JR Boucicaut

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index...&showfile=7 Skates - U+ has been tweaked for 09 - the quarters of the skates are now reinforced with a Surlyn outer which will be more cut-resistant. Also, they have gone back to a better Clarino-type liner for the interior. Should address the issues that some had with the 2008 version. The goal skates also got the U+ treatment. Sticks - The U+ CL (stands for Crazy Light) clocks in a ridiculous 405g. Contoured shaft with a matte texture as well. The U+ is unchanged. The Octo Gun has an 8-sided taper (get it, Octo?) and it is CCM's first foray into nanotechnology (in both shaft and blade). Comes in at a healthy 470g. 4 of the 5 sticks in the Octo Gun lineup feature the 8-sided taper. Pattern changes to note - Recchi now becomes Tavares. Gloves - Total redesign of the entire glove line - starting with the V10, which keeps the 3-piece thumb from Vector 10, but has an anatomical EPP backhand for a tighter fit. The 4R Pro is an updated 4-roll glove. Protective - Unchanged from 2008 Helmets - Two new helmets for 2009 - the V05 and V04. Tweaked Vector shell (minus a few vents, and double-screw adjustment). V05 is dual-density VN and the V04 is single-density.

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index...s&showcat=3 Skates - Ha. Sticks - Lineup remains unchanged, Supreme line added from holiday booking. Gloves - Supreme line is new for 2009 - starting with the flagship ONE95. Follows up on the ONE90 concept, however, the glove is a bit roomier than what the ONE90 was. New stretch palm, a impact-displacement system and a moisture-wicking, cooling liner are the main features of the glove. Vapor is unchanged. 4-Roll gets the Bauer logo treatment. Helmets - Helmets are unchanged other than the new 5100 - which is the 9500 single shell with dual-density VN padding. Protective - Supreme protective is redone for 2009 - the impact-displacement system and new liner that are in the ONE95 glove are in the ONE95 pads as well - however, in high-impact areas (shoulder caps, shins and forearms), the pads feature a fused polyethlene/high-density foam that cuts down on weight however absorbing impact. The ONE95 pants have the impact-displacement system in the spinal area. Vapor series is unchanged.

Go to bed Steve, it'll be there in the morning :)

They switched to the shiny logo on the back in 2000, then the actual 705 logo a few years later. When I wore 705s they were from 97 and they lasted 5 years.

If those are 10 years old it just shows how much Grafs last. Nice laces too. Those were the "good" Grafs. None of that silver crap on the skates.

I never touch the pitch dial on that style holder.

Did you guys pick up 296 holders/steel? I will be doing FBVs as well in a short bit. :)

Harder steel, did you redress?

Damn, how many machines have you sold on here?

Why? He posted before you did, I'm sure he will.

Nah :P

MSH Product of the Year ballot has been sent out. If you are in the retail industry and haven't received one, please email me at jboucicaut@modsquadhockey.com along with where you work.

Haha, sounds like every major city has a board in which parents can post anonymously and throw other teams under the bus.

Sounds like the Toronto version of MLive.

I see what you did, Steve used the same analogy but refers to it on the lower end of the spectrum.

Thought BS is offering 3/8" and 5/8" cuts, how are you doing 1/2"?

It still is. Think about it for a minute. Edge length is still the same, however since the flatness of the hollow is less on the 90 than the 100, the edge is more pronounced, allowing you to bite harder into the ice.

...if the first number represents the amount of flatness of the hollow, the higher the number, the flatter it is going to be.

Um, yeah... You got conned on that one. That was the original retail SyNergy skate.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for a list, and Steve's working on it.

Guys, this is getting a bit nauseating. Blackstone cannot control what stores have and do not have the FBV. If you want it in your store, tell your LHS about it.

New Hampshire.

There are so few doing it. Not enough of the retailers have the technology to do it. and if they do we have not had the chance to talk to them about it. Would it not be nice to have a tradeshow where retailers came to so we could show them the new technology. Ya need a tech rep to go out there *nudge, nudge, ;) ;)

Yeah, Bob/jimmy has it. Give me a call tomorrow so that we can knock out your custom spec.

You didn't get it done at the skate?