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Update on that icehockeyworld site. They're legit, I actually know someone that works there. I am not the proud owner of 2 EQ50s terrible.
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That EQ50 is such an awesome deal, and I definitely need a second stick...but I've also only been playing for 8 months or so, so it seems like the stick is kind of above my skill level.
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robcat posted:That EQ50 is such an awesome deal, and I definitely need a second stick...but I've also only been playing for 8 months or so, so it seems like the stick is kind of above my skill level. I'm pretty sure you mean "My skill level is such that a high-end stick makes a substantial difference in my play, therefore I must purchase one." If I hadn't just purchased a Sher-Wood Somethingsomethingsomethingawseome80flex, I would totally grab this deal. waffle enthusiast fucked around with this message at 06:49 on Feb 2, 2012 |
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Feb 2, 2012 06:46
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Dangerllama posted:I'm pretty sure you mean "My skill level is such that a high-end stick makes a substantial difference in my play, therefore I must purchase one." You've correctly assumed that I just needed a small amount of convincing. Purchasing!
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Feb 2, 2012 08:50
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Everyone who plays some sort of league hockey should play with a high end stick at least once.
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Just once? More like 24/7. High-end sticks own. They make you skate faster too.
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Henrik Zetterberg posted:Just once? Well at the minimum. Its all downhill monetarily from there then haha. I made the jump last season and I wonder now why I waited so long
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Feb 2, 2012 16:59
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Budweiser Canada put together a flash fan mob for a beer league game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0qZYqdsYAg&feature=player_embedded I'm probably one of the poorest guys on my team but I have the nicest sticks, those dudes are doing it wrong. Everyone's got like, X:15s and EQ:20s. e: Ice Warehouse has the EQ50 sticks for $150 now and I think if you get the 10% member discount it still applies so that's almost as good a deal, there must be something new coming. Thufir fucked around with this message at 17:12 on Feb 2, 2012 |
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Feb 2, 2012 17:08
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Thufir posted:e: Ice Warehouse has the EQ50 sticks for $150 now and I think if you get the 10% member discount it still applies so that's almost as good a deal, there must be something new coming. Yeah, we're getting to the time of the year when everyone is trying to unload stock, right? Sales like this should become more common. (though selection will be pretty lovely by April because no one is renewing stock)
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Feb 2, 2012 17:17
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Oh god, I can get that EQ50 stick in intermediate 60 flex for $119 
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Phew good thing I ordered from the other place cause it seems like no one has the Hall in 75 for a lefty.
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Anyone care to explain the greatness that is the eq50? Better or worse than the s19 (currently on sale for 160 iirc at Perani's)?
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robcat posted:You've correctly assumed that I just needed a small amount of convincing. Purchasing! Apologies in advance to your wallet. Once you move to a high-end stick, everything else just kind of...sucks.
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lizardking posted:Anyone care to explain the greatness that is the eq50? Better or worse than the s19 (currently on sale for 160 iirc at Perani's)? I never owned a S19 but have an S3. Then I got an EQ30 and the major difference between the stealth and synergy line for me was that the puck felt better on the blade on the eq. Felt like I had better control and the kick point for me felt a little better.
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Thufir posted:Budweiser Canada put together a flash fan mob for a beer league game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0qZYqdsYAg&feature=player_embedded Would've bought from Ice Warehouse but their 100 flex selection was limited...they're the best though, their ground shipping gets to me next day.
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lizardking posted:Anyone care to explain the greatness that is the eq50? Better or worse than the s19 (currently on sale for 160 iirc at Perani's)? I have played with a variety of sticks at all price points. Recently I have played extensively with an EQ50 and EQ30. I really don't see the reason to spend the extra on the EQ50, even at the lower sale price. But hockey players love snake oil.
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sellouts posted:I have played with a variety of sticks at all price points. Recently I have played extensively with an EQ50 and EQ30. I really don't see the reason to spend the extra on the EQ50, even at the lower sale price. Only reason I bought it was cause I have never had a high end stick. So now I can say I have one woohoo.
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Any D2-ish NYC hockey goons looking for a team? I have a new one forming that needs maybe 2 more guys/girls.
