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moomooCow · 01-28-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nvasion

kinda not related to gear but..

anyone have any reviews on the power skating course at brittania?

i tried to google where to register and the dates that are open but i cannot seem to find it....

any help would be great!

I took the intermediate course last time it was up (Nov - Dec) but for some reason they don't have any power skating courses up anymore.

As for review, I feel I might have been a little bit out of depth in the intermediate course as I just started skating last Jan. Going into the course, I was good with both my hockey stops, relatively confident on my crossovers, but overall iffy on tight turns and anything to do with backwards. Most of the other people there could do everything and was there to just further hone/master their skills while I was, to some degree, still learning to do some of those things.

Overall though, I still learned a lot and was much more confident in my skating but just wanted to check out the beginner course to see if maybe it was a slower paced class where I could spend more time working on the techniques rather than just running through and learning through brute force.

Nvasion · 01-28-2013, 08:37 PM

yeah i couldnt find anything online anymore for the britannia classes.

i want to take the beginners

!Nhan · 01-28-2013, 08:50 PM

for beginners
https://pbregister.vancouver.ca/adet...vity_id=400268

for int/adv
https://pbregister.vancouver.ca/adet...vity_id=400269

guessing they just changed the names a bit, cuz i play with dennis and james and they keep asking me to go back

originalhypa · 01-29-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueG2

as a goalie, you should know better than to use a composite goal stick!

Bah, I had a spare!

Really though, I prefer composite sticks these days. They're light, and my Bauer has a cool flat faced paddle design that helps in paddle down block situations.

Problem is, they're susceptible to damage from a hard enough shot.
I had to go back to my wood stick that night, and that's when I was sold on composite.

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secondly, i don't think base is even a dealer for synthetic tiles. if you google synthetic tiles, you will get some contacts for different companies, and yes they are expensive.

the chick at the front desk said they were a distributor for the tiles. I didn't know any different. No biggie, I'll get around to it.
Maybe today.

Spidey · 01-29-2013, 09:39 AM

^the girl(s) that work at the front desk are... very.. nice

True.True · 01-29-2013, 11:40 AM

picked up a new lid. Bauer re-akt with re-akt cage. best fitting helmet ive ever used. and feels as light or lighter than my old set-up which was easton s19 with bauer 9900 cage.

also picked up a one9. blade feels really nice, but wish it was a grip shaft cause the non-grip is so slippery

Spidey · 01-29-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by True.True

picked up a new lid. Bauer re-akt with re-akt cage. best fitting helmet ive ever used. and feels as light or lighter than my old set-up which was easton s19 with bauer 9900 cage.

also picked up a one9. blade feels really nice, but wish it was a grip shaft cause the non-grip is so slippery

this is what I do with "clear" finish shafts... I wet sand the entire shaft with a high grit count sandpaper just enough so that the shaft is silky smooth without taking off any paint. (you can sane more if you want the paint gone). The use the edge of a roll of hockey tape to tack up the CORNERS of the shaft. This gives you a combination of grip and the ability to slide your hand around. I find running hockey tape along the face of the shaft ads too much tackiness.

Or you can just do the hockey tape thing without sanding.. I personally, just don't like the feeling of the clears finishes

moomooCow · 01-29-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by !Nhan

for beginners
https://pbregister.vancouver.ca/adet...vity_id=400268

for int/adv
https://pbregister.vancouver.ca/adet...vity_id=400269

guessing they just changed the names a bit, cuz i play with dennis and james and they keep asking me to go back

How did you find those?? Doesn't show up on this page?

Skating classes and programs | City of Vancouver

!Nhan · 01-29-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by moomooCow

How did you find those?? Doesn't show up on this page?

Skating classes and programs | City of Vancouver

i went to britannia's actual website itself and clicked register online on the left side
Britannia Community Services Centre Something's Happening in our Community | Britannia Centre

6thGear. · 01-29-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueG2

^the girl(s) that work at the front desk are... very.. nice

Isn't one of them Ronnings daughter?

