chakal Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Has anybody seen any prototypes for the new form fitting C/As goalies will have to wear next season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 1 hour ago, chakal said: Has anybody seen any prototypes for the new form fitting C/As goalies will have to wear next season? Is it confirmed 'yes' next season they'll have to switch or is it still a maybe right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chakal Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 20 minutes ago, creasecollector said: Is it confirmed 'yes' next season they'll have to switch or is it still a maybe right now? I know Miller tried it and said that, in order to have them form fitting, there's stitching going through the padding, creating soft spots. But they weren't showing pictures in the article. I guess it's a go for next season since the NHL originally planned on making the switch at mid season. My guess is that the NHLPA said no and that it had to start at the beginning of a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 @chakal @creasecollector - I’ve had the fortune of trying one on. Was a prototype, can’t share form who. Nothing to do with Brian’s or Optik. This Optik though is the closest thing you will see outside an equipment r&d lab the floaters and arms are the biggest Change. I wasn’t afraid of it at all, but I also don’t have to deal with Weber or Chara in practice from memory, these floaters look correct. The arms look too wide. I’d imagine Brian’s built this in a fashion they could easily update the arms when the specs go live. the lack of transparency and clearity between NHL and equipment companies is making the gear companies batty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 In all honesty, I just think that Bettman and company should come to grips with the fact that goalies are at their best in this era and that scoring numbers shouldn't reflect or aspire to that of say the NBA (exaggeration I know but still...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Don't know if this was seen or shared. Don't even know if it's new or not. Never seen it myself. https://goo.gl/images/U8g9Qb https://goo.gl/images/ANHWoJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, RichMan said: In all honesty, I just think that Bettman and company should come to grips with the fact that goalies are at their best in this era and that scoring numbers shouldn't reflect or aspire to that of say the NBA (exaggeration I know but still...) I am regularly seeing 6, 8 goals and higher games. What do they want? Squeaky basketball? Edited February 20, 2018 by bunnyman666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 9 hours ago, RichMan said: Don't know if this was seen or shared. Don't even know if it's new or not. Never seen it myself. https://goo.gl/images/U8g9Qb https://goo.gl/images/ANHWoJ That's Standard retail. Check out the CCM thread, I posted pics of myself wearing it. I was at the same event as Goalie Gear Nerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 12 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: @chakal @creasecollector - I’ve had the fortune of trying one on. Was a prototype, can’t share form who. Nothing to do with Brian’s or Optik. Did you have a chance to try the CCM prototype in a live fire exercise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigm Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 16 hours ago, RichMan said: Don't know if this was seen or shared. Don't even know if it's new or not. Never seen it myself. https://goo.gl/images/U8g9Qb https://goo.gl/images/ANHWoJ Thats the new limited edition CCM Extremeflex2 chest and arm. Their stock model will be a black red gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Feb 18 Fasth 1S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsyuk92 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I agree with C/A's being due for a downsize and a revolution but my guess is that the next step is a change in materials like block foams and plastics being replaced with some more advanced foams and gels for example. Though it leaves me to think how much more expensive those units will be with all those highly engineered materials if regular foam and plastic units go for ~$600 As for this thread, I really liked the idea until I read that even the NHL C/A's have nothing to do with the off the shelf Pro units. It kind of sucks seeing a guy in say a V7 unit, knowing it's something we can't get anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 7 minutes ago, Datsyuk92 said: As for this thread, I really liked the idea until I read that even the NHL C/A's have nothing to do with the off the shelf Pro units. It kind of sucks seeing a guy in say a V7 unit, knowing it's something we can't get anyway Shouldn't be too surprised. Pro's will always have access to things unavailable at the consumer level. Hell, look at Vaughn, they'll bend over backwards for their pro's and their customization options. They will barely lift a finger at the consumer level. Just the way things go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose75 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 On 2/19/2018 at 2:20 PM, chakal said: Has anybody seen any prototypes for the new form fitting C/As goalies will have to wear next season? Price had it on today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckus007 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 On 2/19/2018 at 8:53 PM, RichMan said: Don't know if this was seen or shared. Don't even know if it's new or not. Never seen it myself. https://goo.gl/images/U8g9Qb https://goo.gl/images/ANHWoJ I've seen it live. Very comfortable, wears very snug and close to the body. Materials are shit. Arm protection is garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsyuk92 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 6 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: Shouldn't be too surprised. Pro's will always have access to things unavailable at the consumer level. Hell, look at Vaughn, they'll bend over backwards for their pro's and their customization options. They will barely lift a finger at the consumer level. Just the way things go. I completely understand that we're not Pros and we don't need the same kind of attention, but what rubs me the wrong way is the fact that they market it the same way, using the Pros to get to us. Vaughn shouldn't try to convince me that Lundy wears the exact same chesty as the one hanging at the LHS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 12 minutes ago, Datsyuk92 said: I completely understand that we're not Pros and we don't need the same kind of attention, but what rubs me the wrong way is the fact that they market it the same way, using the Pros to get to us. Vaughn shouldn't try to convince me that Lundy wears the exact same chesty as the one hanging at the LHS. I mean, companies have always used pros to market gear to the general public. It's why they brand their gear in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 3 hours ago, ruckus007 said: I've seen it live. Very comfortable, wears very snug and close to the body. Materials are shit. Arm protection is garbage. Can you quantify this? How and why do you say that? Did you wear it on ice and take pucks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckus007 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, TheGoalNet said: Can you quantify this? How and why do you say that? Did you wear it on ice and take pucks? I wore it off-ice, and perhaps the comment was a bit crass however I did take a lengthy look at the materials, fit and finish on the unit and noticed that the materials used is not that great for a pro unit. Not to knock CCM, however the Premier was a better built unit. I do like the removable rib padding, and the way the unit fits and moves. It's just the protection that raises a huge flag. I used to love RBK/CCM C/As for the arm protection but find their recent offerings to be so-so. Not horrible. But just....so-so. The PRemier arms were great when I first got it but deteriorated really quickly after about 6-7 months of use. Edited February 22, 2018 by ruckus007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackem30 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I'm likely to be in the minority, but I'm kinda excited for the smaller C/A units. I think there's a lot of bulk that can be trimmed off without losing protection. I'm in the market for a new C/A, but I'm holding off for when the new NHL regulation ones are available. Any idea when that might be... Spring 2019? Earlier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 @stackem30 - I am with you. I like the steam lined shoulders. Optik will be the closest thing you can buy now. The NHL regulation are up in the air, so who knows when that is coming to retail 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsyuk92 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 17 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: I mean, companies have always used pros to market gear to the general public. It's why they brand their gear in the first place. I understand that but at the same time Toyota doesn't try to make us believe that the Camry that runs in the Nascar is the exact same one sitting at your local dealership. On another note, I'm also looking forward to the smaller chestys and even pants. I still think goalie equipment is too big and I wouldn't mind if the legal pad width went down to 10" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Feb 18 Bobs LT98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 22 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: Feb 18 Bobs LT98 Big deal for him moving out of Brown... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 1 hour ago, cwarnar said: Big deal for him moving out of Brown... I believe this is his second season in the unit I think brown is officially out of the NHL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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