JR Boucicaut

I use ruby and sharpen them in the store (on a Stealth, not an X02). It's a nice steel to sharpen. You'd probably need less passes than usual though; you should feel the difference when you cut it.

Orders are brought over by a freight forwarder on Fridays and they in turn process the UPS labels out of Detroit. It's done to save on shipping costs as they would be considered domestic packages. There are times in which I've needed emergency supplies (riveter horns/machine heads) and have to get them out of Canada because I need them right away. At that point it's an international shipment.

2003 Vaughn Catalogue View File 2003 Vaughn Catalogue Submitter JR Boucicaut Submitted 07/08/2010 Category 2003 Product Catalogues

Yes, but depth won't be able to be changed due to the fact that the carbon fiber outer goes all the way up, making it impossible to build in depth. Hence why my post above yours.

The Ultra Tacks skate falls under Super Tacks. Chances are you will see more NHLers in the Ultra than the Super.

The CCM Tacks line is being refreshed for 2016, starting with the Super Tacks skate. It's an interesting boot - the boot is an one-piece carbon fiber frame that is very anatomical. The skate doesn't have an outsole nor a seam anywhere. The toecap is riveted in - you'll see in the pictures below that there is a peg right where the toecap and outer meet. I need to verify that the tongue has indeed changed. Originally it was supposed to be a molded tongue that has bound edges, but the stock pictures sent to me a few days ago don't. Will update as soon as I know. Also features their Totaldri liner, with abrasion patches around the top eyelet. Their Smooth Contour Pro is on the edge of the top of the boot for comfort. CCM Custom footbeds and Speedblade Black round out this skate. CCM is running a contest for seeders; you'd have to submit a video. https://supertacks.ccmhockey.com

2016 CCM Super Tacks Catalogue Insert View File 2016 CCM Super Tacks Submitter JR Boucicaut Submitted 03/04/2016 Category 2016 Product Catalogues

Actually I'd say it's the opposite. CCM had all of the breakthrough technologies over the past few years (UFoam/3dO/Resistance Pods/TaylorMade tech) The Reebok line was still Jofa-inspired on the protective side.

The tendon guard isn't replaceable. So, imagine the MX3 tendon guard. Where it flexes (the horizontal bars) is now hollowed out. You can put in the soft insert or the hard insert, or no insert at all.

No, April 15th.

4/15

USD Increased New tongue, new tendon guard, SpeedPlate. Vapor went up $50 last year and that was just SpeedPlate. Honestly, not sure. Haven't gotten a pair yet. The tongue is thicker so that may play into that.

Skates - Both Supreme and Nexus have been revamped for 2016. Starting with Supreme, the 1S (the TotalONE name is essentially removed from the product) features a Titanium Curv outer (similar to the aluminized outer the 1X has, however, titanium; giving it a different look. The tongue is a 52oz felt that is sewn at the edges, with a 37.5 comfort pad backing it. The Reflex tongue inserts have been reworked into the CFlex; no more annoying button to press the insert in place. The tendon guard has also been reworked - in the latest iteration of their quest of extract more range of motion, the tendon guard comes with two inserts, a silver one (soft) and a black one (hard.) To adjust the stiffness of the tendon guard, you move it forward, and the inserts have teeth on them. You align the bottom, then snap the tendon guard back. The flexibility has been rated in Newtons - flexed out to 20mm. No insert - 26 Soft - 53 Hard - 100 For reference, the MX3 was 51. SpeedPlate, LS4 and 37.5 liner round out the skate. $949 sr/$649 jr. Comes out Apr 15th. The S190 falls in at $729 with a 48 oz felt tongue, flexible (not customizable) tendon guard, Ti Curv and LS3 steel. The S180 also features Curv, however with a HydraMax liner, flexible tendon guard (same as MX3) and LS2. The Nexus line starts out with the 1N. Bauer's studies justify having a wider based skate on the market. The 1N has been hollowed out and a bit softer - even though they have LS4, the skate comes in at the same weight as the 8000 with Fusion steel. Injected facing with locking eyelets on the 4th and 5th eyelet. Form-Fit Lite split 52/40 oz tongue with Curv insert. SpeedPlate as well, coming in at $949. The N9000 also has a Curv outer, and the boot is similar in stiffness of a Supreme 190. LS3 with a HydraMax2 liner, coming in at $599. There won't be a pro Tech Mesh option at retail like the Nexus 7000. However, the 1N and the 7000 V-Cut will be custom options. SpeedPlate will be available aftermarket in April. Sticks - Nothing new on sticks from the Fall, however, a new Vapor stick line will be covered in a separate review down the road. Helmets - EPP has been eliminated in Bauer's Elite helmet lineup. The Re-Akt 75 replaces the 7500 and IMS 7.0. 6 different foam densities in the helmet, as well as Seven+ in the rear, resulting in an 18% improvement in impact management. XRD foam in the temple area and then features the comfort foam from the IMS 5.0 on top. Customizable vent options and comes with the new Profile III stainless steel cage (same shape as Profile II) $119 standard, $159 combo. Gloves - Vapor and Nexus glove lines have been redone this year. Starting out with the 1X Pro; full nylon glove with XRD for protection, 37.5 liner and a pro ivory palm with an stamped overlay. The 1X glove features XRD with a comfort foam on top of it, 37.5 liner and due to Bauer's exclusivity with AX Suede, their new Quattro Grip palm with a wear patch (very similar to their Absorb patch) The Nexus gloves still features that 4-roll volume fit. Starting with the 1N, a pro style flex cuff and 37.5 liner, Bauer's 3-pc lock thumb, and on the protection side, Seven + is embedded in the bankrolls between foam and a PE sheet on top. Pro ivory palm that has stamps on it for grip, with mesh gussets. 1N is coming in at $189. For those who were a fan of the 800 glove, the N9000 replaces that at $129. Protective - Vapor and Nexus get the update this year - starting with 1X, which is a very interesting line. Coming from the OD1N project in which they used Curv as a protective component, the 1X line features Curv in all of their pieces; sternum, bicep, shin and forearm, making it the lightest protective suite in the industry. On the shoulder pad, the caps, front, side and rear panels are all Aerolite foam, however, the sternum and biceps have a layer of Curv. Also new is Transfer Mesh, which is a breathable fabric that accents 37.5 by allowing it to evaporate faster by allowing more air flow in key areas. On the shin pad, the shin cap is Curv/Aerolite, and the calf, wing and thigh pads are all Aerolite. Transfer Mesh on them as well. The elbow cap has a molded medium density foam outer, and features Aerolite in the bicep, but the forearm is a combination of Curv, Aerolite and HD inserts. Transfer Mesh as well with a 3 strap system. Coming in at $189 for shoulder, $149 for elbow and $169 for shin. The X900 replaces APX2, just at a lower price point. $139 shoulder, $99 for elbow and $119 for shin. The 1N has been overhauled as well. In the shoulder, the cap and sternum have Seven+ in between multi-density foam and the rest of the pad is HD foam. Seven+ is designed for multiple impacts, and in key areas, has a visible window. The shin width has been changed in the cap and knee cap as well. Seven+ in the calf guard with a PE insert for additional protection. It also features the new Tune-Fit strap system; instead of having one length on the strap, it can be made longer by adjusting it, and it can anchor anywhere the user deems comfortable. The elbow pad is a 2-pc construction with Seven+ in the forearm. $159 for the shin, $109 for the elbow and $129 for the shin. On the pant side, 1X comes in with Curv and Aerolite in the spine, hip and thigh. 840D nylon outer in the thigh and hip, with a 1+ extension fit length adjustment. There is a new inner belt system that secures the pant to the body, allowing the rest of the pant to be a bit freer for increased mobility. Coming in at $209. The 1N pant is a traditional fitting pant, with Seven+ in the spine, with molded foam pieces in the hip and kidney, and 2-pc thigh pads. 840D outer with Extension fit and suspender buttons.

