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    2 hours ago, BenBreeg said:

    I mean, we play the game covered head to toe in thick padding, wearing a neck guard if you choose or are required shouldn’t be that big of a deal.  I never hear kids even mention them after we remind them at the beginning of the season (mandatory here).

    Kids will wear what we tell them.

    For us adults it is a lot like using a mouthguard, if it is not comfortable people just stop using them.  The though of wearing a scarf while playing sounds kinda bad etc.

    Maybe it is not that bad.  If they have one with holes for air flow I would probably start there first.  Free product idea for you guys if you want.  

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    1 hour ago, Sniper9 said:

    When did I say you aren't allowed to preface. My reply commenting about the OPs preface was stating why he mentioned it in his post vs you hijacking this thread about neck guards with a post specifically about opinions  regarding the incident.

    Like I said, if you are that curious and want to know what happened there are many articles and threads online about it. Even a video if you dare to watch. 

    Fair enough.  Not going to watch that video thou.  

    So what neck brace has the best ventilation because if it is uncomfortable we will all stop wearing it after a few tries.

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    1 hour ago, Sniper9 said:

    It's called a preface. And the second quote was a line added in a response that actually had input about neck guards for the majority of the post, unlike yours. 

    One of the functions of a preface is to explain WHY you are writing. 

    I can't ask about the why.  Got it.

    Note:  There is a search function.  Type in 'Neck guards'.  Just don't tell anyone why you are searching for neck guards because it is apparently not important.

      

     

     

     

     

     

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    2 hours ago, Sniper9 said:

    Pretty sure you can find all you need to about it online regarding whether it was deliberate. Or just watch it yourself if you really actually think there's a chance another player intentionally murdered another while playing. Now let's get back to talking about neck guards. If you want a conversation about the incident start another topic or go on Reddit. 

    The only reason we are talking about neck guards is because of what happened.  

    Very first line in the post: "Terrible tragedy concerning Adam Johnson."

    Another quote: "This tragedy appears to have been avoidable from what I saw, I've never seen anyone's leg naturally extend how his did but that's just my opinion."

     

  9. Posted · Edited by Beflar · Report reply

    10 hours ago, stick9 said:

    Custom wheels and knock off twigs, come on.... 😁

    You don't need to pay full retail for sticks and you don't need to go to a smaller company to save money. The resale market and pro-stock markets are decent enough.

    Right now there are 16 listings on sideline that meet my exact specs. All are under $300US, that's $415 for you north of the boarder folks. In a pinch I'll grab a pro-stock off HSM for $210US.

    The question is, if you can afford custom skates why are you nickel and diming 

    What does resale mean?

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    I'm examining the lesser-known companies producing hockey sticks priced under $300 Canadian. Their mid-flex sticks can genuinely compete with the top-tier mid-flex sticks from established brands. If you prefer mid-flex, you're in good hands.

    On the other hand, replicating low-kick and hybrid sticks is challenging due to the extensive technology and patents involved. If you favor those types of sticks, you're somewhat limited to the major brands.

    It's tough for me to rationalize paying $429 for a mid-flex stick when there are excellent, more affordable alternatives available.

  11. Posted · Edited by Beflar · Report reply

    I've noticed some guys cutting out some bars on their face cages.  I've noticed some guys will go after the vertical bars, some will go after the horizontal.

    I wanted to hear from guys that have tried it and other people's thoughts about it as well.  Thought's on safety vs improved vision etc.  Or is there a product that does it all the right way?

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    4 hours ago, nutters said:

    You said most people will be buying customs in 10 years, and I disagreed. Beer leaguers aren't going to triple their skate budget for whatever reason. 

    No league I play in,  regardless of skill level, has anyone in customs. There is barely anyone in top tier skates that came out in the last 10 years either.

    However,  I wouldn't call someone else triggered then send off the kind words you did either in a private message.

    Enjoy playing with your wood stick.

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    4 hours ago, nutters said:

    No they won't. People will pay what they're comfortable with and if their cap is $400, $550, etc then that's it. Most don't want to go through the hassle, wait and potential disappointment of them not being perfect.

    But keep flexing in your flex thread.

    You do know this is a site about hockey equipment right? 

    I've never seen someone get triggered over $1600 Canadian but has no problem with $550..   

    Would you like me to post about how excited I am buying $550 skates?  Would that make you happy?  I did that and they hurt my feet, which I thought was normal, till I bought the custom SVH, which was the point of the thread.  

    You have a great day..

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    6 hours ago, pgeorgan said:

    "If you can afford something like True SVH skates why would you bother getting off the shelf skates?"

