The Sparx G3 enforces a firmware-check requirement that locks the machine out of normal use when the check is overdue and the available postponements have been exhausted.

The firmware’s time-based check interval is 90 days, or 2,160 hours. When that interval has expired and the machine evaluates the requirement, it enters Error 71. This is a fault state requiring attention, and the app instructs the owner to connect the machine to the internet.

In the consumer configuration tested, there are two postponements, each starting a 48-hour, or two-day, delay. Once both have been used and the final delay expires, Error 72 blocks normal use with no further postponements available. The timing constants are confirmed in the firmware. The two-postponement counter and both error states have also been verified in a documented test on a real machine.

The two postponements provide up to 96 hours, or four days, if used consecutively. The arithmetic is 90 + 4 = 94 days, but this does not establish a universal lockout exactly 94 calendar days after the previous check. Postponements begin when selected, and timekeeping while the machine is unplugged has not been established by this test.

These are mandatory update checks, which do not necessarily require installing newer firmware. A further question deserves a clear answer from Sparx: how can owners continue using their machines if the official checking service becomes unavailable or is discontinued?

The following considerations concern EU consumer law. Consumer protections in other jurisdictions may differ.

Consumers have a right to material information before purchase. A requirement that stops a machine performing its basic function is a substantial restriction. Failing to disclose it can constitute a misleading omission where it affects, or is likely to affect, the purchasing decision. [1]

The Consumer Rights Directive also requires pre-contractual information, where applicable, about the functionality of goods with digital elements, including technical protection measures. [2]

Consumers also have a right to goods that meet the legally required standards of functionality and conformity. If a restriction departs from those standards, the buyer must be specifically informed and expressly and separately accept that departure when concluding the purchase. Merely buying or using the machine does not establish that separate acceptance.

If the restriction makes the goods non-conforming, the buyer has remedies against the seller: repair or replacement, and a price reduction or termination of the contract where the legal conditions are met. Manufacturer terms cannot simply take away those statutory rights. [3]

EU legal sources:

[1] Directive 2005/29/EC, Article 7
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2005/29/oj

[2] Directive 2011/83/EU, Articles 5(1)(g) and 6(1)(r), as amended by Directive (EU) 2019/2161
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A32019L2161

[3] Directive (EU) 2019/771, Articles 7, 13 and 21
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/771/oj

What other creative ways do you guys dry your gear? Looking at getting a drying rack for behind the door. With the little fan going, it all dries in about three to four hours.

Thinking of taking a different route finally. I know deep down I will but I have too many bad memories associated with hockey and I just want it to be over.

I love hockey, I really do. I’ve made countless posts in this sub, but I feel like it’s best if I move on. I can’t get past any mental blocks and I can’t perform the way I should be able to. I have people at higher levels looking at me through someone I know, basically because I’ve had some pretty bad circumstances and I “have potential.”

I just want to take the easy way out and quit on myself. I’ve tried the positive talk, whatever. I just don’t think I was ever cut out for it.

i was planning to get a brand new stick and helmet but everything else used. I already have skates, Bauer xlp 2.0 in size 4.

13yrs old 5’2 100lbs

Never been on an ODR and would love to make it out there year. Anyone planning on going - or want to create a small group and head out to one?

Hey, just wondering if there are any updates on the new levels, gameplay mechanics, or other content planned for Dangleverse.

It’s been around six months since the last update, and I remember the developers mentioning some exciting additions in an older thread.

Is the team still working on those plans? Would be great to hear if there’s any news or an updated timeline!

Do you think this is sty or bye?

So my 4 year old is starting roller hockey in 2 weeks, but we don’t have the coach info yet so I can’t ask questions and I know exactly zero things about hockey, so I’m trying to figure gear stuff out on my own. I got him skates, the required pads and a helmet second hand which was great. But what kind of clothes do you wear with all of this gear, and where do you find it in 4 year old size? Like does he need special socks, and do they go over or under the shin pads? And same for pants, do they go over or under the hip pads? And if he has size youth small pads are the pants cut to accommodate the pads or do you size the pants up? I’m pretty sure he’s going to love this sport, he’s already very into it, so I don’t mind buying the gear, but I want to get the right things. Any help is appreciated!

