Warrior G5

[Quadzilla32]

28 minutes ago, benner33 said:

Yeah I tried to get it exact on both but gave up. Here’s what I did for now. 

You see any stress on the grey material when you pull on it? 

[Quadzilla32]

My pads finally came in!!!! Can’t wait to get my hands on them. 
 

[benner33]

On 6/30/2020 at 3:42 PM, Quadzilla32 said:

You see any stress on the grey material when you pull on it? 

I haven’t pulled hard but not enough that I’m worried. Did a few butterfly drops in my skates with them done up and it seems fine. I’d like them both to look like the one where I don’t cross over but I’ll get to that. 

[benner33]

2 hours ago, Quadzilla32 said:

My pads finally came in!!!! Can’t wait to get my hands on them. 
 

Love the classic there. Can’t wait for the up close pics!

[Nakka30]

I think instead of prolaces I might go a bit old school and just use laces, probably easier to fit through the holes and wont rip, and I'm used to laces instead of prolaces having used both this year.

[benner33]

On 7/3/2020 at 8:38 AM, Nakka30 said:

I think instead of prolaces I might go a bit old school and just use laces, probably easier to fit through the holes and wont rip, and I'm used to laces instead of prolaces having used both this year.

I’ll see how it goes at my first skate today but it doesn’t seem to pull too much. The GTN spec ones at least. 

[benner33]

6 hours ago, benner33 said:

I’ll see how it goes at my first skate today but it doesn’t seem to pull too much. The GTN spec ones at least. 

One came loose half way but that was my fault really. Will adjust but the rebounds off these pads was awesome. 

[Nakka30]

15 hours ago, benner33 said:

One came loose half way but that was my fault really. Will adjust but the rebounds off these pads was awesome. 

How was the sliding, especially later in the practice?

[benner33]

1 hour ago, Nakka30 said:

How was the sliding, especially later in the practice?

Amazing. I got mine with weave so I can’t tell if it’s that or the new airside design but it slid perfectly the entire game. It was a pick up but still solid for the 90mins. 

[Teezle]

4 hours ago, Nakka30 said:

How was the sliding, especially later in the practice?

2 hours ago, benner33 said:

Amazing. I got mine with weave so I can’t tell if it’s that or the new airside design but it slid perfectly the entire game. It was a pick up but still solid for the 90mins. 

Seconding this. I got the strapping dialed in after about 3 skates, and the pads are super stable and slide very well at all points in the game.

I'm the goalie on the right-hand side of the ice in this clip

https://www.livebarn.com/en/videoshare?vid=clhAVN9DUmjQvhcmvJGpk_2BOzv_2FVsneTytHINZ1e4jOfKdNcOx7FzBkVxWtPbApMKo7WseVC8HvXS4Z_2BtCJh_2Fh0UFmXKvBv3Ggu2dL46SlBaZ_2BFa5VBNcOyTNq_2FPknbJ1wgzx785mPLx57IP6dzo_2BEVyhvaAkqxq4&dt=2020-07-04T09:59&t=813547&d=30000&mode=4

That was at the very end of an 1.5 hour skate with the ice all chewed up, and I felt no resistance sliding whatsoever. I also have weave on the sliding surface.

[benner33]

18 minutes ago, Teezle said:

Seconding this. I got the strapping dialed in after about 3 skates, and the pads are super stable and slide very well at all points in the game.

I'm the goalie on the right-hand side of the ice in this clip

https://www.livebarn.com/en/videoshare?vid=clhAVN9DUmjQvhcmvJGpk_2BOzv_2FVsneTytHINZ1e4jOfKdNcOx7FzBkVxWtPbApMKo7WseVC8HvXS4Z_2BtCJh_2Fh0UFmXKvBv3Ggu2dL46SlBaZ_2BFa5VBNcOyTNq_2FPknbJ1wgzx785mPLx57IP6dzo_2BEVyhvaAkqxq4&dt=2020-07-04T09:59&t=813547&d=30000&mode=4

That was at the very end of an 1.5 hour skate with the ice all chewed up, and I felt no resistance sliding whatsoever. I also have weave on the sliding surface.

