2018 Brian's Optik

[Jacob Musselman]

Just now, braedub90 said:

Nice set. What's the custom piece you're waiting for?

Number straps. Instead of the bstar strap on the back of the pad

[TresPasser]

16 weeks of agonizing wait and they are finally here! Can't wait to hit the ice with these beauties. 

[southpawtendy48]

59 minutes ago, TresPasser said:

16 weeks of agonizing wait and they are finally here! Can't wait to hit the ice with these beauties. 

Wow. Nice!!

[TresPasser]

1 hour ago, southpawtendy48 said:

Wow. Nice!!

Thanks!  I decided to go for a little simpler color combination this time after a couple of black/gold sets.

[SaveByRichter35]

You couldn't find all black in a store for immediate pickup?

[coopaloop1234]

2 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

You couldn't find all black in a store for immediate pickup?

Look at the gloves. Bet ya he had to get those custom anyways.

[SaveByRichter35]

16 weeks to get my names on an all black glove and blocker.  Yea, I'd rather just get them from the store without my name on them.  @TresPasser post your mod list for the set.

[coopaloop1234]

7 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

16 weeks to get my names on an all black glove and blocker.

Buddy, he's one of those goofy handed goalies. Very doubtful they had a full right set in store in all black.

[SaveByRichter35]

11 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

Buddy, he's one of those goofy handed goalies. Very doubtful they had a full right set in store in all black.

Wow.  I didn't even catch that .  I'm gonna go haze myself now.

[coopaloop1234]

2 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

Wow.  I didn't even catch that .  I'm gonna go haze myself now.

It's all good, we don't keep you around for your smarts.

[SaveByRichter35]

Just now, coopaloop1234 said:

It's all good, we don't keep you around for your smarts.

[southpawtendy48]

3 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said:

Buddy, he's one of those goofy handed goalies. Very doubtful they had a full right set in store in all black.

I know this for a fact, why do you think I have a custom setup? 

[TresPasser]

15 hours ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

You couldn't find all black in a store for immediate pickup?

Unfortunately not, especially a full right set here in distant Finland. The hockey stores here are "a little" not so well equipped than in USA or Canada. Mostly all you can find here without custom ordering, are white based basic sets of CCM or Bauer. Luckily there are nowadays some all black Warrior sets available but once again, not in full right. 

15 hours ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

16 weeks to get my names on an all black glove and blocker.  Yea, I'd rather just get them from the store without my name on them.  @TresPasser post your mod list for the set.

Nothing extra special, just something I have liked in my previous sets and which fit to my style. I usually use one set for 3-5 seasons so one of the most important things is the durability.

Here is the mod list:

Pads:
- FLX
- 36+2"
- Stiff knee stack
- Sliding toe bridge

Blocker
- Nothing extra, just colors.

Catcher
- Double T pocket
- Skate lace pocket
- Practice beef palm
- Eyes embroidery to the tip of the pocket

15 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said:

Buddy, he's one of those goofy handed goalies. Very doubtful they had a full right set in store in all black.

That's true. Maybe some boring all white CCM/Bauer with game ready palm. I had enough of all white sets in the 90's at Koho Evolution era. 

[braedub90]

On 9/23/2018 at 10:49 PM, TresPasser said:

16 weeks of agonizing wait and they are finally here! Can't wait to hit the ice with these beauties. 

Now THAT'S a thigh rise 

[bunnyman666]

@TresPasser Nothing cooler than a Johnny Cash black set!

[TresPasser]

1 hour ago, bunnyman666 said:

@TresPasser Nothing cooler than a Johnny Cash black set!

That's true!  I prefer my clothes and hockey equipment as bright and colorful as my soul. 

[Max27]

13 hours ago, TresPasser said:

Unfortunately not, especially a full right set here in distant Finland. The hockey stores here are "a little" not so well equipped than in USA or Canada. Mostly all you can find here without custom ordering, are white based basic sets of CCM or Bauer. Luckily there are nowadays some all black Warrior sets available but once again, not in full right. 

Nothing extra special, just something I have liked in my previous sets and which fit to my style. I usually use one set for 3-5 seasons so one of the most important things is the durability.

Here is the mod list:

Pads:
- FLX
- 36+2"
- Stiff knee stack
- Sliding toe bridge

Blocker
- Nothing extra, just colors.

Catcher
- Double T pocket
- Skate lace pocket
- Practice beef palm
- Eyes embroidery to the tip of the pocket

That's true. Maybe some boring all white CCM/Bauer with game ready palm. I had enough of all white sets in the 90's at Koho Evolution era. 

why practice palm?

[Adam Cooper]

Great set of Brian's Optiks!  The blue kind of looks like a variation of the Transformers Decepticon Symbol.

[Jacob Musselman]

On 9/23/2018 at 11:49 PM, TresPasser said:

16 weeks of agonizing wait and they are finally here! Can't wait to hit the ice with these beauties. 

Very nice set. I really wish I would have gotten the eyes on mine. I had em on every set till now

[TitanG]

On 9/6/2018 at 9:24 AM, Jacob Musselman said:

Half my stuff has come in. Still waiting for the chesty and hopefully one small custom piece for the pads. They should come within the next few weeks.

the last pic is with another set that came in with mine, so we showed them both off.

You definitely have the nicer looking set of the two, but who's counting?

[TresPasser]

10 hours ago, Max27 said:

why practice palm?

I have had some problems with the ligament of my catcher thumb because of too many puck hits to it, thanks to cheap and lousy gloves I used to have when I was younger.  I also love the protected feeling for the palm and fingers. Easiest way of course would be to have faster hands and catch the puck always straight to the pocket, but I think it is too late for me to learn that skill. 

10 hours ago, Jacob Musselman said:

Very nice set. I really wish I would have gotten the eyes on mine. I had em on every set till now

Thanks. That was a last minute idea when i saw someone's Optik glove with eyes. I think it's a nice extra detail.

[Max27]

15 hours ago, TresPasser said:

I have had some problems with the ligament of my catcher thumb because of too many puck hits to it, thanks to cheap and lousy gloves I used to have when I was younger.  I also love the protected feeling for the palm and fingers. Easiest way of course would be to have faster hands and catch the puck always straight to the pocket, but I think it is too late for me to learn that skill. 

Thanks. That was a last minute idea when i saw someone's Optik glove with eyes. I think it's a nice extra detail.

interesting, well whatever works lol

[braedub90]

I was finally able to take my Optik C&A out for a spin last night, and have to say I'm happy with it's performance. Great mobility, overall a pretty solid unit. The arms are not as easy to get on as my CCM Premier Pro was, but not as uncomfortable as some people have been saying (I also have them as loose as they can possibly be). In the butterfly, the chest/shoulders didn't ride up, which allow me to still turn my head and look over my shoulders. Very happy with it!

If anyone is interested, after a few ice times, I can give a review on it, since I haven't seen any on the site. Unless if anybody else wants to take a crack at it?

[bunnyman666]

17 hours ago, TresPasser said:

I have had some problems with the ligament of my catcher thumb because of too many puck hits to it, thanks to cheap and lousy gloves I used to have when I was younger.  I also love the protected feeling for the palm and fingers. Easiest way of course would be to have faster hands and catch the puck always straight to the pocket, but I think it is too late for me to learn that skill. 

Thanks. That was a last minute idea when i saw someone's Optik glove with eyes. I think it's a nice extra detail.

I would say you were getting in touch with your inner Henry Lundqvist!

[TresPasser]

6 hours ago, bunnyman666 said:

I would say you were getting in touch with your inner Henry Lundqvist!

It is very hard for a Finnish guy when he is compared to a Swede but that might be the case.