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  1. Posted · Report reply

    Howdy,

    22 hours ago, PBH said:

    Pull out on the laces, not up, so you don't tear the eyelets. 

    I read this all the time, but its never made sense to me.  If the laces end up tight, how can it matter which way that happens (outside of yanking on them causing a spike in load) in terms of the eyelets staying put in the composite?

    Just curious if this is a wives' tale or if I'm missing something.


    Mark

  2. Posted · Edited by marka · Report reply

    Howdy,

    Thanks.  That's what I found as well.  The way I read that is that if there's contact there must be a penalty.  So, for instance, scramble in the net and the goalie can't get to the puck because there's a defensive player in the way, the only two options are that its a good goal (if a defensive player knocked the offensive player into the goalie) or no goal and a penalty for interference.

    It seems like in real life I've seen there just be no goal, no penalty, and a faceoff in the neutral zone.  But perhaps that's not actually in the rules.

    Mark

  3. Posted · Edited by marka · Report reply

    Howdy,

    Yet another dumb refereeing question for the group...

    Where in the USAH book is the language around goalie interference and when that rises to penalty level vs. just "faceoff in the neutral zone"?

    edit:  Because the way I'm reading the book, even incidental contact with the goalie is supposed to be penalized.  But in real life I know that I've seen there be no penalty, just a faceoff outside the zone.

    Mark

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    Howdy,

    17 minutes ago, dasuchin said:

    So if I'm reading this right, fire 5/8 would give me the same bite as 5/8, but the glide of 1 1/4? If so, that seems pretty legit and might be worth buying a ring for it. 

    It's been a while since I've tried traditional 5/8, but the biggest thing I remember is having to put more effort into skating since it had noticeably less glide than 11/16. The bite was great on turns but I didn't like it as much on stops. I think I'm a better skater now though, so maybe it wouldn't be as big of a deal.

    I think you're misreading that.

    I think what they're saying is that a 5/8" Fire has the bite of ~3/4" and the glide of ~7/8".

    For me, testing them back to back I found 1/2" Fire and 5/8" ROH to be nearly indistinguishable.  I've also used 5/8 Fire and now am using 3/4 Fire, but I've not done ROH above 5/8", so I can't compare the shallower Fire cuts to shallower ROHs.

    Mark

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    Howdy,

    25 minutes ago, dasuchin said:

    I think ultimately I just need to buy my own Sparx so I have full flexibility of sharpening however and whenever I want. I was just interested in trying fire since they say the glide is improved.

    Honestly, this is by far the best reason to get a Sparx.  Or really "your own sharpener", but I think the Sparx is the most accessible way for a home user to do their own sharpening.

    Being able to sharpen whenever you want without leaving the house is freaking awesome.

    Mark

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    Howdy,

    Here or on the FB group, I can't recall someone really recommending the Pro base.  And there are lots of comments about "shouldn't have gotten it".  YMMV.

    As for your actual question re: oiling/waxing the blade prior to a last pass... I've never seen anyone recommend that.  AFAIK, that's only done with a traditional grinding wheel vs. the diamond grit (?) ones that Sparx uses.  I can say that it would be a bit of a pain as well.  No question that for me I would use (and do use) a Speed Skate rather than that.  The only thing I don't like all that much about the speed skate is that it rubs at the finish on my Shift Onyx blades.  But I think that's more an issue with a fairly non-durable coating vs. the speed skate itself.

    Mark

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    Howdy,

    20 hours ago, psulion22 said:

    Honestly, i'd even skip the FT5 Pro and just go for the FT5.  I haven't shot the Pro, but the FT5 is a monster stick for the price point and shoots and feels better than my FT4 Pro did.  I don't know that the 50+% increase in price would be warranted.

    Still a $250 stick though.  Hard to swallow.  Wasn't the FT3 like $150?

    Mark

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    Howdy,

    Another 7.5 Mako person here that is now using 6.5 TF7.  I was using a 7.5D Mako that almost certainly should have been a 7.5EE but still seemed to work for me.  The 6.5D TF7 definitely fits 'wider' and with more volume.  And yes, they're also a LOT stiffer than my used Mako M8s.  I never compared them to new M8's of course.

    YMMV, but I've been really happy with my TF7 skates.  I've also got a pair of TF9's in the same size, but haven't gotten around to baking them / putting them into the rotation yet.

    Mark

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  11. Posted · Edited by marka · Report reply

    Howdy,

    I have no particular advise, but I would assume its going to be reasonably specific as to where you are today and what your goals are.

    My "I'm a computer guy, not any type of exercise expert" opinion is that with age comes things like:

    *  a slower metabolism, so diet is even more important / you will struggle more to lose weight

    * slower injury recovery time

    * more incidence of 'cumulative stress' type things like bad joints / arthritis

    I've certainly experienced / am experiencing all of those (I'm 52 now).

    I'll be interested to hear what people say.  My gut reaction is that you don't change because you're older per se... You change because something about being older makes what you were doing before not work as well.  So if you're doing a bunch of strength training today and its working for you... Don't change just because the odometer rolls over to the next decade.

    Mark

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  13. Posted · Edited by marka · Report reply

    Howdy,

    1 hour ago, JRG4 said:

     

    i have the same problem im now combing throw post trying to find what the screws are so i can pick a few up to chuck in my kit bag, did you find out if the thread was correct and size of the screw?

