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Amazinmets73

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    I have asymmetrical legs (my left leg is longer than my right). This is extremely debilitating to my left turns. I've attempted to remedy this by using a shorter steel on my left skate (I had some old skates that weren't being used and I cannibalized the steel). The result has been a significantly improved right turn but still plenty of room for improvement. I have 2 pairs of skates in circulation and noticed that the differential in length was greater on one pair. Unsurprisingly, my left turns were more fluid on that pair.

     

    Obviously I'm interested in experimenting with an even shorter steel in the hopes of improving my turns, but where to find them?

    Skates are Easton Makos

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    On 7/12/2018 at 1:10 PM, salibandy said:

    My experience with looser lacing has led me to the conclusion that it's about ankle control. With a more loosely tied skate, you can manipulate your edges to a greater degree than if your skates were laced tightly like a ski boot. I have gone from tying my skates so tight that blood would get cut off (I had just started to learn how to skate) to dropping one eyelet and tying it snugly, and though I had to relearn how to skate when I decided to do that, I think it's been well worth it. I am not the best skater by far and large, but now I do feel more natural in my stride than before.

    Yea, I've noticed this as well. When I go up eyelets now I feel more stable but extremely restricted in movement

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    I'm in the market for intermediate sticks in order to experiment with a lower flex. I currently use an array of senior sticks that measure anywhere from 61" to 62.5"; measurements are from the base of the toe to the end of the shaft leaning against a wall. I'm aware that there can be considerable variation in stick length between manufacturers. Which (if any) intermediate stick models will be of appropriate length?

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    On 5/9/2018 at 1:04 AM, shoot_the_goalie said:

    This is great stuff Amazin.  It's been a joy to see how much you've improved over this thread, and it's great that you put yourself out there and are so open to learning/critiques from people on this thread.

    Try to "roll" your top hand a little more when stick handling so your motion is a bit more fluid.  Rolling your top hand will allow you to cradle the puck a bit easier from side to side.

    Good stuff!

    Thanks so much! That aspect of stickhandling is very difficult for me. I've been instructed to roll my wrists and "brush the puck", but unfortunately I often revert to bad habits. 

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    I tried the Easton E36 curve and was impressed by it. Passing and backhands aren't quite as good as the PM9, but there's a discernable improvement in puckhandling and shooting. Furthermore, I was using the C3 stick, which is Eastons lowest-end model. In spite of that I'd choose it in a heartbeat over my $270MSRP Nexus with that horrendous P92 curve.

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    I recently switched curves from a PM9 to a P92. I loved the PM9 curve; the issue was the 5 lie was too low. The P92 is good for stickhandling, however it's difficult to keep passes on the ice and backhand due to the deep curve.

     

    I'm a playmaker/defender who's priorities are passing and stickhandling. I also would prefer a 5.5 or 6 lie.

     

    Which curve would suit me best? 

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