Vector 130 Stick

[Stampede 0]

Has any one used the new Vector 130 yet?

A 24 inch taper seems pretty wild, but it seems a few guys are switching to them.

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

Search around as there used to be a lot of threads covering this one, but in general, when they first came out they had some technical problems with them (I think it was the blade?). They gave everyone a replacement stick (a 110 or 120) until the problem was fixed and, as I recall, sent them a 130 in addition once the problem was fixed.

I can't seem to recall much past that, except people were still a bit turned off that they were covered by stickers like the 120 (instead of painting or shelacking over the graphics).

[#96 0]

Yes, I think I recall complaints with the blade. Basically the blade chipped, cracked, or turned to butter quite easily.

I never understood why CCM put exposed decals on their sticks. After 1 game, they are all shredded.

[Stampede 0]

Cheers for the replies.

I'm gonna try the 130 shaft with an Inno Kovalev Blade and see how I get with it.

The stickers peeling shouldn't be a problem cos I always wrap the shaft with tape any way.