Base Hockey curve request

[MrData 93]

BASE Hockey has just launched its brand new website, featuring a completely overhauled ordering system and seamless mobile compatibility, among other things. I've written a blog post explaining the main aspects here, so check it out if you want to order custom sticks, blades, shafts, or just do some online window-shopping.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[kyleo29 58]

Is the supernatural discontinued?

[itslunchtime 17]

looks like the Nasty R is also gone

[BureKovy 20]

10 hours ago, kyleo29 said:

Is the supernatural discontinued?

It's listed under sticks and shafts

4 hours ago, itslunchtime said:

looks like the Nasty R is also gone

The LT is supposed to be the progression of the nasty R.    Mr. Data could elaborate more, not sure if it was supposed to be replacing it.

[hawkeyfan 36]

wow...talk about a monumental move.  This is a great looking site.

This is very helpful in shopping and finding the curve(s) that are available.  My biggest gripe when looking at curves online is that some comapnies even show their curves from different perspectives (look down) and its hard to see the difference between similar curves.

EDIT:
Even the Famous Warrior custom-izer does not have all their curve options shown (last I looked)...

I have my own spread sheet developed using warrior curves by year for reference in searching for curves and using them...as they are my benchmark for sticks.  I will be adding this into my spreadsheet

Edited January 29, 2018 by hawkeyfan

[MrData 93]

On 1/27/2018 at 4:57 PM, kyleo29 said:

Is the supernatural discontinued?

No, it's still available.

On 1/27/2018 at 11:19 PM, itslunchtime said:

looks like the Nasty R is also gone

Yes, the Nasty R has been replaced by the Reign LT. If you liked the Nasty R, you'll feel right at home with the LT. It's lighter, it's got a stiffer blade, and it's got lower torque when loading up heavy shots. A word of caution though: While the Nasty R OPS was available in all our blade flex options, the LT is only available with the XS+ blade, our stiffest and lightest blade yet. Still, at least in my opinion, the LT hasn't compromised on puck feel, and my transition from the Nasty R was seamless. You can still get a Reign LT shaft and match it with any of our blades (R, S, XS, or XS+).

[Stewie 721]

The site is much better now. Kudos! Might try out a stick or blade here soon :)

[kyleo29 58]

On 1/29/2018 at 4:05 PM, MrData said:

No, it's still available.

Yes, the Nasty R has been replaced by the Reign LT. If you liked the Nasty R, you'll feel right at home with the LT. It's lighter, it's got a stiffer blade, and it's got lower torque when loading up heavy shots. A word of caution though: While the Nasty R OPS was available in all our blade flex options, the LT is only available with the XS+ blade, our stiffest and lightest blade yet. Still, at least in my opinion, the LT hasn't compromised on puck feel, and my transition from the Nasty R was seamless. You can still get a Reign LT shaft and match it with any of our blades (R, S, XS, or XS+).

I only see the supernatural as a shaft option

[chippa13 1844]

Strange, I just looked at the site and saw the Reign LT, Supernatural, and Nasty shafts listed.

[Giraffe14 23]

On 1/29/2018 at 2:05 PM, MrData said:

No, it's still available.

Yes, the Nasty R has been replaced by the Reign LT. If you liked the Nasty R, you'll feel right at home with the LT. It's lighter, it's got a stiffer blade, and it's got lower torque when loading up heavy shots. A word of caution though: While the Nasty R OPS was available in all our blade flex options, the LT is only available with the XS+ blade, our stiffest and lightest blade yet. Still, at least in my opinion, the LT hasn't compromised on puck feel, and my transition from the Nasty R was seamless. You can still get a Reign LT shaft and match it with any of our blades (R, S, XS, or XS+).

I'm interested in the shaft option for the Reign LT.  Can you elaborate on the flex profile?  How would it compare to say a Warrior Dynasty?

Also, what is the weight of the shaft?  

I currently use Base Stiff blades exclusively, and tapered shaft options are dwindling. 

