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Same. In fact I just checked and have gotten one email ever from them in Nov 2025.

Honestly, I feel there is a decent sized gap in the market for a nice, lightweight, mobile pair of "beer league" shoulder pads, that still has enough protection. I use an old Mission roller hockey protective shirt with shoulder pads, but those things are super hard to come by now. Probably 15 years old or more now

I feel a shamed of my little, short laces now, lol I wear a size 8.5 and skip the top 2 eyelets. I use 84" laces because I absolutely hate long dangly laces once tied.

Interesting. I've had a couple variable mid kick sticks recently, and just couldn't get used to the hand position needed in game situations. Shoot arounds was fine, shots came off great, but in game didn't work. Low works great, hybrid works work OK too, but I don't want to risk it with another mid/ high stick collecting dust unfortunately.

Bummer. I'd like to try the XF but it's not instock in the Big Ben, and I don't love the higher lie of the Ben pro

Quick Q- I'm interested in trying a OG Red stick. I'm a low kick user and really enjoy the Ribcor line. I understand the OG Red is a low kick stick, but how does the kick point feel on this stick? Something similar to a Ribcor, or what would be be comparable too?

Not that it matters, but out of curiosity, has anyone spotted NHLer's wearing these yet?

It does look like they don't match up correctly. As for the old holes, often they're not sealed but they can be.

Before these released, I heard that these offered both great stiffness (laterally) and good forwards flexion. Since they've been released, I haven't heard many people mention much about it, as they tend to focus on the weight and comfort. So, was this all hype or is there substance to it? The improved forward flexion was/ is the main thing that interested me in these skates.

Those look awesome! Congrats

My understanding is that Vizion isn't a line, but more of a special project that can change year to year. It highlights new advancements, but is not necessarily a particular product every year.

They're Ok. I'd say mid-tier. Not as nice as a Trickster or Pure-X, but don't cost as much either

No, because I'm not interested in purchasing them, just trying to help out. Sorry, you're having such a hard time. Have you tried reaching out to them via email or socials?

Seems fine for me from Canada. Are they located in Canada? If so, I know a fair number of Canadian businesses have suspended shipping to the US due to the uncertain tariff situation. Most have that figured out now, so maybe CF9 haven't?

RIP 😧