Ti-girl

I love Tacks. I grew up on them and will always have a soft spot for them. My brothers each bought 3 pairs of 1152's when they last went. Mine are now RBK 9K's...but I would go back to Tacks in a second if I could find a pair my size...

Has he played 10 games? After 10 games his salary hits the cap...

Those are awesome Edge!

Probably his draft year, just guessing.

Me at our all star game. They were doing the most accurate shooter competition and I was bored. (I'm the skater) Im the one on the far...right with the orange socks. Our all star team...we won 5-2 BTW.

Product: RBK 9K Pumps Reviewer specs: Intro 23 female, 5'7 ish (On my liscence I'm 5'9, though people tell me I'm shorter), 150lbs. On the ice 3-4 times a week during the winter, 2 times a week in the summer. Tier 2 women's and men's C. Narrow heel, wideish forefoot. I've had Nike skates (when they first came out) as well as Mission Betty flyweighys. I broke the Nike skates in about 3 weeks, broke the front of the toe and broke the steel. The Mission's didn't last much better seeing as I broke the stabalizer bar in within a month of playing, durability is obviously a big thing for me. I also used the Vector 6.0's. Fit I have always worn a size 7 in all of the other skates, except for the Missions which were an 8. I wear a 6 in the RBKs. When I first put them on I knew I would have to get them baked, but that's not a big deal. They hugged my foot without any pressure points. The pump allows you to tighten the skate around your ankle/heel in just a few seconds. I have a very narrow heel and a wider toe box. The CCMs have always fit me the best, but my ankle would still slide around causing blisters and making it harder to get a good knee bend and cross-overs. The 9Ks totally fixed the problem. I tied them really tight around my toebox my first practice and I though my foot was going to fall off. But when I re-laced they were wonderful. The inside is anti-bacterial and it doesn't absorb any water. This keeps the skates light and keeps them from getting sloppy. I enjoy the thicker tendon guard. It allows me to transition easier without worrying about bending them, which I am prone to do. Wow, it's nice to be able to control the amount of support you want or need. I know a girl that doesn't ever use the pump where I pump them about 5-6 times to get it the way I want. Blade/Holder This has been the biggest problem I have had in skates. I broke the holders of my Mission Betty Flyweights within 2 months. My Vector holders have held up for 2 years and these are the same ones. I really like how CCM/RBK revamped the holders. I have heard that the blades are weaker because of the steel being perforated, but I haven't had any problems. Protection I haven't had any problems at all. I have blocked slapshots from a few different guys and haven't come out worse for wear. They are a bit ripped up around the tendon guard because I tuck my hockey socks under the tendon guards... WeightThey're light, but not as light as the Easton 1500's. They're not flimsy at all but they don't add to extra fatigue. Durability I've had them for a year now and there are some scratches and cosmetic issues (the tendon guards are chewed up from skate blades and the holders are chopped up and the silver pain on the RBK logo is peeling off) but other than that I haven't had an issue. They haven't started breaking down yet...which is a great sign. Conclusion I love them. With my superfeet insoles, I can skate for hours, and will. Our women's team, by the end of the season due to injuries and pregnancy only had 6 skaters. It became a looooong season. Anyway, they fit great and have lasted me well. Update: I've had this skates for just about a year now, they look like they've been used for over a year...there are cuts and scratches all over them, but nothing that wrecks the integrity of the skate. I got heel lifts put in the skates...about 1/2 a centimeter worth. Makes is SO much better. 06 nov 07

Yep, Jr sherwood woodie. Most of the girls on my team use woodies, sherwood seems to be the most popular.

No...Some of there older designs where off the hook !!... Now with Bauer...please.. Bauer is terrible.. RIT dye is your best bet. You can spraypaint them as well, but it WILL chip. Whats the feedback on the RIT dye?? I was thinking Leather Dye... i found on the internet somewhere. Also how the hell are some of these kids dying there holders?? What do they use? and can I use it on my black toe cap? say turning it white????? I've used the RIT dye to dye lacrosse heads. Never had a problem. And you have to start with white plastic.

Honestly, the real reason was when I was younger I ended up breaking my foot pretty badly. When I got the cast off there was a pressure point, right along where that lace sat, so I undid it and relaced them like that. I've kept them like that ever since. Though I know other people lace their skates different. Kieran Block of the MH Tigers does his with less lacings.

My random gear My skates.

Sure is. Played a lot during the summer at it. My girl's team home rink is Mount Plesant, the guy's is Cardel place.

Me on my women's team. Me and my defense partner. I believe we were discussing our game plan, which was to block as many shots as possible.

Mizuno's are the best. Tonnes better than any of the other ones that I have used before.

I was thinking the same thing...

Skates: CCM VECTOR 6.0 Intangibles: Underarmour skate socks Nike dri-fit hockey under shirt Itech Jill Mouthguard Under Armour sports bra Shoulder pads: Itech Women's pads Pants: Nike Quest 2 Shin pads: Vic something or other Elbow pads: Easton short Jr synergy something or other Neck guard: Itech Gloves: Sherwood Eclipse Itech cage Hespeler Alpha Nemisis stick. :( I need a new one. This one is on its last legs...