Wolfpack_1986 154 Report post Posted October 19, 2007 you also have to realize that a Canadian LHS might have bought that stock months ago... they cant knock down the price when they paid more for it... prices in stores just dont change immediately... the price change has to happen at the start of the process before it can reach the end consumer... However, it can work in reverse to your favor as well... if the $US starts to strengthen compared to the $CAD, cheaper made stuff will be trickling down to the consumer before the prices start to change. Thou, that's if you're lucky... nobody's got reservations against jacking the prices up in the middle there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbyun04 7 Report post Posted October 19, 2007 thats ridiculous. 189! In canada the hockey shop wants 289 for them. So i guess our dollar being even really means nothing.actually, last time I checked it was 269 so it's not AS bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMcDonald19 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 bought 10-13 in detroit at showcasecracked in half in shaft by slapshot 10-18 at practice..not so happy with durability.. a weak slapshot snapped the shaft perfectly in half after using only 3 games and 2 practices with it.ill buy one off youwow, im slow... thanks tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islesfan170 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 Just got off the ice with my xxxx for the first time. Not really impressed to be honest coming from an SE. Hopefully I get used to it, I think i just need to adjust and i'll like it.hopefully this is better than the S17, or I might have to save up again and get that too lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voss 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 what is the weight of the xxxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scurvy 3 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 The weight isn't listed. As mentioned before, it is slightly heavier than the XXX Lite. I saw one today at my LHS and it was slightly heavier but the balance made the extra weight hardly noticeable.islesfan170-What didn't you like about the stick? The puck feel, kick on the shaft, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islesfan170 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 It feels heavy coming from an SE, the feel and shot really arent there yet for me either. Again, It takes time for me to get used to a stick. I hated my Sickick when I got it, but got used to it and used it for half the season. Plus, I couldnt really use it well because my butt end kept on becoming loose so that was a factor also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
budro727 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 I've used mine once coming from a xxx-lite and i loved the feel. i couldnt feel a noticeable weight gain but the balance was sick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greatone 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 I am tired of seeing all of these sticks "Made In China" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tips09 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 I asked my buddy about this because his team has been using them for this season and he said most prefered the one 90 over the xxxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cavs019 710 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 Anyone else think it feels exactly like an Inno-True 1? ' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
budro727 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 I asked my buddy about this because his team has been using them for this season and he said most prefered the one 90 over the xxxxhmm i went to the umd st cloud game last night and the umd players were mostly using the xxxx but i noticed that the d were using one90's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 I am tired of seeing all of these sticks "Made In China"Wanna buy a flyweight from me? it says "made in mexico" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted October 21, 2007 In NCAA hockey, those teams using NBH OPS have a 60% Vapor/40% ONE90 distribution. The Dmen want the ONE90 as the Vapor has too much taper down to the blade when the Dman is unloading a bomb from the point. The Dmen were getting too much flex from the Vapor on the point shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfpack_1986 154 Report post Posted October 21, 2007 I am tired of seeing all of these sticks "Made In China"because all the lead they're using in the paint is weighing the stick down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LkptTiger 1 Report post Posted October 21, 2007 Anyone else think it feels exactly like an Inno-True 1? 'The blades on my True-1s were a bit stiffer, but the weight, balance and shaft shape feel similar - if not the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMcDonald19 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 sort of seems alittle mixed opinions of this stick. i am using the xxx lite now, and am probably going to upgrade. i love the xxx, just found the duribilty low. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raygunpk 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 In NCAA hockey, those teams using NBH OPS have a 60% Vapor/40% ONE90 distribution. The Dmen want the ONE90 as the Vapor has too much taper down to the blade when the Dman is unloading a bomb from the point. The Dmen were getting too much flex from the Vapor on the point shots.Wouldn't that make the shots better?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 The lower flex zone of the Vapor puts too much whip/torque/shaft stress in a slapshot from the point. The low-mid kick point of the One90 creates a flex zone higher in the shaft. The thinner tapor of the Vapor increases the risk of the shaft snapping down low on a slapshot. The ONE90 is a torsionally stiffer OPS than a Vapor. The Dmen can't risk their OPS snapping on a one timer, shot blocked from the point, and then facing a quick 2-on-1 turnover with the Dman having no stick. Take a Vapor and a ONE90 OPS and hold them together. Look at the difference in the shaft tapors to the blade. Once you see the difference, it will explain itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan 13 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 What taxes and duties are those???The ones that go along with bringing such items through customs and into Canada.There aren't any. At least anything meaningful.Free Trade Act then NAFTA around for tears now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cavs019 710 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 I'm 5'9 180 and I pretty much torque the crap out of it (87 flex) every shot. Imagine what a 6'3 D1 defenseman would do to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 What taxes and duties are those???The ones that go along with bringing such items through customs and into Canada.There aren't any. At least anything meaningful.Free Trade Act then NAFTA around for tears now.When was China made part of NAFTA? Most equipment is made there and that's why it is taxed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
furlanitalia 1 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Its the damn high price of lead! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMcDonald19 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Its the damn high price of lead!i second that, dam that lead... thats why the vapor xxxx is heavier... to much lead... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stickglovesshirt 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 as long as its more durable than the xxx lite. it was a great twig.. just dident last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
