SaveByRichter35 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 On 1/17/2018 at 7:07 AM, Punisher Goalie said: Lol just point me in the direction of a Brian’s jersey... Btw @TGC-Rance posted their sweet Darling specs: I think I still have a Brian's jersey. I'll have to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 @Cruskater I’ve always been partial to the Heritage Line... I know Brian’s will skin Optik as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruskater Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 13 hours ago, cwarnar said: @Cruskater I’ve always been partial to the Heritage Line... I know Brian’s will skin Optik as well Thanks @cwarnar. I love the heritage. Didn't know if Brian's would skin it for Optik for a regular Joe. @TheGoalNet love those darling pads. I would contemplate the "V" in black... Thanks for the great suggestions everyone! Still mulling over the choices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 19 minutes ago, Cruskater said: Thanks @cwarnar. I love the heritage. Didn't know if Brian's would skin it for Optik for a regular Joe. @TheGoalNet love those darling pads. I would contemplate the "V" in black... Thanks for the great suggestions everyone! Still mulling over the choices They will for sure. 2 guys on GGSU did it just recently. Brian's is great for that kind of customization Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Cruskater said: Thanks @cwarnar. I love the heritage. Didn't know if Brian's would skin it for Optik for a regular Joe. @TheGoalNet love those darling pads. I would contemplate the "V" in black... Thanks for the great suggestions everyone! Still mulling over the choices They'll do just about anything you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 hour ago, IPv6Freely said: They'll do just about anything you want ... for a price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 45 minutes ago, bunnyman666 said: ... for a price! Hey, I ain't gay, but 20$ is 20$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The force is strong with this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Rebel Scum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAW the OX Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Well these just came in today. 33+1 flx 90 degree boot, No boot strap and pro lace toe ties. get to try them on the ice tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruskater Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 6 hours ago, PAW the OX said: Well these just came in today. 33+1 flx 90 degree boot, No boot strap and pro lace toe ties. get to try them on the ice tomorrow night. @PAW the OX Those are gorgeous! Congrats. Love the texture contrast. Are those sub 2's sitting next to it? I have them now. Love to hear how the FLX compares to the break/flexibility in the old pads. I think I am going FLY to be closer to my sub 2's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just awesome- I amamazed by people's creativity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAW the OX Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Thank you, Cruskate, sorry meant to quote you. The performance of the pad pad is a cross between the genetic and sub zero for the flx. I would say for first impression I like a softer thigh board so having the performance of a butterfly pad with a bit more flex at the top is amazing, this will help with my weird desperation saves. I will update more once I get them out again. the optik slide is great for 2 on 1 or 3 on 1 as it so much easier to get a cross the crease for the save. Now compared to my sub zero 6.0 it is a much more flexibable pad. So if you like the stiffer thigh go with the fly, but I will say they are a huge improvement and I really like the 90 degree boot at it slams the pad down really nice. if you have any more question let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansbats Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 This is the only pic I have of me in my Optiks. I love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 11 hours ago, beansbats said: This is the only pic I have of me in my Optiks. I love them. Fantastic. Also love the jerseys that are somewhat similar to vintage Blackhawks jerseys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruskater Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 On 1/27/2018 at 11:33 AM, beansbats said: This is the only pic I have of me in my Optiks. I love them. @beansbats Do you have the smart toes? I got my Sub 2's with toe-ties but ditched them pretty quickly for the toe hook system (which was great except it pulled my pad so far down I was coming out of the top part of the knee stack). If the smart toe's don't have enough slack I might have to go up a size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansbats Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 13 minutes ago, Cruskater said: @beansbats Do you have the smart toes? I got my Sub 2's with toe-ties but ditched them pretty quickly for the toe hook system (which was great except it pulled my pad so far down I was coming out of the top part of the knee stack). If the smart toe's don't have enough slack I might have to go up a size. I am currently using the Smart Toe straps, they are a great improvement over the gen1. What size shoe do you wear? I'm a 12, and have no problem with the Smart Toe length. Having said that, I make my own HAL style elastic toe straps, and will be switching to them soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruskater Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, beansbats said: I am currently using the Smart Toe straps, they are a great improvement over the gen1. What size shoe do you wear? I'm a 12, and have no problem with the Smart Toe length. Having said that, I make my own HAL style elastic toe straps, and will be switching to them soon. Thanks! I wear a 10.5 so I should be good. I was just wondering since I like a decent amount of slack (maybe 2" to 2.5") in the traditional skate lace toe ties. I like the way the pad "rebounds" back into position with the elastic style but just don't like em that tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 13 minutes ago, Cruskater said: Thanks! I wear a 10.5 so I should be good. I was just wondering since I like a decent amount of slack (maybe 2" to 2.5") in the traditional skate lace toe ties. I like the way the pad "rebounds" back into position with the elastic style but just don't like em that tight. This is one of the best things about the Smart Toe. I use skate lace to attach mine to the toe bridge and I used about 2” of knots between the bridge and the Smart Toe. It’s the perfect mix of slack and elasticity. If it’s not clear what I mean I can try to take a picture. I’m very happy with this setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 18 minutes ago, Punisher Goalie said: This is one of the best things about the Smart Toe. I use skate lace to attach mine to the toe bridge and I used about 2” of knots between the bridge and the Smart Toe. It’s the perfect mix of slack and elasticity. If it’s not clear what I mean I can try to take a picture. I’m very happy with this setup. Doesn’t that kind of defeat the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 1 hour ago, IPv6Freely said: Doesn’t that kind of defeat the point? No! It just means I have some rigid slack built in before the elastic "engages". It has the same feeling as a lace toe tie with slack while standing, but when I go down for butterfly slides I get the freedom of movement that the elastic provides. A big benefit of the slack is easier post integration too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, Punisher Goalie said: No! It just means I have some rigid slack built in before the elastic "engages". It has the same feeling as a lace toe tie with slack while standing, but when I go down for butterfly slides I get the freedom of movement that the elastic provides. A big benefit of the slack is easier post integration too. Alrighty, as long as it works for you I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 14 hours ago, Punisher Goalie said: No! It just means I have some rigid slack built in before the elastic "engages". It has the same feeling as a lace toe tie with slack while standing, but when I go down for butterfly slides I get the freedom of movement that the elastic provides. A big benefit of the slack is easier post integration too. Can you post photo please? Sounds interesting to try, but can´t imagine how it realy looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruskater Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 5 hours ago, mik said: Can you post photo please? Sounds interesting to try, but can´t imagine how it realy looks. @Punisher GoalieI'd love to see a pic of the setup if you can get one before hitting the ice some night. Sounds like something I would try. I hate toe ties but they're the only thing I've found other than connecting two toe hook connectors back to back (with a zip tie) that gives me slack and that slight elasticky connection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruskater Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hey guys. I've been playing around with the Optik customizer waaaay to much lately but have a knee stack question! For any guys who have the Optiks, which knee stack did you choose, regular or stiff? My Sub 2's have a fairly tall knee stack that I would describe as medium stiffness. I tried the 1x and it was similar little softer than the 1s (knee stacks seemed like landing on pavement). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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