bunnyman666 Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 Quote Did Bishop finally graduate from his Bauer Tuuk cowlings? I can't tell in the pictures in the Sitings thread. I thought that he may have. Flower definitely is in real cowlings, at this point. It definitely looks like the old guard is still wearing cowlings. Again- maybe I had a freak accident with my cowling-free VH skates, but I am not going cowling-free unless I am forced, then I will fashion my own protection. The bunny is quite attached to intact and unbroken feet, thank you very much!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 minute ago, bunnyman666 said: I thought that he may have. Flower definitely is in real cowlings, at this point. It definitely looks like the old guard is still wearing cowlings. Again- maybe I had a freak accident with my cowling-free VH skates, but I am not going cowling-free unless I am forced, then I will fashion my own protection. The bunny is quite attached to intact and unbroken feet, thank you very much!!!! I hear ya man. I wish I could get used to skates that would allow me to try this whole no cowling trend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 Quote I hear ya man. I wish I could get used to skates that would allow me to try this whole no cowling trend. I do think that the cowling-free skates will improve dramatically over the next few years and will mostly be better. I may even try them again in the future, meaning the far future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I recently bought a pair of pro stock Bauer 1s goal skates off of sideline swap(highly recommend that site for buying gear) and have loved them so far, however the other night I was sliding acrossed and I had to stretch out as a clapper was coming on the ice to the side of the net I was sliding away from...to put it simply I got it square on the toe, it hurt but not a lot or anything, it was just one of those moment where you say “oh shit” (litterally what I said?)...this isn’t worrysome to me as I’m a younger goalie and I play butterfly style, I don’t wear my pads sitting high on my leg so it was a rare occasion that my skate was exposed...I haven’t used the stick 1s skates but I don’t notice any difference in thickness on the toe or anywhere else compared to the pro stock.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Scott said: I recently bought a pair of pro stock Bauer 1s goal skates off of sideline swap(highly recommend that site for buying gear) and have loved them so far, however the other night I was sliding acrossed and I had to stretch out as a clapper was coming on the ice to the side of the net I was sliding away from...to put it simply I got it square on the toe, it hurt but not a lot or anything, it was just one of those moment where you say “oh shit” (litterally what I said?)...this isn’t worrysome to me as I’m a younger goalie and I play butterfly style, I don’t wear my pads sitting high on my leg so it was a rare occasion that my skate was exposed...I haven’t used the stick 1s skates but I don’t notice any difference in thickness on the toe or anywhere else compared to the pro stock.... Good info. Thanks for sharing. To my knowledge, the toe caps are NOT beefed up on the pro stick vs retail. Good to hear your skates stood up to a clapper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 @bunnyman666 - forgot to mention. I saw the AS1 the other day. I believe it was a prototype However, you should get that cowling. It has the no cowling attack angle and a toe cap. It’s really the best of both worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 6 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: @bunnyman666 - forgot to mention. I saw the AS1 the other day. I believe it was a prototype However, you should get that cowling. It has the no cowling attack angle and a toe cap. It’s really the best of both worlds I'm very curious to see them as well. Still having some commitment issues moving to a one piece skate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 Quote Forgot to mention. I saw the AS1 the other day. I believe it was a prototype However, you should get that cowling. It has the no cowling attack angle and a toe cap. It’s really the best of both worlds Maybe when all of my Step Steel is exhausted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 9 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: @bunnyman666 - forgot to mention. I saw the AS1 the other day. I believe it was a prototype However, you should get that cowling. It has the no cowling attack angle and a toe cap. It’s really the best of both worlds AS1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 New CCM goalie skate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Just now, bunnyman666 said: New CCM goalie skate. Oh ok thanks. I guess I will just google pictures of it instead of assuming everyone knows what it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 HAHA, sorry @SaveByRichter35 - I am pretty sure I had posted this on the site before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobiesnax Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Even the current CCM pro tacks only have a toe cap and a minimal heel cap. The balls of your feet are not covered by any cowling in these, so they are essentially cowlingless witha toe cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I’ve noticed that in this forumn there seems to be quite a few ( I assume) older gentlemen who play a more traditional hybrid style and get shots to the inside/instep of their feet in the cowling less skates. I posted this on another thread earlier today, but what if you modified one of those player shot blockers (pictured) so if covered the instep of the skate, you could attach it to the laces, and to the bottom of the cowling/holder, aswell as to the Lundy loop if necessary. You thermo form the shot blocker so you have a tight fit to your skates, and you use some sticky foam spacers to provide that bit of air gap that a cowling provides. I personally don’t use this as I rarely expose the instep of my skate but it was just an idea I came up with while thinking up a solution for you older guys?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 @Scott It is food for thought. I have a pair to experiment with, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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