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Tuff n Lite socks are very thin in the actual foot part of the sock, they beef up a little bit in the ankle when the cut-resistant material begins. I've been using a pair for many years and they've held up well

Like Flip said, really hard to beat the price for even the stock specs. A Third Line stick, after shipping to EU, is cheaper than buying a mid-level stick here in CZ; where its probably only going to be a P92 if you use intermediate flex. Combine that with being able to get Laine, MacKinnon and Ovi curves in 55 flex at that price... It's really a no-brainer. I prefer mid-kick, square shaft, but the honestly the way the Third Lines come (low kick, rounded corners) in Int, is fine considering the build quality/price/curve options

The Easton Pro 10/Pro 15 pants had a spine protector that would move with you when you leaned forward. Like Marka said, they're heavy but very protective. From what I recall the weight difference wasn't that vast between those and the 9K

Recently retired player Stephen Johns asked for lace-bite remedies on twitter today (amidst his inline skate trek across America) and it's interesting to see the many recommendations, especially from some pros

I really appreciate the support, guys. The amount of friends, memories and knowledge that I have from MSH is unreal. Much love and respect

+1 Forward blade profile with some Stable 26 socks could help

Definitely classic Slavic and Scandinavian visages respectively

Jarda is in the not-givin -an-f phase, I think he just doesn't re-tape often

Not so much of a new gear sighting but it's a trip seeing Jagr using 1) white tape 2) a Pastrnak style tape job

P30 is more readily available than the P46, which seems to be on the way out.

A few years ago some of the bigger online retailers in the States were carrying the CCM one, I bought one in 2016 for $25 as a backup for the older Reebok one that I use... I guess that like the Jofa designs that were basically the same at retail and pro-stock, that these don't do well at retail. Which is a shame because as many have stated above, it's a very simple, comfortable and protective piece of gear

I met Benn during his rookie season in Dallas after a practice; and being a gear nerd, asked him what curve he uses. In a very enthusiastic, Spicoli-ish manner he replied "Sakic!" I think it was his sophomore season that the hook started to show up

Would definitely purchase either a Jagr pro or a Benn pro. Would be awesome to have a toe curve with a square-ish toe available (besides the P10)

I'd also love to see some photos of the TC1, I've had a hard time coming across images of it from the time the A series came out

Cannot wait to pick up an A6.0 tapered blade in the tc4 pattern

Flip12 and myself in Copenhagen (he's the tall one). I've had the pleasure of meeting JR and playing alongside IniNew for a few years but this is my first transcontinental MSH hang :))

Is it just me or do the 180 skates look much deeper than the 170s? I'm in a pair of One100s right now that fit great aside from a little lack of depth... I've been wanting to move to a skate that is not as stiff and had been thinking of moving to the one.7 although with the 170s already having the edge holder I'm giving these heavy consideration. I suppose the best thing is to wait, but I wear a size that most stores don't stock and would have to special order any way... does anyone have any insight into the depth of some of the mid/lower models of the Supreme line?

Is the Synergy 60 a ~$100 pricepoint stick?

I'm in Košice, Slovakia with my girlfriend, visiting her family there for the holidays. Yesterday her grandfather showed me his old skates, not sure of the make or anything but he said they're at least 50 years old. It was my first time seeing ones like these in person, they were in great shape, the steel was still sharp too

I wear an EE width One100 and tried on a D Mako and was very surprised at the fit, I felt very confident that if I'd had them baked that it would be great width and length wise. The issue for me was the lack of depth in the boot:

Good point, I had spaced on that. The extra height overall is still enticing, I've been trying to tighten up my turns for a while now

The Lightspeed Edge holder looks really interesting, as someone that just started using heel-lifts (thanks again JR!) with positive results, I'm eager to try them out. Will be curious to see when CCM/Reebok unveil taller holders now that Bauer and Easton are on it.

As someone that uses intermediates and thus pro stocks not really being a useable option because of how much I'd have to cut off, it's nice having several companies offering toe/mid-toe curves. I'll be curious to see if they do well enough to stay in production, I don't hold out a lot of hope but it's a good time to be someone with a preference for such curves.

Same here, hopefully it sells well enough to trickle down to the ~$100 sticks, I also hope to see 60 flex intermediates in that pricepoint in the near future.