[MrData 93]

On 2/1/2018 at 1:10 PM, Giraffe14 said:

I'm interested in the shaft option for the Reign LT.  Can you elaborate on the flex profile?  How would it compare to say a Warrior Dynasty?

Also, what is the weight of the shaft?  

I currently use Base Stiff blades exclusively, and tapered shaft options are dwindling. 

It's a dual-kick shaft, in the sense that it has a traditional (very-)low kickpoint coupled with a softer top of the shaft. The result is twofold: It allows you to load up the shaft more for heavy snappers or clappers, and as a result the stick plays softer than rated (about 5 flex softer I'd say). I like mid kick sticks (like the Dynasty), but the transition to the LT (through its predecessor the Nasty R) was seamless. It's a very versatile flex profile.

I'll get back to you with the weight, but it's one of the lightest shafts on the market for sure. By the way, how do you like the Stiff blade? Have you used the XS as well?

[Giraffe14 23]

2 hours ago, MrData said:

It's a dual-kick shaft, in the sense that it has a traditional (very-)low kickpoint coupled with a softer top of the shaft. The result is twofold: It allows you to load up the shaft more for heavy snappers or clappers, and as a result the stick plays softer than rated (about 5 flex softer I'd say). I like mid kick sticks (like the Dynasty), but the transition to the LT (through its predecessor the Nasty R) was seamless. It's a very versatile flex profile.

I'll get back to you with the weight, but it's one of the lightest shafts on the market for sure. By the way, how do you like the Stiff blade? Have you used the XS as well?

Thanks for the response, sounds like it could work well for me.  I will likely pick one up when its time to replace my current shaft.  

Regarding blade stiffness- I do have an extra stiff blade, and I like it a lot for everything except shooting.  With the extra stiff blade, shots were not nearly as accurate or predictable.  Something about my shooting mechanics I assume.      

[MrData 93]

2 hours ago, Giraffe14 said:

Thanks for the response, sounds like it could work well for me.  I will likely pick one up when its time to replace my current shaft.  

Regarding blade stiffness- I do have an extra stiff blade, and I like it a lot for everything except shooting.  With the extra stiff blade, shots were not nearly as accurate or predictable.  Something about my shooting mechanics I assume.      

For sure, blade stiffness largely boils down to preference. You probably load up and flex the blade when you shoot, which can help with velocity and accuracy if your shooting motion favours it.

[MrData 93]

BASE Hockey is investing in some new infrastructure and technology which will allow us to have more control over the production and modification of patterns. Accordingly, we're interested in knowing what new patterns people would be interested to see. Below, I've included some possibilities we've discussed, but I'd also like to get suggestions from you. I'll be keeping a tally of interested people for each pattern. If you want your choice to have more traction, you can PM me or post here to indicate what type of order you'd be interested in if your preferred pattern was created (e.g. 1-3 OPS, 10-12 blades, etc.), but you don't have to.

 

-Max height patterns: e.g. BC88M, BC92M, BC28M

-Different lies: e.g. BC88 lie 5, BC28 lie 6, BC05 lie 5

-New patterns: e.g. Warrior Gionta, Barkov Pro, Ovechkin Pro, Hull Pro

Gionta:

 

Barkov:

 

Hull:

 

Ovechkin:

Some other options are the Kesler/Toffoli pro (Drury with toe kink) or the Benn pro (Sakic with toe kink), but I don't have any pics of those.

See the whole album here

Edited February 15, 2018 by MrData

[Stewie 721]

1 hour ago, MrData said:

BASE Hockey is investing in some new infrastructure and technology which will allow us to have more control over the production and modification of patterns. Accordingly, we're interested in knowing what new patterns people would be interested to see. Below, I've included some possibilities we've discussed, but I'd also like to get suggestions from you. I'll be keeping a tally of interested people for each pattern. If you want your choice to have more traction, you can PM me or post here to indicate what type of order you'd be interested in if your preferred pattern was created (e.g. 1-3 OPS, 10-12 blades, etc.), but you don't have to.

