I just wanted to tell a quick story-
Last year at about the time your original thread came up I put "Never quit Jim" on the paddle of my sticks (Older wood paddle brians altralites). I usually bust about one a month with routine ice time. Well, to keep it short, I've been playing with my original stick for about, what, 4 months now??? While it may have some splinters and puckmarks, it's still holding true.
Coincidence? Think not...
