Dmitrakov

So here are some pictures, let me know if this link works. First timer here using imgur haha https://imgur.com/a/fnLJGHm

(updated) What I sent to Customer service over email - I'm trying to be nice about it but I mean come on "Hello, I placed an order (USA-3751) in January for a stick which I recently received. My stick didn't feature the "nasty" silver colorway as depicted on the website, just black paint with a grey "base" logo in the middle. I ordered a 65 flex intermediate, but this is more like a 85-90, very stiff, stiffer than my 75 flex I had ordered in previous years. In previous talks with customer service I was told the shaft would feature a gloss grip with carbon fiber weave visible, this stick however has thick black paint throughout. I would prefer the stick to have minimal paint, maybe just graphics applied with grip for weight reduction if possible, because when weighed it's closer to 500 grams than it is to the advertised 435 grams for an intermediate. I expected a 12k carbon weave on the blade as it's an "extra stiff" option but the blade came with a 3k carbon weave which seems softer. The stick was only extended about an inch, uneven at the end so I had to trim off not helping the flex by any means. I am disappointed as I've had positive experiences with Base before and I have two other additional custom stick orders in the Base order queue. This was a let down, especially given the 5 month wait and the fact that this could happen again with my pending 2 orders. Please let me know if there's anything I can do. Best regards (Dmitrakov)"

Yeah you're right. I have ordered from Base a few years ago and the product was much better, I loved my sticks back then. it could be any number of issues from their position but I expected better especially after all these emails from Base boasting their rebirth from the dead lol.

So my stick arrived Friday, and if I'm being honest I'm disappointed! I ordered a Base Nasty - silver, 65 flex, BC01, grip gloss, X-stiff blade, extend 2", naked blade. The stick does not have the "nasty" colorway, it is just an all black paint, a prototype looking stick that has "Base" in dark grey on both sides in the middle of the shaft - kind of cool kind of not. The stick was only extended about an inch and the end of the shaft was uneven, so I had to trim some off. That really didn't help the fact this "65 flex" feels more like a 90 flex! I Expected 12k carbon weave in the blade but I got a 3k carbon weave. And to boot this thing probably weighs 500 grams, very bottom heavy. As others have said, I'm not sure how they will stay in business if that's what I get for waiting over 5 months for a subpar product amongst sticks that come 330-350 grams nowadays. Do I ask for a return/remake? I may not even bother.

It is uploaded to USPS tracking, expected delivery date June 3rd! I'll follow up with the quality/pics when it arrives.

We're 128 days in now, over 18 weeks. Maybe the claimed 5 week lead time was a typo, they actually meant 5 months LOL

This Wednesday will be the 14 week mark with no updates to shipping status or anything at my doorstep. Funny I didn't get any emails from Base today, maybe they don't like me anymore

Yes they did, I've been in contact with Base a few times since they relaunched before and after I ordered

Update: It's been 7 weeks since I placed an order and there is no update in the production/shipping process, yet.

Yes KHL, other pro teams overseas as well do get these options. Not sure about AHL though I'm pretty sure they're only options for Bauer are recent releases of stick constructions

If Bauer added Malkin pro to their MyBauer curve selection that would be great but he's Russian so that would be bad for PR in this day and age

Its a Kane pro curve from MyBauer, definitely an adjustment from my usual P28/Malkin pro but it has its advantages

I just got my custom Kane Proto R and I love it, the puck feel is great but I like stiff blades and to each his own. However the toe has a small chip on it after ONE skate, I heard the blades wear out pretty quick on this thing through reviews I've watched so we'll see

I wanna say its their Canada location but could be coming from Cali, not sure

Hey guys, big fan of base even with their outdated curve selection now compared to other companies (cough cough, Gepetto). I have been in contact with base as of their new return to the hockey stick world, and I placed an order for a twig January 17th. I guess I can be the guinea pig for this one, and we'll see how accurate that 5 week lead time is.

I imagine he must have some outside investment at this point, hes getting his product/brand pretty out there

What a cool interview thanks!

I feel as though even though the owner of HOAPA was the old Verbero owner, he might have something here in terms of puck feel. I would love to get back in the two piece game though as long as they're not blade heavy like most two piece combos.

Thought you guys would either love or hate this one, as it kinda reminds me of the old Verbero wood hybrids but I'm still interested in trying one out as HOAPA has somewhat of a better track record. Let me know what you guys think lol https://hoapahockey.com/products/origin-2-pack?variant=44220866298078

I ordered a couple "G3" builds from Gepetto which I'd say don't really compare to the real thing that much. I dislike how he just slaps the name "G63" even though it has his regular red line mold taper, whereas the old G3 construction has the old one90 0.520 taper profile. All in all, his "G3" is just for appearance without the two piece fuse and breaks just as easily - my two cents.

yeah if someone had the resources or funds *cough cough, Gepetto* we could get the two piece game back in style with even more molds

Yeah if someone comes across a K lefty shaft let me know

Yep exactly their QC department could use some work. Yardelm, I got the pasta/fisher curve on my G63's. The curve is a tad more open than a bauer P28 I'd say, and the blade is thicker than I personally like

I made a order for two custom G63 builds, I ordered a 70 flex and it felt more like a 95 flex. On ice when I could actually load the stick it was good, the blade was a tad stiff though. Just my two cents

Hey guys, I'm not sure if this has already been covered in another thread. I'm wondering to see if any of you guys out there have ever had experience with adding height to a stick blade, whether that be some epoxy concoction or even any luck adding a resin and carbon fiber portion then sanding it, etc. I want to add some height to my old warrior dolomite replacement blade. Let me know if you guys think this could work. -Dmitrakov