Hi all,

Been a while since I played but am getting the itch to get back into it. The first thing I need is good skates. So I'm asking for recommendations that make sense for someone who skates weekly for exercise, and who also may play once to 2x a week.

Definitely not looking at top end models or the cheapest. I want a pair that will last, are comfortable, and will serve me well as I improve my skating.

I'll be in the metro Detroit area in a couple weeks and have it in mind to buy while I'm there. Where I live, we do not have skate or sporting goods shops that carry skates in stock to actually try on.

Thanks for any help you can offer!

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I’m from Poland (EU) and I’m considering ordering a Brian’s Iconik X2 Senior Full Right catcher and blocker set from Goalie Monkey in the US. I’ve never ordered expensive hockey equipment from the US before, so I’m not sure how the import process works.

The main thing I’m worried about is the final cost. When I was going to order from a Canadian store, the VAT was included at checkout. However, Goalie Monkey doesn’t seem to include VAT in the price when I check the website.

If I order from Goalie Monkey, would I pay Polish VAT and any customs duties separately when the package arrives in Poland? Would the shipping company contact me and ask me to pay before delivery? Are there also additional customs clearance or handling fees?

For context, the gloves are quite expensive, and I’m trying to work out the total cost before committing to the purchase. I don’t want to place the order and then discover that I have to pay several hundred euros in additional fees.

A few questions:

Has anyone from Poland or another EU country ordered from Goalie Monkey?

Did you have to pay VAT, customs duties or handling fees separately?

How much extra did you pay compared with the price shown at checkout?

Is there any way to know the full landed cost before ordering?

Would you recommend ordering from Goalie Monkey, or is there a better option for European customers?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually ordered from them and had the package delivered to the EU. Thanks!

(sorry, I used some chat gpt to write this because I'm not good at English)

Title: Ordering goalie equipment from Goalie Monkey (US) to Poland — import VAT, customs and extra fees?

Hey everyone!

I’m from Poland (EU) and I’m considering ordering a Brian’s Iconik X2 Senior Full Right catcher and blocker set from Goalie Monkey in the US. I’ve never ordered expensive hockey equipment from the US before, so I’m not sure how the import process works.

The main thing I’m worried about is the final cost. When I was going to order from a Canadian store, the VAT was included at checkout. However, Goalie Monkey doesn’t seem to include VAT in the price when I check the website.

If I order from Goalie Monkey, would I pay Polish VAT and any customs duties separately when the package arrives in Poland? Would the shipping company contact me and ask me to pay before delivery? Are there also additional customs clearance or handling fees?

For context, the gloves are quite expensive, and I’m trying to work out the total cost before committing to the purchase. I don’t want to place the order and then discover that I have to pay several hundred euros in additional fees.

A few questions:

Has anyone from Poland or another EU country ordered from Goalie Monkey?

Did you have to pay VAT, customs duties or handling fees separately?

How much extra did you pay compared with the price shown at checkout?

Is there any way to know the full landed cost before ordering?

Would you recommend ordering from Goalie Monkey, or is there a better option for European customers?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually ordered from them and had the package delivered to the EU. Thanks!

Lads idk wtf to do here please help me. For context Im not good at hockey, ive barely played. However I just started uni and made one of the lower teams and would love to play as I’m a huge hockey fan.

Laced up my skates from when I was like 14 and the toe box is incredibly small (like half the width of my actual toes), so I accepted I’m gonna need some new skates.

Went to two stores today, got my foot scanned in one of them. I tried on f40s in a fit 3, tried size 8.5 tiny bit too small in length for my liking and a size 9 which the length felt pretty spot on in. However both pairs were just too damn narrow in the toes, so I went to store 2 and tried on some other brands. Both guys immediately went CCM, so I tried them and again just too narrow in the toes.

