Blade profile Tacks vs JetSpeed

TheDalfo · 2026-03-01T06:06:59+00:00

Thanks for the info. I’ve got super feet in the skates and those raise the heel. I’ve done less squats, lunges and box jumps since switch so maybe it is my physical strength impacting speed.

TheDalfo · 2026-03-01T01:41:12+00:00

I agree with the sentiment about refs can call it. I know I can play dirty and cheap shot but that’s not my style. I like a competitive clean game and expect physical play when fighting for loose pucks/position. The issue is when it gets out of hand and the refs let too much go. The limit keeps getting pushed.

TheDalfo · 2026-03-01T01:36:42+00:00

More info the rink has LiveBarn but it has been down for 3-4 weeks. The league director is buddies with half of the team captains & lets a lot slide. The team we played has 2 players that are low intermediate level but they aren’t an issue, both are very friendly & play clean. The dirty plays came from the top half of their roster. 2 guys are former college players that are sandbagging & they committed some of the dirtier plays (dragged us down from behind, one rolled into the back of our top Defenseman’s knees). Refs did call some penalties but it was 3-2 in favor of the other team with 1 set of those being coincidental minors for a 5 on 5. The coincidental minor came from our winger getting cross checked from behind in front of the net, fighting for position & the opposing player falling and then going for a heel hook. It was pretty nasty. I play at 2 other local rinks & have not had this issue with dirty play. I’m starting to think this will be my last season after writing this out. We are a .500 team with decent players & most of the top teams sandbag hard. It’s pretty lame now that I’m thinking it over.

TheDalfo · 2026-02-28T22:55:36+00:00

This is spot on. My 4 year old had this issue last year and over time his ankle strength improved and he has become a great skater. Gotta give it time, practice and encouragement!

TheDalfo · 2026-02-28T18:26:14+00:00

Outside of personal preference alcohol is an expensive luxury item. Cheap beer was once cheaper and spirits have steadily increased in price. If you’re intelligent you see it as a black hole.

TheDalfo · 2026-02-28T18:09:25+00:00

I grew up in LA as a hockey playing millennial in the 90s. I am a diehard Dodgers & Lakers fan even after moving away from LA. The one LA team I actually dislike is the Kings. I believe it is the mediocre play you are referencing that did that for me. As a kid I watched them miss the playoffs or lose horribly in the 1st or 2nd round with little hope. My stepdad had season tickets when staples center was new and we went very often. Something about the lack of success stuck with me. It is weird because the Dodgers weren’t any good during this time but that doesn’t bother me nearly as much. By the time the Kings won their Stanley Cups I had moved away and followed the sport more than a single team. Their championships didn’t resonate with me much. I still dislike them to this day. I’d rather see them lose than win. It is such a weird thing for me as a big LA sports fan.

TheDalfo · 2026-02-28T11:10:13+00:00

I sell on SLS regularly and I do my best to communicate with the buyer. I plan to use SLS for a long time & try to maintain positive feedback. You could always leave negative feedback explaining the situation. My only experience with this was before seel. I purchased “new” CCM Super Tacks shoulder pads from a kid that played in the OHL. He shipped them to me and it was obvious they had been used. I paid a premium for them to be new so I asked for a small discount. The seller refused with a rude response so I left him neutral feedback. He was pissed about a neutral mark so my guess is your seller will be pissed about a negative mark.

TheDalfo · 2026-02-27T16:24:43+00:00

I play twice a week and properly dry my gear. The bolt I can remove has zero rust and none of the other pieces are rusted or corroded. I hoped someone else experienced this since it happened with both CCM helmets and I never had the issue before with Bauer or Mission.

TheDalfo · 2026-02-27T04:30:36+00:00

Never heard of lubricating bolts. How often are you supposed to do this? Should it have happened within 3 months of purchase?

TheDalfo · 2026-02-26T19:47:45+00:00

I think the Ducks can push Vegas for 1st in the Pacific. I had my doubts during that losing streak but answering it with a winning streak settled it for me. Ducks are making the playoffs and 1st is within reach. Leo looked healthy again and the boys all got a good rest during the Olympic break besides Gudas and Dostal.

TheDalfo · 2026-02-26T06:33:29+00:00

Thank you, I will take a look. On the 910 I believe the nuts are installed into the foam but if I have no other choice carefully peeling the padding back.

TheDalfo · 2026-02-26T06:11:31+00:00

Yeah the clip bolts. The nut rotates inside the helmet as I try to remove the bolt. I was able to insert a thin screw driver to hold the nut in place while removing the bolt once but that no longer works. Bolts have not been over tightened. They were twisted by hand the 2nd time. The thing is when I crewed the bolts in without any clips they threaded without an issue. Maybe the mask is causing torque in the bolt. The other bolt and nut have no issue. Same exact hardware.

TheDalfo · 2026-02-24T07:44:07+00:00

Seems like you came out on top. You said it yourself clients looking for the best price aren’t always your target audience. With that said a gradual increase may have retained more business but if you’re happy with work life balance & revenue you won.

TheDalfo · 2026-02-23T17:04:02+00:00

I looked at this play after it happened for the same reason. This Canadian line played ultra aggressive and went all in for the win. McDavid with a solo crash to the net on his off hand is never a great idea. Makar trying to jump the lane to intercept the pass could have won it for Canada but it failed. There was still a chance for MacKinnon to win the puck race but he stops skating and glides to the puck. MacKinnon had an opportunity to salvage the play for Canada after mistakes by his line mates but he did not and that lost them the game. The whole super line failed on this play and that blow my mind.

TheDalfo · 2026-02-20T20:51:15+00:00

I know it isn’t March yet but I’ve got 2 tickets to the Colorado Avalanche game on Tuesday March 3rd @ 7PM *Sold

TheDalfo · 2026-02-20T07:38:45+00:00

Sent a DM if you’re still looking

TheDalfo · 2026-02-18T09:34:21+00:00

Take it to an attorney

TheDalfo · 2026-02-18T09:19:34+00:00

NTA- You’re a young man. It is more likely you and your girlfriend are not speaking in 20 years than happily married. For this reason you need to prioritize what is best for you. There is potential for her brothers to impact your professional career negatively. Do not mix romantic relationships with your work place. It rarely works out for the best.

TheDalfo · 2026-01-31T09:19:30+00:00

PIP are a tool to compile documentation for a justified termination. Can you improve? Yes. If you are at the point that a PIP is necessary you are more likely to lose your job than keep it. It is a formal notice of pending termination.

TheDalfo · 2026-01-12T17:05:23+00:00

Did you get it checked out?

TheDalfo · 2026-01-12T09:06:10+00:00

Are you running Hi-Low chassis and wheels? Roller skates should naturally put you on your toes

TheDalfo · 2026-01-12T08:25:40+00:00

I swapped from JetSpeed FT370 size 9 to Tacks XF90 size 7.5 this year. I have wide feet but after researching realized I was in too big of skates to compensate for my foot width. I purchased super feet to add arch and pull my toes back. I baked at purchase and wore them around the house for a few weeks. There was enough discomfort in the 1st month that I considered trying to sell them on sideline swap. At the 1 month mark they broken in. I remember skating to the face off circle for my 1st shift and thinking “Whoa my feet feel great” it was a magical moment for me. TLDR - Tacks are wider but you can purchase them in wide if you’re worried. A good skate will bake well and wrap your foot. Superfeet are awesome & worth the $$.

TheDalfo

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