If you clearly asked the seller if there were any chips and he said no in the sideline swap messages the chances of you getting a refund are pretty decent.
https://www.kare11.com/video/sports/minnesota-company-reinventing-the-hockey-stick/89-8134706
Not sure what I think about these, kinda doubt they could gain real popularity, but there website has no detail on what the bends do.
Does anyone have any tips on how to do the quick spin stop move well?
I assume you do a transition and then as soon as your transitioned do a quick stop (looks like while keeping center of gravity over your toes and stop with the front of the blade) and push off the inside edge?
Why don't you just sew in a fight strap lower down on the jersey?
https://classicmnhockey.com/products/knit-polyester-fight-strap-modern-era-velcro-snap
I switched to Howies waxed like 4 months ago, they originally were pretty waxy but now that some of the wax wore off they're perfect for holding tight while not being too difficult to get undone.
I think a new thread would be too much for this, so:
'Inside some of the Penguins' equipment preferences'
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2018/03/18/Penguins-equipment-preferences-quirks-skates-sticks-Sheahan-Crosby-Maatta/stories/201803180150