I actually found myself over sliding. Dunno if it’s cause of the pads or because I’ve been practicing on synthetic lately and need to readjust. Overall though I had a blast on my first pickup since the lockdown. Here’s a good one I know I’m out of shape when I’m getting toyed with

[benner33]

24 minutes ago, Teezle said:

Seconding this. I got the strapping dialed in after about 3 skates, and the pads are super stable and slide very well at all points in the game.

I'm the goalie on the right-hand side of the ice in this clip

https://www.livebarn.com/en/videoshare?vid=clhAVN9DUmjQvhcmvJGpk_2BOzv_2FVsneTytHINZ1e4jOfKdNcOx7FzBkVxWtPbApMKo7WseVC8HvXS4Z_2BtCJh_2Fh0UFmXKvBv3Ggu2dL46SlBaZ_2BFa5VBNcOyTNq_2FPknbJ1wgzx785mPLx57IP6dzo_2BEVyhvaAkqxq4&dt=2020-07-04T09:59&t=813547&d=30000&mode=4

That was at the very end of an 1.5 hour skate with the ice all chewed up, and I felt no resistance sliding whatsoever. I also have weave on the sliding surface.

This link doesn’t work for me unsure if it’s just me. 

[coopaloop1234]

19 hours ago, benner33 said:

This link doesn’t work for me unsure if it’s just me. 

I see it.

[Quadzilla32]

Pads finally got to me today and so far I’m pretty impressed with the quality and how they feel. DEFINITELY going to be some major adjustments getting use to them vs my old pads but they are lighter and feel better and more streamlined. The glove closed right out of the box and the blocker felt like a blocker. 
 

One or two issues I have noticed and not sure If they are “issues” more gripes from me. The pads are a little warped but barely and probably due to shipping and getting smashed in a box. The other is there is foam coming out of one of the under parts of the Blocker where the fingers are 
 

you can see in the pictures my old Simmons pads with the same pressure put on them vs my new pads. The Simmons are 34+2 and the warriors are 34+1.5 and when propped up next to each other the warriors are actually a smidge taller  

Edited July 6, 2020 by Quadzilla32

[Quadzilla32]

Just did some carpet flys and they already feel good and close up the bottom of the net really nicely. 
 

Glad I went with 34 my knee is already landing a little high with knee pads on bit I like it. If I went with 33 like was suggested and from warriors measurements the pads would be too small.  Also thought that warrior included a carrying strap for the pads?  No big deal they already threw in some knee guards. 

Edited July 6, 2020 by Quadzilla32

[coopaloop1234]

52 minutes ago, Quadzilla32 said:

I wouldn't worry about the foam there. The sidewall on Warrior blockers aren't sewn in but are kind of placed in a pocket. You can easily adjust this to recover the end and it won't plague you going forward (or it shouldn't).

Chances are you'll want to mess with the hand placement anyways to see what works best, so you can tackle that at the same time.

[Quadzilla32]

2 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

I wouldn't worry about the foam there. The sidewall on Warrior blockers aren't sewn in but are kind of placed in a pocket. You can easily adjust this to recover the end and it won't plague you going forward (or it shouldn't).

Chances are you'll want to mess with the hand placement anyways to see what works best, so you can tackle that at the same time.

Did you mess with the blocker placement that much? I’m pretty bad at not adjusting my gear and just rocking the stock setting. 

[benner33]

16 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said:

I see it.

It works now sorry y’all. 

[benner33]

9 hours ago, Quadzilla32 said:

Pads finally got to me today and so far I’m pretty impressed with the quality and how they feel. DEFINITELY going to be some major adjustments getting use to them vs my old pads but they are lighter and feel better and more streamlined. The glove closed right out of the box and the blocker felt like a blocker. 
 

