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I have the same foot and I'm currently in the Vapors (x90's). Heel fit is perfect and the toe box is good. Other than the Vapors, like Vet said, Ribcore's or Jetspeeds are probably your best bet.

I finally switched to a new helmet and after using it for a few months, figured I'd give a review on it. Old Helmet - Nike/Bauer 5500 Med. New Helmet - Bauer Re-akt 75 Med. Fit - This was a major factor for me. Since my Nike/Bauer was getting old, it would move around on my head and I had to readjust it from time to time on the bench. So it was important that the next helmet I got fit properly. The 75 fits perfectly and I really like the padding that they have inside as it cradle's your head without having any pressure points or excess movement. The helmet just feels like it's part of my head and not something that's sitting on top of it. I use a Bauer Hybrid combo face shield and it fits the helmet well. Once I'm snapped in, my helmet feels like a part of me and that was a necessity. 10/10 Protection - I can't say whether or not this is going to protect me appropriately or not, but I will say that the padding in this helmet is 100% better than the 5500. It has a good mix of the high density foams and mid density foams that make it comfortable and give's me the "feeling" of good protection. N/A Weight - It's not the lightest helmet out there, but I would say it's average. It doesn't feel heavy on my head and the hybrid mask is a bit heavy too so that adds to the entire helmet. That said, once I strap up, the fit of the helmet doesn't make it feel heavy on my head. 8/10 Durability - So far no issues at all. I've adjusted the helmet to where I need it and I haven't had to think about it again. All the moving parts work as they should and the Bauer adjustment wings are easy to use when needed. As of now it's top notch. 10/10 Intangibles - For me the biggest intangible was ventilation. There were good reviews on it, but you just never know until you're out there sweating in it. I couldn't be happier with it. The vents work well and it allows for good airflow. It's heads and tails better than my old 5500 and I can actually feel the wind coming through at times. I never feel hot in this thing even with my hybrid shield. Sweat is also not an issue. The padding actually does a good job of absorbing the sweat instead of just letting it run down your forehead into your eyes. The other intangible is the price. At 119.00 I feel this is the best bang for your buck helmet that you can get if it's the right fit for you. It was also rated one of the better helmets for protection in the Harvard helmet study (take that FWIW). 10/10 Conclusion - I tried on a few different helmets before buying this one such as: Bauer IMS 11.0, Warrior PX+, Krown 360 and the CCM Fitlite 300 and the Bauer just fit the best. It doesn't sit too high on my head, it vents well and feel like a part of my body. For me, I don't think I could have found a better helmet for my head. I didn't try on the Re-Akt 200 because I wasn't about to spend $300 on a helmet, but I still feel like this helmet is right up there with it and again, for the price it's hard to beat. Overall Score: 38/40 - 95%

Got these just after Christmas and forgot to post them. Marner True Pro Stocks, 80 flex, slightly closed P92, Xcore9 construction with A series taper and rounded corners. Gear

What's interesting with the Marsblade is 2 things: First the blade looks to be held in the holder with 2 bolts, but not a direct connection with the blade. The bolts run between the carbon fiber rocker bar (which is held in place at the toe/heel ends of the steel) and the actual steel. So really it's a true floating runner. The second noticeable difference is that the runner sits in what looks to be a polyurethane "boot", if you will, that seems to take up more volume than the runner itself which could be so that it doesn't move side to side.

Yeah I get what you're saying. I'm just thinking that if it's ever so slight it's probably not a huge deal, but I hear what you're saying about progressive break down.

This thread got me thinking... are we making a bigger deal about this than we need to. Given the new, "popularity" shall we say, of the Marsblade ice holders, if the steel is moving ever so slightly up and down would it be reasonable to say that it's similar to the effect that the Marsblade offers? I'm not saying you're going to necessarily get the performance benefits that you would with Marsblade, but my thought is that maybe we're making a big deal about it because we're just used to having the steel be super tight. Now, if the steel is moving side to side, then I think that would be more of an issue because of how the edges would be contacting the ice. Up and down though, doesn't seem to me like it would be that big of a deal. Thoughts??

