Rabid Ranger

Helmet: CCM 492 (haven't found anything that can replace it-have a few in the wings) Sticks: CCM RBZ Grip (100 flex, Hossa pattern), Warrior Dynasty AX1 standard, grip shaft w/Bauer Supreme TotalOne NXG blade (p88 pattern) Shates: Easton Mako Gloves: CCM 4-Roll Pro II, Warrior Luxe Pants: CCM 492 w/CCM shell Shin Guards: 18 year old Vics Elbow Pads: Warrior Projekt Bag: Reebok Pro

Still having an issue with a hotspot on my right foot right below my small toe. I guess I'll have to take them back to my LHS for another round.

Cool. Thanks for the suggestions. I have an appointment this Friday.

Yes I was. They were also baked. They fit perfectly fine on my left foot. I'll take them in this week and see if they can do something about that specific area on the right skate.

Having some problems with my pair, or more specifically the right skate. The right skate doesn't fit quite as well, but it wasn't a huge deal-until this weekend. I started developing some pretty sharp pain down towards the cap-right below the small toe. It really hit me tonight. I tried to skate but had to leave after about 20 minutes the pain was so bad. I took the skate off and there is a noticeable bump that is really sore. It seems like the skate is a touch too narrow on that side. Is there anything I-or my specifically my LHS can do here?

Just picked up a pair today. I've never had a skate feel this comfortable right off the shelf (coming from Nike Flexlite 12s). I skate Monday so will post my thoughts then.

Anyone have any experience with their gloves? I like the look of the "pro" style model and was debating between that and the Eagle PPFs.

I find it interesting (at least superficially) how much closer to Bauer CCM is getting with the design of their equipment.

The Mako II tapered shaft looks interesting. Any positive buzz? I've been in the market for a new shaft and the number of models on the market seems to be shrinking.

Current gear: Skates: Nike Flexlite 12 Shins: Vic Air Flow Elbows: Easton Air Gloves: MIA MB 22 Customs Pants: CCM 492 with TPS shell Shoulders: Itech Helmet: CCM 592 Stick: Warrior AK-27 Grip w/Warrior Spyne blade (Fedorov pattern)

Gotcha. I have a custom pair of MIA's (which I purchased through my LHS a year or so ago), but would like a pair of Warriors. Almost just like yours actually.

Those Warrior gloves are sweet. May I ask where you picked them up at?

Just picked up some Nike Flexlite 12 skates. Skated in them twice with very little break-in needed.

Skates: CCM 1052 Gloves: Warrior Kingpin Shoulder Pads: Itech Pants: CCM 452 Elbows: Easton Synergy Helmet: CCM 652 w/Itech visor Stick: Warrior Dolomite tapered shaft w/Easton Hybrid Synthisis blade

You don't happen to work at the Total Hockey store in Kirkwood, MO do you?