Spidey · 01-29-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 6thGear.

Isn't one of them Ronnings daughter?

I have yet to see her there, but there are others there.... Ronning's daughter isn't bad to look at either!

Spidey · 01-29-2013, 09:01 PM

On a hockey note, cut the stick an inch shorter... My sticks were actually longer than I thought (just under my chin with skates on), so I chopped it.

originalhypa · 01-30-2013, 09:32 AM

good call, Blue.
It's a bit easier to leave some length on a stick. If it's too long, you can always cut it down. But too many people run a stick that's too long, even defensemen.

Sure it allows longer reach, and a bit more length for a poke, but it negatively affects everything from carrying to the puck to shooting. You're better off going a little short, than a little long, at least from a performance standpoint.

Spidey · 01-30-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by originalhypa

You're better off going a little short, than a little long, at least from a performance standpoint.

that's what she.... wait a minute!

Spidey · 01-30-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mickz

The prices I was quoted are from their website (you need to sign up for an account and log in to see it) and the same prices were confirmed when someone asked on their Facebook page recently.

I logged in and noticed the price quotes that you listed. It seems like they have an issue with the customization fee option. whether you get the customization or not, the price stays the same, so i assume they will knock off/refund 15 bucks if you don't get the option. I would go in store to do any ordering though, since there are a few options that aren't available online.

chin3se604 · 02-15-2013, 10:56 PM

long shot, but anyone know where i can find the Bauer Supreme One.6 Black LE Sr

unfortunately hockeymonkey doesn't have my size

thanks

!Nhan · 02-15-2013, 11:35 PM

what size are you looking for?

chin3se604 · 02-16-2013, 12:55 AM

8 EE

mickz · 02-21-2013, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by chin3se604

long shot, but anyone know where i can find the Bauer Supreme One.6 Black LE Sr

unfortunately hockeymonkey doesn't have my size

thanks

Any shop that carries Bauer can order it for you.

civic0501 · 02-22-2013, 12:27 PM

When is the best time of year to search for bargains on hockey equipment?

Kilinim · 02-22-2013, 12:45 PM

^summer? Early fall
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mickz · 02-22-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by civic0501

When is the best time of year to search for bargains on hockey equipment?

Depends on what you're looking for. Ex. right now many retailers are clearing out their Bauer Vapor Skate stock because the new line is coming out soon. Supreme and Nexus prices are remaining the same since they won't get updated until next year.

Online retailers always have at least 10%-20% off non-MAP items.

True.True · 02-23-2013, 11:07 PM

Fml. After recovering from breaking my tibia and fibula exactly 1 year ago, and getting a little comfortable on the ice again, I get slashed and fracture my pinky. Out 6 weeks... I just lol'd at the doctor when he told me about my broken finger
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Spidey · 02-24-2013, 05:51 PM

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Fml. After recovering from breaking my tibia and fibula exactly 1 year ago, and getting a little comfortable on the ice again, I get slashed and fracture my pinky. Out 6 weeks... I just lol'd at the doctor when he told me about my broken finger
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tape it up... take some t3s and you are good to go! lol..

originalhypa · 02-25-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueG2

tape it up... take some t3s and you are good to go! lol..

Ya know.....
Last season I crashed my ATV and tore up the muscles in my pinky. I also dislocated it, which was the least of my worries. Of course it happened at the end of the season when the most important games were being played.

I missed a week of hockey, then taped it up in my blocker to finish the season. Smashed it a couple of times and it hurt, but it's what we do for the sport.

The off season is enough time to heal.

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Originally Posted by True.True

Fml. After recovering from breaking my tibia and fibula exactly 1 year ago, and getting a little comfortable on the ice again, I get slashed and fracture my pinky. Out 6 weeks... I just lol'd at the doctor when he told me about my broken finger
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Take care man.
Also take what I said above tongue in cheek. Stupid people go out with existing injuries. Those are the same lug headed mofos who wake up every morning with pain.

Good luck with your recovery.