Abbieshockey20 1 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 Hello, first off I should say that I have been using a sakic curve pretty much my whole life. In the past year my stride has changed and the 5.5 lie is just too high for me. So recently I switched to a pm9 curve, I loved the 5 lie and the less/no rocker, but I just couldn't get used to the closed curve. So, my search for a different pattern continues.So, I'm looking for a curve that is open (mid or heel curve) with little to no rocker, in a 5 lie. So, I was wondering if there are any curves similar to what i'm looking for out there without going the custom route?Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kukakid 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 Check out the pattern DB at the top of the page for a full list, but off the top of my head I would say a Warrior Draper or Kovalev look like good bets. Also the new warrior blades come in a variety of lies so you can pick what fits good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 Do you think a Heatley would be open enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abbieshockey20 1 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 TBLfan Posted Today, 02:15 PM Do you think a Heatley would be open enough? kukakid Posted Today, 02:15 PM Check out the pattern DB at the top of the page for a full list, but off the top of my head I would say a Warrior Draper or Kovalev look like good bets. Also the new warrior blades come in a variety of lies so you can pick what fits good.I have checked out the pattern DB, but I was kind of looking for opinions from people who have the different patterns. And TBLfan, I'm not sure, I've only seen one Heatley curve (my friend has one) and it didn't seem very open to me but who knows maybe he just got one that was more closed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 Well the Heatley is more open than the pm9 but less than the sakic. If you are dead set on a sakic-ish curve your best option is the warrior draper in the correct lie. I think the lie in warrior you'd be looking for is 4.5... but that might still be too high.The Recchi is a decent option but again, not as open as a sakic. It also has a square toe and the lie is what I'd consider a lie of 5.25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halfmoonyote 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 You could potentially consider a TPS Frolov or CCM Doan. Both are excellent choices. I haven't used the Frolov yet, but I have used the Doan. It's an excellent heel/mid, and a very versatile blade pattern. It seems the Doan pattern sticks are becoming harder to find though.Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick67 1 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 Buy the draper(sakic clone) of hockeymonkey, you can get it in a lower lie to suit your needs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abbieshockey20 1 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 You could potentially consider a TPS Frolov or CCM Doan. Both are excellent choices. I haven't used the Frolov yet, but I have used the Doan. It's an excellent heel/mid, and a very versatile blade pattern. It seems the Doan pattern sticks are becoming harder to find though.Good luck!Halfmoonyote, the Doan pattern seems like one that I'd like, but unfortunately you were right, they're extremely difficult to find. I've spent the past 45 minutes looking for a V10.0 catapult in a Doan curve intermediate flex and I can't find one anywhere. If anyone knows where I could find a vector 10.0 catapult LH intermediate flex Doan curve it would be greatly appreciated.Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCott 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 Buy the draper(sakic clone) of hockeymonkey, you can get it in a lower lie to suit your needs.draper is a mid curve with a big rocker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p106nut 1 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 Try the P106 curve from bauer... I've used them primarily but it's similar to sakic and is worth a shot...just my .02 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colt45 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 You could potentially consider a TPS Frolov or CCM Doan. Both are excellent choices. I haven't used the Frolov yet, but I have used the Doan. It's an excellent heel/mid, and a very versatile blade pattern. It seems the Doan pattern sticks are becoming harder to find though.Good luck!Halfmoonyote, the Doan pattern seems like one that I'd like, but unfortunately you were right, they're extremely difficult to find. I've spent the past 45 minutes looking for a V10.0 catapult in a Doan curve intermediate flex and I can't find one anywhere. If anyone knows where I could find a vector 10.0 catapult LH intermediate flex Doan curve it would be greatly appreciated.Thankssorry to be the bearer of bad news but i just checked the catalog and CCM doesn't make the v.10 Catapult in Doan Mid(Intermediate) Flex. Their Mid flexes are Thornton, Ovechkin, Recchi, and Lemieux. They do make the Doan in Reg. and Stiff Senior flexes though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abbieshockey20 1 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 Huh, so that would probably be the reason why I can't find one :P . So, yeah I think I mayb try the p106. Also