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  5. Posted · Edited by dangle · Report reply

    Bauer Vapor X:60

    Flex: 102

    Curve: P92 Non-grip

    Height: 6'2"

    Weight: 180

    Postition: LW/C

    Time-frame of use: Since April 2010

    Aesthetics: I'm a sucker for black sticks, although graphics have little influence over my decision on a purchase of a new twig. It's a clean, well put together graphics package. I prefer the matte black on the One95's though.

    9/10

    Weight and Balance: Weight means nothing to me, but this stick felt light in my hands. Balance is key for me and this stick felt blade light for the first several times on the ice but now that I've used it over the course of 4 months, it feels perfectly balanced compared to my One90. The balance really makes this stick feel good in your hands, when you're without the puck the stick feels natural in your mits.

    9.5/10

    Blade: This is the X:60's achilles heel IMO. The blade is extremely lively, but without great puck "feel". I had a heck of a time coming from the One90 to the X:60 with stick handling. It was like the puck was a ping pong ball, I couldn't feel where it was on my blade or if it was on the blade at all. Over the course of my 4 months of use, I've become accustomed to how the puck feels on the blade, but there are still times when I completely lose track of the puck on my blade. This occurs mostly in high-traffic areas or when I'm fatigued.

    In addition, the X:60 blade is also very "lively". Even after 4 months of use, I'm surprised how responsive the blade is. There is no delay in the blade in passing, shooting or stick handling. One-touch passes are crisp, quick and fast. The downside is the "pinginess" that comes with this blade. I don't have great hands and this blade amplifies that because it's so "lively".

    5.5/10

    Shaft/Flex: I've had troubles in the past playing with a rounded shaft design, but it was a seamless transition to the X:60. I may have to contribute this to a switch in gloves at the same time. As for the flex, I've never had any problems switching between 85 to 100 flex sticks. I happened to pick the X:60 in a 102 flex because of availability. IMO, this stick plays stiffer than advertised. At first, I had to really lean into my snappers to get any flexing of the stick. I've become accustomed to the stiffer feel of the shaft, but if you're hesitant to try a stiffer flex, definitely go with the lower flex on this stick.

    9/10

    Stickhandling and Passing: Like I stated before, I don't claim to have great hands and this blade makes it hard to really get that finesse while stick handling. I feel this stick has made me become better at stick handling, but it came with about a month of frustration of not being able to stick handle like I could. Even though the blade is pingy, I haven't had major problems receiving passes. I think this is because of my awareness on how lively the blade is and I've magnified my cradling when receiving a pass.

    9/10

    Shooting: This is where this stick shines. I had an average snapper and slapshot, but I've definitely noticed increased velocity on my snappers. There is no torquing from the shaft or blade whatsoever, and shots absolutely rocket off the blade. This is definitely the best shooting stick I've used. There was a little bit of a learning period when I first used this stick because of the stiffer flex, but it was short lived and I couldn't be happier with how this stick shoots.

    10/10

    Durability: No loss of stiffness in the shaft and the graphics have hardly any apparent wear. I've taken a few violent hacks from a few "it's game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals" beer leaguers, but other than a few nicks, this stick looks great. I'm definitely impressed with its durability.

    10/10

    Conclusion: A wonderfully shooting stick with great balance, but not the stick for the stone hands crowd! If i had the choice between the X:60 or One95, I'd have to give the nod to the One95 because puck feel is so important to me. But if you want a shooting stick, hands down, it's all about the X:60.

    8.8/10

    UPDATE:The stick finally broke at the heel of the blade in May 2011. I had been taking an abnormally high number of slappers/one-timers with it before it broke and think that was the cause of the failure. At one point, I spent the better part of an hour cranking one-timers at different positions on the ice.

    My viewpoint hasn't changed on the stick. I'll probably end up cutting the blade off and converting it into a 2 piece

  13. Posted · Edited by dangle · Report reply

    What exactly is the difference between the sk11 and retail draper/sakic/naslund? I just read through a bunch of sk11 threads i searched for but couldn't find the difference.

    I compared my sk-11's with the Naslund last night and it seems like the sk-11 has a little more loft towards the toe of the blade. Not a huge difference though

    btw dangles, how are you finding the 7v's?

    Ebay :)

    Just keep looking, they're out there

    Thanks for posting that, i've been thinking about putting black laces in mine as well

    My white laces got thrashed too quickly so I decided to try black. They look okay i think. Maybe some black holders next? :ph34r:

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    where do you get all those sk-11's a site or something, I love that curve and havent been able to find it, except for occasioannly on ebay

    A lot of searching on ebay ;)

    They all came from ebay actually. I have 3 sk-11 blades and the two one pieces with the curve. Hopefully they'll last me a while

  15. Posted · Edited by dangle · Report reply

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    CCM 520's & Bauer 8500 w/ Oakley Straight

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    RBK 9K's and Vapor XX

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    Twigs from top to bottom:

    TPS Redlite control shaft 85 flex w/ RBK SK-11 blade

    RBK 7v* 100 flex w/ SK-11 curve

    RBK 7k shaft 85 flex w/ RBK SK-11 blade

    Brand new Vapor XXXX 87 flex w/ Naslund curve (couldn't pass this deal up... brand new and I got it for $100. Of course the GF doesn't understand ;) )

    RBK 7v* 85 flex w/ SK-11 curve

  20. Posted · Edited by dangle · Report reply

    How much force are you putting on the gas pedal to snap that off?

    you'd think the clutch or brake pedal would be the one to snap off because of the force you have to use to engage the clutch or stop the car.... but I think it's only the gas pedal that uses the plastic arm.

    It's happening frequently so I don't think it's just a few people stomping hard on the gas pedal. It's a bad design choice

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