Doobiesnax Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 31 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: If you own the company, you get your minions to do the heavy lifting for you. very true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Anyone have any experience using the Brian's knee guards attached to Brian's leg pads using the velcro tabs? Its a really interesting design I was just wondering what its like in terms of rotation of the leg inside the pad (does the tab hinder movement/twisting). Contemplating switching away from garter/socks and just wearing UA leggings. It seems like keeping the knee guards attached would simplify the dressing process a bit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Skated with the knee pads attached at pickup yesterday. Was really happy with them. Rotation felt really natural and no restrictions. There is a piece of elastic that is attached to the Velcro tab on the knee guards which I think allows a little extra flex. With them attached, the lower strap basically serves as a professor strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 58 minutes ago, Punisher Goalie said: Skated with the knee pads attached at pickup yesterday. Was really happy with them. Rotation felt really natural and no restrictions. There is a piece of elastic that is attached to the Velcro tab on the knee guards which I think allows a little extra flex. With them attached, the lower strap basically serves as a professor strap. I keep forgetting to throw them in my bag! I am so mad I have no tested them. I need to throw them in my bag now so I don't forgot for Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 23 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: I keep forgetting to throw them in my bag! I am so mad I have no tested them. I need to throw them in my bag now so I don't forgot for Friday. Curious to hear what you think. I was surprised at how much I liked them. Certainly simplifies getting dressed too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 @Punisher Goalie - Pretty pretty pretty.... pretty good It's interesting how that completely changes the dynamics of how you can strap the pad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 @TheGoalNet I now have 3 ice sessions under my belt with the knee pads attached and I think I’m sold. I like the connected feel a lot and switched to a little tighter set up on the leg channel smart straps. I’m still debating Smart Toe Straps vs. HAL/DYNO/other elastics for the toe ties, but very happy with the performance of these SZ3s thus far. As sick as the Optiks look, I’d probably just end up configuring an SZ3 clone at this point so I’m going to run these into the ground then consider an order with custom colors down the road (or Optik 2s, I guess...). A very happy Brian’s convert here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 You're wearing the calf loose or tight now with th knee pads? Was previous preference loose or tight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 10 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: You're wearing the calf loose or tight now with th knee pads? Was previous preference loose or tight? Previously (when not connected to pads) wore the knee pads with both the calf and thigh straps super tight to prevent slippage. Even taped over my socks on the thigh strap to lock it in. Now with the knee pads connected, I’ve completely changed the set up. I don’t wear socks or Velcro shorts anymore. I’m wearing a pair of under armor compression pants only. Then the leg pads with the knee pads attached directly on top of the compression pants. I keep the calf strap on the knee pads somewhat tight for the Professor Strap effect, but I can leave the thigh strap looser since slippage won’t be an issue. I don’t leave it too loose though because I want to make sure the top portion of the knee pad stays small enough to stay inside my pant legs and not interfere. So far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Oviously- the standard thigh boards work well with you. I have to say that different makers design them differently. Warrior and Vaughn are built one way, Brian’s are built differently and etc., etc. I save them for modding things for better protection. I actually CAN “use that one day”... I just don’t have enough faith in the standard thigh boards and I spent some $$$ on Factory Mad knee guards and are very, very happy with them. As we all say, YMMV. Glad you found a system that simplifies dressing AND works well for you. Keep letting us know how it is working out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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