I've seen on some sites that the warrior kovalev curve is a 5 lie, I'm guessing it isn't (judging by the pattern by at the top of the page) can anyone confirm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustpot 1 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 Wait, you're going to the P106 thinking it's the same as a Sakic?P106 is a big open heel, Sakic is a mid with a little bit of extra toe on it. P106 is a less twisted Lidstrom, IMO, maybe closer to Drury than Lids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 Try the P106 curve from bauer... I've used them primarily but it's similar to sakic and is worth a shot...just my .02A lot of people have found the P106 works well for them when they've had similar issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abbieshockey20 1 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 No, I've used the p106 before, I know it's not very close to the sakic. At this point I'm just trying to find a nice open curve with a 5 lie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abbieshockey20 1 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 Hello, I have another question, would the warrior weight or robitaille fit the description of the curve I'm looking for? I've never seen either of them, so I don't know what the curve looks like, I'm just going by descriptions and pics. Also, are either of them actually 5 lie?Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeydog 8 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 If you look at the Patter DB you'll see that Warrior's advertised lies are not totally right on. I am also looking for the same curve/lie that you are and think I'd like to check out a Frolov. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyerman 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 I've been through a similar search so here's what I can offer:If you absolutely know the Sakic blade is the one for you, and you use wood blades, send Christian Bros. (Harrow Sports) a Sakic and say you want it in a lie 5. They can even do a lie 5.25. Min order is six and they cost $29 ea. Their lie profile is not a rocker. On the downside, at least in my experience, Christian blades can break readily, so this can get pricey. But you will have EXACTLY what you want and won't have to keep searching and searching.Short of this, You could try a Heatley, but the curve is not a deep as a Sakic and not very open. If you really want to experiment (call me crazy everyone), try a Sherwood Coffey. It might just work for you, as it has a slightly open face and a nice 5.25 lie and very little rocker -- if you can work with the big banana! (that didn't come out quite right...)GOOD LUCK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefelixculpa 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 How do you go about choosing the lie you want in a Warrior blade when you order from somewhere like hockeygiant? If I want the Draper in a lie equivalent to the Fedorov, do I add a notice to my order or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 How do you go about choosing the lie you want in a Warrior blade when you order from somewhere like hockeygiant? If I want the Draper in a lie equivalent to the Fedorov, do I add a notice to my order or something? If they don't list it as an option when ordering, they aren't selling the models with different lies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefelixculpa 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2007 Anybody know of a dealer/website that offers the models with different lies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomfu 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 Hello, I have another question, would the warrior weight or robitaille fit the description of the curve I'm looking for? I've never seen either of them, so I don't know what the curve looks like, I'm just going by descriptions and pics. Also, are either of them actually 5 lie?ThanksI've got a Robitaille in the basement. The lie is *maybe* a little lower than a Sakic, but it is also less open. If you're looking for a curve that is as open or more open than a Sakic, the Robitaille probably won't fit the bill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 Hello, I have another question, would the warrior weight or robitaille fit the description of the curve I'm looking for? I've never seen either of them, so I don't know what the curve looks like, I'm just going by descriptions and pics. Also, are either of them actually 5 lie?ThanksI usually use a Forsberg or anything similar, but I do have a Weight Dolomite. The Weight is straight until the toe which bends into a wedge. It's a great curve for pretty much any kind of shot and passing is easy too. I have no trouble switching between the two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colt45 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2008 bump...has to do with liedoes anyone know the lie of the CCM Ovechkin curve...seems to be perfect for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjsharks11 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 No, I've used the p106 before, I know it's not very close to the sakic. At this point I'm just trying to find a nice open curve with a 5 lie.I had a similar problem and switched to the p106 and it's the only blade I use now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
