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7 hours ago, dkmiller3356 said:will my STEP steel work with the new holder?
I have seen some players use a dremel to widen the parabolic channel in the middle of the holder, so they could use their old steel.
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6 hours ago, start_today said:Just found out True has TC2.5T which is their p90TM clone. Doesn’t seem to be much info/advertising on it. I think a good number of sellers don’t realize what it is, and just list it online as a TC2.5. Even the name bar says “Marner,” which is the name on the TC2, so it’s confusing AF. Would be easy to miss if you’re glancing through a stick rack.
Bought one for my wife on sale on SLS, and we were pleasantly surprised when it was the p90TM clone and not just a 5 lie p92.
TC2 is a P92, not a P90. That would be the TC6. All the TRUE stick curve names will be changing this year though to be closer to other brands... Thank God!
5 hours ago, xstartxtodayx said:supposedly SherWood also has a P90TM called a PP90, I've only seen it on curve charts never in the wild yet, I keep looking though lol
The new sticks releasing this year will have that curve offering.
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9 hours ago, shoot_the_goalie said:Picked up myself a pair of the FT6 Pro pants, and while not game changing from the FT4 Pro pants I was coming from, I do like the small little changes they made in the interior padding. I also feel like the FT6 Pro is a bit more streamlined in fit, which I like. Not that the FT4 Pros were sloppy, just the FT6 Pros feel like a more "tailored" fit. As far as the AER-TEC; nope, found no difference in cooling between the two models.
Yeah, the “cooling” in the FT6 Pro vs FT4 and others are pretty much non-existent. As you noted, the marginal changes are nice, but not significant.
If I had to choose between the FT6 Pro at full price and the FT4 Pro at 40-50% discount, I would go with the FT4 Pro.
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4 hours ago, Sniper9 said:I've seen the retail versions in person from two different stores and they do not have exposed carbon.
I also have seen the FT6 Pro skate in person, no exposed carbon is visible. I think only the custom option will have exposed carbon. Such a shame, since they look so good!
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3 hours ago, start_today said:Thank you! With the graphite added, do you know long do I wait for it to cure?
And, when you say “tape it down,” won’t the tape get stuck in the epoxy? (sorry if that’s a silly question, this is totally brand new concept for me.)
Most marine epoxy needs 24 hours to fully cure. Make sure to read the back of the packaging to verify, as it dependent on brand.
The tape will get stuck to the resin, so use something like thin scotch tape which is easily removed with light sanding, or you can melt it with a heat gun.
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8 hours ago, Sniper9 said:It does make sense. Essentially the mounting area is a different size, ie, the edge holders have a larger (or longer) mounting area vs the powerfly.
I checked LS Edge holder vs PowerFly holders at the store and the PowerFly holder is actually slightly longer than the LS Edge.
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I weighed the Hyperlite2 and Mach today.
The Hyperlite2 was 10 grams lighter than the Mach without steel.
With steel, the Hyperlite2 was 16 grams lighter.
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3 hours ago, mojo122 said:I haven't gotten around to weighing the Hyperlite 2 skate, but last year when the Mach released I weighed the Mach and Hyperlite, both size 8 Fit 2 without steel and both weighed the same.
When I weighed the Mach and Hyperlite in the same size, there was about a 7 grams difference, with the Hyperlite weighing less. This was a size 7.0 Fit2. Maybe the larger the size, the less the difference in weight. Not sure.
3 hours ago, Jbear said:Don't know about the H2 but I believe the Mach is lighter than the H1. I'll have to check that.
Honestly, aside from bragging rights and general interest, if the weight difference among any of these intermediate to pro level skates is an issue...better hit the gym🤣. I forget to take my skate-weights off sometimes after practice and I don't even notice...they're about 1.5 pounds each.
Agreed. Unless we are talking about 200+ grams, I don't think it really matters.
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21 minutes ago, Sniper9 said:The posts may be a bit shorter but the actual holder for tht steel should be the same length since 288mm steel is 288mm, no?
Correct. It's a "like for like" replacement with the CCM XS and LS Edge. You can literally pop off an LS Edge holder and swap a PowerFly on if you want.
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On 5/3/2023 at 6:42 AM, Gally1111 said:Did you try the powercut ? If so what were your thoughts?
It feels slightly similar to the SSM Natural profile, but less aggressive in the toe and heel with a little less glide. If you prefer a less aggressive heel and toe and are looking for more agility than glide, the Power Cut is a good option. I personally like the SSM Natural and also the Skatescribe Power Cut profile. For those not familiar with the SSM Natural here is that information:
SSM has developed a set of multi-radius profiles in connection with the Sweden Hockey Institute. The SSM Natural Curve combines 4 radii and pitch to optimize your performance. The Natural Curve can be customized by adding pitch. The approximate specifications for the Natural Curve are (A) 4.9’, (B) 9.84’, (C) 26.24’, (D) 6.56’ where “A” is the front most section of the profile and “D” is the back.
