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I've tried both, I think they made the AS2 Pro a little softer so it's more versatile compared to the AS1. It's almost like a blend between JetSpeed and a TRUE XC9 in terms of the way shots come off. I like the stiffer blade in the AS2 Pro more than the AS1 as well.

Bolt comes out easy. I use a small press to pop it out but you can also do it with a rubber mallet and a screw driver. Just give it a swift tap and it pops right out.

Good to know. I was considering ordering one of these to wear for drop-in and such. I still prefer to wear full shoulders in games as there are way too many heroes who like to take clap bombs from the top of the circles and cannot control their shot. I got hit in the throat last week by some moron. Thankfully my cage took most of the brunt.

The 2S Pro shins have decent protection but are not nearly as protective as the Super Tacks AS1 shins. If I was wearing my AS1 shins I am pretty sure I would not have had this much bruising from taking a shot off the front of my shin. It's crazy how the bruise wraps around the entire calf and such when the impact from the puck was directly into the front of the shinpad itself.

It's still pretty easy to find, the issue is people are now starting to charge a premium for the steel. I have seen some smaller stores charge double MSRP which is ridiculous.

Yes, the XS and TUUK holders line up with the first generation TRUE holders without needing new holes. The new SHIFT holder will require you to and drill out all new holes. I would highly recommend filling the old holes too.

The cost ends up the same.

Guess we will know soon since the next generation Nexus should be released in October 2020 assuming Bauer stays consistent with their release dates.

I hope STEP/CCM will be more open to producing steel still... However, TRUE may just source steel from someone else if they decide to keep the SHIFT holder.

I am all for open source but Bauer wanting to protect their intellectual property is understandable. It just sucks since Bauer still has never been very good. Perhaps Bauer will buy Tydan...

What email have you been trying to contact them at?

TRUE is usually VERY good about warranty stuff. I dont think we have ever had an issue and our store offer advanced exchanges for sticks so we deal with them often regarding sticks, skates, bags, and protective gear.

For two points to flex there does not need to be a cutout, you can incorporate a type of synovial joint.

I have been considering testing the Supreme ADV as I heard a lot of really good feedback on it. Now that Ice Warehouse is selling them online I might pick one up.

Is it a JetSpeed Gen 1 or Gen 2 Team?

Article loads for me just fine. The entire blade face od the stick, including the hole cutout, is one-piece. It's not entirely separate sections. Again, you could design the same soft bottom and stiffer top without putting a hole in the blade. Come on guys, this isn't rocket science. I shared the stick information to my friends who are aerospace engineers at Telsa and SpaceX and their comments were "That design is silly and entirely unnecessary." Maybe Elon Musk needs to start making hockey sticks?

Time will tell....

Assuming they aren't clamping the rivets down excessively damaging the carbo or stretching out the holes, you can get them riveted many times. It sounds like they dont know what they are doing though. What kind of skate is this? A Mako?

You are the one talking out of your ass my friend ;) I am not sure about your background, but I do engineering. You absolutely can separate the blade cores internally, and can also do such externally, depending on how you lay the carbon fiber. Adding a rigid upper section and a softer lower section. This doesn't specifically require you to put a hole in the blade. The hole in the blade was all visual marketing. Here is a really good article that talks a lot about such: https://opedge.com/Articles/ViewArticle/2013-07_10 I don't disagree with the theory and engineering philosophy behind what they are doing, I disagree with the execution. We all know that many pro players typically prefer a softer blade which is why the standard Nexus blade, with a dampening layer, is the most popular blade in the NHL. It allows some forgiveness compared to an extremely stiff blade, which does not.

I am not sure CCM should be taking shots when they did this...

I know! That goalie is crazy short but he is actually really good.

He sprays a light coat of the clear option. https://www.flexsealproducts.com/product/flex-seal/

I'm such the opposite, I use 84" laces and my skates are basically 7.5

The moisture-wicking liner will provide a little bit of movement compared to the clarino liner. It's not a grippy fabric like you would find on Bauer/CCM. However, if you want to remove any negative space put in another red insole and move the tongue further into the toe. This will lock in your foot and keep it from moving at all.

I have been eagerly waiting for that stuff. If anyone can get their hands on it let me know 🙂