JR Boucicaut

Once again, one of those sticks that didn't sell because there was nothing like it out there. Same with Busch. The Airflo helmet is a perfect example of a bust.

I think you'd be hard-pressed to argue that the 9k wasn't a flop considering how relentlessly it was advertised, even long before its release. Edit - Grammatical error haunted me. Juniors sold like hotcakes, seniors didn't, but Rustpot is right - there is a new version of it therefore doesn't necessarily qualify YET.

I didn't start this thread, but it's seriously going into "name an old product" instead of a bust. Correct me if I am wrong but when I think of "bust," I think of a product that came out and wasn't tweaked or made into another line - it just straight disappeared. Externo won't qualify b/c it became Vector. It's silver. Not a bust, was too expensive a glove at the time.

This thread isn't about naming old product. 752s were popular. EDGEs however, were not.

There was one simple solution for Harpoon - take the cross-grinding wheel to it and shave off the fins. After that, just put glue and you're good. To this day I was NEVER able to pop off a Harpoon. My boy Shawn was a pro at it.

Hocks. The offset blade was originally called UB Offset - Gene Ubriaco invented it. Someone covered me on the Tuuk V2.

Stronger motor, faster RPM, easier maintenance (I've taken out heads out of machines and Blackstone is very easy to do), dressing the wheel is much easier (I remember you had to bust out a calculator to figure out ROHs on a Wissota) better holder (every click is calculated and it is lighter), better tabletop, and 30 lbs lighter. Give them a call, they will be more than happy to talk to you. They're technical guys over there. Tell them I sent ya.

These are 4" wheels so I don't have data on that, but I believe the number they were tossing around with the regular sized wheels was 1000-1200 prs on a wheel, and the Spinner was good for 4-5 wheels. The thing about it is that it barely takes stock off the wheel because the Spinner hits the wheel with the same pressure every time as it adjusts to the wheel speed.

Because you are getting a more efficient, professional-grade machine at around the same price point. It really doesn't take a rocket scientist to look at both machines and see which one is better, IMO.

I believe it's 45 lbs. Yes, the Spinner will come in different ROHs. You just plug in the one you want. There's no wrench needed, it's essentially a cartridge. Takes seconds to switch them.

Hopefully - as it stands right now the idea is to have the skate in MI. I just need a job so that I can have money again.

They do not. Liberty, Turbo and Spinner regular portables do.

It's a new market - these new portables are a more-economical option than the regular ones. The regular ones still have their place in the line. The X01 is for the Wissota-type user and the X02 is for a team who needs a lighter machine for travel. Notice also that the wheels are smaller - they are 4" wheels. I would LOVE to have a regular-sized Spinner portable with the radiusing equipment, but that's some major coin. The Spinner is a diamond on a bearing - it runs along the wheel when fed into it and stops by itself once the wheel is dressed. I do prefer my Quick Square to the Bat Gauge especially in a shop setting. Too many moving parts and I can see clumsy employees killing it.

Two prongs that make contact with the blade. No magnets.

Very - dressing the wheel is a cinch with Spinner. Obviously the physical/mental attributes to sharpening will be learned over time, but the machine is VERY simple to use.

I know we have been hinting at this for a few months now, but it is finalized and ready for pre-order. http://www.portableskatesharpener.com/ Two machines - one designated for "home" usage and the other for "team" usage. The X02 has a more robust motor for volume sharpenings, but the X01 will fit the bill perfectly for those who were considering a Wissota or something along those lines. Once I get a steady paycheck, I'm getting an X02 - things are going to be VERY interesting with Spinner and I need to be there when it's out

I assume its from Kevin Smiths, since thats the only place in burlington that sells hockey equipment other than dicks, did they have any one95's in the 100$ without warranty? Also, do you remeber if they had a good selection in the 100$ non warranty section, I'm think of going down there soon. Nothing in the non-warranty for one95's because their entire stock has the warranty stickers. I didn't really get a good look at the 100 section. Nothing really jumped out to me. They definitely have a good stock of the one95's though. Just because there is a warranty sticker does not mean it is honored by the factory. If they are claiming as such, I'd get it in writing just in case. Kevin Smith's will back it up. I have done a lot of business with them and have a very good relationship. I trust what they say about that sort of thing. I also believe that they would give me another stick if Bauer backed out. They are good people. Pro stock/college sticks do not carry warranties. NBH does not have it written on the bottom of the stick but you won't have much of a claim, I can guarantee you that.

OKAY I KNOW WE HAVE AUTO-RESIZE BUT SERIOUSLY PEOPLE, THIS IS GETTING OUT OF HAND. RESIZE YOUR PICTURES, PLEASE!

Well, I used to skate barefoot so it made it worse. What I had to do was cut up a tube sock, put it over my ankle and tape it down. This was before Bunga Pads.

That was a mod that I saw them doing at the factory in St-Jerome when I went there. Basically a few pros were getting cuts in their legs from the edges of the boot digging into their skin (a problem I used to have with Bauer skates and still have the scar) so sewing that softer foam on there makes it feel a bit better.

Next yr it goes to Bauer. Nike sold them.

I believe it had a ton of recalls and Oldsmobile not being around, may be hard to find parts. I've driven an Alero before though, it's a nice ride.

Kevlar palm on the 96? I know the 90s did.

If any doubt, put them in the freezer for a bit.

Why are you using the old ugly purple holders in stead of the 2.1's? yea i know there ugly they came with the skates. Im thinking they are prostocks, noticed the holes drilled in the bottem, so the pro probably ordered them like that. They are custom skates, the E is a dead giveaway. As far as the holders are concerned, NBH wouldn't put a copper rivet in the toe of ONE skate.