VegasHockey

I think Aug 2019

Had a chance to use a pro stock Bauer Vapor Flylite today at drop-in and was considerably impressed. It's certainly a mix between the Easton GX and a Vapor 1X Lite. The blade feels very rigid and lightweight but has some dampening to it, much like the new CCM FT2. I was able to weigh it with tape and it came in at 393 grams. The stick was slightly longer than retail, 61" in length so I assume without tape and in the standard 60" retail model its probably closer to 380 grams. Overall it had a very quick release and was easy to load but I do think they may have removed a little too much weight from the blade, similar to the mistake I feel Warrior made with the Fantom, as sometimes hard passes seemed to push through the blade if you didn't have the blade face perfectly squared. I wish I could share pictures and such but the player who allowed me to use the stick requested for me to not publish anything on social media. Interested to see how the retail model is different from the pro stock version when released.

To each their own. I prefer short cuffs, almost no cuff at all.

Its so ugly.

Size?

I went with the 10mm black felt tongue and standard FT2 boot stiffness.

What color?

Agreed.

If you dont mind me asking, where did you get them from?

They do not. Just a standard 10ft radius,

Yes, I barely have to tighten them at all. I also went with the 1/4" advanced facing as well so it allows much more forward flex. If you have bony ankles I would recommend the donut pads 2. The regular donut pads are only slightly thicker than the standard option.

Does anyone have any insight if the weight of a stick becomes heavier or lighter with different flexes? I assume I could just grab a bunch of sticks off the showroom floor and weigh them but I am at home right now. I assume if there is a difference in weight it will likely only be a few grams as the flex rating increases? Reason for me asking is higher flex rated sticks always seem to feel lighter to me for some odd reason.

Then donut pads are nice. I have them. There are 3 upgrade options actually, donut pads (thick), donut pads 2 (thicker) and poron (thickest) I went with the standard donut pads. https://photos.app.goo.gl/MBBboeCmCeWXh44i9

We have sold a bunch of the v2 model and haven't had a single issue.

About an hour.

Released today https://www.bauer.com/en-US/learn-more-reakt-150.html https://www.bauer.com/en-US/hockey-helmets/re-akt-150-helmet-646042.html

Have you talked to WeestSdie Skate? You might want to hit them up. http://westsideskate.com/

Pretty sure next year everyone will have phased out names on sticks. I know a couple of big brands have already told stores they are moving this direction to cut down on paying royalties and such.

Where are you located?

Nope, they just retire and move to Miami.

The RE-AKT 200 and FL500 were both too bulky and hot to wear for extended periods of time. Especially that damn FL500. It was like wearing a bowling ball lined with foam on your head. It weighed a ton and was so hot all I can remember when wearing it was an endless supply of sweat pouring down my face.

Correct. Which is why you rarely see the new Bauer tongues being used at the Pro level vs retail. I remember some kids coming into the store and one of them played for Team USA U18 National Team. He hadn't been into a typical retail store in a year or so. His first reaction to a lot of stuff was "GOD, THAT IS UGLY" or "HOW COULD ANYONE SKATE WITH X or Y." It was quite entertaining.

I personally miss the nut/screw that hed the tongues in as compared to velcro.

Yeah. I think the 2X and the 2X Pro both incorporate the same designs and such except for the recoil tongue, which I personally hate. It's not as bad as the previous generation tongue or the 2S Pro, but it's still too stiff and prevents proper forward flexion.

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