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Good luck with the procedure...We're all pulling for you!

Eagle post their catalogue right on their website in both English and French. http://eaglehockey.com/wp-content/uploads/eaglecat2015_English.pdf

Sorry to hear about Chico. He will forever be a part of MSH.

Only because you can't find your old Cooper SK-20!

Yes, performance will be pretty much the same. The changes listed were made to address some issues that some wearers experienced. Those that I know that went from Mako to Mako II like them even more...

Not knocking it, but when I tried it I felt the glide was the same as FBV, but I felt the edge control using FBV was better than that of the Z-Channel. I would however take the Z over Blademaster's flat bottom version.

I don't have a problem with the way VT did the testing but do take exception to their inference that every player suffers a number of concussions each season. That's what sets the fear of every parent in motion. My hope is that studies like this help direct the R & D to further improvements, which as a consumer I have confidence that it will. What will probably not change is that you will continue to have those customers that: 1) Will buy the most expensive helmet regardless of fit because it must be the most protective based on the price tag. 2) Will buy the cheapest helmet regardless of fit because they do not want to spend money on a helmet 3) Will buy the one that they think they look better in regardless or price and fit. Retailers should just stick with recommending helmet based on fit and hope the consumer takes the information presented into their decision making process.

Catalog shows it being available for sizes 4 through 5.5.

Painful...Hate to see stuff like that on anyones' vehicle.

While I like the concept there's no way I can see myself veering away from the FBV cut. Where does the wheel start and end? Is it engineered to prevent the toe and heel from being shaved and banana'd over time?

You forgot to factor in return shipping charges...

I'm lucky to have several AMT (adaptive motion trainers) at my gym. I like it better than ellipticals since it allows a free stride as if running without any impact on your joints. Used to love running but with an artificial joint those days are over.

Returning to the game after having hip replacement surgery 6-months ago.

If it makes you feel better you have my vote for ugliest car dashboard....

Maybe some other shop guys can answer the durability question for you. I haven't seen that many pairs out there nor as it been out long enough to know for sure. As for stiffness, I really haven't noticed a difference from trying them on. There's also one model lower than the M8 that's coming out this Spring.

Carbon-fiberglass in the M8 as opposed to the carbon-composite in the II leading to the Mako II being slightly lighter. I've noticed better molding in the Mako II over the M8. Not sure whether it's perception or reality though.

Never surrender... I want MORE!

How can you not offer lifts on a "custom" skate?

Dean Smith http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12296176/dean-smith-former-north-carolina-tar-heels-coach-dies-age-83

Wonder if Bauer did this by design? While I appreciate the digs Warrior has thrown at the 1X, the bottom line is that it's just bringing more attention to the Bauer twig.

It all comes down to what works and doesn't work for the individual player. I don't consider myself heavy yet I skate on 3/4's and I have seen many tall, heavier players skating on 3/8's. I got to my setting my gradually working my way up to 3/4's. You also have to take into account just what it is you're trying to achieve.

1X is a true one piece. Bauer uses the term monocomp.

Looks like the same except for an upgraded liner to Thermo Max.

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