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  1. stick9
    You can find some deals on eBay and Sideline. Gotta know what you need though.
  2. stick9
    Actually sounds like the boot isn't deep enough, probably fails the pencil test. I get what he means. Look at the top of your foot in the boot with the tongue pulled out. It's not a nice rounded surface. It's an asymmetrical inverted V. Bauer went there a little with the offset quarters.
  3. stick9
    In short, they tend to feel like an older traditional style skate.
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    Bauer LS5 263mm - sold

    stick9 posted a topic in Sell

    Slightly used Bauer LS5 steel. Only sharpened a few times. Great steel! $79 obo shipped within NA.
  5. stick9
    Not all that unusual. I wear a 9 street shoe and do perfectly fine in a size 6D Bauer. I can even go 5.5D if I want. I think there are a lot of guys playing in skates 1-1.5 sizes too big. Still sound crazy though.
  6. stick9
    I find that to be true with the Fire rings, 5/8 Fire feels very much like a 3/4 ROH. The standard ROH rings feel pretty spot on to me.
  7. stick9
    In regards to CCM being a notch below. Yeah, I can understand that. There was a time, and really not all that long ago, where they made some pretty terrible skates. That’s no longer the case. The reemergence of the Tacks brand and the evolution of the RBZ line is about when they get things back on track.
  8. stick9
    I assume you mean glide. First things first, that 1/2 ROH is an anchor. Time to move to a shallower hollow. Small steps will help ease the transition. Once comfortable, look to switch profiles to something with a bit more surface to ice area. These things won't turn you in Matt Barzal but you should notice some gains.
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    Yes foams will eventually form to your foots shape and yes that will help accelerate the break-in process. However, no amount of skating or use will mold the outer composite boot. Baking is the only way to achieve that. It's also the only way to maximize the overall fit, which will enhance the skates performance. To the OP's question. No, there is no reason not to bake them.
  10. stick9
    They're not too worried. Just need to get to April. 😁
  11. stick9
    @Oilers97 fueled by the previous post. https://sidelineswap.com/gear/hockey/protective/shin-pads/840992-jofa-3500-senior-shin-pads-13 13" senior, not junior. I'd have to assume there is a difference.
  12. stick9
    This may be the only instance where we advise the OP to skip leg days. 😉 Maybe keep your eyes open for some pro-stocks.
  13. stick9
    Pssst... https://modsquadhockey.com/forums/forum/14-ops/
  14. stick9
    Hmm, the Supreme 2s Pros look wider, maybe start there. It's not about big or small. It's the shape of your lower leg and finding the right pad for you.
  15. stick9
    So, two things. First, the AR straps aren't doing anything to help with the excess bulk. Second, that pad isn't even close to fitting you. Your legs are too wide for that pad, which is why it sits proud of your shin. The lack of wrap in the last pic was the tell. I'd look for a wider fitting pad, or go bigger and modify the bottom.
  16. stick9
    I think CCM has both, painted and treated steel. Yeah, you get to a point where hardness is actually a disadvantage.
  17. stick9
    Fox Business picked up the story. https://www.foxbusiness.com/sports/coronavirus-nhl-hockey-stick-shortage
  18. stick9
    I think he might be refering to painted steel. That stuff comes off easily and offers zero performance. Not all black runners are equal.
  19. stick9
    I think it depends on what you use for steel and how often the blades are removed and reinserted. I have some prostock skates with holders that are pretty beat but the steel is locked in. I have another set of holders on diffetent skates where steel moves a bit more freely.
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    Yep that's been my take. The D3O in the knee cap is great but it's not a large enough piece. Shot hitting outside of the D3O area will be felt. The rest of the pad though is incredible.
  21. stick9
    And he's lacing all the way up on a fairly high cut boot. Skipping the top eyelet could help.
  22. stick9
    My thought from day 1 was Bauer should have licensed the runner. I get why they didn't. Had the LS4 not been such a disaster it might have paid off.
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    No
  24. stick9
    Hard to say, depends on the steel. I know both LS3 and Step come with a 10 foot radius but the overall contour (shape of the blade) is much different. The LS3 has a lot more meat at the toe than Step. When I was using LS3 I had to have the toes shaved then profiled. The Step was fine right out of the box, just sharpen and go.
  25. stick9
    No, those instructions are for skate ovens which are different than household ovens. But whatever....
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