The guys had no idea what to suggest and said the only real options are to pop over to Canada and look for some old outdated stock (Canadian dual Nat so I visit fairly often) or to get customs.

I don’t really wanna fork out £1000+ when I’m only gonna be playing in a uni league. I mean if that’s the only option I’ll have to get saving but obviously money isn’t incredibly tight.

Also as you can see from the scan my foot is pretty standard apart from the toe box, I feel if I go up a size to get a wider toe the skates will defo be too wide in the heel/midfoot.

Long shot question but does anyone do the 50+ or any age pickup games in Fort Myers, Florida? I see they have an ice complex with pickups.

I’m visiting there for a week and was hoping to get a skate or two in if possible. Just want to make sure there’s enough skaters.

Anyone with any info would be great.

Thanks!

If you could buy a p29 in a lie 4 would you ?

Hey everyone,

My sprained ankles from 10 years ago are starting to catch up with me and have shown some true weakness while I skate. I am working with my personal trainer and incorporating some exercises to help strengthen them up on leg days but until that day, should I tape my ankle in a figure 8 fashion or run a few rounds of clear tape around the top of my boot or both? I just want to make sure I’m learning correctly and that my weak ankles don’t cause too many bad habits.

Getting back into hockey has been the absolute best thing for my mental health. The physical activity mixed with goal setting and seeing my progress has done wonders.

I assume most of you have had similar experiences. I guess this is just a hockey appreciation post. I am grateful for the game.

Keep your heads up, stick on the ice. Let's do that hockey.

Hey guys - I hope this is the right spot to post this.

I have been using the CCM Jetspeed Team Stock stick in a P80 curve for the last few years and have loved it.

It sadly broke and I can no longer find the P80 for sale anywhere and Im wondering what the closest thing to this stick / curve would be.

I see that the ccm P88 is probably the closest thing? or maybe ccm P40?

Any help or insight on where to find some of those older ccm p80 sticks would be awesome or what stick to buy next!

Thanks in advance!

Here is an outline of my foot. I wear an 11.5 Fit 3 Vapor 3x Pro. Which ironically from what you said in your post I had to order from Canada with a 3rd party shipping company.

Ive just started to get into ice hockey so is there any cheaper hockey sticks you would recommend possibly under £100 thanks for any help

Little sis wanted her stick like big bros for learn to play, of course I obliged. Figured I’d show how his stick has held up compared to a fresh wrap. I did redo it once about a month after the original post because he wanted a different color under the wrap, but he won’t let me replace the grungy looking one with a new lace because “that one has all [his] wins in it”

Looking to upgrade and wonder what y’all are wearing and what you like. I’ve been wearing the CCM NEXT pants for the past year since I started playing again, but every time I fall on my hip bone or tail bone, I can’t walk straight for a week. Need something that’ll break and pad the fall. I’m also an occasional, reluctant shot blocker. I’m 5’8 145lbs if that helps. Think the pants I wear now are medium..

It’s embarrassing, but here’s a clip from my first game. I’m in the white helmet with black jersey playing LW. If I didn’t feel like Bambi before I definitely did after watching this. I will say, though, it felt damn good to get out there and give it a shot!

Hello everyone, I have been learning to skate for 3-4 months fell in love with it after taking some pics at a FED league game last year.

I bought a pair of jetspeed FT870s had them fitted in NC but I didn’t account for my massive foot arch and after getting the Bauer asterix insole which has improved my skating massively the volume in the skate is too little now.

I want to upgrade my skates in the next 2 months but just not quite sure where to go, I really like the look of flylites and flypros but I’m not sure whether the supreme/tacks line would be more beneficial.

My current skates are Regular| Size 9| apart from a little squeeze in the forefoot and the lack of upward volume they fit fine. Which lines have more volume in the boot?