 

-Max height patterns: e.g. BC88M, BC92M, BC28M

-Different lies: e.g. BC88 lie 5, BC28 lie 6, BC05 lie 5

-New patterns: e.g. Warrior Gionta, Barkov Pro, Ovechkin Pro, Hull Pro

Gionta:

 

Barkov:

 

Hull:

 

Ovechkin:

Some other options are the Kesler/Toffoli pro (Drury with toe kink) or the Benn pro (Sakic with toe kink), but I don't have any pics of those.

See the whole album here

I’d for sure like a p88 in a lower lie value!

[Buzz_LightBeer 969]

im sure I’m in the vast minority but I’d like to see the old Schneider or Murray resurface. Open heels with a low lie. I’m about to dabble in a BC20 and BC21 and see if they work.

 

Also, count this guy in for a few Hull lefties, for nostalgic purposes.

 

[kyleo29 58]

Big time interest on the gionta. Would buy immediately

[malcb33 97]

Barkov for sure! That curve is so perfect and a jack of all trades. Will be a great curve for a variety of people and an easy translation from a p88/92.

I’d definitely jump on board with an order if it happens

[althoma1 574]

Warrior Gionta or Smyth.

 

[qmechanic 17]

As I mentioned before, I talk to a lot of women who are 5'5" and shorter, and need a junior flex, but want a senior sized blade.  They are adults, they can't "grow" into an intermediate size.  If it were possible to get senior blades on the junior pro height stick, that would be awesome.  It doesn't need to be all the senior blades, just the most popular ones (Bauer P92, P88, P28, PM9, etc) I have a Base junior pro stick and it's almost as thick as my intermediate stick.  So I feel like it should be possible to do what I proposed, though I don't know how much it would cost for the manufacturing process.

[chippa13 1844]

I was all set to test out a couple tapered blades until I got to the $38 for standard shipping.

[Aggie 9]

I’d be down for the Kesler/Toffoli/Setoguchi curve.  Would be neat to also have Arnott pro and Styles/Sundin pro patterns.  So hard to find retail heel curves nowadays...

[MrData 93]

5 hours ago, chippa13 said:

I was all set to test out a couple tapered blades until I got to the $38 for standard shipping.

IMPORTANT: The shipping quote for blades is broken right now - Drew is working on updating the website to reflect actual prices for a blade box. If you'd like to order blades, shoot us an email or use the "live chat" feature and we'll help you out. It's not $38 per box.

On 2/15/2018 at 4:09 PM, Buzz_LightBeer said:

im sure I’m in the vast minority but I’d like to see the old Schneider or Murray resurface. Open heels with a low lie. I’m about to dabble in a BC20 and BC21 and see if they work.

 

Also, count this guy in for a few Hull lefties, for nostalgic purposes.

 

Wow, I've never heard of either of those patterns. Could you please elaborate? Are we talking low-lie Drury wedges or something more curvy like a Listrom?

 

Also, thanks for your input everyone! I'm keeping the big wigs updated, so the more interest we get on this thread, the more it helps me talk them into bringing some new patterns to life. Keep it up!

Edited February 17, 2018 by MrData

[Buzz_LightBeer 969]

2 hours ago, MrData said:

IMPORTANT: The shipping quote for blades is broken right now - Drew is working on updating the website to reflect actual prices for a blade box. If you'd like to order blades, shoot us an email or use the "live chat" feature and we'll help you out. It's not $38 per box.

Wow, I've never heard of either of those patterns. Could you please elaborate? Are we talking low-lie Drury wedges or something more curvy like a Listrom?

 

Also, thanks for your input everyone! I'm keeping the big wigs updated, so the more interest we get on this thread, the more it helps me talk them into bringing some new patterns to life. Keep it up!

Schneider is Similar to a Lidstrom but less drastic and more gradual. It was a pattern that existed in a former company that started with an “I.”

murray was a wedge but not as open or long as a Drury  

its admittedly a niche type pattern, I’m planning on trying your BC20 soon because it seems to suit my needs. If enough people have interest I’m happy to provide a sample. 

[ParabolicActivity 48]

Is there an option anywhere for a shallow mid curve? Like. PM9 but with the depth more in the middle of the blade? I would be very interested in that.