have had my base stick for about 3 ice times now.. getting used to the 75 flex (never used anything whippier than an 87 in the past)... and also the nice toe hook i need to get used to! but i do love the feel of the shaft and the blade.. no pinginess at all compared to the x60. dont really wanna try the totalone unless they have pro returns for 150 at sports exchange sometime.. but as for the base blade.. it seems like a tank and doesnt feel like it will give out quickly. some pics

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._7496708_n.jpg
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you must be a friend of Brian T, i saw him tagged on FB in your 2nd photo.

i'm highly considering getting a fitting and a stick from BASE

yup.. brian tran is my biatch... he will tell you the same thing :)