I have the Blacksteel and absolutely love it. I haven't used the regular V-steel, but I love the polished look of the blacksteel and it holds an edge way, way longer than my Bauer Steel. I hardly ever get rolled edges with the Step, so I think either way you're going to be satisfied with the product.

Is the 1/2 Fire supposed to be the same as the 100/50 FBV?

Reviewer Details: 36 years old / 5’11 / 180lbs Location: Michigan Position: Forward Playing Level: Upper B and C Men's Size: 15 inch Previous Shins: Jofa 6060's (about 12 years old or so) Fit Coming from the Jofa's the Tacks line is pretty much the same type of fit as the old Jofa and Reebok's so when trying them on, I was very happy with how they felt. The strapping on these is very nice and the spandex lock strap is very comfortable around the back of the knee. The padding seems a bit bulky, but I think that is the norm with the newer shins because it felt that way on the Alpha QX's and the Super Tacks that I tried too. Coming from super old pads, mine are likely matted down from the years of use and I think that anything new I try on would have this same feel. The calf wrap covers the back of the leg very nicely and this was a major selling point for me because I felt that most of the other shins I tried (excluding the Super Tacks) didn't cover much of my calf. The Tacks have a deeper leg channel and that helps to get more of the back of the leg protected. The one downside for me on these was when I put them on for the first time with my skates. I think because there's more padding they sit just a hair more forward than my Jofa's which pushes the pad a little into my tongue. I skate tongues out and it's a little noticeable when I'm standing around, but I don't notice it at all when I'm skating. I'm pretty sure that after a little break in, this will be a non issue. 8/10 (great calf wrap and strapping system, but padding needs to break in a bit). Protection So far protection seems great. I've taken a couple of shots off the leg and haven't noticed anything at all in terms of discomfort. They have a lot to live up too though, because my old Jofa's are still going strong and have been since the day I got them. The cap seems very durable and the shin portion looks almost identical to my old Jofa's, so I'm confident that these will have very similar protection. Although I haven't had to use it yet, I really like the calf wrap on these and it seems that it's going to be a bit of an upgrade to my old shins because of the strapping and larger outside flap. 10/10 (pending longer TOI with them) Weight Ice Warehouse says these weigh in at 657g which is pretty much the heaviest shin around, but they don't feel heavy when you have them on. Plus, I'm fairly certain that they are lighter than my Jofa's, but I'm hoping to be able to weigh them in the next couple of days to see which one is heavier and their exact weight. Also, I tend to block a lot of shots even playing forward and I'd rather have a little heavier, more protective pad, than not. 9/10 because they're listed as the heaviest Durability I can't give an accurate rating at this time, but after I get about another month of them on the ice, I'll be back to post an update on this category. ?/10 Intangibles Feel is the key here. I know that has a lot to do with fit, but I have it as a separate category because there were other shins that "fit" properly, but these just have a great feel to them when you have them on. The Alpha QX Pro's felt bulky even though they are lighter and fit decently and the Super Tacks fit great, but those felt like they had too much padding. These shins just seem pretty natural feeling to me, like they're a part of my leg and not something that sitting on top of them. They allow me to just skate and not have to think about if my equipment in is the right place or anything like that. I don't even notice them when I'm on the ice and that means more to me than weight savings. If the protection is as good as my Jofa's, I could see me note having to buy another pair of shins for another 8 years or so. 9/10 Conclusion So far, these haven't disappointed, but again, I'll be back in a month or so to give a good update on these, especially the durability and protection categories. I'm hoping they still feel just as good as they do now. Also, the price point on these pads are great at $100. You get pretty much everything in terms of protection that you would from the Super Tacks, but at 2/3's the cost. Overall Rating 9.5/10 (Pending longer durability and protecting testing).

