JR Boucicaut

Yeah, those are the new XT 970s. I currently use the CB M1 gloves. I also have TPS HG1 customs.

Post your craziest one. LOL

These are the ones I've done... Hockeyshark Mack I've also done customs for Jay, Sundinleafs137, and Mojo122. Mine but sold to bobEP

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Product: Hespeler Alpha Nemesis / Smyth pattern / 260 Flex / left-handed Aesthetics - The stick's pretty! It has a very glossy look to it, and the graphics are beneath the paint. The foil look is very nice, and the stick isn't a loud color but still stands out. 10/10 Blade - The blade is very well-made. Very stiff coming out of the box. However, after a few uses, I was able to bend the blade slightly and hear a crackling sound (which I've heard with other sticks, so I wasn't overly concerned with it). It never got worse from the initial time I heard it, which is pretty reassuring. 8/10 Flex - It's an 260, which is equivalent to a 90 in Easton ratings. I thought the 260 would be too stiff for me coming from a 90 Mission, and when I flexed it in the store, I was like "No way can I use this." I was reassured that the stick will flex more on the ice, and it did. It was weird, but it works. 9/10 Stickhandling/receiving passes - As you probably know, I'm not a big fan of composite blades. I really could never get used to the feel of them as I prefer wood. I usually get a lot of vibration in my elbow and forearm from using graphite blades. However, this is where the best features of the Alpha shine. I would have guys basically shoot passes at me and I'd receive them on the Vybe insert, and it would totally cushion it. Totally what I was looking for. 10/10 Shooting - The stick shot really well - I honestly was expecting the insert to rob some of the power/accuracy, but it didn't. The only problem I had was the curve. It had a little bit of toe at the end, which I wasn't used to. I think an Alpha in a Boucicaut pattern should be in the works. 8.5/10 Weight and balance - Very good balance. Not heavy - just a good weight to it. 9.5/10 Durability - Everyone is different with sticks. Some people bust them regularly and then you have guys like me who rarely break any. This one lasted for me, and I'll be donating it to another user so they can put up a review. 9.5/10 Intangibles - Keep in mind this stick was a demo. I experienced some paint chipping off the shaft whenever it was slashed on, leaving a grey primer look under it. However, according to Hespeler, the problem has been rectified. 8/10 In conclusion, this is the product that the Si-Core tried to become. Sure, it sounds gimmicky, but it works. It was the only OPS that I ever used that I was comfortable with right off the bat. A better curve and a tad bit flexier, and I'd call it perfect. 72.5/80 = 91% Thanks goes out to the guys at Hespeler for providing me the opportunity to test out their product. I hope this review will be a valuable tool for future research and development of Hespeler products.

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YOUR NUMBER? I was wearing that number before you were born, pa'tna... No...he's flicking off the camera in a subtle way. As far as his sharpening skills are concerned, yeah, he sucks.

Mission Carbster XL helmet paired with Oakley straight small half-shield Fit- I have a 7 5/8 size head and the XL fit me perfectly. One thing I like about it is that it comes down further on the back of my head than the 5000 (which I skated in since it came out) does. I will cover the liner in intangibles. 10/10 Protection- I do not play check anymore, but the helmet has dual density foams in it - the only helmet which has this feature. Plus, it is made of carbon fiber, much more protective than plastic. 10/10 Weight - I haven't weighed it, and it has more material to it than most helmets, so it's kinda unfair to compare it to another helmet. n/a Durability - You don't have to worry about foam falling out of this bad boy! One thing that I do not like is that the side screw anchors are inside the side padding. You do not see the anchor - it just feels like you are screwing it into the padding itself. I'm kinda wary on that, especially if I strip it - because the helmet is not being made anymore. Other than that, nothing major has happened to it...but then again, I don't play check. 9/10 (point deducted for screw anchors) Intangibles- The ventilation is great. It has top, side and back vents. As far as the look goes...I believe it grows on you. When I first saw it, I thought it was ugly, but I've grown to like it. Here are the two problems I have with the helmet. I shave my head and the removable liner inside the Carbster is made of mesh. Whenever I put it on, it would scratch the back of my head, so I decided to remove it. The helmet was too big, so now my solution is to wear an Under Armour skull cap on my head, then put the helmet on, and tug the back of the skull cap down almost by my neck. Also, putting a half-shield on the helmet is a 20-minute job. 7/10 Conclusion - A great helmet, at a great price if you can find it. In my case, I just had to work out the kinks. 8.5/10

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Product: Mission Pure S500 Carbon 12 EE Reviewer specs: 6', 230, flat arch, wide forefoot, regular heel Intro Coming from the Pure Fly, Mission took the skate and improved on it. The skate is stiffer, with an improved liner, tongue and traditional tendon guard. They spruced up the cosmetics as well. Fit The SuppleFit means that it is stiffer in the foot, while making the ankles a little softer. What this does is put all the support in the foot, where it is needed, meanwhile giving the ankles more freedom, especially during cornering. Coming from Bauer and Graf skates, I was skeptical at first, but it works. My feet do not feel like they're in a cast. The toebox is wide in the EEs, a problem I had with Graf as they put regular width toecaps on their skates. However, the heel is a tad bit wide for me. The new WickDry Pro liner is absolutely lovely, as is the new tongue material. There's nothing on the market which is comparable. 9.5/10 Blade/Holder The PITCH system is their new holder. It allows the skater to adjust their pitch from a fwd/neutral/def radius. It is very easy to adjust. The holder is very similar to Tuuk, however, with a 11" radius. Steel is hard, different steel from the old Formula/FPro steel of years past. The PITCH bolts had problems at first but Rob McLean (the PITCH designer) and I figured it out and fixed it. 10/10 Protection I haven't taken a shot in the S500 b/c I never play defense. :P However, I took one in the Pure Fly and it hurt. 5/10 Weight Not as light as Vapor XX/Vector Pro but not a complete brick either. Lighter than most skates. Wait until next year if you're into the really light skates...9/10 Durability I've had them for almost 4 months, and nothing major. My Pure Fly got soft after a year, however, I had done at least 6 holder removals to change out steel. The S500 boasts a NHL-spec stiffener package (lasting a NHL season), and I know I don't skate like those guys. 9/10 Conclusion Selling this type is very hard, because you have to convince the customer that skates do not have to be stiff as a rock for them to perform well. It's hard to coax the customer into even trying them on...but once I do, they're hooked. Mission even backs this with a 60-day fit guarantee. I have skated in every brand out there, and I have not had a better performing skate than the SuppleFit series. I am able to get down on my turns more due to the ankle freedom that I never had in other skates. 9.8/10 Shout-outs Big ups to Justin Hoffman, Rob McLean and all of the hard-working guys and gals over at Mission Hockey for the opportunity to test this skate. I just hope that my feedback was adequate.