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Not sure about you, but my finger tips don't really sweat; my palms do, though for sure.

I just ordered a couple pairs of these to try. Cheap and made from the same material as a baselayer, so very thin and have a little more grip. I wanted something as thin as possible, so fingerless is even better IMO.

Glad you found a solution. Aquaseal does have a pretty good tack to it. All I’ve every done was use weights or clothes pins while curing, and never had an issue.

Thanks! How did you find the racquetball glove? It looks a little thicker, but the silicone grip might be nice.

I was watching a game the other day and noticed a player (Kiefer Sherwood, maybe?) had a white, spandex-looking glove on, under his regular glove. I've seen goalies do this too, and I assume it probably helps wick away moisture, similar to wearing a baselayer. Has anyone tried it before? If so, what's your thoughts? I rotate gloves, because I can't stand wet gloves, which normally isn't really an issue apart from when I'm playing tournaments. But recently I started playing Roller again, which is way warmer, and noticed my gloves getting soaked by the end of a game. This option might make sense for me, but I'd like to gather some thoughts and feedback if anyone has tried this before. I'm guess it probably impacts your feel a bit too After a quick search, I saw these: https://wickerssports.com/products/wickers-glove-liners Seem kinda expensive for what they are, but might be worth a try.

I don't know if it's the best option, but I've had success using a urethane based glue like Aquaseal. It's waterproof and stays flexible, and bonds pretty well to foams and plastics. https://www.gearaid.com/products/aquaseal-repair-adhesive-shoe

I haven't used the later Vapor models, but the KYC Skyline might be what you're looking for. Super light, low kick, rounded shaft shape like a Vapor and very stiff blade that feels more "pingy" than the Ribcores I'm used to. They have the 91A curve too, but it's a custom order, unfortunately.

Not sure how/ if you can link IG posts, but Coast to Coast Hockey store in Canada recently posted a mini update on the frames

I saw a teaser for Tydan x Marblade. Are they doing their own Marsblade steel @Marsblade? If so, it's cool, as their steel seems decent and I'd like to try the Skatescribe profiling. Would be even better if the deal were with Flare or XC

Thanks, I’ll give it shot than I think!

As an aside note (sorry for high jacking the thread)- has anyone tried KYC sticks? I’m fairly confident they’re made by the same manufacturer (could be wrong). I just tried their lowkick Skyline, and was super impressed. Really good pop, super light (340-ish grams) and seems pretty durable too. They only had 85 flex at the time, which is a little stiff, so I ordered a custom and was very impressed with their options, especially when ordering units of 1.

Any update on this?

Which model Sole insoles are you using? Are they a similar thickness to the Speedplates?

Is the Big Ben just as open as the CCM P90TM? My understanding is that the actual Jamie Benn prostock is more open than the CCM P90TM. I tried the Sherwood variant, which was more open than the CCM version, and didn't like it.

Does anyone know how the PRO92TM compares to the CCM P90TM?

Just a regular copper rivet. Can use helmet hardware too

I went down a size in the 3D printed tongues and prefer the length on them. I didn't notice any difference with the metatarsal guard but the 3D are very squishy.

No time with the 02's yet, but I'll give you my 2c on the R1 vs O2. Personally, I think the R1's might be a little overkill if you're just doing some off-ice training. I think R1's would be a better choice if you're thinking about playing Roller more seriously.

Here's my latest. Same skates as I'm using for ice, and with the heel riser, they're the same pitch as the I2 holders. Makes for an easy transition between the two.

I've got to say, I've been impressed with the 3D tongues. Yes, they are breathable, but for me, the true benefits are how they take up any negative space across the top of the foot and how squishy they are. The squishy 3D structure really helps decrease the pressure on the tendons across the top of my ankle during forward flex.

How do you see them as a costly investment? If you sign up for the I2 program, the steel and holders are basically the same cost as new steel. I was skeptical at first, but I really like the I2's and found they helped my skating and connection to the ice. I also use the R1 for roller and switch back and forth, and found this helps my transition between the two as well. I would love to see Marsblade work with Flare steel, as I think this combo would be unbeatable. I'm assuming Marsblade want to keep pushing their own steel, though, which is pretty good quality in its own right.

Great to hear! I might do just that, thank for you feedback.

I'd be interested to see what you think.

I typically just go with all the same durometer wheels, but I do think it’s beneficial having a harder wheel at the front, especially if you drag you toe when shooting, like me.

Thanks! Hopefully a retailer (Coast?) picks them up in Canada too.