IPv6Freely Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 1 hour ago, TheGoalNet said: The stock Optik blocker has a palm more in line with the the rest of the industry. If you want the old style palm, it's a custom order for an XL palm The "in line with the rest of the industry" is the problem. They're all too damn big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brians_Joz Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 The Optik blocker palm is more form fitting and fits the regular sized hand much better. The issue was, the old designer of our glove/blocker Ben Ward, had big bear mitts, and no matter what, everything felt too small to him. I mentioned a couple years that many online and in person were complaining about palm size in the stock blockers, but unfortunately we had a 4 year supply of them. Now with Reo at the helm for gloves & blockers as well, we have made the change and seems like it has worked well. It is also a more premium palm in terms of materials/design than the previous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brians_Joz Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Also - not trying to really 'promote' but we do have some products now on our website in terms of apparel/hats that can be purchased. This is not a money maker for us by any means, but more just to fulfill the demand we receive from customers wanting to support and wear the brand. In a perfect world, we would sell in stores and make money on it but retailers have no interest in carrying Brian's apparel with everything else they have to carry from player brands/lifestyle brands/etc. We will continue to add new designs and offerings.. http://www.goalies-only.com/page-shop.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I saw that stuff. The embroidered Bstar hat is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 BStar apparel is sharp, glad it’s available might cop a tee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 @Brians_Joz , is there a plan for a senior level Optik line? Will it be made here or overseas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Any T shirts without the Optik logo on the back? I have ZeroG lady pads that are getting a sex change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 @RichMan - I believe the next Sr release is Alite and based on Heritage. Not sure if that helps, but I’d imagine the Optik version might be a bit on release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brians_Joz Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 16 hours ago, RichMan said: @Brians_Joz , is there a plan for a senior level Optik line? Will it be made here or overseas? Not for this season. Unfortunately with Ben Ward our former glove designer, getting out of the hockey industry, it took us the full amount of time to produce the Optik pro domestic line and did not have time to get an import version going. Still finishing a pro chest/ etc for this year as well.. It is quite taxing for our small team to get everything done and unfortunately we couldnt have an import line to coincide with the pro release this year and didnt wanna rush it. So the Heritage import line, Alite is what will be offered this year for mid-level price point. But I must admit, Reo - our lead designer, does an incredible job working on custom graphics every day and managing a full line and handling production duties in a Canadian facility, what he has gotten done this year cannot be matched by another designer in the industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperton Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 @Brians_Joz What is the size of the blocker palm, and glove for that matter? II'm pretty sure I'll need to get stuff with intermediate palms given that I currently intermediate DX2s. It's hard to get a hold of anything to try on/demo in Oregon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 7 hours ago, keeperton said: @Brians_Joz What is the size of the blocker palm, and glove for that matter? II'm pretty sure I'll need to get stuff with intermediate palms given that I currently intermediate DX2s. It's hard to get a hold of anything to try on/demo in Oregon. @keeperton - I wore intermediate GNetik and the Optik block palm is very similar. Unless you have very small hands, I’d advise against the intermediate palms. Can you try on a CCM blocker, does that fit okay? If YES, don’t order intermediate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobiesnax Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 @ULTIMA I found you a set of Optiks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULTIMA Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 51 minutes ago, Doobiesnax said: @ULTIMA I found you a set of Optiks! Hilarious. I don't do BStar though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobiesnax Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Just now, ULTIMA said: Hilarious. I don't do BStar though. But these are Queen B-Star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULTIMA Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Doobiesnax said: But these are Queen B-Star! Pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 @ULTIMA - Why wouldn't you consider Brian's gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULTIMA Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Just now, TheGoalNet said: @ULTIMA - Why wouldn't you consider Brian's gear? It's personal. And I'm not the type to publicly blast a company online. But I won't support them, let's leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobiesnax Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 26 minutes ago, ULTIMA said: It's personal. And I'm not the type to publicly blast a company online. But I won't support them, let's leave it at that. I think its time we told the world..... Opti-Slide is people!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperton Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 On 11/17/2017 at 4:40 AM, TheGoalNet said: @keeperton - I wore intermediate GNetik and the Optik block palm is very similar. Unless you have very small hands, I’d advise against the intermediate palms. Can you try on a CCM blocker, does that fit okay? If YES, don’t order intermediate @TheGoalNet My wrist-to-end of index finger is 7" I'm worried more about the glove sizing than the blocker, though I'd obviously want both to fit well. I think my local store might have a current CCM or Bauer blocker, I'll look into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 On 11/16/2017 at 11:12 PM, keeperton said: @Brians_Joz What is the size of the blocker palm, and glove for that matter? II'm pretty sure I'll need to get stuff with intermediate palms given that I currently intermediate DX2s. It's hard to get a hold of anything to try on/demo in Oregon. @keeperton - I just measured and mine is about 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 Anderson gets nash on his palm. Big fan of this option Too bad I don’t think red Nash is an option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayen Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 9 hours ago, netminder said: I've heard the Optik snag is a tad on the heavy side due to all the dials in it? https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/watch-scott-darling-allows-stenchy-goal-centre-ice-012955019.html Not really. Having tried it on the shelf compared to others i'd say it's standard. Not particularly heavy at all. A goal like that can happen with any catcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayen Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, netminder said: I should have added a smiley face, i was only kidding. Gotcha. While waiting for my new skates to bake in, I took a peek at these Optik FLYs. Definitely a very stiff pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 @Kayen - did you see them side by side with FLX? Ive seen them both, but not side by side. Would love a side by side video for what it’s worth, and I know it’s all a matter of preference, Optik FLY is the perfect stiffness The pad itself, and the strapping helps too, flexes when it needs but is very stable and slides great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayen Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 @TheGoalNet I've seen a few sets of the FLY, haven't seen any FLX kicking around yet. I would be interested in the difference as well. Definitely as someone with bad hips most pads are too stiff for me, however the flexible boot seems fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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