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  1. mickz
    Yes the plastic is there but it does little to support the arch. It is perfectly acceptable to even have a gap between the Superfeet footbed and your arch. The plastic is there mostly to ensure you get a slight forward lean in your stance.
  2. mickz
    You mean stiffness in the heel? Superfeet yellows have nothing in the arch as it is more of a heel stabilizer. Most people who have issues with Superfeet are buying the size stated on the box alone. When fitting these footbeds it is essential to make sure the heel is properly supported. Heat the skates again, insert the Superfeet and mold.
  3. mickz
    Any idea why Bauer's warranty on skate steel has been reduced from 1 year to just 90 days?
  4. mickz
    Did you notice if the Edge holder's mount was a bit off?
  5. mickz
    Never had the wings in my footbeds. Used the stock one with my original TO and I later went to a custom Graf/Sidas footbed which I carried over to my NXG. When I stand on the Speedplate footbed, my toes go all the way to the end. My toes don't touch the end. I put the same Speedplate into my Supremes and my toes can still feather the front.
  6. mickz
    For those of you guys that have skated in the 1X, do you find them big? My last two pairs of skates have been 7.5D Supremes and I can touch the inside of the toe cap. Skated in the 1X (7.5D) and I can't even feather it.
  7. mickz
    The newer batches of LS2 steel have a slightly more polished finish to them.
  8. mickz
    Those are in the 2015 catalog. It's a website for Bauer dealers to download marketing materials and such; catalogs included.
  9. mickz
    I like to use these nippers to remove copper rivets. Use the rivet as leverage to cut the washer. Once cut, the washer pops off easily. Use a hammer/punch to knock out the rivet.
  10. mickz
    The RBZ is a more slim fitting pad. With the use of U-Foam it is lightweight but I'm not a fan of the cross straps. I still prefer the strapping system on the front like you find on Bauer and Warriors because they actually feel like they're doing something.
  11. mickz
    Posting up my skates again since the last month of posts were lost. D. Sedin Pro Stock Total One Boot. Essentially the same as a retail boot except for the grip liner and non-factory drilled air holes on the outsole. I had my LHS take off the LS2 and mount on an aluminum Hi-Lo. I've played ice for years but I am a total newbie when it comes to roller. So far I've only got two games under my belt with these skates. The first game I played was in an older rink (smooth concrete) and I was slipping quite a bit. I thought about getting new wheels but after skating in a newer facility I found I had no issues with grip at all.
  12. mickz
    Pretty sure I've seen the ONE60 wood stick at my LHS in Canada before. Same graphics as the one Naslund used. Never held Naslund's pro model but the retail version felt very light and balanced. I have one of Demitra's black/blue ONE60 wood sticks from his Canucks days and the thing is a brick.
  13. mickz
    I found the Re-Akt 100 to be very narrow. The original Re-Akt fit my head extremely well and it was very comfortable. My previous helmet before that was a CCM V10. It was snug but I didn't feel it pinching the sides until maybe an hour into an ice time. With the Re-Akt 100, it felt too narrow for my head from the start. All three helmets I mentioned were size mediums. Those of you who love your Re-Akt and are considering the 100, I'd highly advise you to try it on before making your purchase.
  14. mickz
    Of all the new Easton gear I've seen, I really like the HSX shoulder pads. In terms of weight and mobility it felt comparable to some of the other top end models on the market (ex. U+ CL) but it felt like there was actually something there to protect me. I will definitely try these on again when they are released and they may finally replace my heavy, but protective Itechs.
  15. mickz
    No duty if you import a Canadian made item back into Canada but you may still be on the hook for the sales taxes.
  16. mickz
    Skating on a 9 ft radius will be easier for maneuvering while the 10 ft will have more blade touching the ice to generate more speed. If you're used to skating on a 9 foot radius the 10 foot may feel like you've got skis strapped onto your feet the first couple of times. I haven't heard anything about Bauer offering a black coated LS3 so I'm not sure how likely that would be. We last saw something similar on the Vapor 10 skate, maybe we'll see it again soon?
  17. mickz
    No, the Fusion is a 9 ft radius, same as the LS2. LS3 is 10 ft. There is no news of aftermarket steel being available for this holder either with Bauer being more strict about enforcing their patent on this design.
  18. mickz
    ^^ Nice! I am actually thinking about doing a similar set up. Why are the rivets from the LS2s still in the forefoot though?
  19. mickz
    The cuff is more opened as mentioned, I find the fit is closer towards the Vapor APX than the original Total ONE. I really don't like the palm on the Total ONE NXG though, there are reinforcements on the thumb, palm and right below the index finger which are rather annoying.
  20. mickz
    Skate sharpeners everywhere rejoice.
  21. mickz
    Shoulders: The fit is pretty good but the caps are still a bit big for my liking. The middle piece between the shoulder cap and the lower bicep guard sticks out and is pretty annoying. The vest-like velcro on the front is a pretty good fit surprisingly. Elbows: Fairly comfortable but like the shoulders, the caps are too big. The middle strap on the Mako M5 felt very restrictive and scratchy. The one on the Mako was much better. Shins: Bulky knee cap that tapers down to the ankle. Good fit but I still prefer Bauer's system where the top strap is on the front.
  22. mickz
    The G65 model? Compared to the PPFs the gussets are more shallow, fingers aren't as long and the overall fit through the backrolls is closer to the hand as well. If you're familiar with the similar TPS or Winnwell models then you'll feel right at home with these.
  23. mickz
    But it's not just that one pattern, it's for all patterns across the entire Mako line. I still hear guys referring to patterns by their names (ex. Sakic/Hall, Modano, Iginla, etc.) Very rarely do I hear somebody say I want a P4/E4 or a P7/E7 pattern. The Stealth line of sticks still have the names on them so I'm not sure why they stopped doing that with the Mako 2. If anything, the lack of will cause a small inconvenience among the bulk of casual customers.
  24. mickz
    Any particular reason why the pattern names are no longer stamped on the Mako line of sticks?
  25. mickz
    Canucks Mid-Season Equip. Sale - Jan 28 @ Rogers Arena.
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