seagoal Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Just now, The Teal Terror said: I’m with you in that one @seagoal. Apart from leather straps, I agree on everything. I then enquire with my old dealer, some time back, to see what’s new and I couldn’t help but feel like an old man with all this new type of toe bridges, strapping, thigh/knee protection, different materials for the sliding area of the pads etc! For sure. Don't get me wrong...I'm pretty caught up and modern head to toe right now, even with that unpopular V word on my gear. I use all those things you just listed. I even have a Verbero padded shirt coming to me as we speak. How's that for cool kids points? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 1 hour ago, seagoal said: My response to those Bauer skates: 1) are those real? 2) no way in hell I would ever wear anything like that. 3) I sound old That's what I said about leaving my combos to wear a mask, and look at me now lollll 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Holtby in presumably the exact same spec as usual just from True and labeled 12.2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpawtendy48 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Sick mask from Hutton 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 18 hours ago, seagoal said: My response to those Bauer skates: 1) are those real? 2) no way in hell I would ever wear anything like that. 3) I sound old The ankle hinge dates back 50 years with Lange boots. Of course the straps across are an old idea. None of us have a pair in front of them (that I know about), but I can think of distinct advantages: 1) no more pulled eyelets from over-tightening in the heat form phase. 2) more mobility in the ankle without sacrificing stiffness in the boot 3) not having to punch for laces is a big time-saver for manufacturing. The ankle hinge has appeared in Lange, Micron and Bauer boots over the last 50 years. There is a definite reason why it has appeared again: a distinct lack of ankle flexibility in the modern boot. It doesn’t look like we will have many leather boot choices in the future. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAngle41 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 2 hours ago, bunnyman666 said: The ankle hinge dates back 50 years with Lange boots. Of course the straps across are an old idea. None of us have a pair in front of them (that I know about), but I can think of distinct advantages: 1) no more pulled eyelets from over-tightening in the heat form phase. 2) more mobility in the ankle without sacrificing stiffness in the boot 3) not having to punch for laces is a big time-saver for manufacturing. The ankle hinge has appeared in Lange, Micron and Bauer boots over the last 50 years. There is a definite reason why it has appeared again: a distinct lack of ankle flexibility in the modern boot. It doesn’t look like we will have many leather boot choices in the future. Do you think this could also lead the way for custom boot liners... similar to ski boots? Instead of custom molded boot & footbed manufacturers could have more of a stock boot size offering in which you put a custom liner to wrap around your entire foot taking into account comfort around the strapping points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 On 10/4/2021 at 10:57 PM, Chenner29 said: Wonder what the little pouch on the back of the chesty is for C for...cocaine? The pouch is for his cigarettes. Earl Weaver style. Yes, he kept a pack inside a pouch in his uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 21 hours ago, seagoal said: ...not for a single second ever in my life playing hockey did I ever think anything like "I wish these laces on my skates didn't exist" or " I wish lacing up my skates was quicker or easier." So there is the practical side to this where I'm like....."but, why? Since when are laces on skates a problem needing improvement?" If they had auto tightening skates... They'd have something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAngle41 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 On 10/4/2021 at 10:57 PM, Chenner29 said: Wonder what the little pouch on the back of the chesty is for C for...cocaine? On 10/5/2021 at 3:38 AM, Nohtaram said: For mic up I guess. Pretty sure its for heart rate monitor or similar device... or at least the transponder for it. Teams benchmark players during camp for max output etc. and this way during practice they can see who is actually working vs. leaving some in the tank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 4 hours ago, bunnyman666 said: The ankle hinge dates back 50 years with Lange boots. Of course the straps across are an old idea. None of us have a pair in front of them (that I know about), but I can think of distinct advantages: 1) no more pulled eyelets from over-tightening in the heat form phase. 2) more mobility in the ankle without sacrificing stiffness in the boot 3) not having to punch for laces is a big time-saver for manufacturing. The ankle hinge has appeared in Lange, Micron and Bauer boots over the last 50 years. There is a definite reason why it has appeared again: a distinct lack of ankle flexibility in the modern boot. It doesn’t look like we will have many leather boot choices in the future. The economy version. Remember these? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Teal Terror Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 22 hours ago, seagoal said: For sure. Don't get me wrong...I'm pretty caught up and modern head to toe right now, even with that unpopular V word on my gear. I use all those things you just listed. I even have a Verbero padded shirt coming to me as we speak. How's that for cool kids points? Oooh the V word! When Niemi was with the Sharks, I had some of his pro stock sticks. When he swapped to Vaughn, I was tempted to get some more, but alas had plenty of the Sher-Woods left over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 I forgot the get pictures bud Adam Scheel is rocking the same Vaughn graphic as last year just with green base instead of black. It looks unbelievably good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 3 hours ago, BadAngle41 said: Do you think this could also lead the way for custom boot liners... similar to ski boots? Instead of custom molded boot & footbed manufacturers could have more of a stock boot size offering in which you put a custom liner to wrap around your entire foot taking into account comfort around the strapping points. Definitely. Custom liners would be cheaper to build, for certain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Teal Terror Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) Optimus Reim in his current set up. He had a set prior to this, but this is much better. Edited October 7, 2021 by The Teal Terror 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 I like the color fade on the paddle. I'd be thrilled if some goalie went all teal. Full send the teal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Teal Terror Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 32 minutes ago, MTH said: I like the color fade on the paddle. I'd be thrilled if some goalie went all teal. Full send the teal. If I could dig my old photos, I’d happily show you full teal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 As long as it's a hockey gear photo, not some dude in a teal g string. ugh. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Teal Terror Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 46 minutes ago, MTH said: As long as it's a hockey gear photo, not some dude in a teal g string. ugh. I can assure you, it’s gear related! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Not a great picture of scheel but my statement stands that this is a good looking set 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 4:54 PM, coopaloop1234 said: It's really too bad than Aron Dell isn't a bonafide starter in the NHL. He's got some amazing style. And Dell has been placed on waivers. Pros: chances are he's picked up by another team and we can see another instance of his style. Con: we still rarely see him in a NHL game. Pretty sure he's on his last legs for cracking a roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Someone needs to do camouflage. Any type will do. Not the Stomp stuff. Actual military style. Even in other colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 57 minutes ago, MTH said: Someone needs to do camouflage. Any type will do. Not the Stomp stuff. Actual military style. Even in other colors. CCM actually makes those as a jersey! It's funny that you mention it as I took these pics a couple weeks ago and sent them to a coworker who I know is into hunting. He's talked about wanting a camouflage set of Bauers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, ZeroGravitas said: CCM actually makes those as a jersey! It's funny that you mention it as I took these pics a couple weeks ago and sent them to a coworker who I know is into hunting. He's talked about wanting a camouflage set of Bauers. You’re not gonna include pictures of the jerseys? Edited October 12, 2021 by ThatCarGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 42 minutes ago, ThatCarGuy said: You’re not gonna include pictures of the jerseys? I just see blank white boxes and part of a CCM logo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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