dstew29

Always glossed over Warrior line but this speaks to me. Nice work.

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Thanks man!! Honestly, it was the first time I felt somewhat validated about my "speed". Watching LiveBarn video is always soul crushingly slow Thanks bud. Absolutely loving the 12.2s (until I succumb to inner voice for PX ugrade...)

Quick little sequence from a recent St. Patty’s tournament. My once a year daytime game photo op! IMG_6992.MOV

Sorry just realized my intended post didn’t take! The question was why not the newer vertex (I was expecting the newer vertex holder based on your prior post). Was curious why you didn’t try those out. Looks like they are favored by most True 2-piece users (although admittedly there are still some pros holding out with prior gen cowling vertex like yours). Is the weight difference negligible vs vertex holder even though it’s a cowling?

Why?

@Chenner29 do you have any line of sight on latest gen 1 Piece true attack angle vs prior gen? I don’t think they added height to the holder, but I think I read somewhere that they thinned out the inner boot profile or something like that? And if anyone else out there using the latest 1 piece True coming from prior gen, can you attest to this? Any noticeable other improvements? I assume they probably shaved off some weight somehow too…

I’m in a True 1 piece now (not current offering but prior Gen circa 2020). I’m thinking my next skate will just be the current/newest Gen 1 piece True, but I too have been eyeing a slightly taller setup vs the 1 piece. I’d naturally look to the True 2 piece but then it begs the question of holder. It looks like an overwhelming majority of guys at various pro/elite levels go with a True custom boot and Bauer vertex holder. Anyone have a guess as to why that is? Especially now that True revamped their own two piece “shift” holder? I’m not sure what the height delta is between the 1 piece and 2 piece true skates but it appears significant.

Nice set! I went 12.2 and love them though given option I’d likely go PX3 just cause I like new shiny things. what’s the deal with the thinned out behind the knee elastic? Is that new default style or did you customize that? The 12.2 version is much thicker but I can see slimmer being more comfortable.

Honest answers only. Since they make quality goalie bags that comfortably fit all your gear and can be carried over your shoulder (i.e. Brown’s has stood test of time), why carry pads separately? Balancing pads and a bag just never made sense to me. It’s hard enough to maneuver through doors and doorways with one item balanced on your shoulder…

Thanks! I was hoping that was the case. I might have to give that a try then.

5’10” using Warrior V1 Pro+ pro return that measures 26.5” from top of paddle to bottom blade edge. That’s the Pro Stock Hockey measuring method which makes the most sense to me and is universal. Since these pro returns are few and far between, does anyone here happen to have a newer Warrior 25” that to they could measure using the pro stock hockey method? I have a new Warrior V2 Pro 26” but the paddle is a little longer than prefer. see below pic for Pro Stocks measure method. I think if the heel is rounded you just assume it’s not, meaning you would measure to a point where the bottom edge blade was extended and squared off.

I’ve only lived and worked in US so I couldn’t say. This is one of a few US savings “vehicles” that is essentially offering pre tax contributins and tax deferred growth until you’re at retirement age. You get taxed the distributions but this will in theory be when you’re retired and at a much lower tax rate. The 401k is offered through an employer, usually a mid to large size company. There are other similar vehicles for sole proprietors and small businesses. Different names but they do the same thing.

Good stuff. I think the two prong approach is pretty sound - 401k contributions (set it and forget it) and start your own discretionary investing “fund”. My 401k/retirement goes into mostly broad indexes / mutual funds with longer term view, and the discretionary investing mantra (for me) is just stick to what I know, which is commercial real estate. Whatever returns I get I just do my best to roll into the next one. Don’t need to swing for the fences every time.

Bucket looks great! What make/model is that?

Price drop to $425, free shipping. Get it while it’s hot!

Price drop 10% to $449

I posted on Sideline Swap so pics and full description found below. Big takeaway is the glove. Dennis at Factory MAD fixed internals and closure is amazing. He also relaced pocket with skate lace. Blocker palm is excellent with no rips or major wear areas. Both mitts are in excellent shape and broken in nicely. Asking $499 on SidelineSwap w/ free shipping. The glove mod was $200 w shipping on my end alone. Motivated to sell these. Any questions let me know! https://sidelineswap.com/gear/hockey/goalie/goalie-gloves-blockers/4026507-ccm-pro-stock-varlamov-extreme-flex-eflex-iii-pro-glove-and-blocker-set?referral_code=Dstew29232

More lettuce than a vegan farmers market

How is the glove closure? Mine is 590, double T game ready w/ xtra and still having a hard time breaking it in. It was hard to close when I got it. Better now but still a ways to go I’d say…

My set took 26 weeks (6 weeks longer than what I was quoted back in early April), so I definitely share some of the last sentiment about not prioritizing retail client orders while they pump out pro and junior sets by the hundreds. The first part though? CCM licenses Lefevre gear > Lefevre goes solo > True acquires Lefevre. Ipso facto, CCM (and previously Reebok) gear has been Lefevre gear for decades so CCM has been old tech this whole time? The latest Lefevre/True gear is an evolution of the last CCM lines they put out. How could this be "old tech"? No digi-print? Honestly though, what about the pads are old tech? My 12.2 are the lightest pads I've ever held and craftsmanship/construction looks second to none (time will tell if this holds up). The FRS is an adaptation that I personally think it a huge "tech" enhancement vs other brands and even prior CCM leg channel strapping...

Haha is it weird that I’m thankful it was only 28? Just offering some much needed hope to the masses!

Unboxing pics to follow soon but very happy to report that my 4/15 True order is in the mail to me. concept pics and post production! Decided to keep it classic but very happy with the end result:

Haha, we'll never know.... Luckily for me, my rep is now saying my set should be in any day!!

Just curious, assuming the painter is keeping blue base? Figured they always want the shell white even if they go dark later…