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    On 1/10/2022 at 7:22 PM, clarkiestooth said:

    Well, I talked to the local CCM pro rep.  The RY construction is the "Team" model, used by some AHL guys for practice due to its durability. About half the price of the real FT4 Pro. I guess that's why the guy didn't show the label in his listing.

    This. CCM offers Custom “Team” sticks to mid range juniors and college teams. I haven’t been in the business for a while, so the RY marking are new to me but all the evidence points that way. The sticks weight in the 445-445g range at full length and have peel ply blades, so it would seem to back that up. 

  5. Posted · Edited by Buzz_LightBeer · Report reply

    I’m a wide foot fit 3 and find Wide RibCore, and both Regular and Wide Jetspeeds to fit well. Either a mid-upper range current model or clearance previous model would be worth trying on. 
    since you’ve had a nice skate in the XXX, no need to break the bank, but definitely don’t go too low end on a budget, you’ll definitely notice the feel of a lower end boot and regret it. 

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    When I used to heat Grafs, I would place the Achilles guard on the ground, blade perpendicular to the ground, and a little light pressure on the toe and side panel will open the throat of the skate and allow your heel to sink back deeper in the boot. This should make a noticeable difference in what you’re experiencing. 
    a shop with a good boot press can soften the ankle padding as wel with a reheat. 
     

    it’s a positive and a negative of those skates, it’ll be a bit of a process to get them broken in but there’s a reason guys still have their Grafs 10/15/20 years later. 

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    It would depend on your budget, but Graf still makes G series skates and customs. Off the top of my head I don't recall the G5 fit specifically, but I believe it was based off the 705 which they still make available. A rep or dealer who regularly sells Graf could confirm that (Fred's in VH sold Graf, not sure if they still do). Graf also has a traceable form in the catalog that you can send in for their opinion. 

    If you're wanting to buy your last pair of skates, I'm sure Graf could make you up a 2022 pair of G5's custom

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  12. Posted · Edited by Buzz_LightBeer · Report reply

    36 minutes ago, flip12 said:

    What would you say is the main price driver?

    Also, a stick is more than a pile of materials.

    I understand the R&D aspect of the price, but a big part of the rising costs is “because we can, and people will keep buying them.” (Bauer, I’m looking at you…)

     

    the positive part is what was once a top of the line stick trickles technology down to models in subsequent years second and third tier sticks at a comparative bargain  

     

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  15. Posted · Edited by Buzz_LightBeer · Report reply

    A 5100 or Re-Akt-75 should fit similarly with comparable, maybe slightly less protection. Inhaler was back in the HC100 days from Itech, or was it the Intake(?) and iirc they produced Mission branded Bauer helmets for a few years after, with a Re-Akt style single point adjustment shell i want to say.

     

    If you're able to wear a small, HM has huge discounts on Resistance helmets as well

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  16. Posted · Edited by Buzz_LightBeer · Report reply

    4 hours ago, PBH said:

    this has a thin layer of some type of fiberglass or similar sandwiched between the sandpaper finish and the adhesive layer.

    I don't care if they put a layer of Unobtanium between the adhesive and the finish layer, if they say to replace it after 10 uses, it's moot

     

    people that have used blade tape in the past had them last for months, I’m still skeptical of the benefit of these. 

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    I picked up two yesterday to fool around with, planned on putting a review together. My first impression is underwhelming. 

    The presentation is nice, but to be honest, I had anticipated it being permanent (at least to the life of the stick) but the packaging recommends replacing it after 8-10 sessions.

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    Are they; 

    A- trying to use the same holes without drilling new?

    B- trying to install the holders with steel taken out?

     

     That would be the most likely culprit imo. 
    when I swap holders, I mark the center of where I want the holder front and back. I use 2 strips of 3M thick double sided tape to hold the holder in place so I can readjust. The tape holds the chassis in place while you drill a stabilizing hole front and back. That should get the holder attached straight and square for finishing drilling. 
    If for some reason the bottom of the boot and top of the holder aren’t square a small shim may take up the needed space

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