The P28 explosion. Who switched, why and did it work?

[The P28 explosion. Who switched, why and did it work?]

I went from the P90 to the P28 because I was gifted a pro stock RBZ Revolution. I wasn’t sold on it at first, but the more I used it, the better I found my ability to handle the puck. Toe drags were obviously made much easier. 

I was always a guy who liked to shoot high, and I just liked the P28 for that was well. 

Adter about a month of using the Revolution (which was an 80 flex C shaft), I decided to switch my Super Tacks from the P90 to the P28 and the T shaft to a C shaft. Best combination I’ve ever used. The puck just explodes off of the blade and the 75 flex + C shaft makes it feel like you’re shooting with a rubber hose. Snaps the puck so nicely. 

My current set up is 75 flex Super Tacks 2.0, P28 with a C shaft. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for better control and a quicker release. 

[Super Tacks AS1 Skates]

6 hours ago, markush said:

So do they after 3D automatically assign the right size (7,5 D or EE) and also adapt the volume of the skate? Or do you have to manually tell them about it?

They automatically assign it based on the scan. My right is an 8.5 D, my left is an 8.25 D. 

[Super Tacks AS1 Skates]

1 hour ago, Chicagodweller said:

Has anyone done the CCM 3D scanner to get a custom pair yet?

That’s how mine were done. Really awesome system. Biggest reason why they fit so nicely even before heat molding. 

[Super Tacks AS1 Skates]

Just now, tcraig said:

Got it, thanks.  Are there any differences other than the holder setup between your "regular" pro order and a retail AS1?  And interesting on the notch - it looks kind of out of place but I get what you're saying about having a pry spot.  

The first thing that noticeably jumps out to me is the tongue, but that's because I was given about 10 different options to choose from. Other than that, I'm not too sure what differences there are between mine and the retail version. I've got a friend that works at a LHS and is going to be heading to a massive demo day soon, so he's been tasked with finding out. I'd imagine there's a slight difference in weight too, based on previous pro vs retail offerings I've used. That's just pure speculation though.

[Your current equipment]

Helmet: Bauer 4500/Bauer Straight Edge Pro Visor

Elbows: CCM RBZ

Shoulders: Don't wear them

Shin Pads: Reebok 20k PRO

Pants: CCM HP40

Skates: Super Tacks AS1

Sticks: Super Tacks 2.0, 75 flex C shaft with P28 curve

[Super Tacks AS1 Skates]

1 hour ago, tcraig said:

@sbisson91 those look phenomenal.  Are they a custom order? Also, in your pic it looks like the steel isn't quite fully into the holder - is that just from not having it tightened back in all the way?  Holder definitely looks interesting. 

Not so much a custom order as just a regular pro order. I work for a hockey team, so occasionally I get little benefits like this.

The Step Steel is fully in the holder. It was designed to have a little notch out of the back so if you need help getting the blade out when you unscrew it, there's space to insert a little pry option there.

 

1 hour ago, blue_line said:

Nice. Was the XS holder a special order or are all AS1's coming with it? Purehockey's product pages for both senior and junior show the SB Black runners with SB4.0 holders.

The XS holder is just for the pro options. Like was mentioned earlier, it isn't coming to retail, yet.

[Super Tacks AS1 Skates]

I got my AS1's yesterday and out of the box they feel phenomenal. I absolutely love the fit.

The XS Holder is really easy, if a bit more finicky than the LS Edge holder at first, but I prefer how the SB holder pitched my foot, so overall I'm a fan.

 

[Show It Off]

Just had my buddy who works at my LHS do some frankensteining for me with my skates. I had issues with RBZ's breaking down waaaay too easily on me, but I loved the SB+4 holders, so I had them put onto my Bauer one.7 (which is an extremely underrated skate in my opinion). Love how they feel.