    Yes, just checked one of the screws.  8-32.  1/2" long (from top of flathead to the end).

    I would order these if I were buying some, vs. just had stuff laying around:

    https://www.mcmaster.com/92210A194/

    Mark

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    Howdy,

    1 hour ago, stick9 said:

    Hmm, I wonder if those RY builds are essentially FT3 non Pros...?


    My "I don't know very much" guess is that RY still means just what factory the stick was built in.  Its just a (new?) Chinese factory.

    The stick weights on the sticks I just got don't like up to any retail models, as far as I can tell.  They're heavier than the <400g top of the line models, but less than an AS4 non-pro or AS4 Team.


    Mark

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    Howdy,

    2 hours ago, Cavs019 said:

    That RY code and different player name font implies that those are Tacks pro team sticks - explains the heavier weight. Those are not true AS4 Pros.

    They’re fine sticks used by college and CHL teams on a budget but you didn’t get what was advertised. 

    Yeah.  Talked to the seller.  He didn't know, or was at least good at acting.  I assumed when he advertised them as as4 pro construction dressed as trigger 6's that he knew what he had.  We did a partial refund so I ended up getting a little money back and I'll try them out.

    I'm still curious if anyone knows what the "MHSRTSMSP" code means.  Sounds like "SM" likely means tacks / mid-kick construction?

    Mark

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    Howdy,

    6 hours ago, start_today said:

    My one tendon guard is loose on my TF7s. Is this something I can fix on my own somehow? 

    It’s not falling off, but has some wiggle side to side that I’d like to stop before it gets problematic. 

    Depends on whether its loose or the screw is snapped.  If its just loose, pull the inside foam pad out/aside and use the tool they provided with the skates to tighten up the screw.

    If the screw is snapped (this happened to me), then you'll need a replacement screw.  True can send you some, or you can cut down a flat head hardware store screw to length.  I can't remember the thread specs, but if you need them ask and I'll dig them up.

    Mark

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    Howdy,
     

    1 hour ago, PBH said:

    PSA about the new Catalyst skates for those that will be ordering online without trying them on in-store. 

    We have noticed they fit roughly 0.5 SMALLER than other brands. This is the opposite of the previous generation of TRUE TF series skates which fit 0.5 sizes LARGER than other brands. 

    For example, in the TF9 I wear a size 7, in the Catalyst 9X I wear a size 8, in Bauer/CCM I typically wear a 7.5 (excluding the new Bauer Mach and CCM ASV-Pro skates, which I wear a size 7.0)

    My suggestion is to try them in-store and not order online if possible. 

    How's the width/depth?  I'd have said that the TF7/TF9 were both wider and deeper than 'traditional D width skates'.  Same hold true with the Catalyst?

    Also True, this is where you sending a pair to @Hills for review might save you money on that 30 day fit guarantee...

    Mark

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    Howdy,

    6 hours ago, kkskate said:

    The blades clamp into the machine different than a traditional holder. You drop the blades into the Prosharp machine onto a set of rollers so they are put in relative to the bottom of the blades. The shape doesn't really matter though the pitch can make a difference.

    Uh... Wow.  Why would you do that?  That seems totally insane.  PARTICULARLY if your goal is to profile.

    Mark

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    Howdy,

    2 hours ago, krisdrum said:

    Isn't that a description of the SuperTack girdle?  Besides some of the adjustment bells and whistles, it is my understanding the SuperTack "upgrade" hits your needs. 

    I didn't think so, no.  My understanding was that the primary difference was the leg adjustment.  I'd be pretty happy to be wrong though.

    Well, and if I'm wrong I'd like to know how the differences transfer to the JetSpeed girdle they actually make now.

    Mark

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    Howdy,

    So, got the 9k in and played with it in a couple games this past weekend.  A couple first impressions...

    Its annoying to not have it be a wrap style.  Ended up putting on jock, then girdle without the legs, then socks, then skates, then shins, then socks fastened to jock (with is a little more irritating with the girdle in the way), then put the girdle legs in place, then pull on the shell.  I might need to see if the 9k's "diaper" will fit over my skates.  And maybe see if I can cut off the velcro for socks on the 9k itself, to get that out of the way of the velcro on the jock.

    Its also quite a bit heavier and a little more restrictive.  Seems like that's the tradeoff for a decent bit more protection in front for pucks, etc. though.  Not sure on the hip protection yet, but it seems like its a little better than the 7092 girdle.  Still, the extra weight and more restriction is noticable.

    Similarly, its bulkier than the 7092.  Shell fits a little tighter.

    I need to get used to how it sits on my hips, etc. as well.  A few times it felt like maybe the shell or girdle or both were riding a little bit low.  I think this is just getting used to it though.  But maybe its the belt closure on the 9k being a little more finicky than the slip style one on the 7092 and not having the big velcro patch on the wrap closure.

    Going to keep giving it a go.  Eventually I'll test out the hip protection.  🙂

    My ideal girdle would have been the 7092 with with significantly better hip/tailbone protection.  I'm less worried about the puck protection in the front and that's where the 9k seems to be WAY better.  Maybe I'll franken mod the 7092, if the 9k doesn't work out.

    Mark

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