TheGoalNet Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Optik 2 35+1.5 • Max Core • Softest Boot • 84 Deg boot • Rotation Strap • Offset & minimized toe bridge (only 1 attachment point for laces) • No outer knee flap • No knee cradle on the back face of pad • GNetik IV SBA/Nash knee landing • triple foam or thicker soft foam inside GNetik IV knee landing • Hard knee block • No boot strap • No heat transfer logos • TGN Spec Logo on inside thigh rise Glove Optik 2 • 90 Deg Break • Anchor T • Black nash inside palm • Black nash inside T • black Skate lace pocket • No heat transfer logos • TGN Spec logo on back of glove cuff Blocker Optik 2 • Triple Anderson padding in front of the blocker glove and behind back side of blocker board • SBA Grip on backhand area in blocker glove (not sure if that is stock or not?) • Lexan inside the blocker • No heat transfer logos • TGN Spec logo on backside of wrist 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter36 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Is the rotation strap stock? What is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 7 hours ago, Peter36 said: Is the rotation strap stock? What is it? No, anything listed above a request... other than the boot angle, nothing is stock. A rotation strap is what I’ve done with the past two TGN Specs adding a professor strap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Trying something new in the 90 degree break? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max27 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 What are the max cores flex ratings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 2 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: Trying something new in the 90 degree break? It’s new to me in Brian’s, but a break I used for 10 years and currently have in my EF4. It’s like a homecoming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Max27 said: What are the max cores flex ratings? What do you mean by flex range? Max will be the stiffest core offered by Brian’s to date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 15 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: It’s new to me in Brian’s, but a break I used for 10 years and currently have in my EF4. It’s like a homecoming Thought that was a 60 Degree. Don't know how you guys do it, that 90 degree is one acquired taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teezle Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Are you concerned about the additional weight from the extra padding and Lexan in the blocker? I recall from one of the other member's testing that Lexan was significantly heavier than the standard blocker boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 14 minutes ago, Teezle said: Are you concerned about the additional weight from the extra padding and Lexan in the blocker? I recall from one of the other member's testing that Lexan was significantly heavier than the standard blocker boards. He added lexan to the IV TGN spec so I'm guessing he's comfortable with the extra weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max27 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 5 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: What do you mean by flex range? Max will be the stiffest core offered by Brian’s to date like the 1,2,3,4 flex ratings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 30 minutes ago, Max27 said: like the 1,2,3,4 flex ratings Stiffer than those. Max is stiffer than FLY or the IV "1" with HD foam upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrbsti15 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 On 9/16/2019 at 8:33 PM, TheGoalNet said: Optik 2 35+1.5 • Max Core • Softest Boot • 84 Deg boot • Rotation Strap • Offset & minimized toe bridge (only 1 attachment point for laces) • No outer knee flap • No knee cradle on the back face of pad • GNetik IV SBA/Nash knee landing • triple foam or thicker soft foam inside GNetik IV knee landing • Hard knee block • No boot strap • No heat transfer logos • TGN Spec Logo on inside thigh rise Glove Optik 2 • 90 Deg Break • Anchor T • Black nash inside palm • Black nash inside T • black Skate lace pocket • No heat transfer logos • TGN Spec logo on back of glove cuff Blocker Optik 2 • Triple Anderson padding in front of the blocker glove and behind back side of blocker board • SBA Grip on backhand area in blocker glove (not sure if that is stock or not?) • Lexan inside the blocker • No heat transfer logos • TGN Spec logo on backside of wrist How tall are you? What’s your atk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrbsti15 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 I may order with similar specs on the blocker and the offset toe bridge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 23 hours ago, Wrbsti15 said: How tall are you? What’s your atk? I’m about 6’2” From memory, arnt you already on Brians? Don’t you know your size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrbsti15 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 5 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: I’m about 6’2” From memory, arnt you already on Brians? Don’t you know your size? I may have been in a pad to big with the 36. I’m also 6’2” but my ankle to knee is 19.25”, what’s yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrbsti15 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 7 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: I’m about 6’2” From memory, arnt you already on Brians? Don’t you know your size? Sent ya a message on insta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Wrbsti15 said: Sent ya a message on insta Please don't. I want all messages here so people see them and they can help others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 3 hours ago, Wrbsti15 said: I may have been in a pad to big with the 36. I’m also 6’2” but my ankle to knee is 19.25”, what’s yours? How are you measuring? Everyone defines this differently. I can be between 17.5" and 19.5" depending on which ATK technique used. Also, this is somewhat a matter of preference honestly. 1. Do you have issues where you feel like your pads are too tall? 2. Does your knee fall off the stack? If the answer to both of those questions is NO, you're in the right size for you. Moving the knee block 1" probably is going to make or break your pad experience if you don't have issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrbsti15 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: How are you measuring? Everyone defines this differently. I can be between 17.5" and 19.5" depending on which ATK technique used. Also, this is somewhat a matter of preference honestly. 1. Do you have issues where you feel like your pads are too tall? 2. Does your knee fall off the stack? If the answer to both of those questions is NO, you're in the right size for you. Moving the knee block 1" probably is going to make or break your pad experience if you don't have issues I measure from center knee cap to center ankle bone with slight bend in the leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, Wrbsti15 said: I measure from center knee cap to center ankle bone with slight bend in the leg. Standing or sitting?? Also, can you please answer my previous questions? 1. Do you have issues where you feel like your pads are too tall? 2. Does your knee fall off the stack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathon v Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 On 9/16/2019 at 8:33 PM, TheGoalNet said: Optik 2 35+1.5 • Max Core • Softest Boot • 84 Deg boot • Rotation Strap • Offset & minimized toe bridge (only 1 attachment point for laces) • No outer knee flap • No knee cradle on the back face of pad • GNetik IV SBA/Nash knee landing • triple foam or thicker soft foam inside GNetik IV knee landing • Hard knee block • No boot strap • No heat transfer logos • TGN Spec Logo on inside thigh rise Glove Optik 2 • 90 Deg Break • Anchor T • Black nash inside palm • Black nash inside T • black Skate lace pocket • No heat transfer logos • TGN Spec logo on back of glove cuff Blocker Optik 2 • Triple Anderson padding in front of the blocker glove and behind back side of blocker board • SBA Grip on backhand area in blocker glove (not sure if that is stock or not?) • Lexan inside the blocker • No heat transfer logos • TGN Spec logo on backside of wrist What’s with the “triple foam or thicker soft foam inside GNetik IV knee landing “ just curious if that has any downsides and why you feel the need for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrbsti15 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: Standing or sitting?? Also, can you please answer my previous questions? 1. Do you have issues where you feel like your pads are too tall? 2. Does your knee fall off the stack? Standing. I don’t fall out of the cradle no. 36 feels on the taller side. 35 might give me better mobility and keep a slim knee Pad. I’m using the stock brians knee pads with Bauer g form sleeves but need a softer knee pad cause my knees have been sore. pics of a 36” pad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Wrbsti15 said: Standing. I don’t fall out of the cradle no. 36 feels on the taller side. 35 might give me better mobility and keep a slim knee Pad. I’m using the stock brians knee pads with Bauer g form sleeves but need a softer knee pad cause my knees have been sore. pics of a 36” pad If you move to a smaller pad, your knee would probably hit on the green line on a small pad. If you don't want to buy new pads, I could suggest trying some looser strapping so the pads falls down on your a bit and lands higher on stack as you butterfly. This is why I personally am not a big ATK guy. I think your comfort level in the pads, how you strap them, and how wide your butterfly is can all effect how the knee stack works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrbsti15 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: If you move to a smaller pad, your knee would probably hit on the green line on a small pad. If you don't want to buy new pads, I could suggest trying some looser strapping so the pads falls down on your a bit and lands higher on stack as you butterfly. This is why I personally am not a big ATK guy. I think your comfort level in the pads, how you strap them, and how wide your butterfly is can all effect how the knee stack works I have 36+1.5 gnetik iv now and getting 35+1.5 optik 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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