Jump to content
Slate Blackcurrant Watermelon Strawberry Orange Banana Apple Emerald Chocolate Marble
Slate Blackcurrant Watermelon Strawberry Orange Banana Apple Emerald Chocolate Marble

xstartxtodayx

Members++
  • Content Count

    1030
  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    40
  • Feedback

    100%

Everything posted by xstartxtodayx

  1. I'm glad it's not just me 🤣 I can't figure out their models at all... QRE10 vs QRE5 and the 5 is better/newer? I know the QRE's are low kick and the LX is more hybrid but no clue where the DX comes in. I tried reading their site and info about each line and just get more confused. I know I own 2 right now, a QRE10 which is def a low kick, and an LX Pro which is similar to a Jetspeed with what feels like a hybrid kick, I prefer the LX Pro but I think they're both top end models, but then again have no idea.
  2. They're supposed to be more durable but I had pretty disappointing results. I used my Trigger 6 Pro for maybe 7 or 8 games and the blade started splitting down the middle lengthwise on the top and lost all strength. I was pretty bummed because it felt great and was so much better than the Trigger 5 Pro I had broken and warrantied for the 6 (which is why I didn't warranty the 6, pretty sure you can't warranty a warrantied replacement). I think the blade thing is just bad luck, I've had it happen on an FT4 Pro pro stock stick once too, but other sticks that I've had longer/used more have been fine so I woudn't let my experience scare you away from the Trigger 6 Pro, like I said it was a great stick with great feel.
  3. I have one of these also but don't wear it, I don't like the way it looks lol, the shape is different than the Profile II and it sits closer to the face. I have issues 🤦‍♂️🤣 I have 2 Jofa bubble cages now on my helmets and in storage I have 3 Profile II's, 1 Profile III, and one Reakt titanium, I also had an FV1 for a minute but returned it since it was too small (height wise was too short) and had a Bauer fishbowl I tried out after covid but hated it, fishbowls just aren't for me lol. I may have some issues when it comes to trying gear lol
  4. I've used flat and round and honestly once you're on the ice you don't notice any difference. The biggest factor I've found is where the horizontal bars lineup with your eyes... I've had some cages I couldn't use because the bar ended up right in front of my eyes, and others that are perfect. I'm currently using a couple old Jofa bubble cages but I also love the Bauer Profile II cages, they have a nice shape that's not too close to the face and fit my face well (the Profile III fits way different and sits much closer to your face, I hated it). I prefer a white or grey cage since I find I tend to notice black more when I'm not trying to (the oreo style ones are great, white inside and black outside). Also remember that cage size and helmet size isn't the same, some people have longer faces and some shorter so if you can go to a store and sort of try them on that would be a good idea. I wear a large Bauer Profile II cage (which fits smaller than a CCM large but bigger than a CCM medium), and have worn them on small CCM V08's, small CCM 910's, and a medium Bauer IMS9.
  5. If you just insert the image location (the links you posted) If you just right click the image in the link you posted, then "copy image location" and paste that location using the "insert image from URL" button on the bottom right you'd be able to post the actual photos in the post instead of links 😉 Here's the first one:
  6. As others have said, it's business, so that drives the deal. I've had AK jerseys in the past and they do offer a lot of options and are not a bad company at all. I mean it could be wayyy worse... imagine if ECHL signed with Mens League Sweaters and all the players had to figure out how to fit their arms in the sleeves that were 4 sizes skinnier than the body of the jerseys 😂 AK is def not a bad choice when some of those cheapo brands are out there.
  7. Just saw a CCM ad for the 100k's today and thought it was odd since they had been hard to find for a while, guess they got their supply chain issues all figured out.
  8. Looks like he's also in the ST girdle, those look like shells to me.
  9. Saw one of the hockey IG pages refer to it as the AGE(s only 9-14 are the ones we're targeting)NT and I'll be damned if that doesn't sound right.
  10. Sounds like possibly a fit issue or just not the right line for you... CCM did alter their sizing by about a half size sometime in the past 5 years (there's a thread in here somewhere discussing it) so if the 88k's are the same size as the old Tacks there's the possibility they're really not the same size and actually a half size bigger. You've also gone from a Tacks boot that is known for stiffness, to a Ribcor which has the selling point of a more flexible boot ("flex frame" or whatever they call it, plus it also has a lot thicker more moldable foam around the ankle). Like stick9 said, maybe the sharpening needs work? Also make sure they're the same profile as the old Tacks, those variables could play a part in the skates feeling better for you.
  11. 30 grams = one fine cup of coffee if you're grinding the right beans 😉
  12. You'd just have to make sure you sewed in a fashion that maintains some elasticity (I'm no seamstress but I remember way back in 6th grade Home Ec class they taught us how to do this, unfortunately I don't remember the trick lol). I have a few pairs that are long and I just fold the top down before attaching my garter belt, it never bothered me much but if I wanted to I would prob just do maybe 4 spots to keep it folded over (just enough to keep it down), otherwise I'd bring them to a dry cleaner and ask them to cut and add a new finished edge.