OK guys, I've been skating on 100/50 for over a year now and I just tried 5/8's ROH to see how I liked it. I did like the glide, but it seems like I lose my edges a little quicker on the 5/8's so I'm not getting the same sustained bite I get with 100/50. I'm using Step Blacksteel too, which I thought would help but apparently doesn't help as much as I thought it would. So I've been trying to figure out what the next step down from 100/50 would be in. I was thinking of doing 90/50 but wasn't sure if I would lose too much bite from the 100/50 or if there was something else that would be comparable.

This is the way to go. If you ship it in a box you're going to get hit with dimensional weight instead of actual and it will almost certainly double the cost. I just shipped out a couple sticks in the last month and when I went to use a hockey stick box it was $32 priority. I did it like above and it was $12. Bubble wrap and shipping tape all the way!

A guy I play with wears a Cooper SK10. All original except for the chin strap. He had a new one put on because the old one was falling apart. He's also a really good player which makes it even better.

About Me 6'0'' Male - 180lbs Shoots RH - Mostly Forward/Some Defense Mostly Snappers with some wristers and slap shots Stick Info True Xcore 9 85 Flex TC2.5 curve stock height Used for approx 1 year 1-3 times a week (minus summer May-August). Blade (10/10) This is the "True" beauty of this stick. The blade has a urethan insert that runs from the heel to just about the midpoint of the blade that works to dampen feel and give you a wood-like feeling blade. The insert can be seen on the bottom of the stick as it's not fully encompassed by the stick but I actually run a piece of tape on the top, toe and bottom of the blade before taping my stick normally. I do this for durability reasons to help keep the blade from splitting or cracking. It's more preventative than a "sure" thing. Anyway, the blade also has BRT (braided rib technology) that runs two ribs length wise inside the blade to help keep it from torqueing when shooting or catching passes. This tech also is supposed to help provide more consistent blade contact when shooting to give you more velocity on your shot. Overall I like the blade a lot and it has held up very well over the course of play. There are a few nicks, but no chips or cuts. Also, even after all this time, the blade feels like it did when it was new. No breakdown in terms of pop. Shaft (10/10)/Flex (10/10) The top end Trues (Xcore9, A6.0/A5.2) all have Variable flex technology (Smartflex). This means that the shaft is less stiff towards the top and gets stiffer and you get closer to the blade. The tech allows the stick to flex appropriately based on your lower hand placement when shooting. So if you need to get off a quick shot with your hand up high, it's flexes higher in the stick to help load. Taking a slapshot and really leaning into it with your hand lower, flexes the stick lower and the stiffer lower shaft loads without being too whippy. As for the flex, I felt like it was pretty true to it's designation. I usually use 85's except for Bauer's Nexus line (Nexus plays stiffer than rated to me), and this felt just like I had imagined it would feel. I'm giving it a 10 for flex. The shaft is your typical square shaft with double concave walls and a very slight grip on the shaft. It's not like the Nexus grip, but almost a middle ground between a matte finish and grip finish. Just enough grip so it only moves when you want/need it to. Stickhandling (8/10)/receiving passes (10/10) Receiving passes with this stick is like having a magnet on the puck. The dampening of the insert works just as described and even hard passes just seem to stick to the blade. You can feel the contact, but they don't jump off the face like can happen with very stiff blades. Stickhandling with this stick was not bad. The weight of the stick is nice, but does feel just slightly blade heavy, probably due to the insert, especially compared to the A6.0. The only issue I had is that with the dampened feel, sometimes you forget where the puck is when you're stick handling. There were a few times where I had to look down to double check the puck was where I thought it was. If that feeling is something you're used to, then this isn't even an issue. However, if you're coming from a stiff or very stiff blade it may take some getting used to. Shooting (9/10) Slapshots were like darts. I could point and shoot and know exactly where it was going and they had some pop to them. You could really tell the Smartflex was working when you slid your hand down and felt the stick load up. Conversely, snapshots felt good too and I noticed that when taking my shots, I hardly ever floats or end-over-ended a puck that I had control of before I shot. So I felt like the insert was doing it's job there too. Wristers is where I felt like the stick could improve. I felt like the stick needed an extra second to load up on the wristers and sometimes felt like I wasn't able to release as fast as I wanted to. This could very well be from my technique as I don't take a lot of wrist shots, but it's something I noticed when I did. My main shots are usually quick snaps to catch the goalie moving or by surprise. Overall shooting was good and it seemed as thought the xcore did the job intended to do. Weight (10/10) and balance (9/10) Weight was on par with high end sticks. I believe it came in right around 425 grams without tape. In comparison, my A6.0 was around 405 grams and my QRL Pro came in at 440 when cut to the same size. The balance was a bit off for a high end stick as it was slightly blade heavy. By no means was this a deal breaker, but it was something that I did notice when picking up other high end sticks that didn't have that technology. As a comparison, my QRL Pro weighs slightly more, but definitely feels more balanced compared to the Xcore. Durability (10/10) I can definitely say that this stick has withstood a great deal and still looks and performs great. There are a couple of cosmetic nicks and marks on the shaft from people slashing me and lots and lots of faceoffs taken (I play center), but it has held up fantastically. The blade looks very good with no signs of cracking or chipping and aside from the few nicks and such toward the very bottom of the shaft (just above the blade) the rest of the stick looks great. I hope they don't change anything about the durability in the next iteration. Conclusion (86/90) This stick is something special. True has taken a technology and improved on it and made a very good stick here. I grew up playing with wood/fiberglass blades and loved the feel of them and this took me right back. The insert does a fantastic job dampening the blade for control, but still allows you to really fire some shots with good velocity and accuracy. I love how they use the technology of the smartflex and BRT across both lines of sticks and the consistency of their products is top notch. I know what I'm getting with them whether I choose the A series or X-core and that is something that few companies can consistently do. If you're a play maker or setup guy or defenseman, I think this is the best stick on the market. Passing and slapshots are incredible and even though stick handling could be a little better, it doesn't really take away from the total package.

