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    16 hours ago, start_today said:

    Do the CCM pro stock glove codes match up to particular retail lines? I always see HG and then a two digit number. 

    In particular, I’m looking at HG12 and HG41, if anyone has any idea what those are. 

    HG= hockey glove

    HG12 model is the most commonly used NHL model, even though it's been dc'd for years.

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    16 hours ago, dkmiller3356 said:

    I've been playing for 17 years now... I started late in life.  One of the things I loved about the game was the cool gear.  I've bought tons of shit over the years and I know many of you gear whores have done the same.  But now I find myself uninspired...  bored perhaps.... or am I finally just satisfied with that I have? 

    Have any of you also gotten stagnant on the gear hunt?  Is it the lack of truly new offerings?  

    Thoughts?

     

    Stuff is just stuff. It's up to you to find joy in the game. Perhaps you're becoming all millennial, and it's now all about the experiences. Do you find happiness in scoring a goal, making a nice sauce pass, or drilling the goaltender in the nuts with a clapper? (sorry, IPv6Freely)

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    e5ekowj.jpg……….

     

     

    …..and what were those All Star unis? The white jerseys paired with the dark socks and miss matched pants stripe were low level beer league at best. Compared to what Notre Dame and Michigan had on display for the outdoor game. Not even close.

     

     

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    http://modsquadhockey.com/forums/topic/72361-zuperior-s-clarkies-tooth/

    This is round 2 of the prosharp experiment for me. My first taste was with the Zuperior S. It was a tremendous eye opener for me (you can find it on the Triple Radius page). After reading the benefits of the Quad1 on the prosharp page, I was super excited to see if the Quad1 could be even better than the Zuperior. The Zuperior was a clear upgrade over my non-profiled blades in all areas, and especially in terms of glide. 

    To be honest, however, the Quad1 was a let down. The great glide I felt with the Zup was gone. It felt as though my skates were sunk in mud by comparison. Acceleration was better than non profiled, almost on par with the Zup. Stability was good on the Quad1. Mobility was not great, and seemed not as quick to react versus the Zuperior. In general, the skate felt heavier, and I caught myself over emphasizing strides and crossovers. This was quite evident when I was doing a drill where I did a tight figure 8 pattern consisting only of small quick crossovers (foot speed edge drill). As for sharpening, the same 3/4ROH was used on the Quad1. 

     

    For me, the Quad1 lacked the speed upgrade of the Zuperior S.

    Acceleration: 3

    Mobility: 3

    Speed: 2

    Stability:  4

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    1 hour ago, JR Boucicaut said:

    To those who just posted; you’re missing the point. 

    I’m trying to do this by the book. Do I know what’s coming out in 2019 and when?  Yes. 

    But I’m trying to work with these brands so that we can get more details, products for Long Term reviews, advertising, abilities to make custom products - all things we have accomplished on MSH for years - and if I just went rogue and posted everything I knew and had, I most likely won’t be able to do that. 

     

     

     

    Posting stuff about future releases is also not fair to the folks trying to make a living selling the inventory they already purchased , as it would be "obsoleted" by the "next best thing".

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    On ‎1‎/‎13‎/‎2019 at 8:05 PM, Nicholas G said:

    Why would you need to know the difference between right and left steel? They should be 100% the same. 

    No. Between sharpenings, your edges wear differently. For most, inside edge will wear quicker. If you invert the steel, that puts the duller edge on the outside edge.  As I said, small negative, but can easily be rectified by stamping a logo on. My Tydans have size stamp in same spot on both blades, so you can't tell right/left.

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    I bought a pair of Tydan steel from JR as part of the ProSharp project. They are noticeably better than Bauer factory steel in every way. I would estimate the Tydan blades hold an edge about 4x as long compared to the Bauer. If you're still using Bauer factory steel, I would consider the alternative for economics alone. The performance benefits are a bonus. The only small change I'd make in the Tydan would be to put a logo on at least one of the blades to make it easy to identify left/right blade if you switch out a lot. 

