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  1. Posted · Report reply

    On 2/27/2020 at 11:17 PM, hawk11 said:

    For some reason I seem to always have a bad time with the P92. I don’t know why. Maybe the rocker? 

    Most likely rocker/lie. Go 2-3 inches shorter on the P92 vs. the P88 in stick length and you'll likely see a huge difference. 

    P92 is no good if you're a low skater who likes to keep the puck out in front with an average or long stick. Shorten it up and play it closer to the body and it'll work much better.

     

    colins

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    3 hours ago, Jbear said:

    I could probably be happy sticking with the FT1's, but it bugs me that I have to keep "rearranging" them.  That's one thing that has me thinking about the DX with the inner sleeve.  Also,  for whatever anatomical or design reason...the AS1's didn't seem to move around on me.  I realize that it might be a totally different story on the ice versus in the shop.  It might come down to what I come across on Sidelineswap first.  Ice Warehouse has free return shipping,  so that's also an option. 

    Great responses folks!

     

    That's the beauty of the JDP style elbows. It's the next best thing to finding the ultimate - the Jofa 9144 pro stock.

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    2 hours ago, Jbear said:

    So...thinking if trying something different. Currently using Jetspeed FT1's.  Like them but they slide a bit.  Here's the thing I'm struggling with. I am using medium,  but the guidelines online are saying small.  I'm 5'9"/165-7/33" waist. My measuring for EG's is about 12" but I can just about comfortably flex with the CCM mediums...still a little restrictive but I don't notice during play.  How do they get "small?"  I don't see it.  I tried on some AS1's yesterday and I kinda liked the large. Am I nutz? Thinking about Alpha DX or AS1's...maybe 2n...since I love the 2n shinnies. All input is welcome. Thanks all!

     

     

    I would definitely try the Tacks, they have the jdp cap.Size wise I guess you need to go with what's comfortable but my recommendation would be don't go any bigger than necessary. Few areas are worse IMHO as far as bulky equipment goes than on your elbows when you're trying to stick handle and make skilled plays.

    The JDP style cap on the elbow/forearm is time proven design worn by nearly all pro players - you don't need to hit the top end AS1, the 9080 and 9060 feature it too. I'd take the 9080s just because they are black and won't look dirty after a few weeks.

     

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    1 hour ago, northof60 said:

    200 each, including shipping cant be that bad.  The top of the line sticks in my town (ft2, flylite) are 320 and 350 each.  Hoping these sticks last a little longer than the ft2 I had which broke in like 2 months of shitty mens league and one high level tournament.

    I wont have a chance to use these until monday. Its my understanding that the jetspeed team is this years team stick.  Last year was super tacks 2.0 and next year will be ribcor trigger 5.

    My main concern is the blade, I dont like super stiff blades so this will be an adjustment.  Might try and get my hands on one of those deadening pads that stick on the blade 

     

    Where are you located? The Bauer Nexus S19 League Edition is a superior stick and are available for $150 cdn each + tax around most major centers in Canada.

    hockeystickman.ca is currently selling the FT2 Team for $149 cdn.

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    9 hours ago, wedgylx said:

    Right on the pencil test - I just figured since my area of issue was higher it made sense to see if that area also stayed within the boot? Yes heel locked back in both.

    lacing-wise I just always skipped that growing up and never changed, but now thinking about it actually I just put new laces in my supremes a few weeks ago and hadn’t been skipping any at all - just traditional all the way up 


    So you’re saying skip the top lace? That wouldn’t put more strain on number 2 where my problem is? What do you think about the extenders, I have a set on the way already? 

     

     

     

    I assumed you were skipping 3 to enhance forward flex/movement in your boot. I think skipping 1 is the better way to do that in today's boots. Lots of NHL skaters do this, including McDavid. It might feel a little strange the first time but keep it for several sessions and you'll quickly adapt and have more mobility on your edges.

    Make sure you have thick/wide laces, not skinny ones that will cut in. Howies or Elite Pro X7 are usually my go-to.

    Extenders are great - but they're a work-around - don't keep masking the issue and skating with that injury... which is what it is. Heal it up - try these exercises a few times a day, it'll help a lot. Not my video but my son has used this and it worked:

     

     

    @Vet88 Posted one of my pics early from some single lace extenders I made, and here's the more beefy double extenders I did up from an old leather belt. These were being used on eyelets 3/4 but you'd want to go higher and use yours on 2/3 I'd imagine. The Greatskates ones have 3 holes so you could attach them to 2/3 and use them for 2/3/4. I switched to using old wax laces (all they are good for IMHO) to attach these, I wasn't comfortable having the screws/nuts around the ankles, figured the lace was less bulky and less chance of something going wrong. I tied them really tight, snipped off the ends and burnt them slightly with a lighter:

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    19 minutes ago, wedgylx said:

    You’re totally right it’s closer to the 2nd! I checked the two boots and you can see below. Bottom pair with the gel stickies are my old ones, pen completely crushing the bite spot. The red pair are the the larger vapor 1X - a small gap between pen and lump. And this is as big as the lump gets, so I assume if the swelling goes down I get even a little more room. I’ll try the vapors twice next week with the extenders and report backFhZHhbP.jpg

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    The pencil test is usually done right in the pocket of the 'L' shape of the facing (eyelet 4 or 5) where it transitions from instep to shin. Not way up where you are placing it. Is your heel lock OK? Your heel sitting back in the pocket?

