Oba97 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 I bought a pair of used R/G3 Pro pads. I am new to goal so don’t have much experience with other pads. To me it seems like the core in the thigh rise is broken. They seem very flexible and there is a visible crease when bent. Here is a video. thoughts…. IMG_4142.mov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oba97 Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 (edited) I bought a pair of used R/G3 Pro pads. I am new to goal so don’t have much experience with other pads. To me it seems like the core in the thigh rise is broken. They seem very flexible and there is a visible crease when bent. Here is a link to a video. I think it was too big to upload. thoughts…. Edited August 20 by Oba97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oba97 Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 14 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: You're low, but not by a lot. A 33" CCM pad would be the upper limit for your FTK. My FTK is 19.5 and I'd choose a 32 CCM myself. With strapping and toe tie adjustments, you can get these to hang lower and fit you better. So you're not SOL, but it would just be a compromise in how you're able to wear them in order to make 'em work. sorry for the repeat. I didn’t think my first post worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL42 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 thats about right, if u dont wantit to bend place a piece of plastic on the backside outside slot and that will stiffen it up. also if u want stiffer make a side cut where the velcro tab is on the backside thigh rist and add a piece of plastic so it kills the break from bending. on FB if u goto goalie equipment modification group and search on warrior g3 reverse break or something like that there are pictures of how to do it from a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL42 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 u dont need 2 threads just one. no its called a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oba97 Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 I couldn’t figure out how to delete the repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 No, that's normal for those pads. G3's are a double internal break and the ability to change the profile on them was a feature. You can tell these aren't broken just by how they snap back into place. Of course that doesn't help you if you're wanting something stiffer, but, this won't be detrimental to your play and these aren't prematurely breaking down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Threads have been merged. Sorry, us mods must have been asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 13 minutes ago, ZeroGravitas said: Threads have been merged. Sorry, us mods must have been asleep. First time you guys have had to do anything in months. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oba97 Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 Ok, thank you for the input. I am surprised how flexible the thigh rise is. I had borrowed a pair of G4’s and they were very stiff. I guess I just have to make sure I get my stick in position so the pucks don’t push through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 IMO, the thighrise of a pad should never flex like that. Whether that's truly "broken" or not... I suppose it depends on how you define it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Oba97 said: Ok, thank you for the input. I am surprised how flexible the thigh rise is. I had borrowed a pair of G4’s and they were very stiff. I guess I just have to make sure I get my stick in position so the pucks don’t push through. 20 minutes ago, ZeroGravitas said: IMO, the thighrise of a pad should never flex like that. Whether that's truly "broken" or not... I suppose it depends on how you define it. Warrior thighrises pre G6 were notorious for breaking down. Hell, the GT2 Pro was their stiffest thighrise unless you got the custom only X-Stiff option on the G5. His pad is definitely on the higher end of what these pads would end up like, but I still wouldn't classify it as broken. The G5's I had from @Smalls weren't as bad as this, but I see the similarities. The Warrior "Fanboy" group I'm part of on Facebook has a few vocal guys that hate the new iterations of Warrior pads specifically because they don't flex like their G2/G3's. I love Warrior catchers, but they have had some design mishaps that have limited the same reciprocation when it comes to their blockers and leg pads. Edited August 20 by coopaloop1234 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL42 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 do what i told u in the prev post, it makes the pad a single break instead of double. esp on the g3. u can also throw a rod on each side of the pads. the rod is the one u use in kids play tents, cut it to size and place it in there. goto fb goalie modification group and look for pictures under search, ' reverse break", warrior , g3. the g4 and g5 has an aweful knee break that folds not flex droping the heigh by 1". this is where the first airslide is at. g4 is fine except for top break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalls Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 1 hour ago, coopaloop1234 said: The G5's I had from @Smalls weren't as bad as this, but I see the similarities. Yep I still can't find a set on SL or otherwise that you can't also visibly see these same breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Smalls said: Yep I still can't find a set on SL or otherwise that you can't also visibly see these same breaks. Warrior is still building them similarly, I think it's just their reinforcement now just limits or removes that breakdown. You can see the upper bend in the G6 stock photos. They're still there (albeit less) on G7's too. Not that I was going to, but I wouldn't choose the medium or soft thighrise at custom as I think it could potentially lead to these past issues. Edited August 20 by coopaloop1234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL42 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 g3 was double internal break,, the g5 was single, and the g6 was no break . it g6 is not the same as previous. the med is stiffer on a whole diff level from prev generations. g7 stock is med precurve with external break. it flexs not fold . u r not going to have trouble with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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