One or two issues I have noticed and not sure If they are “issues” more gripes from me. The pads are a little warped but barely and probably due to shipping and getting smashed in a box. The other is there is foam coming out of one of the under parts of the Blocker where the fingers are 
 

you can see in the pictures my old Simmons pads with the same pressure put on them vs my new pads. The Simmons are 34+2 and the warriors are 34+1.5 and when propped up next to each other the warriors are actually a smidge taller  

I noticed that as well with mine. They perform great though. This is my first custom order so I’m trying not to freak about the small things (noticed my non-pro GT2 blocker had the same foam thing). I’ll post some nit pictures if folks are interested. 

[benner33]

9 hours ago, Quadzilla32 said:

Just did some carpet flys and they already feel good and close up the bottom of the net really nicely. 
 

Glad I went with 34 my knee is already landing a little high with knee pads on bit I like it. If I went with 33 like was suggested and from warriors measurements the pads would be too small.  Also thought that warrior included a carrying strap for the pads?  No big deal they already threw in some knee guards. 

Also the set looks amazing. Classic buddies! Was this your first custom set as well?

[benner33]

8 hours ago, Quadzilla32 said:

Did you mess with the blocker placement that much? I’m pretty bad at not adjusting my gear and just rocking the stock setting. 

I had it at the default for my first pickup and performed like Swiss cheese on the blocker side (default mid setting my other Warrior gear I use their high setting). I adjusted it before my camp tomorrow. 

[Quadzilla32]

1 hour ago, benner33 said:

Also the set looks amazing. Classic buddies! Was this your first custom set as well?

From warrior yes, first custom set and I’m excited to try something newer and with more advanced technology. I’ve been rocking Simmons for a while and they are pretty simple.

the classic look is the way to go!  

[Quadzilla32]

1 hour ago, benner33 said:

I had it at the default for my first pickup and performed like Swiss cheese on the blocker side (default mid setting my other Warrior gear I use their high setting). I adjusted it before my camp tomorrow. 

High so the board moved towards the ice or higher on your arm?

ill have to mess with it and see my blocker side is horrible anyways so some adjustments might help me out.  

Edited July 7, 2020 by Quadzilla32

[benner33]

47 minutes ago, Quadzilla32 said:

High so the board moved towards the ice or higher on your arm?

ill have to mess with it and see my blocker side is horrible anyways so some adjustments might help me out.  

So I returned to play in my 30s after a long break so I’m unsure what other brands mean by high vs low. With Warrior gear (the only stuff I’ve used really) their high setting moves the hand closer to the ice + more blocker up the arm. In my last set I felt this worked best for me but gave the default middle a shot at my pickup last week and it didn’t go well. Can’t tell if it’s rust from the break or what but after adjusting my new one it feels better to me so that seems to be the ticket or at least what I’ve become used to. 
 

I have my next game tomorrow so I’ll fact check myself and see. 

Edited July 7, 2020 by benner33

[benner33]

11 hours ago, Quadzilla32 said:

Just did some carpet flys and they already feel good and close up the bottom of the net really nicely. 
 

Glad I went with 34 my knee is already landing a little high with knee pads on bit I like it. If I went with 33 like was suggested and from warriors measurements the pads would be too small.  Also thought that warrior included a carrying strap for the pads?  No big deal they already threw in some knee guards. 

They did with my order this time but I didn’t get them when I got my stock pair last time. You can have mine if you want I have no use for it   Can’t wait to hear how they play for you. The sizing thing hit me last time. I got a 34”+1.5” GT2 senior set but I had to sell the legs cause I needed more hight for. Traded actually for a used 35”+1.5” G4 and that worked well and resulted in me trying something a bit different by getting a 35”+2” for my custom. Someone on this site actually said that was perfect for them for similar reasons so I gave it a shot. Time will tell but I’m happy with the extra hight it all depends on if these curve and break in like the G4’s I have.