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    Triple Radius:  Zuperior S

    Steel: Tydan 263mm

    About me:   Age 56.  Former Junior A, 4 year NCAA player, played a bit in Europe, decades of senior A, currently play local A beer league and participate in US Nationals in 50+ Tier1. Can play all 5 positions, but prefer forward.  I have a confession: I'm a bit of a skate radius caveman. I've never had a radius done on a skate. I would simply use 'em right out of the box, when they started to lose grip, put an edge on them. I have a Wissota 911 sharpener in the garage and do my own sharpening, but never really thought about radius. I'm working with the Swedish skills group, JRM Skate and Skills, and one of the guys thought I was crazy not having a radius dialed in.  So when I read about JR's program, it seemed like a logical decision to try. So, my intial test is really a comparison between custom radius versus "absolute random" radius. 

    Result:  I use a 5/8 ROH normally, but JR suggested that I go with a 3/4 ROH. With that change, I really didn't know what to expect when I stepped on the ice for the first time. The result was shocking. Glide was absolutely improved. A lot. If I had to quantify, I'd say 5%. The blades felt a little longer, so it did take some time to get used to. Stability was improved ,as I actually felt more solid in puck battles along the boards, and I felt like I had an extra first step on reaction plays (better acceleration). As for grip, the 3/4 hollow had more grip than my standard 5/8 on the control steel, so coupled with far better glide is a great upgrade.  To prove this was not placebo effect, I skated on the Zuperior S for 4 days, then switched back to the non-profiled. I popped the nons out after about 3 minutes. Zuperior was superior. I'm kicking myself for not trying profiling sooner and encourage others to try it. Is Zuperior the best custom radius for me? Don't know. Looking forward to trying a Quad next. One thing I'm certain: a custom radius can improve performance over a stock radius and it's foolish not to try.

     

    Acceleration:  4

    Mobility:        4

    Speed:         5

    Stability:       5

     

     

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    7 hours ago, BTSyndrome said:

    Hello all,

    I'm new (4 1/2 months) into skating and hockey, so I don't have the knowledge of last generation equipment.

    Right now I have the 2018 CCM tacks 9070 skates... Love the fit & feel (but in a 1/2 size to big) I do have SB Black steel on them.

    Matt

    This I don't understand. How do you love the fit if they are 1/2 size too big. Don't be caught up in skate marketing hype. You have only been playing 4 months. Going to a stiffer, more built up skate will actually hurt your skating development. I would bet you haven't developed the mechanics to utilize any of the performance features yet. I would suggest getting a proper fit and improving on a lower end, more flexible boot. Spend the $$$ you save on skating skills classes.

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    4 minutes ago, Leif said:

    Thanks. It's the bones that are thin, and I can't change that. 🙂 I've discovered that I have to tighten the skate laces a lot to draw the fabric around my feet for a snug fit, but the skate is always loose around the bottom of my leg, and that gives me flexibility as you say. It's a very different kind of skate from my previous ones. 

    Yes, exactly. That's the way it should be. Flex is super important for everything you do in skating. I would say the better the skater, the more they flex the skate forward. 

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    On ‎11‎/‎25‎/‎2018 at 3:31 PM, Leif said:

    And another question ... 

    My skates have a very good heel lock, the length is right and the width at the toes is good. However, they are very loose at the top of the boot, around my leg. Is this normal?

    I have thin legs (and arms) for my height and build, although there is quite a bit of muscle on the legs, just not at the lower ends. 

     

    Yes, that's normal. Modern skates are so stiff and come up so high that you need that bit of room so your leg/ankle can flex forward properly. I wear Supreme 1S so I understand what you're talking about.  Sorry about your thin arms and legs, but you can work on that.

     

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  25. Posted · Edited by clarkiestooth · Report reply

    DO NOT wear a tee shirt. The most important layer is the base that wicks away moisture. Something like those made by Craft. A tee shirt will get soaked, then you're done. Next, a light insulator, like a thin fleece. If needed, ultralight windstopper shell (that breathes). Hat. Light gloves. I've raced Nordic ski events for 4 hours in -60F  wind chill temps with that set up.

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