VegasHockey

In a couple weeks youll know for sure 😉

I am a 7.0 regular in the AS-V Pro and a 7.5 wide in the 100K Pro. You will likely need to go wide. The AS-V pro is built on CCMs new last system which will be used for the upcoming 2023 Jetspeed skates too. Thats why they have a little more volume than the current FT4 Pro and 100K Pro.

The CCM rep I spoke with said they are the new Tacks build but a much softer specification, closer to a standard AS-V build, rather than an AS-V Pro

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:48583041-afd1-3dad-8e5c-f9b4d7b4c2c6

Mid kick. I could share out the Warrior marketing info but then I would get my hand slapped. 😉

Funny thing to note. Had a pair of P Kane pro stock skates come into the shop today and he is a 7.5 D/A with 280 holders. The holders are literally end to end. Looking at pictures online I always knew he had an oversized holder, but I didn't know he was a +2.

All of my skates are a 271/272 and I usually am between a 7.0 and 7.5; depending on brand/model of skate. I like having more toe which allows for better toe snap and extension. The longer heel allows for better heel pushes when coming out of the corner or when you need a little more stability. For those that find an oversized holder clunky, you can profile the steel and changing the radius/radii can eliminate the feeling of being too "locked in" to the ice. Also, depending on the holder placement this will affect your center of gravity as the pivot point can change, depending on the holder mounting location.

Heat causes metal to expand. You need to let it cool.

I posted about this already if you search. The unique Bevel Taper is designed to be stiffer through the paper which provides increased control and improved velocity on shots. Weight: 63"=415g Bevel Taper Minimus Carbon UD Fuelcore Blade w/ Minimus Carbon 6 R.L.C. 133 New Sr Flexes More info here too: https://www.sourceforsports.ca/products/warrior-novium-pro-senior-hockey-stick-75-flex-2022

Never heard of warped steel on TRUE skates. Can you link me to that thread or info?

I really like a single 12' or 13' on Flare.

The Shift holders will be awesome once TRUE releases the 4mm steel.

Graf is about 1/4 size smaller than most other brands. In most brands I wear a 7.5 but in Graf I need an 8.0 in retail skates.

Those look familiar 😉

At the moment they come with TRUE custom skates only.

The RY builds are a little heavier as they are more durable. I had a retail FT4 Pro and a RY build pro stock FT4 Pro and didn't like the RY build. I like very light sticks though so that's likely why I wasn't a fan.

I would say they are better than any other option on the market currently. Good support. Comfortable. Not too heavy. Flexible and adaptable arch. Yes

I would recommend to only swap sets, not single runners.

What would you like to know about them? They are fantastic. Here are pics of them. https://photos.app.goo.gl/78TTiq7masasLDrZ9

You would think so....

Hence why I said "It's unlikely they started production of the Trigger 7 without at least having some feedback from the Trigger 6. I am not saying they are doing a waterfall methodology, but it's unlikely they are developing a new product without at least some feedback on the previous generation. Usually, CCM releases sticks for testing and to Pro players 6-9 months before launch date. So, it's likely the Trigger 7 has been "alive" for at least a year. The problem is testing with Pros and others isn't the same as testing for retail. We saw the durability issues of the FT3 and Trigger 5. We have seen this with durability issues with Bauer Carbonlite blades. Testing in a lab or controlled environment, or with a small group is never the same as a much larger sample size."

Concluding thoughts on these. They are remarkably similar to Flare, not better, not worse. The Flare provides a better angle of attack but as the Flare gets sharpened that attack angle changes where the XC Blade remains constant. Has anyone else tested them? Would love to hear other peoples thoughts and feedback?

Nope. It's open again.

It wasn't only the automobile industry that caused and is suffering from semiconductors shortages. The chip shortage is also slowing or halting IoT projects. In my current role I spend a lot of time working with various technology companies, both hardware and software related. This article is pretty good in summarizing some of the issues but it barely even scratches the surface. Jabil also did a good job explaining such as well. Snip "But there's been a boom in demand for lower cost chips, which are embedded in an ever-wider variety of consumer products, meaning the older, 200mm technology is more sought after than ever. Industry news site Semiconductor Engineering highlighted the risk of a chip shortage, partly due to a lack of 200mm manufacturing equipment, back in February 2020. As the pandemic unfolded, early signs of fluctuating demand led to stockpiling and advance ordering of chips by some tech firms, which left others struggling to acquire the components. People working from home have needed laptops, tablets and webcams to help them do their jobs, and chip factories did close during lockdowns." Snip "An atrocious winter storm in Texas shutdown semiconductor factories, and a fire at a plant in Japan caused similar delays." Snip "Logistical headaches are compounding the situation. Oliver Chapman, chief executive of OCI, a global supply chain partner, says that for many years the cost of shipping was not of great concern for many tech firms because their products are relatively small, and suppliers could fit lots of them inside a single 40ft container. But the cost of moving shipping containers around the world has ballooned because of sudden shifts in demand during the pandemic. It is accompanied by a rise in air freight fees and the lorry driver shortage in Europe." https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58230388 https://www.jabil.com/blog/global-chip-shortages.html Its unlikely they started production of the Trigger 7 without at least having some feedback from the Trigger 6. I am not saying they are doing a waterfall methodology, but its unlikely they are developing a new product without at least some feedback on the previous generation. Usually CCM releases sticks for testing and to Pro players 6-9 months before launch date. So its likely the Trigger 7 has been "alive" for at least a year. The problem is testing with Pros and others isnt the same as testing for retail. We saw the durability issues of the FT3 and Trigger 5. We have seen this with durability issues with Bauer Carbonlite blades. Testing in a lab or controlled environment, or with a small group is never the same as a much large sample size. Anyway. Didn't meant to derail the conversation. Just providing some opinions.