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Thufir posted:Budweiser Canada put together a flash fan mob for a beer league game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0qZYqdsYAg&feature=player_embedded That's awesome.
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xzzy posted:Yeah, we're getting to the time of the year when everyone is trying to unload stock, right? Sales like this should become more common. easton is releasing the mako soon, i assume thats the reason for this current sell off.
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Picked up a intermediate 65 flex EQ50. Booyah. Thanks for making me spend $120, you assholes.
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Thufir posted:Budweiser Canada put together a flash fan mob for a beer league game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0qZYqdsYAg&feature=player_embedded I dunno whats so special about that video every one of my games looks just like that
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toxicsunset posted:I dunno whats so special about that video every one of my games looks just like that Must be a bitch to clean up all that confetti every week.
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Thufir posted:Budweiser Canada put together a flash fan mob for a beer league game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0qZYqdsYAg&feature=player_embedded I am just so happy at this video.
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Dangerllama posted:I am just so happy at this video. Yeah, me too. I think it's a little extra special because we relate to it more than others. Sadly, it's going to be mocked and what not during the Super Bowl because it's NOT FOOTBALL, IT'S HOCKEY, NOBODY WATCHES HOCKEY... RARRRRRRRR!
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trilljester posted:Yeah, me too. I think it's a little extra special because we relate to it more than others. Na, it's not even going to be aired in the US, only Canada.
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One of the teams in my league had about 20 people show up one night and it was the biggest crowd I've ever seen since high school. They were all really drunk too, so I got yelled at a lot.
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MANIFEST DESTINY posted:One of the teams in my league had about 20 people show up one night and it was the biggest crowd I've ever seen since high school. They were all really drunk too, so I got yelled at a lot. I once had my wife and a bunch of her roller-derby friends show up to our championship game because they knew I had been coming out to their games a lot. Of course the first time I got on the ice and they went nuts I proceeded to fall over at the blue-line and let in a goal. And of course we lost the drat championship game.
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Thufir posted:Na, it's not even going to be aired in the US, only Canada. Really? Well, I'm not surprised. I imagine Budweiser will do trot their stupid horses out playing football because that's wacky for the Super Bowl.
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trilljester posted:Really? Well, I'm not surprised. I imagine Budweiser will do trot their stupid horses out playing football because that's wacky for the Super Bowl. Hey, at least we'll finally get something to replace that stupid "3D is dumb here watch people run into their TV" spot they've been running since the last super bowl.
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That would be pretty cool. We get a pretty decent sized crowd for playoffs but that is about it.
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Thufir posted:Budweiser Canada put together a flash fan mob for a beer league game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0qZYqdsYAg&feature=player_embedded Other than girlfriends who show up for the earlier games, there are regularly nobody in the stands for our game. That was an awesome video. 
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So I decided when buying my most recent one piece, that I'd try a whippier one. I usually use a 100 flex Eastons. Got an 85 flex Synergy (s something, I forget). Holy hell, how do people play with this poo poo? I've cut it down an inch or so, like always, and the thing just flops everywhere. I practically can't take slapshots. I literally lose the puck because it bounces around because the stick flexes whenever I do anything. I've been playing forever, and using these stiffer sticks the whole time, is there something I'm doing wrong? Like, i see people here excited for 60 flex int sticks, for 80s, and I literally just don't get it. I'm a forward, so slapshots aren't THAT big a deal, but my snapshots and wristshots are no better, my release isn't quicker or anything, so I just don't see the advantage to such a whippy stick. So is there something I'm missing here?