    I think your problem isn't depth at all it's that you are tying your skates too tight at the top 1 or 2 eyelet and your tongue is probably breaking down and the laces are cutting in. Why do you skip eyelet 3? That puts extra strain on 2.

    I would fully heal your bump/lacebite (there are exercises with a resistance band on youtube that will greatly help accelerate that) and switch to lacing without skipping eyelet 3. Instead skip eyelet 1. And get some new wide skate laces (howies or Elite Hockey) non-wax. But don't do anything until you heal that bump up.

     

     

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    10 hours ago, mjpisat said:

    Ok thanks.  The 2n is in the running too. Not 2n pro

     

    If you like the 2N and aren't hung up on warranty, the Nexus S19 League Edition stick runs about $70 cheaper and is similar if not better. It's lighter at 415g and has a 15K blade vs. the 12K on the 2N. No warranty though, this is a team stick you'll find in the junior and lower pro leagues.

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    3 hours ago, Sniper9 said:

    No. Only because I can get true sticks from 112-190 right now and sticks like the trigger 4 for 200 tax in cdn. So not really worth my time to wait months at a time for that company with no real reviews.  But if I have to choose a no name stick company, I'd try CHS first bc of the price and specs. 

    I have no clue who these guys are, but I have to say they nailed the concept. I guess the long lead times are to be expected, but it sure would be nice if they had a little bit of stock on top one or two combos they sell so you could quickly evaluate (at $99 I'd take a chance) if it's worth ordering some custom sticks through them.

    If anyone has had a hands on with their sticks please report back!

     

    colins

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    4 hours ago, Beflar said:

    I have lace bite in one foot.  I do the Forsberg thing where I velcro two gel columns to the inside of the skate tongue to give room for that tendon in the front of the shin that sticks out when you bend your knees or lift your toes.  Then I'm like 'how has no one built something this into all skate tongues already'?   I'm thinking all skate tongues on the inside should be shaped like this  ^  more not like this ( .    Like, you keep the outside of the skate tongue like this  " (   " but the inside should be more like this ^ .

    Basicly what I'm saying is the front of my shin is not round.

    I'm using a Bauer One 100 at the moment.  So maybe the new tongues do this?  Or if someone knows of a product.

     

     

    Problem is not the shape of the tongue, it's that your instep is too high for the depth of the boot. If it wasn't, the tongue would sit comfortably on the tendon with the padding doing it's job, and your laces wouldn't press directly down on the tendon when you are flexing your foot while skating.

    Do you pass the pencil test on one skate and not the other? 

    colins

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    14 hours ago, Vet88 said:

    Not so. If the skates fit ok everywhere else and he can tolerate the length, lace extenders are a viable option so he can use them. Be it a 1X or any other brand, this applies to any skate which is why they are such a good option.

     

    Lace extenders can be effective for sure. But it depends on one's for fooling around with making them or ordering them from a source that makes sturdy ones of the right size. 

    For the tinker-ers out there, they're a really neat option. For anyone lacking that patience and just wanting to slip their foot in a stock retail or custom boot and not have to worry about pain, I'd recommend finding a boot that fits properly and passes the pencil test.

     

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    21 minutes ago, Sniper9 said:

    Should be available on their website soon unless they sell out before. They also have a sideline page. 

     

    3 hours ago, boo10 said:

    Would love to get my hands on one of those.  The specs make it sound very much like the Nexus 1000, which in my opinion is the best stick ever made.

     

    I was able to get 5 from Sports Rousseau in Laval. Thanks to Patrick at Sports Rousseau for hooking me up, and for @nutters on the heads up that they had these sticks.

    If you like Nexus build, for the price, I really don't see how these can be beat.

     

    colins

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    8 hours ago, wedgylx said:

    I'm going to try some CCM's Sunday and see what this guy recommends. He's pretty well known in my area, so much so I had to book an appointment with him. I'm going to see his opinion and ultimately give the Vapors a try before I buy anything new. If he can make me a set of lace extenders and I can make the $1000 boots work for me, I can't imagine them being worse than what I'm currently using. I wish it wasn't such a pain in the neck to post images here, i'd post a few pics to show what I'm working with

     

    I wish you the best of luck but I think the above approach is a real critical mistake. If you're having lace bite in Supremes, trying to make Vapors work is going to be futile. I know it's hard to walk away from an investment in high end skates, but it could literally ruin any chance you have of enjoying the game in the future.

    Find the pair that passes the pencil test and fits your foot properly. 

    colins

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    19 hours ago, SkateWorksPNW said:

    This is the official retail P90TM curve, though it can change once it's released via general availability. Its not as max height as most other blades and slightly less aggressive as compared to a P28

     

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    Yeah that doesn't look Max Height at all. 

    I just don't get what CCM is doing for curve names anymore.

