MK3 STICKS

[A2rhino 78]

I skated with a guy last night that had one of these. I asked him about it and he said he got it in Vegas for $85.00 and that it had a great feel and was tough as nails. Just wanted some other opinions and feedback on these.

Link

http://www.mk3sticks.com/?page_id=8

[Gummer12 134]

I have yet to use one, But I have seen them. Skated with the Wings Alumni last year, and Darren Banks had a batch of them with him. Like you said, felt pretty good but didn't get to truly try it out and see the performance and such. Seems like a good affordable OPS.

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

http://www.candgnews.com/news_item.asp?p=2...ckeysticks.html

Also found this odd site: http://www.nestitcags.cn/carbon-fiber-hockey-sticks

[Dean_ 0]

This is the first time i had even heard of these sticks, but they look like they got some pretty nice blade patterns.

[A2rhino 78]

Ya the pattern I saw was simiar to a Heatly. Nice grip, stiff flex though for my taste (105). But just a very plane no frills stick with Monocomp tech.

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

hahaha BANKS

Eh, been trying to get us to buy it. No thanks.

[Chadd 916]

Looks like they're off the shelf from one of the Chinese factories. The options are identical to the factory that made the sample sticks that I have. Feel and performance are both similar to entry level sticks that the big guys are selling for $69-$79.

[Gummer12 134]

hahaha BANKS

Eh, been trying to get us to buy it. No thanks.

Now that you mention it, I do remember him saying he was a rep. You can laugh at him if you want, but he is one big sumbitch. Albeit his bark is bigger than his bite. Funny as hell too.

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

Yeah, he's a member of the BBBIHA.

For those who don't know, stands for Big Black Brothas In Hockey Association. Only 3 of us.

We usually try not to end up in the same spot during tradeshow time.

[Gummer12 134]

*Taken a few years ago (2003)

[D-MaN88 0]

I've seen these up close and in person by a player on the Empire Snipers at Tohrs Winter Nationals last January. I think when I got back I posted a question about these but with the change of servers and crash I doubt that thread is still on here.

I've always wanted to try one and I see them on eBay occasionally for around $85-$95 + shipping but I've realized I can get top brand sticks on here for the same price or cheaper so I've passed.

If anyone can give any feedback, I might be interested in picking a couple of these up as I think the black/white paint job they use looks simple but great.

[Gummer12 134]

Banks and the rest of the Wings Alumni will be back in town tomorrow night.. We'll see if DB will be toutin the twigs again. Not too big of a roster, Hextal, Norwood, and a bunch of nobodies. Wish I could play, but I gotta work it. Maybe the hockey gods will give me the big head nod.

Edit: Maybe I can talk him into letting me give one a whirl and do a write up review on it on here.

[Lufria 1]

i still have a demo stick from the guy. For anyone around the Michigan area into roller, i know they have about 10 left at Joe Dumars still.

Good stick for the price though. It's not a stealth or a XXXX or anything, but it's a good stick for the $99 price tag. Definitely a good buy.

[A2rhino 78]

Dont quite understand the curves. H09 19 23 27.

Would these be clones of NHL/Easton 9-Modano, 19-Sakic, 23-Drury. If so what is 27?

[dietzie27 0]

kovalev? randy robitaille? georges laraque?

[jcutender24 0]

kid on my team knows the guy who owns the company. he has a couple but never uses them. since i am a tender i cannot offer too much more but they seem slightly heavier than the competition for obvious reasons (small time vs. big time)

[Gummer12 134]

Well, Banksy didn't show. He called and canceled at the last minute. So I didn't get my chance to bug him for a free demo. But the Alumni game was okay, a few recognizable names, mostly guys who played one or two years in the show, but most of their time in minors. Dennis Hextal was probably the most Notable name. McCegney was there supporting the BBBIHA, who by the way was rollin with an MK3. Guess I'll have to wait till next year to try again.

[Hockey Player 0]

Never heard of 'em.

[metalwinger13 1]

they seem to be a huge part of the proshop at the rink i skate at in monroe, mi. dont see too many in use from the guys at drop ins and such but they seem feel pretty decent. i could see picking one up if you dont have any back ups and you stick breaks while playing there.. but im familiar with them. that proshop is horrible anyways..