purple_haze 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2006 I just recently purchased a z carbon blade for my mission m2 for a good price at 35 dollars and i was wondering, how long this blade would last playing rollerhockey in a sportcourt. I rarely do slapshots, and i usually do wristers and snappers. I just wanted to know a heads up before it starts cracking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yipperzz 28 Report post Posted March 6, 2006 depends on your luck. i used a z carbon blade for 2-3 seasons and didn't have any problems with durability. i played only on sport court and it didn't get damaged except for the normal wear and tear from getting hit with sticks and so on. i didn't really like the blade and ended up getting a new one. so mine never broke, i just felt like it was time to move on to another blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleKnee 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2006 I've broken 2 due to slapshots so if you're just shooting wristers and such, they should hold up pretty well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utvolsfan007 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2006 My z carbon held up extremly well on sport court for multiple seasons . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevoc 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2006 My z carbon held up extremly well on sport court for multiple seasons . Mine too. I've used the same z-carbon blade for 3 seasons straight with no problems. I also am not a huge slap shot taker, so this should last quite some time for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yipperzz 28 Report post Posted March 7, 2006 My z carbon held up extremly well on sport court for multiple seasons . Mine too. I've used the same z-carbon blade for 3 seasons straight with no problems. I also am not a huge slap shot taker, so this should last quite some time for you. i play defense and used the lidstrom blade for a while. i took a lot of slapshots and didn't have any problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purple_haze 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2006 sounds like the blade can take a beating 3 seasons geebus, thats a long time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSchultz 25 Report post Posted March 7, 2006 I've got you ALL beat! :D I had a Z-bubble/Z-carbon combo that lasted 1.5 yrs! Around the 13 month mark, the blade finally started showing a hairline crack, and then about 2.5 months later, I finally broke the shaft in half!It pays to be a 140 lb 5'7" kid who never takes slapshots! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notorious#29 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I have been very pleased with the durability of the Z-carb blade for roller. I was having bad luck with them for ice hockey, so my last three I saved just for sportcourt. One of them broke (after about two months of game use) during a pick-up when I shot slapshots for pretty much the whole hour. The other two are still going strong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisGP 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I've had one for a few months now and it's still fine! It's been through a few league games and plenty of training sessions...still going strong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSW1618 5 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 those blades dont wear out that much on a sport court surface.. and if you tape your blade then you will have it for that much longer. that is if it doesnt break because of someone hacking your stick or maybe the toe cracking.. good blade tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
technophile 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I have been very pleased with the durability of the Z-carb blade for roller. I was having bad luck with them for ice hockey, so my last three I saved just for sportcourt. Yeah, they really don't like the ice; once water gets into them they go downhill fast.I used one for at least two years in a normal skating rink (i.e. no sport court) and it held up great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purple_haze 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 wait, i thought they were made for ice hockey, no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSchultz 25 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 uh, i guess all sticks and blades are made for ice hockey, but everyone uses it. I've never seen primarily 'inline' sticks or blades? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 wait, i thought they were made for ice hockey, no? I don't think it really matters anymore. If it was still the issue of street hockey versus ice, then yes, but with inline being indoors on smooth surfaces it really comes down to pp and not ice vs inline as much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
