JoeyJ0506

Crazy to think I stumbled on MSH in 2006 when I was looking to get back into hockey and had no clue about anything. Cheers to many more years.

Out long-term, unfortunately. Was really looking forward to this, too.

There's a small chance I can make this work. When I thought it was in Las Vegas we made other plans for December. However, if I can make arrangements for that Friday & Saturday off, Mere and I will try to be there.

I'm in. I'm dumb and forgot about this.

Hopefully the new True skate incorporates something like Bauer's Comfort Edge. That is, literally, the only thing I do not like about my True skates.

5iveHole makes fleece lined ODR/Pond Hockey long pants.

It took the better part of a decade of dreading going to work every day, but we finally made the leap of faith into a new career for myself, and it is delightful.

I always use a little electrical tape as a base at the top. I don't know if it actually helps, but I don't notice the tape Lizard Skin pulling away at the top that you have. As far as longevity... Lately my Lizard Skinz have been outliving my sticks 😔

Rinks in the Pittsburgh area are starting to open up. No news on the paused adult leagues starting back up yet. But, it looks like the larger complexes are instituting a "come to the rink dressed, no locker rooms, no showers" policy. I honestly don't know if I can do a 10:50PM game and drive home drenched in my own sweat...

I think Lizard-Skins are pretty great. If you're like me and don't need/want a super-long grip, you'll be able to get two sticks worth from one roll.

I go retail for everything except my sticks and gloves. Sticks, because I can get the high-end stuff for next to nothing (I break sticks often enough that the thought of a $300 one breaking on a poke check makes me want to puke. The gloves are a collecting hobby, if I was in retail it would probably be top-end Bauer models because they're, essentially, the same build-quality as the pro stuff. Skates, helmets, shins, elbows, etc... I just don't see the point of seeking out pro-return ESPECIALLY on skates that are customized to someone else's feet.

@Hills can probably shed some light on this for you.

I was officially denied the day or two off for this that I requested. Have a good time everyone. I'll (hopefully) see you all in December.

If I am not mistaken, SPARX has come out and said to point the toe of the skate/steel to the right.

Garbage... OR at $350 +Tax per stick, have people hit the limit on what they'll pay for a stick? I mean, I broke another stick last night, that I got on blow-out clearance from PSH, and it made me angry. If I had paid $350 for it I probably would have been in tears.