
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    Straightening out a curve might be tougher than putting more curve or changing the curve, but you would do it with a propane torch or heat gun. Move the heat quickly on the blade, especially if using a torch, and then mold using the bottom of a strong door. Be extra careful with the wooden blades that have the fiberglass coating on them.
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    Come to think of it, it does sound more like a metallic rattle than a plastic rattle. Doesn't seem to compromise the integrity of the thumb though.
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