mojo122

Never post before coffee. I actually ordered them in October and got them in December. Well worth the wait.

Eagle is pretty accommodating. Last December I ordered nylon CP94’s with digital palms, tapered fingers, mesh gussets, embroidered logos, and a shortened cuff.

Figures…..still the nicest glove in the catalogue!

The gloves in the catalogue that I like best are the ones that Thornton is wearing. Is CCM dropping the 4-roll line?

Yeah, dude - you'll be waiting awhile. They (Eagle) have been quoting turnaround times of 11-12 weeks.

Update: June 28, 2008 Background - 5'9 180, wide forefoot, regular heel, fairly flat arch. Previous Skates Graf G35’s, Bauer Vapor XXX’s, and Bauer One90’s Fit My Vapor’s were an EE width and my One90’s a D width. Regular width in a size 7 was a good fit both in length and width. The skates are extremely comfortable right out of the box. I had them baked which really helped the ankle padding form to my feet. Since I wear my tongues beneath my shin pads I’m not particularly crazy about the pre-curved tongues on the S15’s. They haven’t affected my skating or the skate’s performance, but they have started to wear away the bottom lining of my shin pads. The perfect fit for me is probably ¼ size down, which is something isn’t available from Easton at the retail level. 9/10 Blade/Holder I really liked the Pitch holders that I had installed on my Graf’s, but also liked the LS2’s and the LSP’s. The Easton holders are no where as stiff as the LSP or Pitch holders, but the fact that I’m not that big a person didn’t cause me to notice any flex problems from the holders. The Easton steel seems to hold a decent edge as well. 9/10 Weight These skates are ridiculously light. Although I can’t see skates much lighter, I’m sure that the skate manufacturers will continue to try and push the envelope on fit, weight, and performance. 10/10 Protection I am forever sticking my feet in the way of shots and passes and the S15’s have to be the most protective skates I have ever worn. I broke my left foot while wearing the One90’s and have since taken several shots of the same foot while it was healing wearing the S15’s and didn’t feel a thing. 10/10 Durability I’ve been wearing the Easton’s 3 times a week since the beginning of June and the skates have held up just fine except for some cosmetic scrapes from skates, sticks, and pucks. I feared the shredding toe caps some of my friends experienced with the 1300’s and 1500’s, but don’t see any indication that it will happen to my S15’s. Shortly after writing this review the leather areas began separating from the composite shell in many areas. To date I have glued and re-glued just about every part of the skate. While a great performing skate the durability issues and time I have spent doing home repairs don’t make it worth buying another pair. Conclusion This was the first pair of Easton skates I have ever owned/worn. I was tempted to try the 1300’s and 1500’s, but had concerns over many of the issues that were identified by many MSH Members and my co-skaters. My experience with the Stealth S15 has been nothing but positive and although this is the first Easton skate I have purchased, definitely not the last. I hope Easton continues to refine the skate, perhaps making the cut slightly lower and looking at tweaking the tongues. Rumors of there being an improved holder in the works will hopefully improve upon what is already a great skate. Overall Score 9.5/10 Updated June 28, 2008 – Durabilty and high maintenance drop this skate to 7/10

University of Maine One90 Gloves Have no idea what they're asking for them.

Do the shafts come with wood end plugs? I just got a few Pro Stock Adrenalines and they all have wood end plugs. I was hoping they would have the composite plugs, but the Easton SL plug fit just fine.

Graf G35’s Background - 5'9 180, wide forefoot, regular heel, fairly flat arch. Introduction I grew up skating in CCM Super Tacks except for a pair of Bauer Supremes and Supreme 7000’s. This was my very first experience with Graf and really wasn’t sure what to expect. Fit My previous skates were Bauer 7000’s that were causing me considerable pain around the ankles despite having been baked and then later punched. I was fitted for a size 7W that gave me a snug fit that I have always preferred, but without any noticeable pain or discomfort. I had them baked, which only improved upon the fit for me. 10/10 Blade/Holder Mine came with the t-blade system. I did give these blades a chance, but in the end since expert sharpeners are readily available in my area, I had the holders/blades swapped out for Mission Pitch 3 holders/steel and had them profiled to 9’. Maybe not the lightest holders out there on the market, but in my opinion certainly one of the best. N/A Weight Certainly not one of the lightest skates around, but not what I would consider to be heavy either. That is, until you skate in them. I applied silicone waterproofer at the beginning and then again on a monthly basis. The more I skated, the heavier they got. It almost seemed like the liners were sponges that refused to dry out. I’ve heard that this has been fixed. However, I’m a little hesitant to shell out another $450 to see if that’s the case. 6/10 Protection The techlite quarters provided adequate protection for me. Maybe not as protective as my Bauer 7000’s, but I took a few shots off the skates and didn’t find it to be much of a problem. After all, hockey players are tough. 8/10 Durability Over the 8 months that I used these skates I didn’t notice any durability issues. They remained stiff and supportive. 8/10 Intangibles These skates represent one of Graf’s top of the line models. The initial fit and finish seemed a bit sloppy, but no different when compared to some other top end skates. However, when the holders/blades were changed out, it was noticed that the outersole was initially drilled for Cobra holders and then elongated to make the t-blade holders fit. In addition, the innersole was separating from the outsole. The rivets of the Mission holder fixed this, but as far as I’m concerned this is totally unacceptable since this is supposed to be a high-end skate. Conclusion This was once again my first experience with Graf. I loved the fit of the skate, the forward flex and pitch, and the overall performance. What I didn’t like was the lack of quality control as evidenced by the initial holder installation by Graf and the innersole/outersole separation found during the holder swap. Maybe I just got a skate from a lot with bad liners? Graf needs a hydrophobic type liner for their top end skates. Unfortunately for Graf their impression made was not a good one. Overall Score 7/10

All 3 worked fine for me.

