Blademaster glove dryer teardown

[Blademaster glove dryer teardown]

On 10/30/2023 at 2:44 AM, famous76 said:

Hi everybody,

I would like to make a diy glove dryer for a hockey team.

I clearly don't have the money for a 6 or 12 gloves pairs but I would like to know if some guys who has a blademaster glove dryer already made a teardown of it and have pictures of what is inside ?

I know that they are using Dayton 1TDT3 fan but I don't know for the heating resistance and the electrical system ...

Thank you very much for your help !

It will cost you more to build rather than just trying to find a used one in good condition. I recently bought one that came from an AHL team for about $300 USD, and it was in perfect condition. 

[CCM Super Tacks X Total Custom helmet]

45 minutes ago, stick9 said:

Get your check books out boys cuz I'm not loving it, least not right out of the box. It doesn't fit as deep or wrap as well as my 710. Also, I don't care for the adjustment system. I much prefer the system on the older 710's even though mine recently failed. I'm gonna skate with it tomorrow and see if that changes my mind. If not, I'll grab another 710 and flip the TacksX.

This is the retail Tacks X, right? The custom and retail are both entirely different. The retail model is good, but does take some adjustment time. The custom is softer, more plush, and just feels amazing out of the box. 

[Affordable Pricing for Mid Flex Sticks vs. Low Kick and Hybrid Sticks]

You just need to have some friends that work or own a hockey store 😉 

[Best retail shinguards]

6 hours ago, redlight31 said:

Im looking to replace my son’s cracked Bauer 2X Pro shinguards. I was wondering what is the best/ most protective model on the retail market? I see that the Hyperlite shinguards appear very similar however are much poorly rated. 
 

Thanks in advance for any assistance/guidance you can share !!!

Is he a forward or defencemen? 

[Custom Graf Skates]

12 hours ago, caseyjones said:

Has anyone done a Graf custom more recently?  I see that I can contact them through Instagram but they haven’t posted since 2021.  Would love a custom pair of 707’s

 

They are still around. Just not a lot of stores selling their product. 

[Vapor ADV]

On 10/25/2023 at 12:31 PM, Giltis said:

If you had to pay full price, what would be your stick of choice today?

 

FT6 Pro, FT Ghost, or Trigger 8 Pro. I obviously gravitate towards CCM sticks. 

[Anyone try the Powerfly holders yet?]

On 9/27/2023 at 7:04 AM, Sniper9 said:

Except their trigger release mechanism coming 

 

Yes, the XS Reload 😉

But let's not discuss that since it won't be out until 2025.

[Vapor ADV]

14 hours ago, JAY4114 said:

How’s its performance? Is it still better than some of the newer sticks?

 

I would not say it is better or worse. That's a subjective opinion. Some might like it more than the current generation sticks, some might like it less. 

For example, look at how many NHL players are using stick builds that are 4+ years old and they seem to be doing just fine. 

[2023-24 gear sightings]

On 10/22/2023 at 1:50 PM, xstartxtodayx said:

He has also been testing a Super Novium lately so I bet he's just trying anything new at this point.

 

Interesting to see him use them in games though. Practice, that is usual for many players, but using something new in a game is not common. 

[Vapor ADV]

12 hours ago, JAY4114 said:

I have the opportunity to get a vapor adv. Is it a good stick or is it very fragile?

 

Anything that has material removed to decrease weight is going to be more fragile. YMMV. It could last days or could last months. 

[If you can afford something like True SVH skates why would you bother getting off the shelf skates?]

9 hours ago, tvuollo said:

Even if I could afford them, I couldn't justify spending the amount of money for custom skates when playing beer league 1-2 a week. If I was playing competitively at any level, a different story.

 

I have hit that point in my life that I will gladly pay the extra money for items if it makes me comfortable. 😉 

 

[Anyone tried the new Warrior Alpha girdle?]

9 hours ago, tvuollo said:

Thanks for that opinion ^

I'm looking to try a girdle for the first time and seems like the Alpha is a one to skip.

 

I actually like the Alpha and depending on your level of play, it might be a good option. I have taken some nasty shots from NCAA D1/D3 and ACHA D1 players, and the girdle did fine with protection. Unless you are planning to eat shots often, the Warrior girdle would be fine. I like that they have a cup pocket in them so you can either wear two cups or not wear a cup in your jock and instead put the cup in the girdle. 

[2023-24 gear sightings]

Looks like Nate Dog is testing the Bauer Proto. 

[If you can afford something like True SVH skates why would you bother getting off the shelf skates?]

On 10/18/2023 at 11:36 PM, Beflar said:

My whole life I thought it was normal for skates to hurt my feet.  Then I bought True SVH full custom skates.  Life is short, save up the extra money and go full custom.  