5'7 ~130lbs Right wing D-league Size: Jr. XL Background: I play in a non-checking D level adult league. My stature seems to make me a target for guys living out their body check fantasies and I usually draw a tripping or roughing call every other game or so. Combine that with repetitive strain in one of my shoulders and the fact that pucks and sticks to ribs are painful; and I try to avoid going out on the ice without shoulder pads on Fit/comfort: 9/10 I went with the Jr. XL size for two reasons mainly, that I have a slender build, and for the smaller shoulder caps. My previous shoulder pads were Jofa 6500's, I had to have the straps shortened by someone at Perani's so that I didn't have to overlap the straps to get a snug fit. No such issues with the Projekts. Their 2-timer strap system is very nice, I do have it at basically it's smallest setting but nonetheless, I'm able to wear the pads nice and snug around my upper body, they do tend to slip a little bit, I wear an Under Armour long sleeve shirt with grip print on the arms, and I've found myself wishing that it had more grip over the sternum and once a game goes on for a bit and the undershirt gets wet, the pads tend to shift up a little bit. The liner itself is very comfortable and breathes much better than my old Jofas however. Another fit aspect that I really enjoy is the 2 piece biceps guard, the lower, skinnier one fits perfectly underneath the biceps guard on my Jofa 9144 elbow pads. These parts are also adjustable with a velcro strap which really enables you to fine tune the fit Protection: 9.5/10 Among the protective aspects that drew my interest in this pad were the spine, clavicle, and in particular rib protection. The pad wraps around your ribs very nicely and covers up a spot where I was taking cross checks especially when I would go to the front of the net. It also has removable extensions on the front and back to provide a little abdominal and lower spine protection. They aren't going to make a puck or a spear from a stick feel like a pillow hitting you, but it's a nice touch. The foams used throughout the pad and in particular the Zote foam used in the sections of the pad feels very protective without feeling while being lightweight and mobile. The spinal and sternum protection utilize the "bones" technology and are very protective as well. The times I've landed on my back or chest haven't been painful at all. The shoulder caps are solid as well, non bulky and while they're smaller and offer less coverage than my previous pads, I haven't noticed diminished protection. The main front and back sections of the pad are narrower than what I was used to so the outer parts of your chest and back aren't as protected but this is a small sacrifice for the sake of mobility. Mobility: 9.5/10 This is another big step up from the Jofas I wore. As I mentioned above, the narrow front section enables much better mobility, I've noticed it in shooting and in pulling the puck from one side to the other. The shoulder caps and segmented biceps guards yield a very nice range of motion comfortably. The spine and sternum guards are separate from the main sections of the back and front are connected with elastic, also increasing the mobility. Weight: 10/10 Very light weight. You almost don't notice them on. They seem to resist getting heavier toward the end of a skate as well, nice low occurrence of moisture retention. The use of hi-tech foams over plastic inserts really keep the weight low. Durability: 9/10 I've been using these since December with no issues, the stitching is solid and while there are a few snags in some of the fabric from contact with velcro, I haven't spotted anything that concerns me. The fit has broken in but the foams still feel as protective as the first time I wore then and the elastic straps still going strong, no signs of stretching. Intangibles: 10/10 One of the things that caught my eye about this pad was I'd seen that many pros had switched over to it upon it's introduction. While it's never the greatest idea to use the same piece of gear just because you see them using it (especially disregarding difference in fit, etc) I figured that if guys liked enough to change to it over the normal Jofa gear that you'd see, then there was something to it. The pad dries nice and quickly, and I haven't noticed any odor after several months of use (I lay the pad inside out after every game as well, others may have different results depending on how you handle them after an ice time) The various features of the pad that piqued my interest: rib protection, fit customization, mobility; have all exceeded my expectations. Though appearance should be a non issue with gear, especially what goes under your jersey, I really like the appearance of the pad and admit that it's shelf appeal helped draw my attention, the appearance, predominantly white with grey accents, has a very classy look with a modern edge in the cut of the sections. Overall: 9.5/10 Definitely the best shoulder pad I've used and one of the best pieces of gear that I own. It has a truly great balance of protection, mobility, comfort and light weight.