cwarnar Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 With Maltese all but gone, it looks like Dennis Kasprowicz has launched a new foam company called ECOpro. Making much of the same stuff as Maltese including mask kits and chin slings: But will also be launching a neck guard (combo) very soon... Thoughts? Anyone using the mask kits or sling yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummy31 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I have EcoPro Foam (kit) installed in 2 masks - a 2015 Pro's Choice and an old 2003 Reidic. I also used the die cut version in an Otny this past summer for a few hours. If you've ever used a current model XPM you'll get an idea of how comfortable it is - but with faster drying. Equally as comfortable from my perspective after about 30 hrs of use so far. I had Maltese in the PC before changing it to EcoPro Foam. The latter is much better. Not nearly as hard and when you get hit its a dull thud with both shock and sound being dampened. Highly recommend. The sling is springier (more give) than what I am used to - either jenpro backed Wzlhed or rubatex from New Image are installed in all of my masks except Sportmask and Cubberly where cups work better - so had to mess with it a bit to get it right. It really was only a matter of positioning further (more gap) than I normally would so that when your chin pushes against it it provides the right position stretched to cradle properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayluv54 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I'd really like to know if this is anything new or Dennis has just branded the same stuff that's been around forever (Maltese, Shocktec). It sure looks the same, but I'm not getting price gouged to find out for myself. Either way, good job Dennis for filling the void. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 47 minutes ago, lummy31 said: I have EcoPro Foam (kit) installed in 2 masks - a 2015 Pro's Choice and an old 2003 Reidic. I also used the die cut version in an Otny this past summer for a few hours. If you've ever used a current model XPM you'll get an idea of how comfortable it is - but with faster drying. Equally as comfortable from my perspective after about 30 hrs of use so far. I had Maltese in the PC before changing it to EcoPro Foam. The latter is much better. Not nearly as hard and when you get hit its a dull thud with both shock and sound being dampened. Highly recommend. The sling is springier (more give) than what I am used to - either jenpro backed Wzlhed or rubatex from New Image are installed in all of my masks except Sportmask and Cubberly where cups work better - so had to mess with it a bit to get it right. It really was only a matter of positioning further (more gap) than I normally would so that when your chin pushes against it it provides the right position stretched to cradle properly. Did you have to cut the foams differently to fit? How do the shots feel compared to the original EVA foam? Have pics of the inside set-up, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummy31 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 12 minutes ago, RichMan said: Did you have to cut the foams differently to fit? How do the shots feel compared to the original EVA foam? Have pics of the inside set-up, please? Slight cutting (more for preference) but stock kit works quite well. Little harder with the Pro's Choice due to multiple vent holes and how I wanted it to sit. Blue foam is in the Reidic, black foam in the PC. (Note on the Reidic I show front since it's a wider shell and not custom like the PC I had to bulk up the cheeks a bit and you can see how far back I mounted the sling with the give mentioned so that when my face is in there chin pushes up to about 1/4" from the bottom of the face opening.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoRhinehart Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I have eco foam in my W10 mask, I used low profile velcro so I can swap it into another mask. I didn't have to trim it at all. It is very comfy overall. I was running into an issue with the backplate causing me headaches, but it was either a combo of being too tight or the backplate being shaped a little weird. I swapped with a different backplate that had rubatex and I was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Cawarmar wow really used the Maltese in my son’s Protechsport - do we know what happened to Maltese? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpawtendy48 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Currently using a X1M eco with the eco foam. It’s insanely comfortable, however I had to replace my chin cup with my CCM one because it wouldn’t stay at the tightness I wanted it at. Still figuring out the fit too but all in all it’s incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Big2 said: Cawarmar wow really used the Maltese in my son’s Protechsport - do we know what happened to Maltese? Cashflow issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperton Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I would love to know more about the neckguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanG Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 On 10/15/2018 at 7:08 PM, Big2 said: Cawarmar wow really used the Maltese in my son’s Protechsport - do we know what happened to Maltese? Now Maltese will apparently be selling full sheets of the padding. I wonder if it has to do with their financial situation (probably). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max27 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 that collar neck guard looks like a tank. hate those type of neck guards (collar style) and danglers but safety first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckstopper Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Thanks for turning me on to these guys. I just ordered a chin sling to try out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobiesnax Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I know the guy that has partnered with Dennis to make the neck gaurds... i'll be at his place tomorrow and can poke him for some more deets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I wish I could run a chin sling. Stupid certified helmet restrictions for high school hockey. I got to try a chin sling once (in a custom padded hackva) for a drop-in and I loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman30 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I have the sling in my mask. When you get it it's just straight foam/padding with nothing to back it. I just had my pro department Bauer re padded and the person who did the work put a piece of jenpro on the back to reinforce it and help prevent the fastners from pulling through. I find it's comfortable, almost reminds me of the foam Protechsport uses for there slings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 17 hours ago, ThatCarGuy said: I wish I could run a chin sling. Stupid certified helmet restrictions for high school hockey. I got to try a chin sling once (in a custom padded hackva) for a drop-in and I loved it. Does anyone actually check your mask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 On 10/20/2018 at 9:04 AM, SaveByRichter35 said: Does anyone actually check your mask? Every now and then a ref checks it. I've actually decided I no longer want to run a chin sling because I was trucked my some triple A kid who probably weighed something like +180lbs (I'm only 120) and that was knocked back into the boards. I think I'll keep the chin cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 5 hours ago, ThatCarGuy said: Every now and then a ref checks it. I've actually decided I no longer want to run a chin sling because I was trucked my some triple A kid who probably weighed something like +180lbs (I'm only 120) and that was knocked back into the boards. I think I'll keep the chin cup. That sucks, hope you're ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobiesnax Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 5 hours ago, ThatCarGuy said: Every now and then a ref checks it. I've actually decided I no longer want to run a chin sling because I was trucked my some triple A kid who probably weighed something like +180lbs (I'm only 120) and that was knocked back into the boards. I think I'll keep the chin cup. What you need to do is put on another 200 lbs and grow a beard.... just what the doctor ordered. Worked for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 52 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said: That sucks, hope you're ok. All's good. I made a sick diving stick save and then proceeded to stop the rebound with a pad stack right after that lol. The hit was at the very end of the 2nd so I had some recovery time. 49 minutes ago, Doobiesnax said: What you need to do is put on another 200 lbs and grow a beard.... just what the doctor ordered. Worked for me But I thought being 5'10" and having a mullet would work. Guess I was wrong. I could use at least another 40 or so pounds..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mroy31 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Just placed my order for the neck guard, apparently have one in stock in my size so hopefully it doesn't take too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teezle Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 On 11/21/2018 at 7:57 PM, Mroy31 said: Just placed my order for the neck guard, apparently have one in stock in my size so hopefully it doesn't take too long I got mine in 3 days (shipped to TX) when I ordered an in-stock size and color. I love how comfortable it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mroy31 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Teezle said: I got mine in 3 days (shipped to TX) when I ordered an in-stock size and color. I love how comfortable it is. Already got the shipping notice, the only other factor is the Canadian border and the rotating Canada Post strikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Will the collar bend / compress if the sides of the mask contacts it? I don’t like it when the collars are too stiff as it restricts my head movement when looking down. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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