  13. I thought Ribcor at first but then the way the blue went I thought maybe Tacks, I have no idea lol As for the stick, he went to a FlyLite last year and had that between the legs goal and never went back. It's funny b/c the move was nice but he def misfired on the shot, I guess it doesn't matter because it was the confidence boost he needed lol I remember him pointing but can't find that clip, here's the goal:
  14. and still the same beat to crap gloves lol, he's taking a page from Jagr's book when he had that pair he'd change the colors on when he'd be traded that were practically falling apart.
  15. McDavid with a Jetspeed 5 Pro and, more interestingly, a Super Tacks girdle??? Also, Panarin in a Bauer bucket instead of the usual 710, just looks odd in that helmet. His skates look different too but might just be some new blue graphics, can't tell if they're his usual Jetspeeds or Tacks. Video here: https://twitter.com/NYRangers/status/1572983092951846915/video/1
  16. There's always someone who will try to take advantage like that (and ruin it for the rest of us lol). There should be some fine print for their guarantee, something along the lines of only being able to take advantage a limited number of times or something.
  17. The only issue with this CCM 90 Day thing I remember hearing about was a user on here (or S2k?) that may have bought like 4 or 5 different pairs of skates and it sounded like the retail store started giving him a hard time trying to return after a while. I mean I can see it from both perspectives, he was using CCM's 90 day window to make sure he got the best fitting skate he could, but the retail store had to deal with the hassle of returning the skates to CCM and getting credited however that all works in the background (honestly it could have just been a manager being lazy and trying to avoid some extra work lol). From what I remember they did end up taking them back after CCM was contacted, I believe this was all in a thread about 100k skates but I could be wrong.
  18. I was curious so just checked a few sites, seems as if the AS-V Pro skates you get to choose your steel. Basic Step Steel is the standard included steel (so no additional charge) but you can upgrade to V-Steel for $30 or Blacksteel for $60, both of which are considerably discounted compared to their retail prices which is nice to see. So my thinking is CCM should honor the guarantee if you opted to upgrade the steel since it was technically a package deal not a separate purchase, it's not like you got an extra set of steel for the heck of it.
  19. He also had "AS-V" skates which looked suspiciously like his trusty Jetspeeds with new graphics 🤣
  20. I think it's a stability thing? Thinking with a longer blade there's more front/back stability? Years ago (15+?) I went down a holder size with a new pair of skates and was worried I would lose stability but don't think I had any issues. I'm in 7.5 CCM's and up until last month I was on 263's (Ribcor 78k and Jetspeed FT490's), then I got a pro stock pair of FT4 Pro's and they had upsized to a 271 which took a little adjusting to. I had my steel profiled the same as I had with the 263's but after a couple of skates I had the front and back blended (shaped?) a little more because I felt the extra length and didn't like it (usually when I was tired and didn't lift my legs enough lol), these were brand new Step V Steel blades so they're pretty chunky to begin with. After that they feel great and I don't notice much of a difference from my older ones.
  21. What size skates do you have? Wondering that is why your tongues seem longer since I know their small/medium/large has a range of sizes they say will fit for each. I have a 7.5 and am in the medium range and they're the same as stock, I kind of wish they were a touch taller to be honest. The look was definitely different but once I laced them up and tucked the tongue under my shins I didn't notice them at all.
  22. They are a few mm's thicker, nothing massive but definitely different than the original tongues I had in my FT4 Pro's (which were the standard ones). I bought them to reduce volume slightly and I guess they did the trick, the skates felt more snug all around which was a plus for me... I did notice the laces are slightly shorter now so it did add a little volume or size across the laces if that means anything. As far as the tongue, it's comfortable but needs a little breaking in, the extra D3O on the upper half felt like it could shape/contour a bit more with use but all in all I'm happy with mine after one use.
  23. The big + for me with the CCM XS holder is the locking mechanism is repairable without needing to rewove the holder from the skate, where as the Bauer one needs to be removed which is extra time and money. When my trigger failed on my LS Edge (when I didn't even use it regularly) I had to drop my skate off and wait a few days to get it back, also they claimed they needed to replace the holder because they didn't have/couldn't get the parts to fix the trigger, so this cost me even more (good chance if I lived in an area with more and better shops this wouldn't be an issue but I'm limited).
  24. I second the XS, I love them compared to the LS Edge ones I had previously which fell apart once (trigger spring mechanism just fell apart inside one time and came loose another). But if you're keeping the same skates an older Lightspeed would be a smart move like Buzz said above.
×
×
  • Create New...