The VA80 foam along with plastic inserts throughout the glove.

I like the look of the new shoulder pads.......kind of "Nike" like.

We’re spoiled up here in the Northeast since we have many quality shops that are willing to go the extra mile with service and get you what you want. Same can be said for sharpeners, which is why we don’t have many t-blade users around here as well. Not EVERYONE is as fortunate as we are.

I have a pair in all black tufftek with silver print, digital palms, along with the pro pack. Despite all the controversy surrounding the company, it's a nice glove. The only down side for me is that I can't use them for the next 8-weeks cause I busted my ankle the other night.

You've got nothing to lose by calling and asking. If the pattern is still on file they may be able to get them, but there would probably be a minimum that you'd have to get.

Jimmy had a TF Evolution OPS last time I got my skates sharpened. Seems like a nice stick, light and well balanced. The Evolution Pro gloves in the catalogue look nice.

Nice gloves. Pure Hockey carries the MIA line. They had the MB22 and MB11 models. I liked the fit of the MB11 myself.

The pair I looked at were light, but not as light as Vapor XXX's. As for the stiffness, they were very stiff.

I believe JR said it was 825 grams.

Maybe not the best wording, but when I read it I get the impression that the entire shaft is constructed with Amorphous Carbon that is ALSO reinforced with Kevlar in the "slash zones". The 2 together making for a stronger shaft.

Background 5’9’’ and 185 pounds Skating in G35’s with t-blades. I have only used the medium rockers with the 1/2†(M13) and the 9/16†(M15) runners. I have skated in the past in Tuuk custom plus, ICM, and Perfecta blades. Feel I honestly don’t feel any difference in the feel for the ice between the t-blades and any of the other conventional holders I have skated on in the past. The design of the t-blade does make them lighter than conventional holders, but the overall weight difference in my opinion is insignificant. Steel The edges on the t-blade runner so far have been extremely consistent from runner to runner. Although they claim to last 4 to 5 times longer than a conventional sharpening, I myself have only gotten about 10 to 12 hours out of a set. However, for $16 (US) a pair, the edges are prone to damage just as are conventional steel when subjected to contact with goal pipes and other players’ skates. Advantage goes to conventional holders since you would only be out the cost of a sharpening in this case. 7/10 Variations Offering 3 different rocker lengths and multiple hollows certainly allows for the skater to try various combinations to determine which works best, while allowing the skater to change hollows depending on ice hardness. Downside is that it might cost you a fair amount of money to determine which setup you prefer best. 9/10 Durability So far for me the holders and runners are holding up just fine minus the fact that they don’t last as long for me as advertised. The weakest part of the holder is without a doubt the stabilizers. Granted that they are probably more of a cosmetic feature than a functional one, but by their name (stabilizer), they give the impression that they are a necessity for the holder/runner configuration. They break very easily and I’m confident that a lot of t-blade users buy additional stabilizers for replacement when they do. If they’re part of the holder setup, then they should be built to withstand some abuse. I’ve had 2 crack just from receiving passes in my skates. They need to replace the plastic stabilizer with something stronger and more durable. 7/10 Performance Without a doubt the glide is nice with t-blades. This however doesn’t in itself equal any increase in overall speed. I haven’t been able to figure out why my skate edges occasionally give out when accelerating hard or doing crossovers at full speed. Going with a shallower hallow has helped somewhat, but has not completely eliminated this problem for me. I debated trying the shorter rocker as well, but since the slipping is only intermittent and more prevalent on the right, I don’t think it’s the rocker length causing this. 7/10 Conclusion t-blades are an excellent alternative to conventional ice skate holders and steel for some hockey players, but not the majority. Consistency in weight and hollow combined with 3 rocker radiuses and multiple hollow settings allow for the user to find a combination best suited for them. However, unless you live in an area where it is difficult to get consistent, quality sharpenings, or must drive greater than 30 minutes or so to do so, you can get the same things (radius, hollow) for about a 3rd of what you would pay for a t-blade runner. Overall rating 7.5/10

Helmet - CCM HT2 (not a great fit) Visor - Oakley Modified Aviator Shoulder Pads- Jofa Elbow Pads: - SherWood Gloves - Custom HGT and M1 Pro Pants: - M1’s Shin Pads - Bauer 8000 Skates - Bauer 7000 (They still hurt) Sticks - XN10, Redlite XN10, SherWood 9950 and 950

My bad...but a nice glove you're not into nylon.

Goalie Heaven has a pair of HG1's if anyone's interested. WCOH to boot! http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIt...bayphotohosting

Too bad they probably wouldn't do different letters (MSH).