basesloaded190 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 i called bauer asking when im getting my new XXX lite and they said they aren't getting any 87 flex pm 9 until the end of jan but she said she could send in a request for a substitute for a different stick. what should i do, should i wait or get a sub, and if a sub what stick should i get instead???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 Get a stick that has a reputation for being at least somewhat durable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
basesloaded190 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 what are peoples opinions on the endure, i no its durable but is it heavy and bulky? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krennostyler 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 If you are used to the feeling of a XXX-lite, you will not like the endure. it is indeed more durable, but it feels alot heavier and bulkier.The only alternative from bauer imo is the XXX, which kind of fills the gap between the endure and the XXX-lite in both performance and dureability.If you look for an alternative outside of bauer, try the stealth. it's very similar to the XXX-lite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
basesloaded190 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 well i cant say that i was used to the feel i mean i got to use the stick for a whole three days! so idk what i should do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tokes 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 well i cant say that i was used to the feel i mean i got to use the stick for a whole three days! so idk what i should do Does this maybe tell you something? You got to use your first one for 3 days till it broke. The store is low on them because people are breaking so many of them. It's not worth it to get the XXX lite over the XXX for a small savings in weight if the sticks are not lasting at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 That's why I tend to avoid brand new sticks until I see what the problems are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutesie 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 That's why I tend to avoid brand new sticks until I see what the problems are. exactly correctif uve got a budget and dont arent one for thinkin you can dangle everyone with a new stickwait a year til they edit it a little and so you know it aint a protoype Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shagel 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 how long does bauer usualy take on warrenty returns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 30 days....Just like most companies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M-Cohen 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 They have a thirty day warranty, but the usually take about 1.5-2 weeks to get you a new stick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim A 4 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 well I think you have to remember that you are trying to warranty an '06 stick that had a limited release, availability was always going to be an issue.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CardinalHcky19 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 i ordered one in december before they came out and they said it would be delivered just after christmas and it never came so we called the website that i ordered it form (inlinewarehouse.com) and they arent getting my curve (lindros) in until feb. 24th so im just waiting until then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pldhockey4 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 in my opinion you should just get an easton! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
basesloaded190 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 well i can only get a bauer subsitute and yes i feel stupid for buying one before hearing all the complaints on durability don't rub it in. but should i get the xxx or the endure. i play defense and am not one to get a break away or have fancy goals, im in the corner digging out the puck or blasting a slapshot from the point ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whbd18 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 See if you can get a XX Stick'Um Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim A 4 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 every company has had issues with sticks during an early run..I've seen blades just fly out at a NARCh event from quite a few companies who had to have it in their athletes hands..etc..it happens...but its a chance you take when you get anything during its first launch..from computers to cars to gear... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miike 1 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 in my opinion you should just get an easton! Easton......... durability issues are not far behind bauer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesehead 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 in my opinion you should just get an easton! Easton......... durability issues are not far behind bauer...i have an Easton Stealth, and it has lasted me for around 4 months now. i dont see any signs of cracks anywhere on the shaft or the blade, and i highly recomend it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miike 1 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 in my opinion you should just get an easton! Easton......... durability issues are not far behind bauer...i have an Easton Stealth, and it has lasted me for around 4 months now. i dont see any signs of cracks anywhere on the shaft or the blade, and i highly recomend it You must be playing novice hockey and not going near the puck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Project_2501 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 My XN10 is in fine condition after about a month and a half, but that's because it started life not doing much for the first month. It's been going down-hill once I started to get active. Toe is looking a little worse, and some small chunks out of the heel (right below fuse point). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherwood21 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 in my opinion you should just get an easton! Easton......... durability issues are not far behind bauer...i have an Easton Stealth, and it has lasted me for around 4 months now. i dont see any signs of cracks anywhere on the shaft or the blade, and i highly recomend it You must be playing novice hockey and not going near the puck. Not necessarily, theres tons of variables. My stealth has lasted me a while because I'm not overly hard on it (rarely take slap, rarely slash, don't dig in the corners..) and I've been lucky. My SL on the other hand :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pldhockey4 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 in my opinion you should just get an easton! Easton......... durability issues are not far behind bauer...i have an Easton Stealth, and it has lasted me for around 4 months now. i dont see any signs of cracks anywhere on the shaft or the blade, and i highly recomend it You must be playing novice hockey and not going near the puck. Not necessarily, theres tons of variables. My stealth has lasted me a while because I'm not overly hard on it (rarely take slap, rarely slash, don't dig in the corners..) and I've been lucky. My SL on the other hand :D i have had better durability with easton. my stealth grip has lasted since they first came out. i play 19u travel hockey and high school and it has still held up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
basesloaded190 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 not to be mean or anything but we are kinda getting off my subject. i was just wondering if i should get either the xxx the endure or wait for another xxx lite. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pldhockey4 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 in my opinion of bauer sticks i have heard that the xxx is too flexy and not durable. i have heard the xx is the way to go~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
