TitanG Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 9 hours ago, bunnyman666 said: Carbon can stiffen the layup. I only like a layer or two, myself. And the amount of foam probably helps more with acoustics than anything. Edit: you can hide how much is actually in a layup when autoclaving a part. You can only get so much excess epoxy when using vacuum. Again- I think Airxess uses pre-preg, which can lay up much thinner than a traditional wet layup. Good to hear that, though like Big2 mentioned I would think with the lack of big vents and so much foam it would probably get pretty hot. They definitely are a unique mask shape, but personally my favourite thing about Airxess is their mask painting art, not the masks themselves. 3 hours ago, SaveByRichter35 said: As far as I know, Anderson switched because Dillon retired from building masks...again. Ah ok that's what I heard first, but then I think I also heard it might've been the rules. Either way it sucks to have fewer mask makers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 1 hour ago, TitanG said: Good to hear that, though like Big2 mentioned I would think with the lack of big vents and so much foam it would probably get pretty hot. They definitely are a unique mask shape, but personally my favourite thing about Airxess is their mask painting art, not the masks themselves. Ah ok that's what I heard first, but then I think I also heard it might've been the rules. Either way it sucks to have fewer mask makers. I don't know how I would like a less ventilated masque, myself. Those look to have little ventilation holes; DEFINITELY something I could not live with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanG Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 2 hours ago, bunnyman666 said: I don't know how I would like a less ventilated masque, myself. Those look to have little ventilation holes; DEFINITELY something I could not live with! Imagine playing roller in it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, TitanG said: Imagine playing roller in it... I would surmise that you could responsibly put a few vent holes in that shell. Composite is not butterfly wings, after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raucebyalien Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 A good look at how thin the new Brians Optik's are: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raucebyalien Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Ryan Zapolski (Jokerit - KHL) new setup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 5 hours ago, raucebyalien said: A good look at how thin the new Brians Optik's are: Looks like these will be very light - close to the Warriors?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hills Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 6 hours ago, Big2 said: Looks like these will be very light - close to the Warriors?? Brian's pads were already close in weight to Warriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 55 minutes ago, Hills said: Brian's pads were already close in weight to Warriors. Then they will be lighter - the profile looks very thin from the bottom to the top of the pad?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1C5 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Think they will be lighter than the 1S or 1X? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Guys I am taking a stab at what these pads can offer - Brians already has stiff pads/semi stiff pads and honestly not sure what their retro pads are like but technically they should be their softest pad offering? So here's my guess - Stiff/very light/TGN referenced a new glove design/ and finally binding less man the next 12 weeks are gonna be long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Not sure if this was posted before but the Optik will be replacing the ZS line - makes sense how many types of pads are there Brians covers what I believe is the complete menu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raucebyalien Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 A couple more, blocker board looks thinned out too, reminds me of the old Bauer Vapor XXX line: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 3 hours ago, raucebyalien said: A couple more, blocker board looks thinned out too, reminds me of the old Bauer Vapor XXX line: Oh yea look at that, good call! I love how thin these are. I hope you can get these in a somewhat softer pad. This may move me away from Vaughn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoalieGuy101 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 On 8/9/2017 at 4:30 AM, raucebyalien said: A couple more, blocker board looks thinned out too, reminds me of the old Bauer Vapor XXX line: His Bauer blades are looking pretty short, he should throw some Tydan blades on there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanG Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I found the article I read that says why Anderson switched from Dillon to Pro's Choice. Here's an excerpt: "'The NHL passed a rule saying every goalie mask has to be certified,' said Anderson. 'I had to change companies, try different companies that were tested and certified, to see if I could make the adjustment. If I couldn't make the adjustment, then I was going to see if I could get the old mask certified.'" So maybe Dillon would've still made his masks but there appears to be an official certification process. As I've mentioned before, I'd love to learn what that process is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gp34 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I'm interested to see what Dubnyk is going to wear. The Bauer goalies all seem to have little details that are not stock. Andersen appears to be the only one. I just found this pic from last year while he was wearing his 1S but the strapping appears to be 1X. Could just be random. But interesting none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 21 hours ago, gp34 said: I'm interested to see what Dubnyk is going to wear. The Bauer goalies all seem to have little details that are not stock. Andersen appears to be the only one. I just found this pic from last year while he was wearing his 1S but the strapping appears to be 1X. Could just be random. But interesting none the less. You're correct. They'res very few options on OD1N, but it's on Bauer's road map to eventually offer custom. Duby has a custom graphic this year too Duby does have the biggest customization. It's a 1S with 1X strapping. From what I could tell in store, it appears to have an internal break above the knee too. The only main option I see guys with 1S blocker and 1S graphic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Ladies and Gentlemen... we have a legend, With a proclivity toward this thread, in the building... please welcome @Steph Lawa!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Lawa Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Malcom Subban giving eflex III's a spin again! Lawa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 6 hours ago, Steph Lawa said: Malcom Subban giving eflex III's a spin again! Lawa Also looks like he's in the old gen CCM bucket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Best look yet at Price testing 1X According to GGN, who usually knows his stuff, Brian's made Price some test gear at Price's request @Brians_Joz - Are you able to confirm anything related to this topic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 Duby in 2S customs graphic and 2S stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raucebyalien Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 On 8/12/2017 at 11:45 PM, TheGoalNet said: Best look yet at Price testing 1X According to GGN, who usually knows his stuff, Brian's made Price some test gear at Price's request I'm sure I read somewhere that Brians had made him a set to test, but that it was at least $400k per year to talk to the Price camp in terms of an actual endorsement which made it unfeasible for anyone other than CCM & Bauer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 1 hour ago, raucebyalien said: I'm sure I read somewhere that Brians had made him a set to test, but that it was at least $400k per year to talk to the Price camp in terms of an actual endorsement which made it unfeasible for anyone other than CCM & Bauer Brian's messaged me on IG and said they did NOT make pads for Price. Hopefully Joz is able to comment and explain the rumor, but I get it if he can't comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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