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    After using the customiser, I can make blank navy ones if worse comes to worse.  Nice.

    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.

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    Is Samuel Pahlsson still using TPS Sticks? Anyone know if my LHS called TPS and gave them the number on my Pahlsson sticks I would be able to order some.

    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.

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    The description of the Adrenaline is very contradictory.  Amorphous XN10 Carbon has a lower failure rate than kevlar, yet they are using kevlar?  From the way they phrased it, it also leads me to believe that they only used kevlar in the "slash zones."

    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.

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    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

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