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Chris342 · 05-01-2006, 09:41 AM

My Easton Cyclone is getting towards the end of the line, and I've been eyeing a few sticks this week at the pro shop. I've particularly been looking at the Reebok 7K Prolite and the NIKE BAUER Vapor VIII. I know a few that use the Vapor, and I've heard some good things, and the Reebok Prolite is just a tad cheaper at our local shop.

Anybody have any suggestions as to which would be the better buy? My cyclone is still in good condition, but I think a change would be nice, then I'd always it as have a backup.

Sharingan! · 05-01-2006, 11:59 AM

ill sell you my Synergy SL.

**Ryan20** · 05-03-2006, 05:34 PM

I've always used Mission. I had a Vapor VII and liked it; used it for outdoors. Don't know much about RBK sticks.

**desouza** · 05-03-2006, 05:39 PM

I usually stick with Easton Synergy's (I just bought a pair of SL's the other day), but i'd go with the Nike Bauer one. Something about the feel of that stick just seems like its the better choice out of the 2. And i'm gonna guess thats the proshop down in vineland?

Andy · 05-03-2006, 05:56 PM

The Vapor VIII is the way to go, Chris.

Trust me.

hockey_is_life · 05-03-2006, 05:58 PM

i wouldnot get the SL'
they are defective and the blade splits at the heel

**desouza** · 05-03-2006, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by capshockey7

i wouldnot get the SL'
they are defective and the blade splits at the heel

haven't had that problem yet, then again i've only had it for a week. i'm hoping it will break every 3 weeks or so and they can send me new ones.

jp17 · 05-03-2006, 06:13 PM

RBK 7k:Probably one of the less durable stick i ever had.I broke it after about 3 games and and i played with synergy ST(green one) since that for about 35 games without any problems.

**desouza** · 05-03-2006, 06:23 PM

whatever you get, i suggest buying them online if you're going to buy more than one. I just got my SL's for around 300 from Kemps hockey. I haven't had a problem with them since i started using them 4 years ago. many other sites like great skate work too.

Chris342 · 05-03-2006, 10:02 PM

I went with the Vapor, picked it up this afternoon and practiced with it tonight.

I like the control I have but the grip is going to take some getting used to, my old stick had none left whatsoever, so it was kind of a shock when I went to take the first shot. It'll come with icetime though. The real test is tommorrow, game-time. :D

05-01-2006, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chris342 Schianowned! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Millville,NJ Posts: 1,301 vCash: 1104	My next stick My Easton Cyclone is getting towards the end of the line, and I've been eyeing a few sticks this week at the pro shop. I've particularly been looking at the Reebok 7K Prolite and the NIKE BAUER Vapor VIII. I know a few that use the Vapor, and I've heard some good things, and the Reebok Prolite is just a tad cheaper at our local shop. Anybody have any suggestions as to which would be the better buy? My cyclone is still in good condition, but I think a change would be nice, then I'd always it as have a backup. __________________

05-03-2006, 05:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
hockey_is_life DMHN Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,088 vCash: 311	i wouldnot get the SL' they are defective and the blade splits at the heel __________________ SIG CREDIT TO MWD55.com ATLANTA THRASHERS

05-03-2006, 10:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chris342 Schianowned! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Millville,NJ Posts: 1,301 vCash: 1104	I went with the Vapor, picked it up this afternoon and practiced with it tonight. I like the control I have but the grip is going to take some getting used to, my old stick had none left whatsoever, so it was kind of a shock when I went to take the first shot. It'll come with icetime though. The real test is tommorrow, game-time. :D __________________

05-01-2006, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sharingan! I've been deleted from the Matrix Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 118 vCash: 695	ill sell you my Synergy SL.

05-03-2006, 05:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ryan20 .... Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Reading,PA Posts: 1,311 vCash: 202 GamerTag: Sass20	I've always used Mission. I had a Vapor VII and liked it; used it for outdoors. Don't know much about RBK sticks.

05-03-2006, 05:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
desouza It's Hossa Time Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,453 vCash: 1666 GamerTag: j0nnyd7	I usually stick with Easton Synergy's (I just bought a pair of SL's the other day), but i'd go with the Nike Bauer one. Something about the feel of that stick just seems like its the better choice out of the 2. And i'm gonna guess thats the proshop down in vineland?

05-03-2006, 05:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andy I've been deleted from the Matrix Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,614 vCash: 349	The Vapor VIII is the way to go, Chris. Trust me.

05-03-2006, 06:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
jp17 Noob Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3 vCash: 600	RBK 7k:Probably one of the less durable stick i ever had.I broke it after about 3 games and and i played with synergy ST(green one) since that for about 35 games without any problems.

05-03-2006, 06:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
desouza It's Hossa Time Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,453 vCash: 1666 GamerTag: j0nnyd7	whatever you get, i suggest buying them online if you're going to buy more than one. I just got my SL's for around 300 from Kemps hockey. I haven't had a problem with them since i started using them 4 years ago. many other sites like great skate work too.

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