Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 What is the weight on it? It kind've seems like it is the same as a tapered shaft with wood blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 The VDS are the real deal...for someone who is a wood user through and through, I was pleasantly surprised with this blade. I have three blades, a Wickenheiser (Lindros pro) and two Darbys...the Darbys were too long so I experimented with one and cut off the toe...bam...my custom curve. I believe mine was based on that blade when I got it. My curve has a weird toe so I think John McIntyre did the same thing to it.Best feeling comp blade I've used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdh 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 how does vibration dampening increase feel? if your stick didn't vibrate when you touched the puck then nothing would travel up the shaft of the stick to let your hands know you were touching something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 Are there replacment blades? What page are they on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 Because if the blade is too hard, the puck bounces off of the blade.As far as vibration is concerned, I would get tennis elbow when I used certain sticks...the worst case was XN10. The stick was too pingy, shooting up to my elbow and shoulders.Haven't experienced this with VDS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdh 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 makes sense. they could have called anti-tennis elbo system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 Are there replacment blades? What page are they on? I don't think they are out for retail yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
logan 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 Images/Numbering of Blade Patterns for Ribeiro & Leopold 2 appear to be reversed (On page 33). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reaper 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 It's kind of funny that Jordan Leopold has two Mission Patterns bearing his name yet he uses a Reebok Stick. I think he just recently switched because I saw the Flames beat the Wings earlier in the season and he was decked out in Mission stuff. But you're right...he's definately using RBK currently. He still wears Mission gear but he uses a Reebok 2 piece stick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBondo 233 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 Damn, they changed the Intermediate flex, like everyone else. I loved Mission's 75 flex...On the other hand, very nice looking stuff, can't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheechoo 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2006 Is the shaft on the Pulse the same as the Hex or is it a new shaft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheechoo 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2006 Is the shaft on the Pulse the same as the Hex or is it a new shaft? Never mind. The description of the two sounds quite different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick67 1 Report post Posted January 23, 2006 Justin: Can you give any info on the Ion shaft, heard it should be quite different from the m-2? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mojo122 535 Report post Posted January 23, 2006 Fuel protective is nice but the plastic on the biceps (shoulder pads) looks a little goofy to me. I like the look of the new shoulder pads.......kind of "Nike" like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
althoma1 574 Report post Posted January 23, 2006 I like the look of the new shoulder pads.......kind of "Nike" like. That's what I thought when looking at the pics of the shoulder pads - that they look VERY similar to the Nike V-10s I have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackace24 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2006 I'm considering making the switch from CCM 852's to the AG's. I'm currently wearing a 7.5 E/B CCM. I Wear a 9 street shoe. How does the sizing run in the Missions? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 11, 2006 I'm considering making the switch from CCM 852's to the AG's. I'm currently wearing a 7.5 E/B CCM. I Wear a 9 street shoe. How does the sizing run in the Missions? Thanks. You're going to have to try them on the Fuels do not fit like the S or L series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletch 219 Report post Posted February 12, 2006 I'm confused - which skates are the top of the line (i.e. most expensive) Mission ice skates this year? The 110AG of the 110XP? I realize they have different fits, but is one considered a better skate than the other in terms of quality? The 110XP's synopsis says "Want all the specs that the pros demand? Fuel 110Xp is your skate" so I would assume that the 110XP is the higher end model.Anyone know for sure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 12, 2006 I'm confused - which skates are the top of the line (i.e. most expensive) Mission ice skates this year? The 110AG of the 110XP? I realize they have different fits, but is one considered a better skate than the other in terms of quality? The 110XP's synopsis says "Want all the specs that the pros demand? Fuel 110Xp is your skate" so I would assume that the 110XP is the higher end model.Anyone know for sure? They are still two different lines, like Vectors and Tacks and the 110 is the top of each line. The S series became the AG and the L series became the XP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletch 219 Report post Posted February 12, 2006 Ah, I see. Thanks for clearing that up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snap 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2006 Z-2 shaft looks nice to bad it has poor preformance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reaper 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 And how would you know that considering it hasn't even been released yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 Dude be quiet (not you reaper)...You probably thnk since it doesnt have "stealth"or "SL" or in your case"XXX" then it sucks...Well guess again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadrunner 12 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 whoa that sounded like something on the Easton's Message Board Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 Who me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
