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I think you would get more substantial progress with a 2-3 year release cycle as that gives you more data points and time to dial in a product. If you are releasing a product annually, you are in a constant state of scurryingto get something out the door. You need to release a product, gather data, determine what to enhance, fix, or modify, then source materials and tooling, build the product, test it, refine it, and finally ship it. IMO, 12 months is too small of a window. In addition to owning the hockey store and training center, I am an engineer specifically for cloud computing and emerging technologies. I also dabble in mechanical and electrical engineering a well. The product lifecycles these manufacturers are doing are not sustainable long term. This is why the cost of equipment is going up, and the benefits are becoming less.

Has anyone seen these in person? I find them interesting, but wonder if there is merit to performing dryland training in hockey skates. I would think it would raise the risk of injury. https://driblades.com/product/driblades

I don’t think rewarding bad consumer behavior is a healthy thing. For example, Apple has convinced everyone that they need the new iPhone/Macbook the day it releases even though there are only incremental updates at best. Eventually, this always gets the best of companies when they are chasing innovation, just look at Intel and others who once owned the market and now are struggling to maintain their market share. Like anything, there is a law of diminishing returns. For hockey equipment, if you chase weight, you likely sacrifice durability and/or protection.

Some do. Some dont.

Elastic Bandage and shrink wrap both work fine with any skate.

Fill out the form, send it to me, I collect payment and place the order 🙂

Considerably different.

They do. https://penaltyboxlv-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/nicholas_penaltyboxhockey_com/ETJ_HEv-SDBApbLjfmSmrhgBR0P1nwoDju7VxTYpMWPi5Q?e=s84jdm

Using data. 1/1 - Current : Right: 814 sales 1/1 - Current : Left: 425 sales Keep in mind, every area is different though. In WA it was 3:2, In NV its been closer to 2:1

3:2 - right:left

Thats wild. I have about 2600 sticks in stock right now! Those must be smaller stores?

Do you live in Canada? How many AA/AAA or higher level programs do you have within a 50 miles radius that operate constantly, 365 days? How many rinks are within 50 miles? How many registered players do you have within 50 miles? Hockey equipment sales cycles in the US are significantly different than Canada.

Try a 10/13. That will give him a little more "on the toes feel" without pitching him forward. I would also move the pivot point back 10mm. https://ssmprodukt.com/produkt/4025-se-split-1/

In retail skates I wear a 7.0 in the ASV-Pro and a 7.5 in the 100K. I dont recall what I wear in the AS3 Pro.

Most stores actually lose money on the CCM aggressive release cycle as compared to Bauer and TRUE. For example, I have 275 Trigger 6 / Trigger 6 Pro sticks in stock. They all just went on sale for 20% discount because the Trigger 7 /Trigger 7 Pro is releasing. Thats a significant loss in profit.

I like the TRUE Hzrdus. The Bauer Sync is good too. Neither of them are better than the CCM FT5 Pro. My current stick rankings are as follows (current generation sticks only) and you will notice I prefer mid kick more than low kick. I mainly take snap and wrist shots, rarely do I take slapshots. I recently founds what I consider the best stick ever (for me) -> AS4 Pro senior shaft (shape and texture), FT5 Pro kick point, Ribcor blade, 65 flex. I like the square shaft and texture, the variable kickpoint loads easily, shoots hard, and the RIbcor blade allows for accurate shots (stays closed) and good puck feel. CCM FT5 Pro CCM AS4 Pro TRUE Catalyst PX Bauer Nexus Sync CCM Trigger 6 Pro TRUE Hzrdus PX Warrior LX Pro Warrior Covert QR5 Pro Bauer Hyperlite

I liked the Halo gloves, and their gear was decent, especially for the price. Bummed if they are dropping out.

Drill out the screw and put in a copper.

I dont think this is true. The 2022 Ribcor line has been selling better than the Jetspeed and Tacks. We sell more 100K skates than FT4 Pro and AS3 Pro/AS-V Pro.

mid-2023

Bauer World is next month so I guess that will tell us specifically whats coming in 2023 and beyond.

The next generation Jetspeed is going to see some significant changes as compared to FT1, FT2 and FT4.

I tested them for a little bit. Very nice skate, but too stiff for me personally. I will note that the fit is significantly different than the Jetspeed, and Ribcor models as the new Tacks are all built on an updated last. Typically, in other CCM models, I am between a regular and a wide fit. In the new Tacks I am between a tapered and regular fit, with regular I still have a little too much room in the boot. Overall, I feel there are significant improvements over the AS3 Pro in performance, weight, and the new tendon provides a longer stride. If you like a very stiff skate, then this is the option for you.

I think Bauer is spending too much time chasing weight and compromising mobility, durability, and protection. The new Vapor protective is overpriced (for what it is) and can only provide enough protection for lower-level players or very young players (under the age of 13). I can't imagine any U16AAA/U18AAA/NCAA/USHL/WHL players wearing that protective line.

They may have started to roll out the update and then stopped for some reason. The manufacturers aren't the most transparent regarding sharing specific information.