Kovalchuk's Skates?

[ashtonhutch05 0]

I'm just curious as to what they are. I searched but couldn't find it. They look like Nike Quest V-somethings but I'm not sure.

Also, lately I've been having trouble keeping my shots down. They have been high and just seem to flutter. I'm using a Kovalev and Draper pattern, the Draper is okay but the Kovy is the worst. Would you suggest something less open, and what?

[mack 44]

Skates: Haven't seen a pic this year but the last few years he'd had Vapor 10s dressed up as other skates.

For your shot: Roll your wrists over.

[LkptTiger 1]

*edit* - Mack beat me to the punch.

[ashtonhutch05 0]

Thanks Mack, that makes sense that I couldn't figure out what they were then. They were dressed up as Quests from what I can see on the back..

And okay, thats what I had heard but I just wanted to make sure. Thanks a lot.

[mack 44]

Just don't use a curve or anything else as a crutch to change your shot. Don't get sucked into the "What curve will raise my shot?" threads.

[ashtonhutch05 0]

Okay, thanks for the heads up. As you can see, I was beginning to be sucked in.

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

On the other hand.... while Mack is right (about not letting hype get into your head) borrow a buddy's stick that has a different curve (say, something Modano-ish: a nuetral blade with less curve and/or open face) and see if it helps. Lots of pro's switch when they get a hitch in their gitty-up (so to speak).

Also, generically speaking, if you're launching into the stratosphere typically it means too much follow through. Try to keep the follow-thru to no higher than your knee caps and you'll likely notice a difference. A lot of times as folks try to power thru their shots to get more velocity they scrape the ceilings for that power without realizing that they're still under the puck and will also send it up and over.

Just my 2 cents.

[hockey is life... 0]

I use a Sakic and that was happening to me as well. It can be because you aren't rolling your wrists over or it is due to droping your shoulders and arms so that you get down low and have a semi-high follow through.

[Leafsrok 0]

there have been many topics about Kovys skates, next time try searching.

[ashtonhutch05 0]

I did search. I tried Kovalchuk, and Kovalchuk's skates. I don't know what else I would try. All I found was that they were nike/bauer, which I already knew. I didn't see "plenty of topics" whatsoever.

[Leafsrok 0]

I did search. I tried Kovalchuk, and Kovalchuk's skates. I don't know what else I would try. All I found was that they were nike/bauer, which I already knew. I didn't see "plenty of topics" whatsoever.

they may have gotten deleted when MSH updated their server (or w.e) then. but ive been reading for about 2 years and i recall a few threads about this.

but its all good, you found out what you wanted to know :)

[ashtonhutch05 0]

Haha yeah ;] It's all good.

[kovalchuk71 212]

He has used those skates since he started in the league.

[Super Star 0]

I remember a topic on Kovalev skates but not Kovalchuk so Leafsrk should not be too quick to tell people to use the search and actually realize that this question is different.

here is the link to that old thing.

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index...c=17924&hl=

[Leafsrok 0]

I remember a topic on Kovalev skates but not Kovalchuk so Leafsrk should not be too quick to tell people to use the search and actually realize that this question is different.

here is the link to that old thing.

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index...c=17924&hl=

naw theres been a few of Kovalchuk's as well... but who cares cuz he found out what he needed to know either way

[Andoy 5]

I always thought they were dressed up vapor XXs.

[Leafsrok 0]

im pretty sure theyre dressed up Vapor 10s with Nike Quest graphics