From Warrior G4 pro to Brians optik 2

[Mazze]

Hello.

Need help with make right choice Brian's Optik 2 spec max or flx and pads size .

From new pads i want find lightweight, durability, good 5 whole coverage, good fit, good rebound and not twisted.

At this moment i use Warrior G4 pro 34+1.5 stock, and it's really ok form me.
Knee at right place. (check photo)
My butterfly isn't good, but i try change it ).

At Warrior i don't like durability.

I train 5/7 days at week, and think my pads looks poor.

At local shop i can't find 33/4+1 flx/max.

I try on Optik 2 fly 33+1  and lt's don't feel good for me. Stance isn't ok and butterfly don't comfortable. But knee +/- ok.

Try on Optik 9.0 34+1 and knee isn't in place, but  butterfly is ok. (check photo)

I try on ice old Brians Sub zero 3 33+1 and can't close 5 whole.

Measurements

Floor to ankle 3.5  inch (9 cm)

Ankle to knee  16 inch (40 cm)

Knee to hip 17 (45 cm)

Skate size 8EE Bauer

Hight 5.57 Ft (170 cm) 

At Brians site https://www.goalies-only.com/fitting-guide/ recommend use 30+1... and it's look weird.

Add photo with wear on Warrior with skate and photo with Optik 9.0 34+1 .

If someone have Optik 33+1 flx core plz pm me.

Thank anyone for answer and help.

Good luck at net )

And sorry for my english )

Edited February 24, 2021 by Mazze

[TheGoalNet]

FWIW, I would suggest doing the Max core. It's not crazy stiff. It will have better seal and hold it's shape longer.

[RichMan]

On 2/23/2021 at 6:39 PM, Mazze said:

Hello.

Need help with make right choice Brian's Optik 2 spec max or flx and pads size .

From new pads i want find lightweight, durability, good 5 whole coverage, good fit, good rebound and not twisted.

At this moment i use Warrior G4 pro 34+1.5 stock, and it's really ok form me.
Knee at right place. (check photo)
My butterfly isn't good, but i try change it ).

At Warrior i don't like durability.

I train 5/7 days at week, and think my pads looks poor.

At local shop i can't find 33/4+1 flx/max.

I try on Optik 2 fly 33+1  and lt's don't feel good for me. Stance isn't ok and butterfly don't comfortable. But knee +/- ok.

Try on Optik 9.0 34+1 and knee isn't in place, but  butterfly is ok. (check photo)

I try on ice old Brians Sub zero 3 33+1 and can't close 5 whole.

Measurements

Floor to ankle 3.5  inch (9 cm)

Ankle to knee  16 inch (40 cm)

Knee to hip 17 (45 cm)

Skate size 8EE Bauer

Hight 5.57 Ft (170 cm) 

At Brians site https://www.goalies-only.com/fitting-guide/ recommend use 30+1... and it's look weird.

Add photo with wear on Warrior with skate and photo with Optik 9.0 34+1 .

If someone have Optik 33+1 flx core plz pm me.

Thank anyone for answer and help.

Good luck at net )

And sorry for my english )

 

 

That pic with the head hanging...pure zombie tendy  

I'm surprised at how much room there is between your knee and the pad. Even with knee pads it would seem extreme. Do your pads flop around a lot?

I've heard/read many remarks about durability issues with Warrior gear, even the pro lines. My senior glove T split open at the top after half a season of beer league, not normal in my opinion. Is it choice of materials or assembly problems? Something the Warrior team has to look into before releasing their next line(s).

Btw, your b-fly looks fine. I'll trade you for my Giguere flare lolll

Edited February 25, 2021 by RichMan

[coopaloop1234]

57 minutes ago, RichMan said:

I'm surprised at how much room there is between your knee and the pad. Even with knee pads it would seem extreme. Do your pads flop around a lot?

That space is pretty normal. Add on some knee pads and you wouldn't have noticed.

Warrior leg channels are quite large, and if you sling down to the calf, the knee area is very roomy.

[RichMan]

45 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

That space is pretty normal. Add on some knee pads and you wouldn't have noticed.

Warrior leg channels are quite large, and if you sling down to the calf, the knee area is very roomy.

Never noticed until that pic. Does the pad swing around lots during t-pushes and such?

[coopaloop1234]

3 minutes ago, RichMan said:

Never noticed until that pic. Does the pad swing around lots during t-pushes and such?

Not really. I did notice a lot more "looseness" when I upgraded to the GT2 as they have a much more flexible leg channel. But I've never felt like I've been swimming in my pads at all.

[Mazze]

On 2/25/2021 at 10:50 AM, RichMan said:

I'm surprised at how much room there is between your knee and the pad. Even with knee pads it would seem extreme. Do your pads flop around a lot?

No. I pull out to better view.

On 2/25/2021 at 10:50 AM, RichMan said:

Is it choice of materials or assembly problems?

I think it problems with materials. Half year and i have many scuff.

On 2/25/2021 at 10:50 AM, RichMan said:

Btw, your b-fly looks fine. I'll trade you for my Giguere flare lolll

I can sit like this only on ice.

On 2/25/2021 at 12:39 PM, RichMan said:

Never noticed until that pic. Does the pad swing around lots during t-pushes and such?

No, maybe just some time.
I think pad swing, when start age problem with knee block.