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  1. kovalchuk71
    Yeah for sure. The Supreme 170 is our best selling stick for that $110 price point. I just think the X800 outdoes it.
  2. kovalchuk71
    You all are going to be VERY pleased with the Vapor sticks this year. Every model from the $59 up to the 1X is quality. The X800, which is a $129US price point comes in at 479 grams (P92, thanks IceWarehouse.com for the weight) and feels like a top end stick. For reference, by DT1LT weighed 470g (Yakupov 75 Sr). I was blown away when we got our stock in the other day. I think it's the balance that really takes these sticks to another level. Ill even go on a limb and day the X800 will be the best selling stick this season. It really feels THAT nice.
  3. kovalchuk71
    Your going to get different answers across the board. Better skaters can use shallow hollows more efficiently because they know how to use their edges. I skate on 1" and I weigh 185 lbs, but even when I was 170 lbs I skated on a hollow around that general area (7/8"). I can't skate on anything lower than 5/8" or I will chatter when I stop. To answer the other part of your question, yes weight can have a significant impact on the skater due to weight and skill level. Generally, the heavier guys like much shallower hollows so they don't "stick" to the ice (no speed), or so they don't rip the ligaments out of their knees when they try to stop.
  4. kovalchuk71
    It flexes right below my bottom hand. It kicks pretty well, but I prefer the "snap" I get from a LKP stick. The blade is fantastic though. Nice, soft feel. I think the flex profile is similar to the Tacks.
  5. kovalchuk71
    The biggest problem IMO with FBV is the consistency/quality of the cut. You don't know how long LHSs are using each spinner. I'd venture to say most are using spinners that are past their prime, as they are very expensive to replace.
  6. kovalchuk71
    Giving the Nexus 8000 a go. I LOVE the soft feel of the blade. The kickpoint is.....interesting. I still think I'm a LKP kind of shooter, but the release is still pretty nice. It's all we had at the shop (besides the MX3, which I don't like) until the 1X is released
  7. kovalchuk71
    Switched to the P91a for the heck of it (after a 3 year hiatus) and am back in love. Stick handling is a bit off right now as I am trying to dial in the height, but my shots have never been harder. My goalie gloved a snapper and told me that his hand was killing him after!
  8. kovalchuk71
    Guys who you ref with that target/single you out during games because they think it's "funny". Well it's not, considering I pay full league dues to play. My teammates have noticed it as well. I don't get ANY calls, and if I throw criticism their way, I end up paying for it one way or another. These refs have also been there since the place has opened as well, so they are essentially "tenured". VERY frustrating.
  9. kovalchuk71
    The QRT looks suspiciously similar to the Dagger taper. I didn't see it when the rep came in. Are they actually similar?
  10. kovalchuk71
    WOW. You win, sir!
  11. kovalchuk71
    That stick is GORGEOUS. What a great job by SW!
  12. kovalchuk71
    They do make an intermediate EK15
  13. kovalchuk71
    Agreed. The 75 EK15 I had felt like an 85-87. No thanks.
  14. kovalchuk71
    Just picked up a new set of irons. Saved $60 because of a sale. I'm pumped!
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    They shaved 150g off of each skate.
  17. kovalchuk71
    Good old Z-Leader. I remember their cage that you could clip up. Pretty neat.
  18. kovalchuk71
    There really are no unique tips I can give honestly. Just make sure the wheels are centered in the front and the back of the skate (obviously). The reason I had so much trouble with this was because the skate was a 9.5D, and my buddy requested the SM/MED Mission frame (9.5 is on the VERY END of the sizing spectrum for this frame. I needed to make sure that the wheels were sticking out evenly in the front and the back, so I took my time. I'm very meticulous with that kind of stuff. Especially since these arent cheap skates. Actually, I do have a minor tip. The second set of holes in the heel (the holes closer to the toe) line up just about perfectly with the rear Magnesium frame holes. Put coppers in those and use them as a guide for the rest of the skate.
  19. kovalchuk71
    IW Team, Yes I can. I sent them back to my buddy, but I will have him snap a couple pics of the bottoms for you
  20. kovalchuk71
    Some Nexus 8000 skates I mounted for a teammate. They were a PAIN IN THE BUTT. Took me nearly 3 hours. Way too long.
  21. kovalchuk71
    Thanks for the advice. And no, I am not starting out in college, I graduated last summer and am taking some extra classes. I have honestly found the "tutoring" resources pretty useless. Since you aren't paying for them through the school, the tutors often rush you in order to fill all of the students they have on their list.
  22. kovalchuk71
    I had a great Gen Chem I teacher for the first Summer semester. Now, for Gen Chem II, my teacher is AWFUL. He's a really nice guy, but he doesn't present the information well at all. This sucks, because Chemistry is THE course that intimidates the crap out of me. Plus, this is the quantitative chemistry class, and I am BAD at math. Getting concerned/overwhelmed. Ugh. Just need to push through I guess. No July 4th festivities for me . I'm gonna go to the library all weekend and see if I can figure this information out.
  23. kovalchuk71
    Found these at the local PIAS and had to pick them up. Traded some old stuff in and ended up paying $14 out the door for two pairs. The mesh bags were a nice surprise as well. I have 2 bags to put wet socks into
  24. kovalchuk71
    Baby steps man, baby steps. Good on you for making the effort to get into shape! "Rome wasn't built in a day" Seems appropriate here.
  25. kovalchuk71
    First world problem, but I HATE the new HydraMax liner in the APX2 skates. Can we just go back to clarino please? This stuff is brutal and does not grip your foot at all.
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