Since the introduction of
the composite hockey stick, there has been a need for a proven and reliable
repair process for the hockey community. Recognizing this need, Stick Fix has
perfected a repair process that repairs your stick at a fraction of the cost of
buying a new one.
Stick Fix offers high
quality repairs to composite, graphite and fiberglass hockey sticks. Using some
of today’s advanced technologies, a proven repair process has been developed
enabling reliable repairs for all parts of the stick whether the fracture has
occurred on the shaft or on the blade. Both strength and flexibility have been
tried, tested and have proven play ability. Stick Fix is the only company that
can offer this service, and we back it with our 30 day guarantee.
Bring your broken stick into the store and we'll make it as good as new.
In simple terms, Profiling is grinding and shaping the
"rocker" radius of the skate blade. Still confused?. Well think of a
rocking chair and the shape of the rocker. If you change the rocker's curve,
the chair will either rock faster or slower depending on how it is shaped. If
you alter a skate's rocker, it's performance will change too.
Hockey skate
blades come with a generic rocker radius, sometimes 9 foot, or 11 foot, 13
foot, and others. To better understand what I mean by radius in
"feet" and how that applies to skates....lets look at a 11' radius
and what that means. Think of a big hula hoop, one that has a 11' radius
circle. If you stood it up straight on end, there would be a portion of the
hoop that touches the ground. In essence, this is the surface contact area of
that 11' radius circle. If you were to make the radius smaller (like that of a
real hula-hoop, then less area would be touching the ground. Make it bigger,
and more would touch. That's basically what we do to the shape of your blade, make
it bigger or smaller to have more or less blade touching the ice.
Now, some of you may have
heard other players say, "I have a forward radius, or I have a 9'
radius." What they are saying is they had their rockers changed to one
preferred by forwards, or one shaped to 9' radius(which is a forward radius as
well). Radiusing (also called Profiling and Contouring) is a proven process
that allows you to select exactly how much blade is in contact with the ice.
More blade = faster speeds and more stability; less blade = easier pivot,
turns, and agility. Another option with radiusing is to change the factory
pitch or lie of the blade, which will balance the skate for better
maneuverability and control. These changes will improve your skating and hockey
game. A blade shape that is not right for your style and stance can cause
muscle fatigue, reduced skating efficiency, and less power for shooting and
passing. It's all about proper body balance.