- Radius A : A small radius gives perfect insertion and fast acceleration.
- Radius B : Choose from 10’ to 13’ for a combination of mobility and glide.
- Radius C : A large radius improves glide / stability / balance.
- Radius D : A small radius makes the profile fit an existing shape of a skate blade.
The list below details the SSM Natural Curve profile options:
- Natural Curve Quick, Radii A, 10’, C, D (246-254)
- Natural Curve Quick, Radii A, 10’, C, D (263-272)
- Natural Curve Quick, Radii A, 10’, C, D (280-288)
- Natural Curve Quick, Radii A, 10’, C, D (296-306)
- Natural Curve 11, Radii A, 11’, C, D (263-272)
- Natural Curve 11, Radii A, 11’, C, D (280-288)
- Natural Curve 11, Radii A, 11’, C, D (296-306)
- Natural Curve 12, Radii A, 12’, C, D (263-272)
- Natural Curve 12, Radii A, 12’, C, D (280-288)
- Natural Curve 12, Radii A, 12’, C, D (296-306)
- Natural Curve 13, Radii A, 13, C, D (263-272)
- Natural Curve 13, Radii A, 13’, C, D (280-288)
- Natural Curve 13, Radii A, 13, C, D (296-306)
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15 hours ago, clarkiestooth said:For chips in blades, I've just used Gorilla Glue. Just sand off excess. Works fine.
The recommended ratio for mixing graphite powder with epoxy is 10% by volume. This is equivalent to 1.5 tablespoons of graphite powder per 8 fluid ounces of epoxy. Clean blade thoroughly. Do not use anything aggressive that could possibly melt the foam inside the blade. Buy some powdered graphite and marine epoxy. Make a mixture based on the values specified previously. Spread it into the cracks or apply to the rough surface. If you are filling in a damage area, such as a gash, tape it down to compact it and use a clamp if needed to keep pressure. You can lightly sand the area after the epoxy is fully cured, if needed.
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On 6/24/2023 at 3:22 PM, 218hockey said:And Mach is Bauer's lightest skate. True?
No. The Hyperlite weighs less.
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Decent price and options. I tested a Hoapa stick a long time ago, and it was respectable. I wonder if their sticks have gotten better. I did notice they mention the weight of 360 grams at 58" length. Kinda of sneaky.... "Notes: Hydrogen 360g weight standard 58” inch senior stick. Shorter stick means lower weight."
https://hoapahockey.com/collections/sr-custom-sticks/products/hydrogen-2-pack
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36 minutes ago, Jbear said:I'm tempted to grab those...but I just bought some Machs to try😖🤣🥅🇨🇦🏒
I am interested to hear your feedback on the Mach. I got them when they released and HATED them, I think I used them about 5 times before selling them. I assume I disliked them mostly due to the 263 holder, which I could have replaced with a 271, but overall I didn't like the way the skate fit compared to CCM and TRUE.
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8 hours ago, Sprungdownunder said:With pro stock though wouldn't the boot be made for the players foot or is say like a standard size boot with customisations, tongue,liner, holder size,stiffer & so forth?
It depends. Sometimes yes and sometimes no. An example would be this pair I am selling online that has some upgrades but very few modifications to the actual fit of the skate:
https://sidelineswap.com/gear/hockey/skates/6508133-ccm-ribcor-100k-pro-stock-hockey-skates-
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9 hours ago, Sniper9 said:They for sure have slightly different hole patterns from 263 to 271/272. Like you said though any competent shop can do it no problem. Personally I just hate the thought of having so many holes in a brand new boot.
I personally prefer to seal the old holes and then drill out the new holes. Too many stores try to use whatever lines up and the holders end up twisted. If you do it properly, it not that big of a deal.
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5 hours ago, Sprungdownunder said:Looking at some new skates & considering the ribcor 100k's , they have been out for awhile now so there durability should be well known.
When they first came out there was a post which showed there quarter package all cracked up but can't seem to find it, anyone got some experience with them , are they holding up? Are they worth buying?
I have had multiple pairs since launch day and would rank their durability as a B+ overall. Because the boot is solid gloss black and the graphics are minimal, it will show every single imperfection, much like if you have a black colored car. Overall the boot and liners are very durable. If you can find a pair of Pro Stock, that would be ideal, since those usually have the upgraded liners (clarino) and extra padding too.
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10 minutes ago, mojo122 said:Some very good points made. Bottom line is that the goal of any company is to maximize profits. Bauer at one point in time used licensed materials which come at a cost. Seems like these days they continue to look for alternatives which are often hit or miss.
All brands are trying to either develop their own IP or materials to avoid licensing costs or royalties that need to be paid to other brands. While I would like to think this is to help lower the cost of products, it's more to increase the profit margins. This is also why all the big players are trying to go direct to consumer and cut out stores, so they can have significantly larger profits.
