BenBreeg

It will be interesting as you would think that for short duration things like starts and quick changes of direction you would want no absorption of energy because you are looking to maximize the force curve. But there could be circumstances such as other skating scenarios where you could leverage that springlike effect. Kind of like how powerlifting bars are stiff and weightlifting bars have a bit of spring in them.

There is a distinct difference between giving negative feedback, even in a negative manner, and abuse. Yelling at someone and being hard on them isn’t usually abuse. i remember coaching ACHA during one of our meetings we had with the captains. One of them made the comment that he responded better when he was yelled at and ridden hard. That wasn’t really my style and I had some players that would have wilted if they were always screamed at. But it was a learning moment for me. A major part of coaching is knowing exactly how to push each player’s buttons and how far you can go. Herb Brooks was brought up earlier. That was probably a master class. He picked specific types of players and from everything we have learned he was very deliberate. He let them channel negativity toward him which helped them gel as a team. I think he went right to the line at times but it wasn’t abuse because he lost control which I think a lot of coaches do.

So two years ago I was coming off an almost 10 tear spell where I didn’t play much, just coached. So once I started up again I found I needed to replace some gear. These were replacing an old pair of Vapor elbows that really wouldn’t stop sliding down. I am 6’3”, 180 lbs so on the thin side, was looking for an elbow that would be fairly low profile and would stay in place. I play mainly regular invite-only games so while the games have a good pace, you don’t have to worry about getting hacked or slashed. Protection is mainly for stray shots or getting tangled up with someone and going down here and there. Fit I have these in medium. They have the inner sleeve and a forearm and biceps strap. The elastic sleeve is nice, I wear short sleeves so, it is right against my skin. Because I am thin the biceps area isn't tight but the sleve does seem to help keep it in place and is snug in the forearm and right at the elbow. The 360 strap on the forearm lets you get the tension right where you need it. The three piece design means your elbow goes right into that pocket and keeps it there. 8/10 Protection Again, I don’t play in a contact or chippy league, but because of the fit, I never have to adjust them like I used to. Being in the proper spot contributes to protection. I have gone down here and there and this is a case where if you don’t notice, it is a good thing so I am assuming it is doing its job. It provides full coverage around the forearm and the elbow cap is substantial without being bulky. 9/10 Weight The Vapors I had were pretty light, these are on par. I don’t notice them so I have no complaints here. 10/10 Durability So far they are holding up well. I average about two games a week and have had them about a year and a half. The only thing is as you would expect the elastic on the 360 degree strap is getting a bit relaxed but not enough that it affects the tension. This is an area I will be paying attention to as there is nothing to hold it in place except friction. I keep expecting it to slide off the front edge but so far it hasn’t. The rest of the elbow shows no sign of wear. 7/10 Intangibles I was looking for comfort and something that stayed in place, and these provide that. As an intangible I think the STX Surgeon equipment looks great with the gray, black and white. Doesn't matter much for protective stuff but just my opinion. 9/10 Conclusion I am really happy with this purchase. I think STX is bringing great equipment at very reasonable price points. Once my son gets a bit bigger I will be buying STX for him and will be getting shins for myself next. 8/10

I still have Turk Custom+ and I cannot get the blade to move at all. I don’t think you would have to be a pro level skater to notice, but I could be wrong. I can’t imagine my blade shifting and not being aware.

FYI, the developing dmen presentation was by Glen Gulutzan (Dal, Cal, Edm assistant). He started his talk by saying developing dmen starts at the offensive blue line, and now that I watched this on a bigger screen vs my phone, that is the first place this breaks down. The dmen leave the zone by the time the opposite team dman is at the bottom of the circle. Granted, there is zero forechecking pressure (or as ever1 pointed out, no pressure anywhere by the forwards) so that makes it hard but the strong side D could have held longer.

Hard to tell exactly what’s up with the perspective and all white jerseys but the first guy with the puck should have never had that much time in the neutral zone to make that little pass to the guy who carries it into the zone, both dmen just ceded ice. The back side Dman did nothing but back up with a big gap. Cant remember which session from coaches site but a recent session I watched said their d (NHL) play everything as a 2-2 unless the puck is coming through the middle. That means much tighter gap and more direct alignment than the traditional “divide it into a 2-1 and 1-1” approach. Don’t give them time and space, force them to make a good play.

Why would knee braces be prescription-only? To get insurance coverage would require a prescription but just to purchase?

Empirical data? You mean like somebody’s observations who works in the field full-time at a high level? You’re in luck then...

Mechanical watches actually tend to lose time in higher temps and gain when it gets cold, but it would have to be cold enough for all the internals to get cold and remain that way long enough to gain time.

There is a video interview of him around, will try to find it.

Ever see Crosby’s stuff? Old and practically falling apart. On Spittin’ Chicklets I think he said his jock is the same since juniors, which if actually kind of gross but to each their own. During I think the last All-Star game they showed him getting dressed and you could see the repairs on his elbows and shoulder pads which looked to be ancient. He said he hates to change gear.

I have always seen it as a very general starting point, and that the flex would be the net flex, not stick flex. So the flex once it was cut.

Seriously, I don't understand how "just because it is so easy to do today" is justification for an adult/professional to violate professional norms. WWPGD is not a good mantra...

With a basic Google search I found nothing. And just because someone leaked something online doesn’t mean that is free reign to propagate it.

I have to look them up but there are other manufacturers who make 2x4 and even bigger tiles. I haven’t purchased yet but the fewer seams the better was my thinking when looking into it. Not sure if that holds but I liked the idea.

Why not try some of that orange adhesive remover, it is pretty gentle. Or Magic Eraser or what about just carefully blacking it out with a permanent marker?

The 3D mold is going to mirror the shape of your foot, but not the combination of hard and softer structures, nor can it account for the sensitivities of various parts of your foot in respect to the pressure the skate is applying. And I echo the question, what is the point? A lot of conclusions or suggestions being thrown about based on questionable observations...

Don’t get the equation that more equals better. Classic patterns will always trump stuff that is too busy to me. Some say lazy, I say restrained.

Agree, those Grafs are for me the best looking skates ever. The all white with the white toe cap eventually look like someone did a bad spray paint job and it is coming off.

I am the opposite. I think skates have gotten too gaudy. Love the basic black. We had silver and grey Vapors and Nike’s, they look dated.

For your own personal use as pointed out in their terms of service, I am sure posting it on message boards wasn’t what they had in mind.

That isn’t what he said.

You are publishing someone's content in violation of their business model....

We have a work from home arrangement, nice to not have to use PTO when you are sick. Plus it does keep things from spreading. Of course with my wife working in a school and two kids in school that is cancelled out by all the plagues they bring home...

Mri’s are expensive and docs have been moving away from just ordering tests in every situation. If it persists go see an orthopod.