p91 to p28 feedbak and support

[p91 to p28 feedbak and support]

I was always of the opinion that the P91 and P28 were of similar lie, length and shape, that the toe curve was the only adjustment. Not too difficult

[Recommendation for replacement tongues for mako skates]

3 hours ago, Monty22 said:

You could use CCM tongues and just drill two holes to accommodate the attachment clips. That would be the easiest and gives you multiple thickness options.

I second this idea

[A&R water bottles/Under Armour Hockey Question]

Saw them on WalMarts website as wel

[A&R water bottles/Under Armour Hockey Question]

Are they thinner than the Pro Guard or Howie's models? I'm not overly familiar with it

[XCBlade runners]

13 hours ago, CaptainCharisma said:

Has anyone heard of / tried out the XCBlade runner?  

https://shop.xcblade.com/en/about

Looks like the blade flares out in the front and back ends of the runner (like the Flare Skate blade runner), but remains thinner like a traditional blade in the center.

Interesting technology, but it seems like a drastic change and might put your skating mechanics all out of whack.

Also might be a bit complicated on the sharpening/profiling end of things.  

 

It really isn’t a drastic change at all, I’ve been experimenting on sets for 5 years or so. Guys have been using similar blades prior to these being marketed. It was a speed skating concept dating back to the late 90’s. 
 

there are enough reference points on the steel to align the sharpener, it’s a breeze. A light home with a rubber stone works. 
 

[Skates for 4 year old]

https://jacksonskate.com/collections/jackson-ultima-outfits/products/softec-sport-men-v0
 

 

we used to sell a ton of these to kids learning to skate. It’s an easier transition from shoes to these to skates in my opinion. It’s less important to be hockey specific, focus first on skating, balance, and comfort on the ice. They also resell, and hand me down very well. They have a reasonably reliable size guide on the site, and I think you may even find these at Dicks as well

[Need input from MSH- Iconic stick suggestions needed]

Maybe midwest bias, but an old Christian with the diamond blade design my look good

[PS 2S Pro skates 9EE]

For sale is a pair of brand new pair of 2S Pro skates and holders. 9EET10 both Left and Right. Never baked, brand new LS2 Edge holder and LS5 Carbon steel. 
Reflex tongue, anchored (not C-flex) tendon guard. Lock Fit pro liner. 
 

Update, holders have been attached so skates are complete

 

$529 plus shipping. Willing to take on reasonable offers. 

 

[Show It Off]

Couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this for sale on SLS. Blade isn’t in the greatest shape but I really didn’t care  

 

 

[Random Composite Sticks and Shafts of '90s and early '00s`]

On 1/1/2021 at 1:05 PM, OldNSlow said:

Were any of ProKennex, Quad Force or Power Flite sticks ever used in the NHL?  I have never heard of them prior to this thread (at least I do not recall).

I think Pro Kennex might’ve OEM’ed some obscure shafts in the late 90’s but I don’t know their word mark was ever used

[Expanding foam in your stick?]

I put spray insulating foam in my skates after I tie them. It eliminates negative space and helps achieve better heel lock.

[Bauer Supreme Ultrasonic skates with custom flag graphic]

And yet, a red band and CCM word mark is gaudy and trash. 
 

What a world we live in. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[Pro stock Bauer skates]

CAAA, super narrow skates

[Random thought - Why sticks don't wood ends anymore?]

On 12/17/2020 at 10:10 AM, start_today said:

or didn’t quite know what was going on with his stick. 

This. People might be amazed how common this is among pros

[How do I modify a wood blade?]

I used to soak the blade in a bucket of water before heating, wet blades are less prone to crack. 

If you've got a bench vice, you can sandwich the lade between pieces of 2x4 or 1x4 and get it pretty flat

[Easton Air SBX, XS Black steel]

https://sidelineswap.com/Zydo

 

Details and pics in my locker.

Easton Air SBX boots, I just installed brand new LS2 holders and steel, 288. $125 plus shipping

 

SB XS Black steel, light use, 280, with a travel case, $45 plus shipping

[CCM V10 Pants Replacement]

My immediate thoughts, having never worn that particular model are Vapor, Covert, and/or One95

[Are TRUE shafts and blades being discontinued?]

What flex are you after? I think the A6.0SBP version was mid kick

[CCM FT4 Pro skate leaked?]

They look terrific in person. And they nailed comfort and fit. With the new RibCore as well

[Ironlace Unbreakable Hockey Laces]

57 minutes ago, iceman8310 said:

laces break all the time

The point is, they're  touting tensile strength, which is not why laces break. they break because they get cut and frayed, which these will inevitably do no matter how cut resistant they claim to be. Imagine the lace bite and discomfort from laces that do not stretch or give in any way.

[Ironlace Unbreakable Hockey Laces]

$16 for "unbreakable" laces with no give. Looks like a solution to a problem that hardly exists.

[Show It Off]

3 hours ago, Tucker16 said:

What went wrong with warrior gloves anyhow?

Domestic vs foreign production

[Offseason skates sale]

One90's sold, bump to the top

[Byonic patented universal skate blades]

Maybe I’m missing the point but this seems like 98% benefit to a retailer, and 2% to consumer. 
 

realistically how many people want this steel, and also routinely switch skates between brands?

[Bauer Face Shield vs CCM Mask]

Maybe it means “non-returnable?”

im sure they don’t want people ordering these, trying them on and sending them back