One example, the CCM AS-V Pro skate. Wholesale for most stores is about $620.00 (with STEP Blacksteel), depending on the store size and their booking discounts. Retail is 1199.99 (with STEP Blacksteel) which leaves a store a decent margin of about 50% if they sell the skates at full price without discounts. If CCM can instead sell that product directly to the consumer, they make their wholesale margin plus the retail margin for the same items. That's a pretty significant increase in profits. This also allows the companies to own the relationship with the consumer directly, which is also profitable. The company that is best known for doing this is Apple, and they have been VERY successful at it.
Bauer has been VERY aggressive with DTC (direct to consumer) and has been closing retail stores at an aggressive pace in 2023. This has many stores, both big and small, concerned that Bauer wants to own the end-to-end sale of their items to increase profits while decreasing their overhead on selling to retailers. Don't be surprised if in the next few years you see Bauer attempting to partner only with big box retailers and closing the accounts of all medium/smaller stores. Bauer already closed a few big stores in 2023, and some of those stores were selling more than 20M in Bauer product annually.
Away, I have gone way off-topic, so I will step back into the shadows.
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2 hours ago, stick9 said:Spent some time with the FT6 Pro stick last night. It was similar to the FT5 Pro which I liked a lot. The 6 still had that great puck feel the 5 had. I'd say a bit more pop and a slightly quicker release were the big adds. I know it's said to be lighter. I didn't notice a difference. So maybe just not enough to be noticable.
Think I prefer the FT5 graphics. Though I do dig the pearl white they are using at the top even if it makes it look a bit Hyperlite esque.
I notice the balance more than the overall weight. Seems the balance point is higher up the shaft due to the lighter blade. Definitely has more pop and feel than the FT5 Pro. I also took some significant slashes last night in front of the net and expected to see some battle damage, but the stick looks like new. I like the FT5 Pro graphics more too, but they will have the FT6 Pro in chrome soon, so that might look excellent.
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11 hours ago, Westside said:Thanks for the pics. When is it supposed to be released to the masses? I agree the chin cup looks to sit real far away from the cage. Is it made from single density foam or is there a poron insert like the Reakt cage?
End of June is the official release date, but most bigger stores should be getting them now.
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12 hours ago, xstartxtodayx said:I thought the chin cup looked a little awkwardly placed, I thought it almost looked too high, but also it could be the different bar design in that area that's throwing me off lol
I ended up zip tying it closer to the bottom, and it seems to fit better now. Testing it again tonight with the new modifications.
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7 hours ago, VegasHockey said:It almost seems like a blend between the OG Profile II and the previous generation Profile III. I am testing it tonight and will let you know if the new design is good or bad.
Visibility with the cage is good. I don't know if I can say it's better or worse than the previous Re-Akt Titanium, it feels the same, which is good. The cage is light, the i2 coloring provides good visibility.
My only complaints is the chin cup sits very forward in the cage, and I am not a fan of the chin cup sitting directly on my chin. However, I think I can make some slight modifications to the cage to pull the chin cup closer to the bars.
Overall, I think the new Profile III Titanium is a good cage. I have no regrets about purchasing it.
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1 hour ago, xstartxtodayx said:The new ones actually look different than the facelift Profile II and the existing Profile III, looks like it protrudes further than the OG shape and also comes down lower st the bottom, or maybe the second from bottom horizontal bar is at a different angle and gives that illusion. I did just get my OG profile II I ordered (for about $30 shipped on SLS), unfortunately it's white and I thought it would be grey, but it has never been used so will be a replacement for whenever one of mine gets too rusty.
It almost seems like a blend between the OG Profile II and the previous generation Profile III. I am testing it tonight and will let you know if the new design is good or bad.
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2 hours ago, Malarowski said:Did anybody notice increased leg fatigue using these? I am trying to test them on different days, but somehow I am always extremely tired after a game with the XC blades, while skating on my regular STEP runners feels completely normal otherwise. I don't know if that little of a weight difference can have that much impact (I didn't weigh them, but assume it isn't like 300g difference).
If you weigh new STEP steel (out of the box) and new XC Blade (out of the box) I think the XC Blade weighs about 11 grams heavier.
I have been testing the XC Blade MC and LC variations. So far, I don't see any significant benefits or negatives. I tried 3/4", 7/8", and 1" ROH. The best overall was the 3/4" ROH which gave good bite and a decent amount of glide. 1" ROH on the XC Blade, I felt like I was losing too much power on starts and stops.
However, I have moved back to using my Flare. I feel the attack angle and glide is better with my Flare compared to the XC. I also have my Flare profiled with an SSM Natural Curve profile, which I like much more than the Quad 0 that comes on the XC Blade.
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