Pics of gloves as of 10/25/17 - Hockey Gloves About Me Male - 6'0'' - 180lbs Mainly Forward/Occasional Defence B/C level hockey Usage time: 8 games (plus a few hours of stick handling in the basement) Price: $150 Glove History: Eagle XP X70's QRL Pro 15in Fit (10/10) Coming from the Eagles these fit very snug, but not in a bad way. After trying a pair of tapered gloves on, I decided I wanted to get a pair to replace my Eagles. These fit very nicely in the fingers. I thought they were a little tight at first, but I had a feeling that was because I was used to my 4 roll eagles so I decided to forget about that and just see how they work. The back of the glove also feels close to your hand, but at the same time feels very mobile. The more I put these gloves on, the more and more I like them. They just feel natural and connected without feeling constrictive. Comfort (9/10) Comfort is great. The wartech liner is soft against the back of your hand and the palm and gussets have smooth feeling to them. It lets you know they're there, but then you forget about them once you start playing. As mentioned in some other reviews these do seem to be a little warmer gloves because the palm and gussets don't have any mesh or spandex in them, but they just feel great on your hands. If there's one thing I'd change on these, it would be mesh or spandex gussets but keep the same palm material. Weight (10/10) I don't have much of a comparison except for my Eagles. The QRL Pro's are very light compared to them and that was a nice addition when I upgraded, but it also isn't a deal breaker if they aren't the lightest. I'm more concerned with the feel of the glove more so than the weight. Mobility (10/10) The Axy-cuff is the #1 noted feature of this glove. The ability to protect your wrist but still have the movement of a glove with a very short cuff is what they're going for. When I first tried them on, I wasn't sold on the mobility. In the shop when I flexed my hand backward I did notice the cuff hitting the back of my forearm and wasn't sure if it was going to impede my play. Once I got on the ice, I didn't even notice it. I was blown away at how well it moved during game play and didn't hinder shooting or stick handling. I could do everything the same as my Eagles, except I was a little faster because of how connected the gloves were to my hands. They did a great job with how the cuff floats around with the spandex because it allows the cuff to move somewhat independently from the rest of the glove so you can still turn/supinate/pronate and have good protection to your wrist. I was trying to think of how I would change the cuff to make it more mobile, but again, once I started playing with it, it does exactly what it's supposed to and I don't even notice it. Break-in (8/10) I guess technically they aren't completely broken in yet, but honestly, I'm hoping they don't break in too much because I love how they fit and feel right now. After about 2 skates, they felt more broken in than when I first got them, but that was really just when I was trying to put them on and take them off. I'll try to come back to this in a month or so and update this to see how they've changed. I'm really hoping not much. I'm giving a 9 because they were a little tough to get on and off the first two skates. They weren't out of the box broken in, but still not anywhere close to an issue. Edited - 12/2019 - I'm changing this to 8 because as they broke in, they continued to break-in/break-down on the inside of the glove creating an almost 4 roll type feeling for me when on. I want my glove to sit close to my fingers and open up a little on the back hand and then on the wrist, but these just kept getting bigger everywhere. They're not bad gloves, rather, you have to know if you like your gloves tight, these will break-in to the point of not being tight at all eventually. Protection (9/10) So far, I haven't had anything that has really tested the protection of these. I don't normally block shots with my hands and I haven't had anyone try to slash my hands that I'm aware of, so I can't really rate this yet. However, one of the reason I bought these is because of the use