2016 Bauer Goal Catalogue View File 2016 Bauer Goal Catalogue Submitter JR Boucicaut Submitted 02/29/2016 Category 2016 Product Catalogues

2016 Bauer Hockey Catalogue View File 2016 Bauer Hockey Catalogue Submitter JR Boucicaut Submitted 02/29/2016 Category 2016 Product Catalogues

Here are some stock photos courtesy of CCM.

We will be posting CCM's catalogue in sections this year to comply with their lockdown dates. Once complete, we will post the entire catalogue and merge the topics. First off will be their QuickLite line. Gloves - CCM has updated their tapered glove option for 2016 with the QuickLite line. With a open cuff for range of motion, it also has pro level zote foam with PE inserts for protection. Clarino palm, which is reinforced. The QL290 glove goes with HD/PE foam for protection, with a nash palm (with reinforcements in high wear areas) and an open flexible cuff. Pants - The QuickLite pant is a tapered fit, and features their new Dryfoam technology. Dryfoam is a closed cell foam that simply absorbs less sweat, resulting in a drier and lighter package. On the QLT pant, it's a pro nylon however the back is a breathable polyester. The sides of the pants are reinforced. There is the 1" extension that hides under the pant belt, and a segmented HD spine protector. Protective - On the shoulder pads, the construction of the pad is Dryfoam, however the caps are U-Foam. In the torso, however, Ventshield is new for 2016. It's a plastic that is extremely vented and also very lightweight. The sternum package is Zotefoam. Shinguards have been completely redesigned with a new shell. The caps are vented, as well as the shin cap, and comes with a Dryfoam liner. Ventshield and HD foam in the calf for further breathability. The elbow pad continues with a 3-piece design, and is mainly comprised of Dryfoam. The elbow cap is actually redesigned. There is Zotefoam in the bicep and forearm (the bicep has a Ventshield piece) and the forearm has been extended.

2016 CCM QuickLite Protective View File CCM QuickLite Protective Submitter JR Boucicaut Submitted 02/28/2016 Category 2016 Product Catalogues

Sticks - The Rekker line has been updated for 2016, starting with the EK60. Still advertised as the lightest stick on the market, the addition of Graphene in key areas helps it to be more durable as well as redistributing the weight of the stick, making it better balanced. The EK60 comes in at $199 USD. The EK50 comes in at $159, EK40 at $109 and the EK20 at $69. The T120 line is unchanged from last year. One thing to note is their new PlayRite stick feature. In order to match kids to the right length and flex, there are 4 sizes in the PlayRite system (which is offered on EK60, EK50, EK20 and T87.) The 0 is a 40" 20 flex youth stick. 1 is 44" and 25 flex. 2 is 48" and 35 flex, and 3 is a full 52" 45 flex stick. On the wood side, the HOF line has a new look (well, old-school look) for the 5030 and the 5030 goal and 9950 goal sticks. Gloves - Brand new line for Sher-Wood; they recently hired Michel Paul (formerly the founder of MIA) so they do have a well-known name in hockey circles behind the product. The BPM line features a pro look and have a very good feel out of the box. The BPM 120 glove is a 4-roll glove (3 of the rolls are split at an angle.) Knit outer, Clarino palm. The 120 also comes in an S variant, which has a molded shotblocker that covers the bottom two rolls of the glove. There are more color ways offered through the booking program, plus, they do custom gloves. The gloves are $150 retail.