I think that skates are so stiff in general, that the only way they have any shot at being comfortable is if it is made around a mold of your foot.  Now that it is 2023 and stuff like this is available be sure to take advantage of it.

 

 

 

I think if you can't find anything at retail that fits well and doesn't cause you pain, then the only natural decision would be to go full custom. 

I skate with a lot of people who buy $1100+ skates, complain about the pain they have, yet refuse to pay the small fee to upgrade to a custom skate... It's not logical. 

[Conicity Blade Dresser]

14 hours ago, marka said:

Howdy,

So do you know what they're doing under the covers?

Mark

I do. But it would be best to ask them, I don't think they would appreciate me sharing any of the proprietary information. 

[Conicity Blade Dresser]

6 hours ago, marka said:

Howdy,

I'd seen something about this on an automated skate sharpening FB group.

https://conicity.com/edgehone

Has anyone played with / examined one of these yet?

I'd be really curious to see what the inside looks like / see how they're actually doing the honing.

Mark

I looked into these machines before decided to move forward with a Skatescribe ISP machine. The finish of the Skatescribe ISP makes this machine irrelevant. 

 

[Quality of Superfeet over the years]

On 9/26/2023 at 7:54 AM, Hills said:

But... that is exactly what I said. They are upgrades over the rivet cover (which is most stock foot beds) but doesn't give any benefits that the Carbon does. Superfeet straight up said it was made for people who don't like the support that the Carbons give.,

Not sure if I agree that the carbon ones offer any increase in performance compared to the comfort. They are both very different in design. IMO, the best foot bed is the one that feels most comfortable. 

[CCM Speedblade + 4.0 holder]

I have never seen a 280 holder mount in 271 holes unless the holes are expanded or worn out. That is VERY weird. 

[CCM Speedblade + 4.0 holder]

I can't tell from your pic of that is indeed a 271. Is that's what's stamped on the holder? 

[Riddle me this... True Shift Max issue]

2 hours ago, krisdrum said:

They certainly look it and feel it, but to your point, a small variance could create an engagement issue.  The SS blades seem to allow me to pull the blade away from the holder, where the stock and DLC blades do not. 

I know the True holders have little "pads" down in the channel the blade sits in.  I've noticed a few of those pads have fallen out.  Wondering if that small change could magnify a tolerance issue with the SS blades enough to get the wiggle I am experiencing.

It is possible. But then that would theoretically affect the engagement of all steel, assuming they all had the same dimensions. 

[Bauer Fly Ti Height and Bladetech DLC comparison]

2 hours ago, Zaphod042 said:

I can't seem to find this answer on the interwebs so figured I would come here.  Anyone know the height of the Bauer Fly Ti runner.  Has anyone compared these to Bladetech DLC?  Trying to figure out if it is necessary to use aftermarket steel or has Bauer finally put something together that is comparable.

 

Thanks!

Dimensions are the same as the Pulse steel. You want something taller? Consider JRZ. 

[Riddle me this... True Shift Max issue]

1 hour ago, krisdrum said:

I just rechecked it and I am going to reach out to Bladetech, since the looseness is only happening with this 1 set.  I put the original Shift Max steel in and nice and tight.  DLC Bladetech - nice and tight.  SS Bladetech - not so much.  So I am going to start with the blade manufacturer.  

Are both the DLC and SS exactly the same if you lay them on one another? Even a small variance could result in the problem you are experiencing. 

[2023-24 gear sightings]

33 minutes ago, stick9 said:

I looked at games played by first rounders once. It was kind of shocking to see how few games these guys played. What was even more shocking was how many GP's were played by 2nd and 3rd rounders from the same drafts.

Agreed. I was kinda saying it “tongue in cheek” since it's been widely known he has had his fair shared of struggles. 

https://www.secondcityhockey.com/chicago-blackhawks-2022-23-nhl-regular-season-recap-connor-murphy-player-review/

[2023-24 gear sightings]

On 10/5/2023 at 10:40 AM, Westside said:

Connor Murphy in Marsblade i2 holders. He previously used standard Tuuks

 

 

Maybe he will begin to deliver on the expectation that were set when he got drafted 20th overall 😉 

[Is it just me or are there a lot more NHL players wearing True skates this year?]

On 10/8/2023 at 1:22 AM, Sniper9 said:

If this were the case why wouldn't he just use the same hyperlites for roller. You can see his inline skates are old model trues. 

Maybe he didn't want to break in a new pair of skates. Who knows. I know a lot of players that use one brand for ice and another for roller. I never have thought to ask why...