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  1. VegasHockey
    Looks like Patty Kane is using their steel now so they have quite the superstar lineup.
  2. VegasHockey
    The scanner is a good starting point but I recommend trying on the skates it recommends to get the ideal fit. The Vapor and Supreme Fit 1/2/3 fit similar in terms of volume and specifications but the boots are significantly different thus one may fit you better than the other.
  3. VegasHockey
    I am thinking I need to give the Ellipse XS a go. The Ellipse 1/2 feels very long and not usable for me on a 272. Great glide but that was about the only positive thing. Ellipse 0 feels good but it still takes more effort than other profiles to change direction on the fly and I feel less agile.
  4. VegasHockey
    Ive done this on a pair of TRUE and Bauer skates recently. It works well.
  5. VegasHockey
    Still looks like a two-piece boot.
  6. VegasHockey
    Thats what I do.
  7. VegasHockey
    5 grams x 20 shots per gams is 100 grams of weight saved per game. That has to translate to at least 50 goals per beer league season. 😉
  8. VegasHockey
    The Quad 0/1 always felt very aggressive with transitions between the radii and the Ellipse 0 feels very smooth and seamless since there are not multiple radii and then a small transition area between each radii. @kkskate does sharpening and profiling by mail, you might want to use his services: http://kkskate.com/ I am wanting to maybe try the Ellipse XS soon as I feel like the Ellipse 0 is still maybe a little long. For me, this is all a little wild because I love the Zuperior M and Quad 2 but the Ellipse 1/2 feels too long and I have less agility with it. I know that there must be more surface contact as well since I have been walking up my hollow slowly as well, starting at 3/4 and now am at 1 1/8 and it still feels like I might end up at 1 1/4
  9. VegasHockey
    If they kept them solid black like that I would be a very happy person.
  10. VegasHockey
    CCM top sticks are way lighter.
  11. VegasHockey
    Stick has been released. https://www.stx.com/hockey/gear/sticks/halo-superlite-ice-hockey-stick-senior Mixed feelings on it based on the specs. Also disappointed that they didn't include a P28 instead opting to go with a P92 and P88 pattern.
  12. VegasHockey
    I would dispute that with my credit card. I am NEVER an advocate of chargebacks being a business owner myself. However, the way they are handling this is bad. A good business will do whatever is needed to make a customer happy. At the very least, they should sell you a correct sized mask for "cost."
  13. VegasHockey
    May want to have him try skipping the 3rd from the top eyelet and lace the 2nd from the top eyelet. It will give him more lateral stability without hindering his forward flexion. Unless he is confident everything is 100% ideal and he doesn't want any more changes. Then leave it as it is.
  14. VegasHockey
    The AX5-AX9 fit very anatomical. Like the 2S Pro, 1S, and older Supreme pants.
  15. VegasHockey
    Why would they not let you return or exchange it?
  16. VegasHockey
    CCM helmets have a 1-year warranty on them so make sure you contact CCM and get a replacement. You also might want to make a mix of rubbing alcohol, water, and tea tree oil and spray it on your gear and inside your helmet after you skate. I personally use wintergreen rubbing alcohol 45:55 ratio with distilled water and a couple drops of tea tree oil. Use only a very light amount on the helmet inside. Using too much or strong of a solution can damage the foams or the liner. https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/walgreens-70-isopropyl-alcohol-with-wintergreen/ID=300400130-product https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/jason-tea-tree-oil/ID=prod2560683-product There are a few guys I skate with that use these disposable liners and they work very well. https://nosweatco.com/products/hat-liners
  17. VegasHockey
    I would do another bake, and if you are using wax laces switch to normal unwaxed laces.
  18. VegasHockey
    Thats the graphics but we all know Kane wont switch away from his standard stick. This is all I can find thats public knowledge: http://www.hockeyworldblog.com/2021/01/20/bauer-vapor-hyperlite-stick/
  19. VegasHockey
    I don't understand how the foam in your helmet rots? The Tacks 310 doesn't use standard VN foam, it uses a multi-density VN foam and has a laminated layer on top. Can you share a picture of what is wearing out in your helmet specifically? Do you air out your gear? Do you use any anti-bacterial spray on your helmet after you skate? The inside of a Tacks 310 is quite durable and breathable since there is a lot of sections where the helmet is not touching your head as opposed to the old-style VN foam helmets.
  20. VegasHockey
    That would definitely help. The downside is once you remove the felt if you take too much off you cannot add any back. Also, don't forget that over a period of time the felt will compress. Maybe consider buying some of the thin TRUE tongues? I have seen them sell for $25-30 if you look around on eBay, sidelineswap, and such.
  21. VegasHockey
    That shipping cost for some thin film is ridiculous. They need to find a new shipping company. I can ship a bundle of sticks from AZ to Quebec for less.
  22. VegasHockey
    I use the Tacks 910 and it breathes very well. Most helmets make me overheat but with the 910 I barely sweat at all. I do want to note that you should also make sure whatever helmet you get fits you properly. A poorly fitting helmet might feel more comfortable but if it's a bad fit it might not properly protect you.
  23. VegasHockey
    I used to do this on my skates with felt tongues. If you look at used pro stock skates you'll see a lot of pros do this too. Do you need more wrap?
  24. VegasHockey
    Re-Akt 150, hands down are the best helmets for those with weird-shaped or very wide heads.
  25. VegasHockey
    Please note I never said the list was best to worst. What works for some may not work for others, and vice versa. This was a collection of reviews from many players who all play a high skill level on what sticks they liked the best. Many of these guys have never branched out to other brands or tried other models of sticks either because of the leagues they play in being sponsored by a particular manufacturer, equipment managers pushing the players to a specific brand, or them preferring to stick with what they know. We all know that most players dislike change and thus won't change unless there is an actual benefit, they can no longer get the item anymore, or they fall into a slump of some type.
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