curves... too many topics abt it but couldnt find what i need

[pong 0]

i currently use a lidstrom curve...

recently, someone told me that this curve was for a defenseman...

(i know lidstrom is a defenseman)

how could one say that a curve is for a defenseman or for a forward?

is there a disadvantage if i use this curve since im a forward?

thinking of using a sakic... or what does have a big curve?

newbie here!

[trevor13478 1]

some would say lidstrom is for defenseman because of the square toe. a lot of defenseman like the square toe because it gives more surface area to get in the way of shots or passes.

[--notorious 0]

You dont HAVE to use a lidstrom just because you play defence.

[pong 0]

is there a particular disadvantage of using a defenseman's curve assuming that one is a forward?

i know that the answer could probably pp but was just wondering...

will there be a difference in the power of the shots?

will a sakic... assuming all else is constant have a more powerful shot as compared to a lidstrom?

[B-Nads 0]

D-men tend to like that style curve because it is good for slap-shots and the square toe is better for picking the puck up along the boards. This does not, by any means, suggest that it is not good for a forward to use - Lecavalier uses almost the same curve, as did Cam Neely, if I remember correctly. As with any piece of gear, it comes down to what you are comfortable with and what suits you.

[top 0]

theres no curve that is specificaly made for a forward or defense, just some curves tend to be more usefull for the position, I use the Forsberg curve and im a D.

[shinedown21 0]

really it's preference... but if you play D.. you should't go with a huge wild curve.. you want crisp outlet passes and such.

To me? Square toes tend to look like they last longer and seem to be better along the boards.

[pong 0]

so for example... how would be a sakic be useful for a forward vs a lidstrom...

planning to try out a sakic soon

[Cavs019 710]

The only reason people think that is because of the names Easton stamped on their blades, neither Lidstrom or Sakic actually use those curves. In all honesty, it does not matter. Most D I play with use the Forsberg/Modano, but if you look in the NHL guys use whatever. I believe Visnovsky uses something similar to a Sakic.

[TBLfan 25]

recchi is also popular for defenseman

[shinedown21 0]

Im a forward and use a recchi.. which is a RBK Datsyuk.. and a Easton Forsberg.

Sick. it's like perfect.. not too much curve and enough to shelf it.

[TBLfan 25]

it's not about what position you play it's about what you like and what works. You think all the forwards that play the point on the PP use a different stick with a different curve?

Is it ok for Vinny Lecavalier, a center, to use a curve similar to a retail lidstrom(or the lecavalier retail pattern)? Seems to be working this season.

[B-Nads 0]

I go with the Foresberg/Modano/Katchuk/St. Louis - I think it is a great all-around pattern that does everything well if you can use it. If you are dead-set on a Sakic, you might give a Spezza a little consideration as a step towards it - it is similar but not quite as lofted, if I recall properly, but someone please correct that if I am wrong.

[Eazy_b97 1]

Once again, just to further everyones posts, there is no such this as a D-man or Forward curves. They are all curves on a stick and you use whats best for your own game. People who have trouble understand sticks and curves often generalize on what people should use. Anyone who says a particular curve is only for a particular position is incorrect.

[texanhockey 0]

if you can put the puck were you want it with the lidstrom stick with it. i use to use a lidstrom and had a great shot with it but my stick handleing was worse so i moved to sakic. took some time to get used to but i love it now.

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

theres no curve that is specificaly made for a forward or defense, just some curves tend to be more usefull for the position, I use the Forsberg curve and im a D.

What he said. Go with what works for you. Me, personally? I play D and wouldn't go with something with that much open face. I'd take a slapshot and put it in the upper deck, but that's me.

[James 0]

It's what you prefer. If you like the square toe over the round go with square. Brendan Shanahan and Brian Gionta both are forwards that use square toes and they do put up pretty impressive numbers and it's not like they're defensive forwards such John Madden. I consider Gionta and Shanahan snipers.

[B-Nads 0]

It's what you prefer. If you like the square toe over the round go with square. Brendan Shanahan and Brian Gionta both are forwards that use square toes and they do put up pretty impressive numbers and it's not like they're defensive forwards such John Madden. I consider Gionta and Shanahan snipers.

I heard somewhere that Shanny actually cuts the toe square on his sticks...don't know how much truth there is in that. I used to do that with my Mods/Foresberg blades, but don't have to any more since switching to the similar but more squared St. Louis blades.

[DamnLocust 0]

Im a forward and use a recchi.. which is a RBK Datsyuk.. and a Easton Forsberg.

Sick. it's like perfect.. not too much curve and enough to shelf it.

The Forsberg is different from the Datsyuk and Recchi, and IIRC, the Recchi and the Datsyuk aren't the same either (I haven't seen a recchi in a while). I'm almost positive that the Datsyuk has a higher lie.

[TBLfan 25]

the recchi is similar to the iginla but the recchi is a neutral face instead of closed. And obviously the toe is different as well as the lie.

[James 0]

It's what you prefer. If you like the square toe over the round go with square. Brendan Shanahan and Brian Gionta both are forwards that use square toes and they do put up pretty impressive numbers and it's not like they're defensive forwards such John Madden. I consider Gionta and Shanahan snipers.

I heard somewhere that Shanny actually cuts the toe square on his sticks...don't know how much truth there is in that. I used to do that with my Mods/Foresberg blades, but don't have to any more since switching to the similar but more squared St. Louis blades.

His retail comes square.

[blueliner27 12]

I'm D too

I used NBH P106, Sakic, Lidstrom, and Heatley.

Currently, I use Drury clone XXX Lite. In fact, I don't really mind having a square toe. Well... I'd say I prefer a round toe bacause Jovanovski's (retail warrior) square toe looks ugly for me.

[warheart45 0]

I believe the datsuk retail pattern is close to an iginla with the exception that iginla's is closed and datsuk is neutral I think.

[kovalchuk77 0]

There is no such thing as a forward or defence curve or stick