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adam14

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  1. After covid made my current position pretty much obsolete since fans haven’t been able to attend sporting events, I accepted a job offer yesterday after being on the hunt since the summer basically. it’s an entirely different industry to what I’ve been in, but it’s giving me a great pay and benefits package, and as someone who’s turning 30 this year, those things become more and more appealing hah
  2. Every now and then a piece comes along that peaks my interest. Warrior Franchise 14N made for Robidas and the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Digital Palms, mesh gussets and sick thumb badge.
  3. Don’t want to sidetrack this thread too much but I just wanted to point out that Eagle does offer a heavy customizable glove, right down to finger length, gusset height and custom add ons. I was in the process of ordering a pair just before Covid and was in direct contact with their factory so I’m not sure where you got that information. They are still making one of if not the nicest custom gloves on the market. In regards to leather, since it has been a banned material by the NHL for a few years now and companies as a whole have stopped using it, it’s understandable that it’s only still available in niche markets. Eagle do offer a leather palm overlay, not exactly the same but again, it’s not a commonly used material anymore.
  4. Sherwood does do customs, as does True and CCM. p88 and alternatives are still readily available on all top of the line sticks at retail. Most likely your best option.
  5. Well it’s also pretty readily available on pro stock sticks from CCM as well. The pro shops near me who handle any kind of bookings from CCM were able to order it in no problem.
  6. I also think a major factor is how “main stream” access to gear has become. PSH is a prime example of someone that absolutely pillaged the pro stock gear market, which in the early 2000’s was one of the best parts of this site, finding out when gear sales were asking someone to try to grab you something etc etc since everyone has pretty much the same access to gear available online now, it’s really made acquiring it less exciting, at least for me. still love this community though and have been lucky enough to demo gear in the past and give reviews. It’s still a great place.
  7. Why not just polish the floor to a smoother surface? Obviously not perfect but it would probably be a good start
  8. On 2K someone posted that their pro stock with that code had extremely rounded corners, comparable to the ccm C shaft shape. Guess as more become available more people will post their findings.
  9. Cant imagine what you must have been doing for the better part of the last decade if 390g is the sweet spot. Sticks that light have only been around for the last 3-4 years, what were you using before?
  10. I have never had an issue getting my hands on team issue sticks, whether it be online or at the LHS. CCM’s LK build sticks are great value. Recently found a Nexus team stick from this season with simple P92 in the name bar and so far it feels miles better than any previous Bauer team stick
  11. Your friend should focus on balance rather than weight. I’ll take a balanced stick at 430 gr over a stick at 370 gr that has me nervous to carry the puck because it might snap. He might find a cheaper factory in China this way too.
  12. That grassroots targeted demographic must be in the plans for Q2
  13. I am extremely intrigued by the new top end Tackla girdle that has been mentioned on this board. Would love to hear more about it from someone who has used it
  14. Bauer reaching peak troll level with this. Classic.
  15. Not having seen the code on his stick but basing it off the team that I'm involved with this will be a true ADV. They arent going through the effort of redressing older batches with newer graphics to the extent Bauer used to.
  16. ah yes, the classic "we pay you to wear our helmets even if they dont fit your head properly" see also Matthews
  17. *Trilage had entered the chat*
  18. I still have durability concerns with the holder, same as when the Edge holder came out. I don't see them being a big hit right away at retail. Wouldn't expect many apart from people in this thread to change out the holders on their Bauer's or CCM's. How the equipment guys use them, at least here it hasn't been enough to sway many guys. I look forward to what their approach is once they go live.
  19. And I'm all for this as well, but even WNBA players are complaining that even while the NBA loses money by giving them a platform they want more. I sense a similar sentiment here in that women's hockey wants the NHL to eventually step up and build a league, but it has to be on their terms, which doesnt entirely make sense to me.
  20. while I agree that neither women's league has a sparkling track record in how their leagues are run, there is no leverage in threatening a boycott or strike because not enough people give a shit about the sport. I have the upmost respect for anybody trying to make a living playing sports in the grinder leagues whether Male or female, but them demanding to be paid or supported when they offer next to nothing in terms of collateral is probably the main deterrent in this situation. The NBA loses millions trying to support the WNBA every year, I cant blame the NHL for waiting to see how this plays out because the return isnt there for them. They're asking for someone to pay their way when at this point in time the product cant even pay for itself, I'm not sure who would consider that a viable investment right now.
  21. not to mention custom builds likely arent put together the same way retail sticks are.. hence all the different builds.
  22. Once again though, your retailer should be doing all this. When I was in the shop I had one pair get sent back. I took down every detail of what the issues were and was lucky enough that the size of the skate allowed me to try it on to feel first hand what he was feeling to get a better idea. Obviously this wont always be the case. From there I contacted True, explaining the issues, sent them pictures and discussed what the options were in terms of adjustments/having them remade. This info was directly translated to the customer and his dad (JR player from east coast, dad wasnt in town but was paying) and then discussed what we were trying, a rough timeline and an overall idea of where we were in the process. When I spoke with True I received a name to ask for that would be able to give me updates. I had updates for the customer about every 2 days until completion. Anybody that is doing this on their own without a shops help, you're either doing it wrong or your shop isnt doing their part. Of course True doesn't want to deal with each customer on an individual basis. Our relationship and business was steady enough with them that they could update me with everything we had on order on a weekly basis so I could update our customers. Sorry for the vent. People on here seem extremely misconstrued on the process of getting these made and I think are not holding their LHS responsible for their poor customer service and or inexperience/laziness in the process.
  23. keep in mind the quality of Nexus team gloves, as with the vapor ones are a mid range quality at best.
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