Good store in Michigan?

[troybruins89 0]

Im looking for a shop in the southern Michigan area() to get some new skates. Coming from a 5.5 XX Im looking at anything from Graf to Bauer in a 6- 6.5. I was really disappointed in my LHS's selection, which didnt have more than 3-4 top-end models, and no XXXs in a 6 or 6.5, so Im willing to make the 2-3 hour trip to Michigan. What would be a store in the area that would have all the top-end skates stocked in most sizes? Im thinking the big Perani's in Flint (not sure if thats the right city) would have what Im looking for...?

[areed89 3]

Where in southern michigan are you? Hockey Services in Kalamazoo is always a good bet.

[troybruins89 0]

Im in Ohio, but for lack of better options Im looking to go up to Michigan tomorrow and see if I can get some skates. JR, where about is your shop at?

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

I am in Rochester. Basically 70 mi from the MI/OH border.

Closer than Flint.

Let me know what you are looking for. I don't sell Graf. Let me know what sizes you are looking at so that I can plan accordingly. Looking for XXXs?

[JRR812 0]

If you want a really good hockey shop that is very good in the skate department try Brian's in Winsor Canada

[troybruins89 0]

Possibly. Really Im not to sure. I tried the 1300c and they killed the arch in my left foot, it seems to be alittle higher than the right.(Both are fairly high) Because the availabilty at my LHS was so slim I jumped from size to size alot with no luck. Im thinking XXXs, Flexlite, 8090, S500, and I might try the 9k again if I can get proper sizing. Im looking at coming up very soon...as in tomorrow, which could definatly be a problem. Does your store normally carry a pretty large skate inventory?

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

We're pretty slim.

How about...next week?

Check your PM...

[JRR812 0]

if your looking for grafs go to Brian's

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Eh...after seeing the "shim" work they did for a kid at my rink...screwed him up worse. I had to take them off. Smoke and mirrors, baby...

[JRR812 0]

are you talking about brians

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Yes, I am. My jaw dropped when I heard how much he dropped for their "custom" alignment.

[JRR812 0]

a guy that works their is sharpening skates for the Canadian Olympic team

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Um, okay, am I supposed to kiss his ass now?

I've sharpened at the NHL level. And I sharpen better than some NHL eq mgrs.

So...your point is really...what's the word I'm looking for?

Oh, yeah...pointless.

[Eazy_b97 1]

So Windsor has Perani's, ME, and Brians?

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Yep....and strip clubs and legal escort services and Keith's and Cuban cigars and MissConduct and Netminder32:)

[Eazy_b97 1]

:) Weird how this guy's vouching for another Windsor shop when they have the self proclaimed best at another store within the same city.

[troybruins89 0]

Yea Im not really feeling a road trip to Canada tomorrow. Anything in michigan?

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Windsor's full of hot air...except for Mich and Mike...if Mike were full of hot air he'd stop more pucks. :)

[JRR812 0]

Winsor dosent have peranis

[JRR812 0]

who has the best

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Winsor dosent have peranis

One in Tecumseh, one in Windsor.

http://www.peranis.net/locations.ihtml?step=2&storeID=11

http://www.peranis.net/locations.ihtml?step=2&storeID=17

[JRR812 0]

i didn't know that i dont really go to peranis i dont think there that good i heard the store in flint is huge though

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Livonia's bigger.

[JRR812 0]

i've been their its really big

[jrhky36 1]

Winsor dosent have peranis

One in Tecumseh, one in Windsor.

http://www.peranis.net/locations.ihtml?step=2&storeID=11

http://www.peranis.net/locations.ihtml?step=2&storeID=17

they also have a location in taylor. some where around the airport.

JR is right the livonia store is bigger.