     

    How come jeffg's P90TM looks Max Height for sure and your P90TM doesn't look Max Height at all? @SkateWorksPNW what is marked on that shaft for Curve/Pattern? Players name or P90TM?

     

    colins

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    I'd say you're better off with a boot too long than a boot too shallow. But like other posters said, get a boot that fits and that doesn't fail the pencil test. Go try on every CCM and Bauer boot you can find. If none exist that meet the criteria, you have a really high instep and you need to go custom.

    Are you using the thinnest footbeds you can find? You certainly don't need any beefy footbeds that could make the problem worse. Comparing different boots with different footbeds can make it difficult to compare apples to apples - try sticking with the same footbeds, the thinnest you find comfortable.

    Then get the lace bite fully healed before trying again.

    If you'e going to wear the skates that are too long you could at least try some Powerfoot inserts in the toe to give you some stability. If you have a good heel lock it shouldn't make the problem any worse. https://www.adrenalinedesign.ca/powerfoot/

    colins

     

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    50 minutes ago, OldNSlow said:

    Thanks for all the suggestions. 

    Stick: For puck feel, what are some suggestions?  I know puck feel is subjective, but maybe some old timers that know the joys of a wood stick may have empathy for my dilemma.

    Curve: I purchased a True P88 blade.  It's close but it's also a short blade.  I like more of a long paddle blade, like Datsyuk, Kane and Drai. 

    Skates:  I will check out the Ribcore skates.  I've never owned CCM skates.  I still have my youthful prejudice that CCM skates are a tier below Bauer and Graf, which are the only brands I have ever used.  I remeber when Tacks first came out and they were a design disaster.  😆  The new Grafs put me on my toes a bit and I feel like I can't skate backwards, but the boot feels relatively comfortable.

     

     

    Ok now you're really peeling back the layers of the onion. 🙂

    Puck feel - this one is tough, manufacturers don't seem to give us the straight goods, instead we get what the marketing department puts out ie "aeroCore2(TM) Max Response SuperBlade woo woo" which is a bunch of gobble gook. At the end of the day though, some blades are manufactured to be super stiff and "responsive" (ie: passes will pop right off your blade if you don't cup them gently, but then snap shots will do the same so there is an upside to that approach). I'm not sure any definitive resource exists to map this out among current stick generations, but some experienced folks can tell you generally which blades are known to be 'pingy' and which ones play a bit 'softer'. Personally I like the feel of the Bauer Nexus blades.

    For a longer paddle than the P88 (P88 isn't short, it's generally considered a medium, the CCM P40 would be considered a short version of it) you're probably going to need pro stock or custom. The one suggestion I'd have left at retail is find a shop with a good stock of Sherwood and check out the Coffey PP77, I believe from memory it's a bit longer than the P88. I have one home I'll check it this evening to verify.

    CCM has changed a lot from the old days Skates wise. Starting with the Jetspeed several years ago they stepped back into Skates in a huge way and have driven some real innovation while Bauer was still milking the cow. Definitely worth putting prejudices aside in that department.

    colins

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    One thing I noticed going from old Daoust 501s that fit like slippers to new modern boots - if you get them fitted well and baked, try using them without tightening them up too much.

    I was trying to tie mine snug like I liked with the older more flexible materials, but with the modern boots that simply didn't work, it caused my feet to get numb or sore especially in the width, and I am wearing EE in a the CCM Jetspeed line.

    So now I just tie them barely snug from the toe up to the top two eyelets (I skip the very top eyelet) where I pull them a little tighter. Seems to work for me.

    colins

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    3 minutes ago, caveman27 said:

    Sticks: I would suggest Sherwood PP28 or other Sherwood curve with 5.0 or 5.5. lie as I also like low lie. 

    Skates: The best thing I would recommend is getting the correct fit - length, width, foot/boot shape. Coming from older skates, I like the heel lock in CCM JetSpeeds (your mileage may vary). I'm a bit worried the fabric inner material is going to wear away as compared to synthetic leather/leather but so far, so good.

     

    He said he didn't like Open curves though so I don't think the PP28 is the Sherwood I'd recommend - the PP77 is their old-school Coffey. Nice big curve but closed and low lie.

    But the most obvious choice at Retail would be the P88. Closed, 1/2" mid curve, low lie (don't be fooled by Bauer's marking of a 6 lie on this one - it's significantly lower lie than their other popular curves). You can find it in Bauer, CCM, Warrior, True, everyone has a P88 curve that meets your old school closed low lie criteria. P88 has lasted for a reason.

     

    colins

     

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    2 hours ago, puckstopper said:

    He's offering to take a photo of 4 sticks.  A P90t, a P90TM, a P28 and a P29.  I would say that it WILL show any differences between a 90T and a 90TM quite clearly and throw in a couple other well known patterns for reference as well.   I'm curious to see that the 90TM will look like when the FT3s drop later this year, so I for one would really appreciate it @SkateWorksPNW

     

    I would just add not all P90T CCM are labelled as such. Some are sold as P90T but with just a player's name on the shaft it's down to the seller sometimes claiming it's a P90T when it could be some other custom pattern.

    I would just want to confirm for sure we are talking a confirmed CCM P90T build when comparing to the P90TM.

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