Warrior Dolomite

[lee92 2]

This may be more of a rant than a question, so I apologize in advance, but I'm livid pissed right now. I bought a Dolomite in February as a back up, and used it maybe 4 times between then and now, in no serious action. On Monday I broke my SE16, meaning the Dolomite's getting the call next icetime. Last night I went to retape the blade, but after untaping it, I noticed a tiny hair-thin line running down the dead center of the blade, heel to toe. I thought it was odd and so I applied some pressure to the blade to see if it was a crack, and sure enough the blade is split half on the bottom. I'm furious as the stick saw little action in only shinny games. Has this happened to others? I thought Warrior (Inno) were renowned for their composite blades. Could this just be from lack of use? I'm just trying to find a little closure here. Only saving grace is now I've got a perfect tapered shaft, once the blade is removed.

[Jarick 5]

I believe the Warrior blades are made in halves like that as I see a ridge around mine. If it did literally come apart in half but doesn't have much wear, I'd contact them and see if they can replace it. Worst case scenario, you're no better off.

[dj slapshot 0]

Yeah...i've had the same thing with Warriors. I love how light they are and the feel...but I've broken too many, too fast. For the money they really should be more durable. I'll stick with my CCM/RBK sticks and Eastons.

[adam14 182]

because the durability of easton is one of there fortes.

[DVX 0]

because the durability of easton is one of there fortes.

or CCM/RBK for that matter...

NVM my SiCore and Synergy Grip have lasted me 5 years now. Thats 2 seasons of AAA and high school hockey and some junior A. Plus lots of shinny. They just dont break.

[Chadd 916]

because the durability of easton is one of there fortes.

or CCM/RBK for that matter...

NVM my SiCore and Synergy Grip have lasted me 5 years now. Thats 2 seasons of AAA and high school hockey and some junior A. Plus lots of shinny. They just dont break.

SiCore had possibly the worst durability of any OPS from that era that I recall. Most people were having issues with the blades splitting open along the bottom.

[lotus 2]

Original Synergy and Synergy ST are durable but all other Easton sticks have seemed awful on the durability side.

My Dolomite blades will have the finish torn off by the tape. The graphics come off after one to two tape job, and then eventually the clear finish. Soon after that if there's a crack or some splintering going on, it will begin to pull apart there....but it still works just fine. I'll take some pictures of the damage I've noticed on mine over the past year....but it still has great feel (one of the things I love about these blades) and plenty of pop to it.

[][ncognito 0]

This may be more of a rant than a question, so I apologize in advance, but I'm livid pissed right now. I bought a Dolomite in February as a back up, and used it maybe 4 times between then and now, in no serious action. On Monday I broke my SE16, meaning the Dolomite's getting the call next icetime. Last night I went to retape the blade, but after untaping it, I noticed a tiny hair-thin line running down the dead center of the blade, heel to toe. I thought it was odd and so I applied some pressure to the blade to see if it was a crack, and sure enough the blade is split half on the bottom. I'm furious as the stick saw little action in only shinny games. Has this happened to others? I thought Warrior (Inno) were renowned for their composite blades. Could this just be from lack of use? I'm just trying to find a little closure here. Only saving grace is now I've got a perfect tapered shaft, once the blade is removed.

I had two Dolomites that did exactly the same thing. Feel and performance of the stick was great, but that blade didn't last me a month. The first one split and I had it replaced under warrantly. The replacement lasted about 2 months maybe. I might try an 09 Dolomite soon and see if the new HD blades are any better.

[getthekidthepuck 32]

This has happened to me with the orginal dolo twice, in all honesty it didnt compromise the durability of the blade. It just changed the way i taped it. Try sanding it.

[DVX 0]

because the durability of easton is one of there fortes.

or CCM/RBK for that matter...

NVM my SiCore and Synergy Grip have lasted me 5 years now. Thats 2 seasons of AAA and high school hockey and some junior A. Plus lots of shinny. They just dont break.

SiCore had possibly the worst durability of any OPS from that era that I recall. Most people were having issues with the blades splitting open along the bottom.

i kid you not..5 years of straight use. The sticks lost most of its kick so i cut the blade off to turn it into a shaft. wanna see a pic of the blade?

[Balzinsker 0]

Original Synergy and Synergy ST are durable but all other Easton sticks have seemed awful on the durability side.

My Dolomite blades will have the finish torn off by the tape. The graphics come off after one to two tape job, and then eventually the clear finish. Soon after that if there's a crack or some splintering going on, it will begin to pull apart there....but it still works just fine. I'll take some pictures of the damage I've noticed on mine over the past year....but it still has great feel (one of the things I love about these blades) and plenty of pop to it.

