Trying 100k's Next Week

[Trying 100k's Next Week]

21 minutes ago, Lfntn10 said:

Are you past the 90 days now?

I picked em up off ss as a shot in the dark. Not that much money if it didn’t work out. Figured If they didn’t work I could resell them.  Not the dumbest thing I’ve done with $600+-

[Trying 100k's Next Week]

I don’t love the way mine fit.  I’m going to sell them for sure. Sticking with ultrasonics.  They work for me. 

[Favorite Skates of all time, top 5 (just for fun)]

Because I can’t pick an order these are my top 5 in no certain order   

CCM 952 Tuuk runners 

Bauer Comp from 90s

Daoust 501

CCM Ultra Tacks

Graf 705

[5/16” hollow]

On 5/13/2021 at 12:22 PM, Leif said:

Does anyone actually use that hollow? It’s one step up from the death grind. I was given two unused 5/16” Sparx wheels, I’m not tempted to try them. 

I played on 1/4 in jr hockey back in the early 90s. I’m a bigger guy too. 6’3 220 in jrs. It worked for me.  Played defense.  On paper it shouldn’t have worked but I liked it. I’m at 3/8 now. 

[Trying 100k's Next Week]

Thanks for the info. I have some ultrasonics in fit 3 but I’ve got a pair of 100k pro wide on the way.  This thread and others on the 100k have me intrigued. Hopefully they will work out as a comfortable option.  

[Sparx Skate Sharpener - At home sharpener]

Similar to a CAG Albeit watered down. For me Wissota 911 was a good option as it’s just a smaller version of a blade master machine (operationally) and I learned to sharpen on one of those way back.  I like it. The machine is quiet supplies aren’t super expensive it’s reliable and accurate if you do your part.  

[Your current equipment]

Helmet: CCM Tacks 110

Cage: CCM VIsor 1/2

Shoulder Pads: None

Elbow Pads: Warrior DX Pro

Shin Pads:  Jofa 9040

Pants: Bauer Nexus Pro Stock Kings/Warrior Franchise Pro Stock Lightening

Gloves: Warrior Alpha Pro

Skates: Bauer Nexus 2n VCut Pro-Stock/Nexus N9000 retail (a touch more flexible)

Sticks: Warrior Pavelski 90 flex HD1 dressed as Covert QRE, Warrior Comeau 85 flex Alpha DX Pro. 
 

Wissota 911 Skate Sharpener.  

[Guide for sourcing equipment for big & tall players]

On 9/10/2018 at 2:46 PM, WildBillKickoff said:

Scott— I created this account to tell you how thankful I am that you took the time to share your knowledge. I don’t have it quite as bad as you do in trying to find equipment (I’m 6’2”, around 300), but it’s still difficult, and your guide has saved me hours of research in my efforts to pick up hockey again after a decade off. I’m actually about 40 pounds lighter now than I was then, but I could get Tackla pants in a 60 off the shelf back then.

So, in order to pay it forward and help other big guys, my experience: I called Montreal Hockey about the Tackla pants. I have about a 46” waist, so I thought their size 58 is about my only hope, unless I order direct from Europe. Unfortunately, they’re sold out. However, he told me about the JAMM 5000/1 girdle, which is currently available on hockeydogs.com in 3XL, and it allegedly fits a 46” waist. It runs a shade over $100, and the various shells are around $40. I’m going to order one next paycheck, and I’ll let you know how the fit is.

I agree with you in regards to everyone’s help (especially Scott).  I’m just picking the game back up after stepping away for a few (20 ish) years and things have changed since 2000/2001. A lot of good Info to digest and sift through.  Skates have been challenging.  Skates last in 2000 CCM 952/tuuk steel/graf 703/705 tuuk or Bauer Comp everything has changed so drastically.  Very stiff skates to adjust to……jofa shin and elbow pads still good. Sticks (came from z bubble) have changed in a great way.  Excited to be a part of this game again.