of back hand protection and the Axy-cuff. As I mentioned in the mobility section the Axy-Cuff works great and definitely adds a layer of protection that I didn't have with my Eagles without compromising mobility and feel. The back of the glove has very good foam with the plastic inserts and because it's an anatomical glove, it allows the glove to move in different directions while still providing adequate protection. An example of this is when you try to grab a puck out of the air and you don't close your hand in a normal position. The glove can flex/bend in a variety of ways to aid in the mobility but because of the foams being setup as they are, they still provide very good protection to the back of the hand. Also, one thing I wanted was good protection on my index finger like I have on my Eagles. The QRL pro's have very good protection here. With the way people slash at sticks during beer league, this is often a spot that gets overlooked on some gloves, even the regular QRL's. The Pro's provide excellent protection here and was another reason why I choose these over the regular QRL's. Durability (9/10) Ok, so this is updated as of 10/25/17. I've been using the gloves full time now for almost a year and the durability has been very good. The only issue I've had is that I got a small cut on the thumb area of one of my gloves. This is just on my right thumb and I'm not even sure how it happened. It's been a while and it doesn't seem to be getting any worse, but I will say that the material in this area is very, very thin. I do wipe the snow off of my blades during the games, so it's possible that it happened while doing that one time, but again, it hasn't gotten any worse. I just need to fix it and I think it will be fine. As for the palms, this is exactly why I went with the pro version. The palms are still in very good shape. I just use a small knob at the top of my stick that's black cloth so it doesn't seem to be as bad as using a longer wrap, but the palms are holding up well with no signs of premature wear. Palm (10/10) Absolutely love this palm. The was the deciding factor as to why I went with the Pro model over the regular QRL. I absolutely hate the grip that was added to the QRL palm. The Pro palm is smooth, yet tactile and I can really feel the stick and puck through the glove. I haven't noticed any degradation of the palm yet, but it's early in the overall use (Side Note: I will say that if it's anything like my eagles are, I will be very happy. I've had my Eagle's for 13 years and I just now had a seem break where the gusset and palm meet on my index finger. Original palms still going). The stitching on the Warriors looks to be well done and with the way I take care of my gloves, airing them out after each session, I suspect these to hold up well. Conclusion (94/100)(Updated break-in score as of 12/2019) (Updated with Durability score - Previous was 96 without Durability) Overall as my first experience with an anatomical type of glove I think the QRL Pro's are a great option for those looking for a great feeling and mobile glove without sacrificing protection in the wrist/forearm area. I really, really like how the glove can bend and flex accordingly to your hand no matter what you're trying to do. This is something that 4 rolls don't provide on the same level. These gloves are light and feel very connected to your hands and also provide good feedback from the stick which is a necessity for me. There is only one thing that I would change on this glove out of the box and that is replacing the current gusset with mesh or spandex gussets. That would improve the air flow of the glove and I think provide just a bit more feeling to what is already a great glove. So I'm still very happy with this glove overall. After using them for so long, they are getting a hair looser and I'm actually very happy about that. I did feel they were a little too tight when I first got them, but I do like that my fingers are close to the entire glove. The same thing that I would have changed before is still the same now. The mesh gussets would have been a better option for breath-ability but it definitely isn't a full deal breaker.

