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[90Style10Skill]

Looks really good ngl

[edo]

Wheeler rocking the alpha dx sl today on jets insta

[Jcantrell16]

https://www.instagra...id=p1l8khipb1mm

[Cavs019]

Did anyone seriously think they wouldn’t mangle the skate Kucherov is wearing with brutal retail graphics?

Hopefully they start offering the new “shadow” option on custom wheels too.

[Monty22]

Needs bigger gold stripes.


Man those look bad.

[flip12]

(1) Did anyone seriously think they wouldn’t mangle the skate Kucherov is wearing with brutal retail graphics?

(2) Hopefully they start offering the new “shadow” option on custom wheels too.

 

1. Was definitely counting on it.

2. Started hoping for it as soon as the shadow stick option was announced.

 

The name is like a knock-off Oasis reference. The graphics package looks low end as well. Even worse than I had imagined they could come up with.

 

Edit: what's with the triangular notches in the facing in front of (at least) the top two eyelets?

[Mdwsta4]

Oooof! It it weren't for the gigantic gold stripes, these would easily be my next skates! 

[Firebrand]

1. Was definitely counting on it.

2. Started hoping for it as soon as the shadow stick option was announced.

 

The name is like a knock-off Oasis reference. The graphics package looks low end as well. Even worse than I had imagined they could come up with.

 

Edit: what's with the triangular notches in the facing in front of (at least) the top two eyelets?

I was thinking the same thing. The name in particular reminds me of a low-end SMU.

Also, I don't know jack about skates, but if I had to guess, it looks like there's less material in those "triangles". Maybe to aid compression during forward flex?

[flip12]

I was thinking the same thing. The name in particular reminds me of a low-end SMU.

Also, I don't know jack about skates, but if I had to guess, it looks like there's less material in those "triangles". Maybe to aid compression during forward flex?

That was my guess about the triangles too. If that’s the case I imagine it being hated rather than loved. A lot of people hate their skates softening up around the ankle.

[Dupes]

I actually dont mind the gold stripes. Looking forward to seeing them on the ice before judging them.

[Dishmaster]

Looks like another Bauer guy might be slowly switching over to CCM. Jordan Eberle is wearing a v08 now

[court31sierra]

new bauer 2x gloves?  i may be wrong 

[nhlfan79]

[ken6473]

That suit though.

[Fooj]

It could also be a heel cupping outsole, which is my bet. It looks too bulged compared to the quarters for me to think it's an outsole+quarter shell. Instead, it looks a lot like how previous Bauer skates have been made, just with a souped-up outsole. My guess is this is their attempt to maximize torsional rigidity in the boot without having to resort to making a monoshell. That way, Bauer's still Bauer, without admitting that they're not top shelf stuff.

The best shot I've seen so far:

 

[edo]

Nicky backstrom using 1X lite gloves with Bauer branding covered. Another warrior guy gone?

[rusty88]

Taylor Hall using  Easton CX  branded stick.  I know he was using Bauer repainted CX.  They are making new ones for him or NOS? 

[AARONSWORLD]

Caps using colored logos on their buckets now

 

[Dupes]

Interesting, not sure I like it.

[denisjr]

Wheeler rocking the alpha dx sl today on jets insta

 

Looks like Wheeler has been using Scheifele's Alpha DX for the last 4 games or so.