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    On 8/8/2023 at 8:26 PM, flip12 said:

    I sense a slant here 😛

    But seriously, the price is right even if you're only after a standard curve, especially living in Europe. I'm very happy with a 425g stick. If it's durable, that's plenty light.

    What really has me tempted isn't going away from P28 to one of his two dozen P28 variants (though I'd prefer that curve or S. Niedermayer's softened version of it on an E4 blade shape, but I'm not about to spring for a custom mold), it's that I can get a whole bunch of shaft options that aren't available off the shelf for less than what it costs for a second tier stick at an LHS in Denmark. Shaft shape, finish, texture, and flex might actually be more important to me than curve. If the balance is right, the curve pretty much falls in line for me.

    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

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    5 minutes ago, puckpilot said:

    As skates age the foams inside compress and the skate will feel more roomy. If you feel like you’re on your heels too much, there Are two things IMHO you can try.  First you can try Superfeet insoles. They take up more space than your Speedplates and they lift your heel, pitching you forward.  The drawback I found was they deaden the feel for your edges. 

    The second thing you could try is to reprofile your runners with a forward pitch. This will make it easier to get off your heels, but it’s not going to help you with the roominess in your skate. 

     

    +1

    Forward blade profile with some Stable 26 socks could help

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    11 hours ago, flip12 said:

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    I don’t think they look alike at all beyond the fact that they’re both athletic white males of approximately the same age (they’re less than a month apart in age, but I didn’t know that before looking it up, and anyone comparing their appearance wouldn’t necessarily know it either). But that description fits a majority of the NHL. Nylander’s got a very LEGO face, so once you’ve recognized him it’s hard to mistake him for someone else. Pastrnak’s got a much longer looking face and a generally goofier game face than Nylander. I could see mixing Pastrnak up with Anze Kopitar if it weren’t for the age difference.

    Who’s friends with whom? P and N are or you are with P and N?

    Definitely classic Slavic and Scandinavian visages respectively

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    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

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    On 3/2/2016 at 6:42 AM, Weihanda said:

    After a long run on my W11 curve, i finaly found something way diferent but it is my new curve and i love it so much. It´s a True TC1 curve. they sell it as an Ovi curve but it´s far away from it. Aaaaaand Hockeymonkey sells them for 179$ with another 30% discount. Lucky Me!!!!!

     

    On 3/2/2016 at 8:51 AM, flip12 said:

    Cool. Can you post pictures of the TC1? I've been wondering what that pattern looks like. Is True keeping it available, though? I thought they were killing the TC1 and TC3 off with their next generation of sticks.

    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

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    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?

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    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 IMG_6010_zps6d656a66.jpg

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    I've got a pair incoming this week from Easton, and have been chomping at the bit to try these out. Any issues with these being on the narrow side? I use EE Bauers, and went with 8EE in the Makos.

    I generally wear EE Bauers, and after molding D Makos I have no issue. Sometimes it's a tight squeeze getting them in but no fit issues.

    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:

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    That's my feeling as well. I remember when almost have the EMB claimed to use the Shanny, but it was easily the worst selling blade in just about any shop that stocked them. It's not like the guys that go gaga for pro stock toe curves are going to stop buying pro stocks to buy a retail curve.

    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.

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    Agreed, I'm really impressed with some of their new products. The Mako protective looks pretty interesting. I'm a little disappointed the E28 pattern is only going to be available on the Mako stick though.

    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.

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    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.

  25. Posted · Edited by hellaavangard · Report reply

    The singer in the band I was in went bat-shit crazy on me tonight and I bailed, but at least I heard about these guys:

    Hellacopters are rad, their frontman Nicke Andersson (aka Nicke Royale) was the original drummer for Swedish death metal legends Entombed, who pioneered the sound and style that bands like Converge bite the hell out of these days. He currently drums in the thrash band Death Breath and has a blue-eyed soul band called the Solution. Nicke is a monster musical talent

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-jcKBSbm2o

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