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Same with P89's influence on curves like Kovalev (though PSHS doesn't even have anything actually related to Kovalev anymore) and Hossa. I wish they would add some more moderate pro curves, like Gretzky, Lemieux, and Bure's Panthers era Bauer blades, put them in a "biast from the past" collection or something. I also really wish they would do shafts and blades. I don't buy the argument that newer stick technology is superior. Especially for a deep curve selection like they have, it would make sense to sell shafts and blades separate. It would probably make their stocking a lot easier too. VF has an amazing shaft shape. That with Basketball grip, clear coat, and a PM9 blade would be incredible.

Which Bauers have you had recently?

I've thought about that, and like the idea, but the distance has prevented me from bringing it up. It would be an expensive trip. Also, the pessimist in my head says why bother. From his perspective, where's the proof that it'll be better instead of worse than what he has now? I guess some quick mock ups to show the idea could help alleviate any "what ifs..."

We have a guy on our team like that. He's easily our best player. A Latvian leviathan.

I see what you're saying, but no, sometimes he just straight out says/writes things that are wrong and given his level of stick nerdery, he should know/do better. He could have a crystal clear visualizer. There's no need to have subjectivity in this. It's just mathematical curves. Plot them, compare them, boom, no more grey area. Bonus: do that with real life photos instead of graphix and the site would be a lot more convincing, especially for fencers.

Quad +3 sounds a bit extreme.

I think you're right. It look like that to me as well anyway. Let's hope they release these in different color ways. A Kings set would be perfect to replace my Kovalchuk return QRLs.

Me too, that blended with QRL toward the bottom. Machs were the last retail glove I found appealing.

Stenberg's Sherwood gloves look surprisingly good, better than the Morph Pro.

I also think True's boots are way too stiff. I like their concept, but the implementation details are going in the other direction from what I would do. Then again, my favorite skate is Vapor 10, especially for its soft upper eyelets, so I know I'm a bit extreme.

I've just use cheap kitchen sponges after losing one of my POWERFOOT inserts. A pack of 10 costs about $1.25. Shipping and handling is walking to and from the corner shop, about 5 minutes round trip.

Juvenile? I was thinking more on the other end of the maturity spectrum, but I guess that's subjective, especially in the post-Epstein era.

Only slightly related, but the latest gear from Warrior is very underwhelming. Their shins look chunky now, and the removal of the ribs means less protection per ounce. The black and gold looks like some kind of lingerie line, mildly erotic for some reason...maybe it's all the hockey romance trend taking over? My favorite look from the Alpha skates was the electrostatic prototype. They should have leaned into that aesthetic. The looks in today's skates are severely suspect all around though.

I agree. He isn't very reliable when it comes to curve info, which is odd. That makes it all the more impressive he's accomplished what he has.

Yeah, I'm going to have to try that. Thanks again for the pictures. I can't say it enough how bad Geppetty is at showing the actual blade geometries they offer. That's one of the most important points. Your pictures show the differences 10x better than what they're doing.