2012-2013 Gear Sightings

[Krev 86]

And better looking than all this neon orange on white/black crap. I know, I'm probably in the minority.

I am in complete agreement with you. I don't like the new design that I've been seeing.

[aari 0]

if the stick is good though, get the spray paint out and issue solved

[flip12 729]

I also love the shafts with a solid color body and simple white letters. I loved the look of the old M-1 and L-2, the first synergies, the blue synergies (I'm a sucker for that blue). It's the same for bike frames. These swoopy Pepsi slashes are just goofy plumage on what are impressively manufactured pieces. Like bike frames, I like them best with the simplest paint jobs.

[Wolfpack_1986 154]

Whats with the cag one?

Zach

Its a cag one that's been programmed for pro-balance... A profiling system. That's the 35/65 profiles you see on the list. The first number is distance in mm the flat starts (measured from blade center to heel. The second number is flat length in mm. So a 35/65, has a flat 30mm long from center to toe, and 35 mm from center to heel, giving a forward pitch....

[Tyler Roy 86]

Easton has 2 different colorways coming out for the 2 different models.

Mayson Raymonds stick looks identical to those eastons in the islanders room but instead of orange and black they were white and black.

[Krev 86]

[bruins89 1]

i think the white one looked better in that hallway shot, still have not seen a shot of it in game yet

[Harv 86]

[michael.yue 2]

Looks like a sticker on a Warrior glove. Guess the equipment manager accidentally put it on upside down.

[Tyler Roy 86]

Doesnt the font on the RS look different than US models?

[Harv 86]

More interesting stuff from the Worlds..

[Ralphiv#13 0]

More interesting stuff from the Worlds..

Looks like a jaw piece from a goalie helmet to me, strange add-on.

[Chadd 916]

About halfway down the page is a pic of the protector that Roenick wore when he had his jaw broken. I'm pretty sure he wore a similar design both times that it happened.

http://www.foxsportsarizona.com/nhl/phoenix-coyotes/story/Jeremy-Roenick-Ring-of-Honor-introductio?blockID=664288

[Neo5370 132]

About halfway down the page is a pic of the protector that Roenick wore when he had his jaw broken. I'm pretty sure he wore a similar design both times that it happened.

http://www.foxsportsarizona.com/nhl/phoenix-coyotes/story/Jeremy-Roenick-Ring-of-Honor-introductio?blockID=664288

Can you imagine the sweet silence that injury brought to his friends and family.

[Monty22 835]

Looks like the same thing Lafontaine used.

[MJPacheco89 0]

Anyone know if Malkin/Grabo and I think Neal are using a new not released Easton stick? It's RS black on the forehand and Mako white on the back.

[mjpisat 36]

Yes

[Krev 86]

Anyone know if Malkin/Grabo and I think Neal are using a new not released Easton stick? It's RS black on the forehand and Mako white on the back.

Part of the new V9E stick line. Replaces both the Stealth and Mako stick lines.

[Tyler Roy 86]

The black and white version is the V9 and the black and orange is the V9E(retail colors). You will see lots more of the guys in the NHL use the black and the white version despite the construction for obvious reasons.

Part of the new V9E stick line. Replaces both the Stealth and Mako stick lines.

Anyone know if Malkin/Grabo and I think Neal are using a new not released Easton stick? It's RS black on the forehand and Mako white on the back.

[Vuronov 18]

I've read about the existence of the upcoming V line, but anyone know why Easton is dumping one older line (Stealth) and one new line (Mako) to consolidate everything under another totally new name? I mean, Dump Synergy, add Mako, now dump Mako plus venerable Stealth?

[Tyler Roy 86]

All upcomming sticks will be under the Velocity line. Name changes happen, consolidating everything under the same name makes it a bit easier.

I've read about the existence of the upcoming V line, but anyone know why Easton is dumping one older line (Stealth) and one new line (Mako) to consolidate everything under another totally new name? I mean, Dump Synergy, add Mako, now dump Mako plus venerable Stealth?

[Krev 86]

I've read about the existence of the upcoming V line, but anyone know why Easton is dumping one older line (Stealth) and one new line (Mako) to consolidate everything under another totally new name? I mean, Dump Synergy, add Mako, now dump Mako plus venerable Stealth?

This is pure speculation on my part.

Easton-Bell has had declining sales for a while now. Moving to one line of sticks, less overall sticks, and the six month release plan allows them to spend less money on development overall, and less marketing money overall. Repping one line of sticks versus two. Plus, six month releases will increase their overall sales, supposedly. It'll leave dealers with a lot of dead stock, bit we'll see.

I don't know how it'll effect the protective lines, but I'd be willing to bet that 'Velocity' will be the next skate as well. Makes sense to me because of how much they were emphasizing speed with the Mako skate.

[Tyler Roy 86]

From what I know Easton wont continue with the 6 month releases.

This is pure speculation on my part.

Easton-Bell has had declining sales for a while now. Moving to one line of sticks, less overall sticks, and the six month release plan allows them to spend less money on development overall, and less marketing money overall. Repping one line of sticks versus two. Plus, six month releases will increase their overall sales, supposedly. It'll leave dealers with a lot of dead stock, bit we'll see.

I don't know how it'll effect the protective lines, but I'd be willing to bet that 'Velocity' will be the next skate as well. Makes sense to me because of how much they were emphasizing speed with the Mako skate.

Both Mako and RS updates were needed rather quickly for issues customers were having(blade problems). Do you blame them?

From what I know Easton wont continue with the 6 month releases.

[A2rhino 77]

Let me start by saying I’m an Easton fan. I'm very excited for Easton and the new line of sticks.However if the issue is decline in sales and revenue, I say stick (no pun intended) with what your good at. Cut the fat and move on. They have yet to make a successful skate, yet they continue to spend money year after year on them. Don’t get me wrong, I loved my S15's however the majority did not. Even Zetts wore one of the oldest pair they made when new models were coming out year after year. And even a lot of their signed athletes still wear another brand. Again, stick with what you're good at.

[Neo5370 132]

Let me start by saying I’m an Easton fan. I'm very excited for Easton and the new line of sticks.However if the issue is decline in sales and revenue, I say stick (no pun intended) with what your good at. Cut the fat and move on. They have yet to make a successful skate, yet they continue to spend money year after year on them. Don’t get me wrong, I loved my S15's however the majority did not. Even Zetts wore one of the oldest pair they made when new models were coming out year after year. And even a lot of their signed athletes still wear another brand. Again, stick with what you're good at.

Or at least try to see what the problem is...is it RD, is it poor market research, etc. The reason I say this is b/c Bauer was sort of the inverse of Easton, correct me if I'm wrong, as in Bauer was primarily a skate company, entered the OPS stick market w/ a few years of mediocre sticks but now, for whatever reason, make IMO some of, if not the best sticks on the market.