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  1. Buzz_LightBeer
    looks nice. They’ve put out quality stuff for years. Bauer looks to have moved all production overseas
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    http://milwaukeeadmirals.com/news/050917garage admirals sale June 12
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    not exactly but ReAkt 75 is a good start
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    Man, I remember watching an NHL player before practice, soak his feet in buckets of ice water for 15 mins so they'd shrink and fit into his custom made skates. I wont name the skates, but they rhymed with Sour Grapers.
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    Swear words. Several of them. TFW the first sharpen lasts longer than the steel. 🤬🤬🤬🤬
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    Whenever/If I ever want to bitch about the 1v8 vs WC set up, we get a series like this and I reconsider. First team to win a road game takes it.
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    If this is Vegas' first good rivalry, sign me up. I think this series is going to get physical and heavy hitting in the best way
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    Pens in 3. I Hate Pittsburgh
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    I would’ve taken a bet on “who will be in the playoffs this year? The Blues, OR Elliot, Lehtera and Stastny.” And I would’ve lost a lot of money.
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    Warriors "Pro" line, Alpha and QRL come 63", several curves, and up to 110 flex
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    thankfully i I know a guy who knows a guy who has a good supply of MLX backings I used two rivets to hold the Tuuk in place I used a riveter to seat the backings in the existing holes the Torx screws are 3/8” from mcMaster-Carr, washers are basic Home Depot buys Regarding the tongues, they came that way, I didn’t notice a difference.
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    a few members helped make these happen. True/VH boots, LightSpeed holders with Step BlackSteel. Replaced the tendon rivets with bolts, and rivets with MLX screw system
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    Some Vernon Fiddler Warriors from Smashville
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    Schneider is Similar to a Lidstrom but less drastic and more gradual. It was a pattern that existed in a former company that started with an “I.” murray was a wedge but not as open or long as a Drury its admittedly a niche type pattern, I’m planning on trying your BC20 soon because it seems to suit my needs. If enough people have interest I’m happy to provide a sample.
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    im sure I’m in the vast minority but I’d like to see the old Schneider or Murray resurface. Open heels with a low lie. I’m about to dabble in a BC20 and BC21 and see if they work. Also, count this guy in for a few Hull lefties, for nostalgic purposes.
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    Welcome to the sharpening club. Remember, owning a sharpener, and knowing how to sharpen are two very different things. Keep practicing on old blades until you're proficient. Doing your own is great as you learn the feel and the nuances. 1. I once asked someone knowledgable in wheels which was the most popular among NHL EQM's. The answer was Blue and I've used it ever since. I believe pink is for softer steel blades, and likely not the best choice for stainless steel or harder blades. If i were to experiment, I'd try Blue, White or Orange. 2. If the edges are level front to back on the blade, I wouldn't be too concerned with how many clicks it took to get there. You could always pick up a calibration block to ensure the jig is set to its original state if you're concerned. 3. I'm not an FBV expert and admittedly useless here.
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    We’re also confusing a “defect,” and “less than aesthetically pleasing.” A defect would shorten the life and durability of your skate significantly. This is not the case here. I would be willing to bet a significantly higher percent of larger manufacturers skates leave the factory with these same anomalies, and significantly worse. They’re just hidden behind window dressing graphics.
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    "BEST DESIGN FLAW EVER!!!!!!!!!!"
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    I'm assuming by "new" you mean the factory stamped edges. If your sharpener doesn't have a cross grinder, I'd recommend giving it 12-18 passes at a very shallow hollow, 1 1/2" or so. this will remove the round edge and polish. once you can feel a somewhat crisp edge on both sides of the blade toe to heel, do the same to the second new blade, then dress your flat bottom and sharpen as normal
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    ...And this website is comprised of a small percent of a small percent of the hockey playing community who are hyper aware of the gear they use
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    I would say there are likely a small % out in the open with this aesthetic anomaly, and a smaller % of that % who care that much about something so minor.
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    The fit before and after baking (at least in the MLX) is a night and day difference. In regards to the Aesthetics, thats just what hand laid carbon fiber looks like. CCM and Bauer covers these up with exterior graphics, True/VH just have a more "raw" look to them. Nothing of concern imo
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    Taller than retail Pro sticks have a fused extension. You can clearly see two separate pieces, the plug tenon and the outer shaft.
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    almost all cosmetic. OPS would fill that gap with resin and paint over it. Not much to worry about IMO
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