I think there are more players, but it would appear there is little to nothing to talk aboot.

Or, we are just that boring.

It's amazing what a little rise on the knee stack will do. With a double knee stack you really get the feeling of the higher knee. We're talking a total of about 2.5-3" of rise. It was way too much, but I was feeling like a mad scientist at the time :lol

Total cost of my knee stacks was about $40 for the pair. That was him supplying the foam, etc.


It goes back and forth. On one page you'll have a ton of shooters talking about sticks, curves, and dangles. On the next page we'll talk about pads, blockers, and shutting down those danglers :lol

Was I the only one that noticed the shattered glass by the blue line?

Let's get some player talk going here.
I've never fully understood the mid kick and low kick point aspect of these new sticks.

How do these affect shooting?

And what baller twigs are people using this winter season?

I still have my old and trusty Nexus 1000.
I still have an uncut APX2 and an uncut CCM Tacks waiting for their chance to shine.

From my experience:

mid-kick is best for long-winded wristers and slappers

low-kick is best for quick snap shots.

It's really personal preference. Anyone can shoot with either, but some prefer one over the other.


When I'm playing out, I'm still working through my 5 Sherwood Nexon sticks. For the price I paid (<$70), they are phenomenal.

Just can't justify >$150 on a new stick anymore.

:lol

good eye.
WTF was he aiming at? Was there a kid behind the glass making faces? Or was it a vapid fan holding up a nasty sign?

We'll probably never know.
Unless he comes in and tells us.

I'm still using my Synergy HTX, but with an APX2 blade with a P92 curve. It's a wild curve, and can easily send the puck wide or high. But if you're low in your stance, and focussed, it is like a sniper rifle. Being a pro-return (Dorsett) it has no flex rating, but it's very whippy. I would say equal to an 85 flex.

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My backup is a last gen Total One. It's another great stick, but I went with PM9 curve on that one. It's a great stick, and I cut it shorter so I could use it tight in 3on3 and small rink games. It's a quick release, snap kind of stick. It doesn't respond well to slapshots. It's a super whippy 67 flex. Incredibly rare for a senior level stick.

And I thought a 70 flex intermediate's were rare. I've yet to see any 67 flex senior stick.

When I first used my RBZ, I found it was very whippy too. Wasn't what I was use to for clappers. This was going from my first gen Tone's.
After a while, I was able to adjust my shot and find the proper grip point on the shaft for my clappers.

I wonder if that is the same issue you have with your 67 flex.

Warrior still makes 70 flex INT but they are longer than the average stick length. I've never heard of a 67 flex senior either. It's not in Bauer's catalog or an option on MyBauer.

I got the Maltese ones because the knee stacks on my G2's are huge already but I'm looking for more cushion for my knees since the double knee injury 6 months ago.

I also use the swiss style Koho Pro knee pads. THey're actually EXTREMELY beefy and comfortable, and put a good 1/2 inch on my stack rise.

The knee stax are a great option if your pads don't come with beefy ones already.

Go to Cecil. He can do them right. I'd also ask him to RIP OUT the old yellow fabric in the Supremes (I used to have them), line and glue the G Form blocks in, fill in between spaces with mask padding foam, and stitch it all up with jenpro. That way it will hug the knee and provide a lot of cushioning.

He has modded EVERY piece of gear I've had other than my jock, mask and skates.

Also. I'm 6'1. I wear 35+2's. LOL


Hypa, I'd also look into refurbing your Passau knee pads. The knee landing can be lined with the same foam I have in my Koho's, with holes punched in strategic areas and run lace through it. It'll work great and be cheaper than getting new ones?

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You wanna see big? You should check my shit out. XL Pants, Large CCM premier Pro.

A guy from a week ago asked me if my chesty is from Garth Snow. LOL

You don't look thattttttttttt huge. Especially since you're 6'1.

I played with a new team last week- first thing half the team said when I stood up was "whoa, goalie's huge" lol. Mostly because I have huge pads by comparison which makes me look pretty round.

It sucks getting domed when someone decides to try and go shelf :okay:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...psisjoncla.jpg

A bit of a long shot, but an any of you goalies come out for a drop in at 8 Rinks tomorrow night at 1045pm. PM me if you're interested.


Thanks!

edit: goalie found- thanks for looking!

M3thods, u play for the Banzai Bullets now?

Why yes! I've been playing with them for the past 4-5 years actually, but just started playing in net full time for them.

You know those guys? Are you on the team and we've been talking to each other in secret for these past 5 years? :ahwow:

Vince? It's me Jimmy, we've been playing together for years lol

I know that feels bro.

Except I get shot in the throat area more. =(

bahahahha what's up? no lingering effects from that last spring game?

All good, knee is almost 100%. Hopefully I'll return to the team in the summer

booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Just got my custom kneestax from Denon. Fits over my CCM knee stack perfectly. I'll see how it holds up in a game tomorrow, but it's a huge difference in terms of knee softness. My hips and knees are already thankful. Also with the foam combo I chose, it maintains about 3/4in of height when I'm in my butterfly so hopefully no more painful hips when in butterfly. I definitely feel taller.

2 weeks from now Sportchek is having their anniversary sale.
Couple key hockey deals I noticed
Bauer x100 and one.9 stick for $99.99
CCM rbz skate $279.99....not bad for a skate that was once $700...as long as it fits you.

The one.9 is already 99.99 a couple days ago. No 77 flex anywhere though and only a few 87 at richmond.

you can still get online

lol good to know, ive been out of the stores for 3 weeks...a bit out of the loop

I've used all types of "top of the line" sticks and I keep coming back to the Sherwoods. I've bought 3 EK15s now - the low kick is awesome.