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It's a traditional square shape, I think the CX will feel more rounded.

All I can say is it's about time.

Post Xmas update Helmet - Easton S19 w/ Itech X100 Shoulder - NB One90 Elbow - Rbk 9k Glove - NB Vapor XXXX Pro Pant - NB Vapor XXXX Shin - Bauer One95 Skate - Bauer TotalOne Stick - Bauer X60

I think that what you're trying to get at is why companies are not offering the newer technologies at significantly lower price-points. They will, but in a couple of years time. Look at the One80 skate for example, it is essentially a down-graded One90 that will be available for almost half the price of One90's.

I had one a couple of days ago where some parents came in with their two kids: Parents: I'm looking for the smallest helmet that you have. Me: Well, the best option is to go with the youth Bauer helmets that are over here. Parents: I heard the CCM TH2 is the smallest. Me: You mean the CCM HT2? Parents: Yeah, that is the one. Me: The CCM HT2 will not be smaller than the Bauer/Itech youth helmets and it would be hard to get a hold of a new one if you're not a member of an NHL team. Parents: Okay, so you don't have any CCM HT2 helmets? I would like to see if it is smaller. Me: I guarantee that the youth helmets are the way to go. After 30 or so minutes of looking at helmets... Parents: So you don't have the CCM HT2 helmet? I want to know for sure if it is smaller. Me: Double facepalm, and the cycle repeats itself. On top of that, the parents had their two kids on leashes and eventually left without a helmet.

New addition: X60 OPS Backstrom :)

Thanks for the confirmation. I assumed it was an X60 just because the weave was not tight like a regular One95.

Monty - Let us know how the Staal One95 (X60) performs.

toe to heel is the way to go! I've always gone toe to heel I can't believe that nobody has mentioned that the stick is 77 flex.

I recently added some One95 elbows and XXXX pants.

Use the search function.

They were discussing the stick, not the skates.

Do you mean 90/75 or 100/75?

I finally got around to trying out the FBV. The Hockey Shop did my skates at 100/50 and I regularly skate on a 1/2 inch hollow. The glide of the FBV is noticeable but not extremely significant IMO. To articulate it more clearly, the glide felt very similar to a regular 5/8 hollow but definitely not as much as a 1" hollow. During my skate, I felt that I had adequate grip on inside edges but not enough for my outside edges. Overall, I just feel more comfortable with my regular hollow and would prefer to stick with it than converting over to FBV.

That looks pretty bad.

You need to bake them.

Same as the Robitaille, 1/2" mid curve that is slightly open.

I was recently at my non-primary LHS with one of my buddies who was getting fitted for skates. During the fitting process, I already knew that my buddy fits in a junior skate. However, the sales guy deliberately said that he won't fit into junior skates and will only fit into senior sizes. It's pretty ridiculous that the sales guy is only concerned with squeezing more money out of a customer instead of ensuring a proper fit.

That's pretty brutal.

It seemed like price bartering day today. I love it when customers think that price matching competitors is the same as being open to all best offers.

I love those people, my mental response is usually something along the lines of; "most people never make it past amateur porn, congratulations." A mental statement like that unfortunately never crossed my mind until you mentioned it. :P

Here's one that happened earlier today: "This will be my 2 year old son's second pair of skates. Are the Eason skates good enough? He's destined for the pros." I love how this father has a crystal ball that can predict his son becoming a professional hockey player.

Good point! I suppose the XXV is about $400 and XXXX is $800 up there, or some big gap like that? XXXX is 649.99. The XXV is in that $350-$400 area. he means in Canada I know, XXXX's aren't $800 in Canada.

Good point! I suppose the XXV is about $400 and XXXX is $800 up there, or some big gap like that? XXXX is 649.99. The XXV is in that $350-$400 area.

It's not as if I didn't want to help him, I felt that he didn't give me anything to work with. I didn't include the section about me trying to explain that a shaft can't find both standard and tapered blades properly. However, it was obvious that he was not willing to listen to me. This guy also gave me the impression that he knew more about the situation than me. Also, the store was extremely busy and I decided that my time could be better spent helping another customer.