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I have such mixed feelings but the truth is I know it is not safe... but until there is a vaccine. The question is how much of a risk am I willing to take. There will be a variety of factors we should all consider. What is the transmission rate where you live (I am in Nassau County, LI), what precautions are they taking at the rinks, will there be protective face gear like the Bauer shield? From everything I have read an indoor sport with close contact, air conditioning and heavy breathing is the single riskiest thing out there. I'd like to tell you I would wait... I am 53, have cardiovascular disease (3 stents), type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. I also have my 86 year old mother in law living in my house. But I'm not sure... I just dont know....

Based on what? You think this is all a hoax? You live in AZ now... have you seen that the Covid numbers are skyrocketing? Florida through the freeking roof!

Honestly stretching a hockey skate like that is a tough ask. Even if you are successful with the rate kids grow how long would you get out of it? Depends how old she is I guess...

I find rollerblade skating impossible.... I constantly feel like I'm gonna die.

Chirping is a hockey players default.... c'mon! A little good natured debate never hurt anyone.

Bought the Bauer Hybrid two weeks into pandemic... prob won't do shit but I dont think the Concept 2 or 3 will either....

Lost 17 lbs, been walking, jogging and rollerblading... (had to buy rollers... never did that before).

I have to be honest, I find the topic you chose for this thread to be offensive - or at least overly provocative. There is a man behind the site that works incredibly hard for this community and that should always, in ,my opinion, be remembered. You could have just as easily asked the question, "why isn't more information about products being posted on MSH" This would have been valid and far nicer. As many have said the market has changed considerably. The way manufacturers deal with online information outlets has changed as well. I also think the way people consume news and information has changed and many prefer to listen to a video rather than write and discuss. I could get into what that says about us as people (not a good thing) but I will pass on it. Low hanging fruit as it were.... The good thing is we can do things to help.... post good topics. Share your experiences and reviews. Tell your friends about the site and, when the pandemic is over, come to events. In the end this site is what WE make of it.

That's what I'm thinking... and I'd be ok with that as long as overall infection rates are low.

I still hold out hope for this because I think without it hockey might be pretty dangerous until there is a vaccine unless we get tested regularly. And thats unlikely at best.

What have we learned from this exercise children...... it's all personal preference and feel!!!! lol

Seems similar to my CCMs

Interesting development

why not just go with the apx2? I have them. Love them.

Just ordered this!!!! Thanks Tom!!

Not sure about the CCM but in Warrior I cover an L with an L and in Bauer I need an XL to cover an L. I have the same pants as you.

God I wish I had that Titan right now... I could really break someone's legs with that!!!!

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So mine was a little different because it went from a WTF to a LOVE these! I had custom Bauer skates made for me - fitted and sized and all that great stuff. The fitter - @JR Boucicaut - is a master at what he does. I waited my 8 weeks or so and couldn't wait for them to arrive. I expected the PERFECT fit...... well they got to me and HOLY MOTHER OF GOD did they hurt!! Now mind you, there was nothing really wrong other than my own stupid expectations. It took time to break them in and we had to punch out and work on some spots and now I totally love them but I have to say it was a really painful experience for a while.

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Thanks @Jackson Slauenwhite. If we ever get on the ice again I will certainly try to shift my approach. I think if I can bring more beer it'll make a huge difference! LOL Seriously.. I am good positionally and anticipate the play well. Those are things I can focus on. Much appreciated.

I do think people are holding off on committing right now due to everything that's going on. My opinion is to be patient and wait things out a bit. For me I am hopeful it will occur and I'm looking forward to it. I do think that there is a decent chance of us being ok. What would be helpful is if members would indicate their interest and just say "If everything clears up, yeah I'm going." Truth is its all refundable so no risk if you are driving.

Going to add to my list... a couple of years a go I moved to Step steel and on @JR Boucicaut 's advice moved to an FBV that was shallower then my ROH. Then with the ProSharp project moved to a Quad1 profile and went even shallower. The new set up has really helped my skating and stability. So while it's not an old piece of gear I wish I had back which was the point of the thread, it one of. - oof not THE best things gear wise I have ever done. PS - the sit on a pair of JR Boucicaut customs too!

I had a pair of grey/silver Easton stealth shoulder pads once that were near perfect and I dumped them way before I had to. Wish I still had them. Fit perfectly and low profile,. Tank like protection. God I wish I had them back.

Ok... kind of corona bored with no hockey so let's just have some fun with this.... What is the one, single favorite piece of hockey gear you have ever owned and why? It could be anything from a stick, to a helmet, gloves or skates. It can be new or old and lost but you still wish you had it. Just that one, perfect piece! GO!