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Minister Robathan posted:So I decided when buying my most recent one piece, that I'd try a whippier one. I usually use a 100 flex Eastons. Got an 85 flex Synergy (s something, I forget). Holy hell, how do people play with this poo poo? I've cut it down an inch or so, like always, and the thing just flops everywhere. I practically can't take slapshots. I literally lose the puck because it bounces around because the stick flexes whenever I do anything. I've been playing forever, and using these stiffer sticks the whole time, is there something I'm doing wrong? Probably body size/weight. I'm ~150lbs or so; having a 100 flex stick wouldn't do me any good, it'd just be impossible for me to load right or get any kind of decent shot off with. I use 85/87 (bauer) and it seems to be right for me. Any less I'd worry about breaking it and like I said, any more just wouldn't help at all. edit: I kind of doubt that the stick flexes trying to stickhandle though... they still should take ~85 lbs of force to bend it and it doesn't make sense that you're putting that much force on it stick handing. Look Around You fucked around with this message at 10:58 on Feb 3, 2012 |
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Look Around You posted:Probably body size/weight. I'm ~150lbs or so; having a 100 flex stick wouldn't do me any good, it'd just be impossible for me to load right or get any kind of decent shot off with. I use 85/87 (bauer) and it seems to be right for me. Any less I'd worry about breaking it and like I said, any more just wouldn't help at all. I'm 135. I have an 87 Bauer, that one's fine, but it's been cut down like 2 inches from it's original length. Look Around You posted:edit: I kind of doubt that the stick flexes trying to stickhandle though... they still should take ~85 lbs of force to bend it and it doesn't make sense that you're putting that much force on it stick handing. It's not so much normal stickhandling, it's as soon as I'm under pressure, put weight down to prevent stick lift, the resulting flex sends the puck flying. Also, on trick plays, like the between the legs or bounce of the boards or whatever where you kinda pass the puck to yourself, the puck just flies off. I'm definetely not (intentionally, anyway) putting anywhere near 85 lbs of force in those cases though. E:That said, receiving passes is harder, but to be expected. e. It's more for the wrist/snap shots that I feel like I'm really missing something, as the whole draw of a whippy stick is supposed to be there, and it's just not, at all. No (visible) increase in power, no increase whatsoever in speed of release, and a slight loss in accuracy (as expected). So basically, I just don't see the benefit. Minister Robathan fucked around with this message at 11:45 on Feb 3, 2012 |
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It's because you're used to a stiffer stick so your technique is built upon that. Once you get used to the lower flex, you'll notice the advantages (and disadvantages) versus your higher flex. However, getting used to it takes time and patience so if it really upsets you then switch back to the flex you're more comfortable with.
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Zettace posted:It's because you're used to a stiffer stick so your technique is built upon that. Once you get used to the lower flex, you'll notice the advantages (and disadvantages) versus your higher flex. However, getting used to it takes time and patience so if it really upsets you then switch back to the flex you're more comfortable with. I don't know that playing once a week is often enough to develop this technique, though. Like, it took me 2 games to figure out how to take slappers reliably ( lower the bottom hand) but I have to think about it, which isn't an ideal situation because you don't often have that time available in game situations. That said, if I can gain an advantage doing it, great, but I don't see any advantage right now, which sucks.
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So shoot pucks more than once a week if you really want to develop it? Or keep using your 100 flex? If you want to get better, there are plenty of ways to do it outside of changing stick flex...
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Minister Robathan posted:I don't know that playing once a week is often enough to develop this technique, though. Like, it took me 2 games to figure out how to take slappers reliably ( lower the bottom hand) but I have to think about it, which isn't an ideal situation because you don't often have that time available in game situations. That said, if I can gain an advantage doing it, great, but I don't see any advantage right now, which sucks. Well I mean you're definitely not going to see an immediate advantage if you're used to a heavy flex and if you don't take time to get used to it. The best solution would be to go to a stick time or two and just mess around with it if you can. The thing is, at 135, you're almost certainly not going to be able to load up a 100 flex stick enough for your shots to get the most power out of them. quote:e. It's more for the wrist/snap shots that I feel like I'm really missing something, as the whole draw of a whippy stick is supposed to be there, and it's just not, at all. No (visible) increase in power, no increase whatsoever in speed of release, and a slight loss in accuracy (as expected). So basically, I just don't see the benefit. This may be a technique issue then. Softer flexes (well, and composites in general) are able to help you out a lot more if you know how to load them up properly; if you're not getting any flex on your stick then it's not going to do much good. Part of this may be from learning on a stiff flex -- it may have been a lot harder for you to get any flex at all, so it doesn't seem like you would have gotten the chance to learn how to properly load your stick for a shot. These are all assumptions though since none of us have ever seen you play, and I'm certainly not saying you're a lovely player! (I am not a great player yet myself so it'd be pretty hypocritical if I was going out and saying you suck)
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