    Easy. Because they don't offer me any advantage over my current retail Bauer skates. Certainly not a 2x one. 

    How do you know if you have never tried it? Because that is kinda how I thought then I tried it and just shook my head on the difference btw the two.

    It is only a matter of time as custom becomes more the norm.  Be sure to post back in ten years after you try them:)

  16. Posted · Edited by Beflar · Report reply

    6 hours ago, start_today said:

    This thread just seems like someone who has enough money that they don’t really care what they spend it on, and then try to justify it after the fact (custom skates last longer), and then when that false assertion gets called out, backpedals to another money flex (I don’t need to buy new skates, I just do). 

     

    Check out Mr Sunshine over here. 

    Not sure what thread you are reading but you have a great day either way..

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    20 minutes ago, stick9 said:

    Same materials as retail and I believe made in the same factory. If those two things are true, how would they last longer than a retail skate?

    Someone should note. If you go custom, you better like them because there is no returning them after a certain point. The resale value on custom skates is garbage.

    Do you buy skates every year?  I swear my skates last for a few years easy.  I have never needed to buy new skates, I just do.

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    13 minutes ago, Sniper9 said:

    It was always the recommendation that if retail skates for you fine stick with them.  My next skates will be retail since true makes retail now, and the fact Bauer and ccm are finally on board with comfort being a priority as well. The Mach skates were a huge win for Bauer in the comfort category 

    You only live once and the custom skates will last for a few years,  offsetting the price tag somewhat.

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    5 hours ago, start_today said:

    Because a lot of people can find comfortable fits for stock skates.  Especially off the shelf Trues mold and fit so well the non-custom are fine for a lot of people.  

    I suspect a lot of people need to actually just take time fitting their skates and trying things on.  There’s a huge gap between ordering Vapors online because “Bauer is the best” without ever trying anything on, and going full custom. 

    A pair of off the shelf $500 Trues would probably be the best option for a huge number of people. But the world too easily pushes the narrative of you need the most expensive things all the time no matter what. 
     

    For off the self skates I find that they fit as long as I'm upright but the second I shift my weight forward, my foot gets wider, and that is when bad things happen.  I think if they built a skate mold around a human foot that is actively being used, flatter/wider, like my SVH skates, that would be the best place to start.  Instead they build a skate mold around a foot that is not actively used.

    If you look at my SVH skates it looks like a real human foot while off the shelf skates seem to have been built for mannequins.

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    My whole life I thought it was normal for skates to hurt my feet.  Then I bought True SVH full custom skates.  Life is short, save up the extra money and go full custom.  

    I think that skates are so stiff in general, that the only way they have any shot at being comfortable is if it is made around a mold of your foot.  Now that it is 2023 and stuff like this is available be sure to take advantage of it.

     

     

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    5 hours ago, mojo122 said:

    Looks like True is marketing the HZRDUS skate for power and the Catalyst for agility.  Appears as if they are following Bauer and CCM.  If Bauer was worried about True they could just release an updated version of the Easton Mako.  If D'Cosi ever materializes it will be interesting to see how that 

    The future is custom.  In a few more years I'm guessing getting real custom skates will be easier and way more common.  So that bodes well for True skates because right now they are the gold standard for custom.  So for those who makes basic cookie cutter skates today, who cares cause the future is custom.

  24. Posted · Edited by Beflar · Report reply

    10 hours ago, VegasHockey said:

    Give it some time. You will learn the TRUE "twist and turn" movement. lol

     

    LOL totally.  I think I'm getting it. 

    First time putting it on you start to panic.  It is a feel thing.  Like one of those puzzles, but pain is your guide.  If it hurts a lot try something else.  It should only hurt a little.  Basicly try and protect the top of your foot from getting brused by spreading out the contact to less painful spots of your foot.  Then when it is moving forward you just grin and keep it moving..

    Waxed laces are probably a bad idea for these skates.  Honestly they are not needed and it makes putting on and off way easier.

    Skates seem to have cured my lacebite...  I'm really glad I got them.  The side of the boot looks funny because it is way wider than my other skates.  The way it makes contact with the whole foot.  It feels like the boot is always 1mm away from your foot put never touching the foot.  Never touching but always touching.  A TRUE extension of your foot..(see what I did there?):)

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    1 hour ago, Sniper9 said:

    This happened to mine. It's just the rubber seals inside the holders blade channel rubbing against the steel. It will go away at some point after some skating or what I did was just put a bit of Vaseline on the top sides of the steel where it goes in the channel and it'll stop the squeaking. It's nothing bad and won't affect performance just annoying sounding. 

    Skates fit great. 

    Very hard to put on but, once on they are gold.

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