Hills Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Brians_Joz said: Our goal was to come up with a line that is game ready and able to use at all levels and not be overbuilt for younger goalies or beer league goalies but also not underbuilt for pro/college goalies.. Sometimes tough to find the happy medium but believe we finally achieved that... the boa and the other innovations on the optik line is also an extension of that.. we didn't want a 'gimmick' that wouldn't prove useful at the highest levels, if the guys weren't going to use it we weren't going to invest the time/money into it.. the BOA stays tight and keeps their hand in control... its a huge upgrade from former Brian's glove set ups. I'm looking at Optik and thinking against the Boa, mostly because I've never had strapping issues on my gloves in terms of tightness and never felt the need for anything but the older style of straps. @Brians_Joz What would you say to someone who is looking this way? Am I missing out on something truly great here? I fear I'd also be able to fear the thinner boa wires compared to the flatter nylon or jenpro straps I currently have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 @TheGoalNet What are the specs on the Optiks you have on order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 1 hour ago, SaveByRichter35 said: @TheGoalNet What are the specs on the Optiks you have on order? Basically stock. Given the review angle of this article, it didn't make sense to customize the pads or graphic. Pads: Fly Core 35+1.5 Soft Knee Intermediate Smart Toe Glove: Single T Standard Break - Thumb to finger closure If you have a specifics I didn't address above, let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 8 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: Basically stock. Given the review angle of this article, it didn't make sense to customize the pads or graphic. Pads: Fly Core 35+1.5 Soft Knee Intermediate Smart Toe Glove: Single T Standard Break - Thumb to finger closure If you have a specifics I didn't address above, let me know! Intermediate smart toe? Just shorter straps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 1 minute ago, IPv6Freely said: Intermediate smart toe? Just shorter straps? Yes, that's correct. I had the OG Smart Straps on my GNetiks. when I went to a cowlingless skate I felt the straps were too long. I switched to Pro Laces and have been very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 1 hour ago, TheGoalNet said: Basically stock. Given the review angle of this article, it didn't make sense to customize the pads or graphic. Pads: Fly Core 35+1.5 Soft Knee Intermediate Smart Toe Glove: Single T Standard Break - Thumb to finger closure If you have a specifics I didn't address above, let me know! Are they still doing the x/x/x flex zones or is it just strictly Flex core and Fly core? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 39 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said: Are they still doing the x/x/x flex zones or is it just strictly Flex core and Fly core? I believe just Fly of Flex core and a boot flex. I went with the 5 flex at the boot. Boot taper is 84 deg Being that it's Brian's, I am sure you could customize anything you wanted to change compared the retail version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: I believe just Fly of Flex core and a boot flex. I went with the 5 flex at the boot Gotcha. Dammit I wanna get my hands on these so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Are the areas I drew the lines on also available to be utilized as independent color zones or are some/all of them grouped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 @SaveByRichter35 - I had the prototype in hand and they are pretty sweet. Yes, I believe everywhere you can see stitching on the inner edge is a different color zone. The customizer is live next week, so it shouldn't be too much longer until you can map out your own set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brians_Joz Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 4 hours ago, Hills said: I'm looking at Optik and thinking against the Boa, mostly because I've never had strapping issues on my gloves in terms of tightness and never felt the need for anything but the older style of straps. @Brians_Joz What would you say to someone who is looking this way? Am I missing out on something truly great here? I fear I'd also be able to fear the thinner boa wires compared to the flatter nylon or jenpro straps I currently have. I just simply don't know why you wouldn't want them. It gives a new dimension of feel in the glove. And I really wouldn't think "Skinny wires" its the material around it that really grabs you and that would still be similar to old styles.. I think it's something great, haven't heard otherwise from anyone trying them on yet. I could see people possibly thinking its redundant or not needed on the blocker, but for the glove I guess its something you just need to experience firsthand before you make judgement, I just really do not see any 'negatives or cons' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 26 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: @SaveByRichter35 - I had the prototype in hand and they are pretty sweet. Yes, I believe everywhere you can see stitching on the inner edge is a different color zone. The customizer is live next week, so it shouldn't be too much longer until you can map out your own set! Awesome can't wait to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 Josh Robinson back in Brian's from CCM Premier. He's in Fly core I think we might be able to call these free agent whites... Don't call it a come back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hills Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 18 hours ago, Brians_Joz said: I just simply don't know why you wouldn't want them. It gives a new dimension of feel in the glove. And I really wouldn't think "Skinny wires" its the material around it that really grabs you and that would still be similar to old styles.. I think it's something great, haven't heard otherwise from anyone trying them on yet. I could see people possibly thinking its redundant or not needed on the blocker, but for the glove I guess its something you just need to experience firsthand before you make judgement, I just really do not see any 'negatives or cons' While I think I will be trying the system on my set, my hang ups come from my experience with boa on other products. Specifically golf shoes where I could feel the wires tightening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 26 minutes ago, Hills said: While I think I will be trying the system on my set, my hang ups come from my experience with boa on other products. Specifically golf shoes where I could feel the wires tightening. HAHA, I hate the look of BOA on golf shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avc_03 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 33 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: HAHA, I hate the look of BOA on golf shoes. Me too, I'm sure they work well but I can not bring myself to converting over to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 2 minutes ago, avc_03 said: Me too, I'm sure they work well but I can not bring myself to converting over to them I am extremely excited to try it on my glove though. I have never doubted the tech, it's just an aesthetic issue on the shoes. It actually cleans up the glove design because you won't have 2 feet of strapping hanging off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hills Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 So now that the customizer is live, I figured I show off the pads that I will be ordering next. The only thing that is disappointing is that the Primo is not available in anything other than white/grey/black. I was hoping for some blue or red on the sliding surface. I believe I will be going with the 1st picture here, with some slight changes to small details as I feel the more minimal approach to colour and design matches my team's jerseys better. Which can be seen below. The store I am ordering from though evidently can't do pre-orders... so I have no idea when I can actually place an order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Hills I like the first set from the top , third set is also pretty nice- very nice design/colours my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I like the second one with the extra blue but I definitely like more color and less white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 2nd set would be amazing if you got rid of the red zone on the thigh rise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hills Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 So this. I was thinking that a bit as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I hate that you can't change the "B" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Ugh, the green and dark grey in these jerseys are impossible to correctly match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 11 hours ago, Hills said: So this. I was thinking that a bit as well. I love that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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