Skate: Bauer Vapor X90 Size: 8.0D Foot Type: High Arch - tapered foot with longer middle toe Ht./Wt.: 6'0" 180 lbs. Play Level: B level player - Mainly Forward, some Defense Previous skates worn: Bauer Vapor XX Purchased: November 2015 I had been skating in my XX's for almost 12 years and I needed to get something that was lighter and more advanced as I was playing more regularly. I went to a shop to get fitted and although they didn't have these in stock they fit me into the X700's and mentioned they had the X90's online which was similar boot and was on closeout for $280. Fit (9/10) These skates were fitted for me and they felt good after baking them. Bauers are known for having a little larger toe box volume and these are in line with that, but they're not overly huge. I never had a huge issue with the actual fit of the skate as it works with my foot. That said, after skating on them for about 4 months, I decided to invest in some Powerfoot inserts to take up the additional negative space and that made a huge difference in the fit up front. If Bauer had a smaller toe box, they would be perfect, but with the addition of the inserts, it makes the skates even better. Updated 3/22/2017: I bought some custom insoles as I was having some foot pain due to the footbed not supporting my arch. Now that I've been on these for about 2 solid months, the skates are even better than I thought they were. The footbed took up all the additional negative space in the boot and it now feels like a tight running shoe. Performance has gone up and there's no foot pain anymore. Blade/Holder (10/10) This skate has the new Edge holder which I thought was cool that you can quickly change steel with these. I know many people have said they have seen steel fall out or make noise with this holder, however, after a year and some change, I haven't had any issues with the holder at all and am going to be putting new step steel in them within a week or two. I love the fact that I can switch out my steel to go play pond hockey or on the ODR and then switch back to my regular game steel. They came with the LS2 blades which have the stock 9ft profile. They do the job and are nice, but I'm looking forward to putting in the new step. Weight/Protection (9/10) These skates are super durable. I've taken countless shots off the ankles and the metatarsal without any pain or very little discomfort. The boot is stiff but not overly stiff to where I feel like I lose performance. They are also in the lighter range, but not as light as some of the Bauer Curv offerings. However, they are very light for their protection and much lighter than my older XX's. Durability (10/10) Playing twice a week these have held up very well. I dry them out after each game and wipe down the blades and holders. They have some nicks on the holders from being stepped on and there's some wear on the silver portions of the skate but nothing that detracts from the performance or structure of the boot. Performance (10/10) These skates perform. I do feel like the skates do exactly what I want them to do and I'm confident with the blades doing their job. The boot doesn't feel sloppy or overly flexible but I also feel like it doesn't restrict any of my movements. Overall I know that it'll do exactly what I want it to do. Conclusion (98%) Overall, this skate was well worth the money at $280.00 considering it retailed at $650.00. The fit is good out of the box, but if you don't like negative space you'll need to invest in some powerfoot inserts. The durability and protection of the skate has been excellent and that in particular is a huge nod to this skate and are the main reasons why I love this skate. 3/22/2017 Update: I've changed the steel out to the Step Blacksteel and it was a breeze with the edge system. Click, pop'em out, slide the new stuff in and click, all done. There's no movement in the steel and it fits nice and snug. Skates are still going strong although I'm noticing a little more wear in the holders. For whatever reason, these holders have more cuts in them than any of my previous pairs of skates/holders. I'm not sure if that's the quality of the holder or that more people are stepping on me when we're battling for pucks along the boards.

