JR Boucicaut

Got it, and up

Yep. Not sure if they're still working on it, but at the time that it was scrapped, it was because they couldn't get it dialed in.

The Hypertoe concept relates to you loading the shaft while the puck is on the toe, so no to that. I don't understand the shock over this. I posted in December of 2012 that this would happen. http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/topic/62277-2013-easton-hockey-catalogue/?p=946408

No The matte finish doesn't help when I scan it.

E7 for all intents and purposes is dead. Get used to that E36.

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/files/file/173-2014-easton-hockey-catalogue/ Sticks - The Synergy name is back on Easton sticks for 2014 on a full line of tapered sticks. The major story being told on the stick is their Hypertune technology in which the blade is tuned to whatever the stick flex is. The Hypertoe concept introduced on the V9/V9E last year (stiffened toe) is on the new HTX stick, however, the middle of the blade matches the shaft flex. So, a 75 flex blade would play softer than an 85 flex. The HTX will come in both standard and grip options (the shaft is textured on both, however) in all flexes and curves, including a Lie 5 E3 (Sakic). The Hypertune blade drops down to the Synergy 80 and 60 as well. The V9/V9E sticks stay unchanged for 2014. Skates - The Mako 2 will be new for 2014 as well with some upgrades; it's just not a color change. The boot has been tweaked a bit, with upgraded ankle padding to address some issues that skaters had with the original version, and a new multi-density felt-backed tongue and upgraded footbeds. It does gain a family, however. The Mako M8 is a fiberglass version of the skate at a lower price point, as well as a youth version of the Mako II. Helmets - Unchanged Gloves - All new Synergy glove line, starting with the HSX, which actually feels really good. The palm, which is AXSuede, fits very close to the hand and has an abrasion-resistant area on the edge. The index and middle fingers are 3 piece, along with a 3-piece flared cuff on top. The Pro and Mako line remain unchanged from 2013. Protective - The Synergy name continues onto a full line of protective, starting with the HSX. On that line, the Hyperskin concept is a tight fit underneath, with the padding floating on top on the shoulder/elbow/pant, allowing for range of motion with minimal slippage. The lining on the HSX family is also interesting - it's a 3D liner which allows it to wick, however, also allowing airflow to float through the ridges to cool the skater down. Their E-Cell foam is also used on all of it, and it's a perforated HD foam, so it allows proper airflow as well as a reduction in weight. The Mako protective line remains unchanged.

I like Louie but there are people out there with much, much more. I personally don't understand it. My skates were piling up but I've given away 3 pair in the last few months so I'm down to 3.

Steve's working on something new.

Okay, I see. Your knees were bent.

PSA - Sit next time. Your feet flatten out when full weight is on it, giving you a skewed reading for length and width. Traces need to be done in a semi-weighted position, so, sit in a chair high enough in which your leg is bent at 90º and your feet on the floor. I see it all the time in the store when measuring for skates; they always stand up. I tell them to sit, and explain that you don't skate with straight legs; when they bend they knees their size drops down on the gauge.

Standing? Interesting.

Question to all who have done it; when you did the tracing, who did the tracing? Did you put your feet on a piece of paper and trace it with a pen yourself? Did you email or fax it?

Um, no. The pros' choice in equipment PAYS them. Think about it. Actually, it is. His product isn't carried by a retailer at this point, and even then, it would be a stock item. And even then, the VAST majority of hockey players don't even consider a custom skate, because, quite frankly, they don't need it. Which is why I probably reject 8/10 people who come to me for custom skates because they don't need it. Right, but at some point that theory won't fly. So, the person whose skates were learned from, how do you take care of the customers BEFORE them? I've seen that in this thread.

Yeah, and it seems to be the same issue over and over again on the custom side. While it's great that he is revising them, that can't be good for his bottom line. Either the measurements aren't taken correctly or the customer has set such a high level of expectation that they've been nitpicky about them. I mean, Scott's no different than any other mfgr making custom skates. It's exactly why I always insisted on fitting skates myself and not taking measurements from someone remotely; the adage "garbage in, garbage out" applies to that.

Regardless, the first 6 digits are the ticket number.