Interesting, I've had the opposite experience with dolomites. I've been using them for over 2 years and they tend to have the least chipping and wear and tear on them. But from personnal experience and from friends the dolomites tend to be either it lasts forever or it breaks the first time round, at which point you get a replacement and hope that you don't get unlucky.

[lee92 2]

This may be more of a rant than a question, so I apologize in advance, but I'm livid pissed right now. I bought a Dolomite in February as a back up, and used it maybe 4 times between then and now, in no serious action. On Monday I broke my SE16, meaning the Dolomite's getting the call next icetime. Last night I went to retape the blade, but after untaping it, I noticed a tiny hair-thin line running down the dead center of the blade, heel to toe. I thought it was odd and so I applied some pressure to the blade to see if it was a crack, and sure enough the blade is split half on the bottom. I'm furious as the stick saw little action in only shinny games. Has this happened to others? I thought Warrior (Inno) were renowned for their composite blades. Could this just be from lack of use? I'm just trying to find a little closure here. Only saving grace is now I've got a perfect tapered shaft, once the blade is removed.

I had two Dolomites that did exactly the same thing. Feel and performance of the stick was great, but that blade didn't last me a month. The first one split and I had it replaced under warrantly. The replacement lasted about 2 months maybe. I might try an 09 Dolomite soon and see if the new HD blades are any better.

I'm assuming you used yours though. Mine was used in one game, and maybe three shinny icetimes. Other than that, it rode mine or stayed in my room. I just don't get how a blade can split in half with next to no use, unless the graphite just dried out so much it became brittle.

[BGM 0]

Original Synergy and Synergy ST are durable but all other Easton sticks have seemed awful on the durability side.

My Dolomite blades will have the finish torn off by the tape. The graphics come off after one to two tape job, and then eventually the clear finish. Soon after that if there's a crack or some splintering going on, it will begin to pull apart there....but it still works just fine. I'll take some pictures of the damage I've noticed on mine over the past year....but it still has great feel (one of the things I love about these blades) and plenty of pop to it.

Interesting, I've had the opposite experience with dolomites. I've been using them for over 2 years and they tend to have the least chipping and wear and tear on them. But from personnal experience and from friends the dolomites tend to be either it lasts forever or it breaks the first time round, at which point you get a replacement and hope that you don't get unlucky.

The Dolomites I have used have been extremely durable as well.

[Hoser 0]

I have also had excellent durability with dolomite one pieces. I don't mean to thread jack, but has anyone had any problems fitting a tapered mission blade in a dolomite shaft?

[fieldofdreams 0]

I might try an 09 Dolomite soon and see if the new HD blades are any better.

Nope. I have an HD Dolo that I've used a handful of times, and its split along the heel/hosel.

[Jarick 5]

Don't know what to tell you...my Dolo blades are indestructible. One has two big chips were graphite slivers come out, the other has a big chip out of the heel with the graphite slivers...I put a piece of tape over them and both are still very stiff. Been using one non-stop for a year and the other one for nine months. Also had three Dolo shafts, and the only one I broke was over the boards when I was ticked off.

[marcuslid 0]

Since we're talking about the Warrior Dolomite durablity any info on the Warrior Dolomite Spyne '09?

Thanks

[Goalieboy#1 1]

My friends Spyne broke within 3 weeks. Right here

[florea_5 0]

the dolo spynes suck,

the kronik was the best warrior stick i've used to far

it lasted me for like 5 months of AAA and some Jr.A action

dolomites break easy to and so do the spynes, the blade just snapped off after 2 weeks of use as a practice stick :S

i think the one95 is the best stick at this moment :P

[OldNSlow 3]

What kind of shaft geometry does the Dolomite have? My local store doesn't carry Warrior.

While I'm here, I'll also ask: what other OPS sticks have a T geometry like Rbk? I like the square designs.

[Jarick 5]

It's a smaller feeling shaft, I think it's a C geometry.

[BGM 0]

It's a smaller feeling shaft, I think it's a C geometry.

Yeah I agree it's a little smaller than most---great for turning on the puck when shooting but stick handling I prefer (I'm 6'3" so I have somewhat long fingers) with a standard Easton (and most others) shaft.

[larrivee 3]

My friends Spyne broke within 3 weeks. Right here

I broke my first Dolo there on my first slap shot. It was pro stock though (brand new), so who knows.