No problem. This is one product that makes such a huge difference for a small amount of cash. I've said it before, but this is the best $20 I've spent on equipment ever.

You just need to go with them :) They feel tight like that because you're not moving. Once you start skating you don't feel the "tightness" of them, you just feel comfortable. You'll be amazed at the difference it makes and when you skate in a pair without them, you'll immediately want to get a pair in them.

I just skated at the Joe in December and the ice is definitely softer than what most people are used too, I think. Plus it was way hotter than I was used to and there were only about 100 people in the seats compared to a regular NHL game. So if you're skating on softer ice and hotter conditions, I can see why many of these players are going shallower. I felt a bit slower at the Joe than normal and I have a good feeling that it was due mostly to the conditions.

So I look at this argument going on about "Home Sharpeners" vs. retailers in a different light. I also play/coach high school tennis and have been stringing racquets for years. I started just like many stringers, getting my own and learning the craft. There are many types of machines out there, some of which make it easier for stringers to do their job (i.e. electronic stringers). Just because they're easier to use, doesn't mean you can be bad at the craft and not pay attention to what you're doing. You still need to make sure the strings aren't slipping in the clamps, the weave is correct, you've started in the correct spots and your tensions are accurate. The same goes with this machine. As for the "home sharpener" taking business... that's called capitalism, folks. If you don't provide a good sharpening all the time or people don't live in an area that has a lot of stores with good sharpeners around, those people are going to seek out better options. I don't have a Sparx, but I'm heavily considering one if my youngest decides to start playing. If people start asking me to do it for them, I'll give them the same speech I give to the people I string for. I'm not trying to take business away from the local shop, but if you feel this is a better experience for you, I'll gladly do it. Are there people who will try to take advantage of this? Yes, there always are. However, most people are doing it to provide a better service or convenience to people they already know. If they're not doing a good job with it or it's not what they're looking for, they aren't going to continue to come back. Lastly, remember how many of you sharpeners started doing this as a hobby or interest and then turned it into a career. There are plenty of people who are fortunate enough to have a shop and do this for a living, but many people like to learn a craft and will provide their services to a small subsection of the population for a nominal fee because they enjoy it, not because they're making $5 a sharpening.

I have the 100/50 on my skates and I feel like if I were to go 90/75, I'd have less bite than I currently do. I think the 100/50 is awesome and as of now, I don't think I'd want to change anything.

Thanks Mike, that would be great!! Can't wait to see what you guys are releasing next.

Mike, This is an amazing product for sure. After I spoke to you on the phone about the length issue in the X90's, I went back and put them in like you said with just a bit of sticky showing and they felt much better. So I went back and put them in correctly and have skated on them 3 times now. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!! I cannot believe how different my skates feel and how much more I notice my push off's and edges with these. This is by far the best money spent on hockey gear so far. Congrats to Powerfoot for a great product.

Chadd, what would be the difference between the 100/50 and the 95/75? I'm still trying to figure out the different sharpening numbers. Thx!

I'm definitely getting used to and loving the 100/50 now. I'm glad that I stuck with it because it's soo much better than ROH. I'm definitely never going back to the old way.

I'm also looking at getting the powerfoot inserts as I've heard/read great things about them. I'm just mad that I can order the speedplates from Bauer, but they're selling them with the 1x's. What is PHEW? I'd love to get a pair off of someone that doesn't want them, but I'm beginning to think that's almost impossible.