bunnyman666 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 On 11/15/2017 at 12:28 PM, parebele said: Totally agree!!! Sorry, I didn't read back far enough. You and I seem to think alike and generally agree anyway. No problem there. And yes- we seem to be kindred spirits! I have issues with the Asian composite shell, but those injuries look to be fit-related, not due to a shell defect. I don’t feel unsafe in my CCM 9000 fibreglass shell, but it is definitely louder than in my Protechsport. It probably would protect well against shots to the head as it fits me like a glove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 On 11/13/2017 at 2:29 PM, Kayen said: Also any tips on how to center the cage? Centering the cage can be done by filling the gaps between the "U" and the cage clips with vinyl tubing. Like this.... Should be able to find this at your local hardware/auto parts supplier. I believe the diameter of the bars on your cage are 3/16". Find something that diameter or similar. cut two pieces to fill the voids, cut slits in them and wrap them around the cage to act as spacers. (This need some TGN-style green highlighting circles... but its late and I'm lazy) I did these ones outside of the clips... but you get the idea. This is commonly used these days but painters to protect the paint.... but works really well to keep the cage centered as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Proud of us. This is why the companies are respecting what we are building here... Working on getting the new detials on NME VTX. Might be something interesting there and maybe that’s why Schneider ditched the wide 961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanG Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 12 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: Proud of us. This is why the companies are respecting what we are building here... Working on getting the new detials on NME VTX. Might be something interesting there and maybe that’s why Schneider ditched the wide 961 Yeah but he switched into an NME in the 2014-2015 season, his second as a Devil, so it's either something in general with the NME he prefers (and not just the VTX) or maybe the reps just convinced him to use it instead. Really, only people like us here will know the difference, but I to am keen to see what the VTX holds, even if it's not the mask for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 While we’re on NME and fit. Does the width change between fit 1, 2, and 3 or just the depth? Also, anyone with an XPM and scale mind sharing the weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mroy31 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, TheGoalNet said: While we’re on NME and fit. Does the width change between fit 1, 2, and 3 or just the depth? Also, anyone with an XPM and scale mind sharing the weight? I remember I wore a Fit 3 Itech NV7 because it was the widest. The Bauer website looks like it confirms that's still the case, although the fits are still essentially S, M, L. Not really dialed in too much beyond that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Yeah I think that’s right. I’m a fit 1 because the 2 was too wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thanks @Mroy31 - Now curious if the shell length changes between fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 On 11/15/2017 at 4:56 AM, TheGoalNet said: Anyone have a video of the play? Agreed it's a weird coincidence with Bishop, but before we say don't anyone use an NME... are we 100% sure the mask shell is the reason for the issue? Matt Murray's helmet flew off 10 times a game during the playoffs. I've yet to see a post from anyone saying "I'm not buying a Pro's Choice because they fit is terrible and they pop off" I haven't seen people here steering people away from Tyson blades because McElhenney had a pop out during preseaon... Im all for "black balling" a particular product in the name of safety and protecting our wallets, but we need to be certain. Monster Hockey is my biggest red flag in the goalie industry right now and I still haven't gone out my way to launch a campaign against them. Why?because even though there's some suspect issues there, the products are not a complete waste of money. In most cases, people like them. I'd rather educate people on "here's a few potential pitfalls of ordering through Monster" than saying "let's collectively not support them"' If there is an NME issue, let's get the facts. But the NME is not the old widow maker... Maybe these are two freak occurrences in a sort window, maybe guys taking out the stock NME causes issues, maybe the NME VTX that Schnieder and Wedgewood are in prototypes and there's a few kinks, etc etc also, from memory, Bishop's helmet is loose and he's a had multiple facial injuries. I doubt it's the NME and I doubt he'd stick with it if he did. He's worn 5 different shells in the NHL is not afraid to change... @AG37 I respect your opinion and don't buy an NME if it's not for you, but our website needs to be steeped in facts. Who in this website has personally had a bad experience with an Pro version of the NME line? Not to come off like a PC fanboy but this is actually something that I went out of my way to contact Dom asking specifically about Murray when he burst onto the scene a few seasons ago. Murray's mask is custom molded to his head, the fit is perfect. The problem lies in how loosely he straps it. Dom said he warned Murray time and time again that he is not wearing his mask tight enough. That's the way Murray likes it. That isn't on the mask, that is on the user. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parebele Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 The shell only of my Bauer 960 XPM weighs 632 grams. The size is S/M, and that weight is without cage, hardware, foam padding, straps, paint (other than the white factory) or backplate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thanks @parebele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayen Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 On 11/13/2017 at 2:29 PM, Kayen said: Dremask "Sparta", full Kevlar. I pulled out of storage. Thinking of slapping a Maltese kit into this bad boy and going to start using it. Olympia composites or an OTNY made HM30 on there. I forgot which is on it. Also any tips on how to center the cage? After 3 skates, lack of chin protection has me concerned. Have an SM50 sitting around so here it is... Now I'd love to eventually get my hands on an SM90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULTIMA Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanG Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 16 hours ago, ULTIMA said: Interesting What are you talking about? That looks like a perfectly normal Wall logo... Wait a minute... Do you, or anyone else, happen to know if Warrior will be getting into the mask game? Or is this just a one-off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Is that a Warrior mask, or another company’s mask just painted with Warrior logos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 From memory, Warrior donated that Little Cesar’s Arena or the new practice facility (if that is a thing?) because of a marketing agreement they have with the Wings. Pretty sure that is a Wall Mask. I don’t believe there is any correlation between this and any product ambitions that don’t or do exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Good closeup of Hank’s mask showing he uses wire wrap on his cage and stock XPM padding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 @TheGoalNet or anyone familiar with Bauer masks - can anyone compare the retail fits of the 960 XPM (S/M and M/L) with the NME fits (Fit 1, Fit 2, Fit 3)? Specifically, which NME Fit is closes to an XPM S/M? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Here’s a tape job I did myself on my 960 XPM for a special outdoor game my team played recently: And now the tape is off and this mask is off for some custom paint (totally different design)! Although many will probably think it’s derivative, I’m pretty excited about my design idea. Going to be a long four weeks... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Nicely done! What tape did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 11 minutes ago, IPv6Freely said: Nicely done! What tape did you use? Thanks! Just alternating 1/4” vinyl pin striping tape. It’s awesome for masks - stays put once applied but easy to remove cleanly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 @Punisher Goalie is our modding all-star!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IPv6Freely Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Punisher Goalie said: Thanks! Just alternating 1/4” vinyl pin striping tape. It’s awesome for masks - stays put once applied but easy to remove cleanly. See that would have been perfect for the stripes on mine. I ended up using some way overpriced Martha Stewart craft masking tape. Would have preferred pinstriping tape or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 @SixThreeStopper that your lid or just sharing one you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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