RedX Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 We talk about evolution in gear and taking leaps forward. I do wonder about the knee pad, most companies have made some version that is essential this design for the last 20 years. Even the big Suisse style Giguere knee pads were modded versions of this design. I wouldn’t compare this to something like the 590 chest and arm which evolved into the the mythical P1. A design where people enjoyed the design and requested something similar for years. The knee pad seems to be of a “good enough I guess” mentality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agrare Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 I still use the koho 589 swiss knee pads with the carbon plate removed because I love the knee padding and the neoprene calf lock so much. Martin Jones used the same setup at one point, not sure if he still does https://sidelineswap.com/gear/hockey/goalie/accessories-other/4817977-martin-jones-custom-knee-pads 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agrare Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 On 5/9/2023 at 1:53 AM, mik said: Former NHL goalies in "Swiss carbon" - Hiller, Giguere. Pretty sure Luongo was in some variation of these up until he retired 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 (edited) Yep! Jhonas Enroth still uses his Reebok branded version of the KOHO 589 Pro Swiss. Worn them since his late years in Buffalo. The Reebok branded versions are identical to the kOHO's and feature small branded logos on the padding, and none on the carbon plate. Edited May 12, 2023 by creasecollector 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedX Posted May 12, 2023 Author Share Posted May 12, 2023 I have been able to handle some of the modded grey RbK ones before the official Koho branded ones. But the genuine Suisse style can be bought from WS Composite. The one thing I have stole from this design is adding Eva style foam on the landing gear of my knee pads. https://ws-composite.ch/en/product/ws-carbon-knee-guards/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Nice ! Yeah, those are legit. I've always wanted a pair when I found out about those years ago, but the price tag is too rich for my blood as far as knee pads go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 10 hours ago, agrare said: Pretty sure Luongo was in some variation of these up until he retired Interesting. Prety sure they were in same summer training group years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 4 hours ago, creasecollector said: Nice ! Yeah, those are legit. I've always wanted a pair when I found out about those years ago, but the price tag is too rich for my blood as far as knee pads go. If I remember correctly, the custom ones used by Hiller and Giguere were about 1000 USD back then . 5 hours ago, RedX said: I have been able to handle some of the modded grey RbK ones before the official Koho branded ones. But the genuine Suisse style can be bought from WS Composite. The one thing I have stole from this design is adding Eva style foam on the landing gear of my knee pads. https://ws-composite.ch/en/product/ws-carbon-knee-guards/ Should by interesting to try and see what is difference with maltese in comparsion with KOHO/CCM. I use them and it doesn´t look like it needs anything to be changed in this area. But I have no previous experience with maltese.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agrare Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Sergei Bobrovsky Bauer Pro 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 What's Woll wearing? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 27 minutes ago, mr_shifty1982 said: What's Woll wearing? Looks like Vaughn Velocity 10. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedX Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 15 hours ago, ZeroGravitas said: Looks like Vaughn Velocity 10. Or the V9 which was essentially identical. I only mention it because I feel like you can see the blue of V9 logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 13 minutes ago, RedX said: Or the V9 which was essentially identical. I only mention it because I feel like you can see the blue of V9 logo. Plus the grey straps so yes, V9? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Dear lord I need a life! lol 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey34 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Dee said: Dear lord I need a life! lol I think that’s everyone on here not just you Edited May 13, 2023 by Hockey34 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 41 minutes ago, Dee said: Plus the grey straps so yes, V9? I think you're right! Forgot what the V9s looked like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 4 hours ago, Hockey34 said: I think that’s everyone on here not just you Talking about goalie gear isn't a life? Damn... 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedX Posted June 19, 2023 Author Share Posted June 19, 2023 Matt Murray V9s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agrare Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Interesting mod for shesty, looks like a Vaughn V9/V10 knee pad with dual VE8 thigh caps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeygoalie111 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 19 hours ago, agrare said: Interesting mod for shesty, looks like a Vaughn V9/V10 knee pad with dual VE8 thigh caps I think that's just the stock version with "Double Shield" protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agrare Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 (edited) Possibly but it looks like there are three layers there, here's the stock ve8 with only two but it could just be the angle of the picture Actually I think you're right it is just the binding and the first layer making it look like two Edited February 6 by agrare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedX Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 Bauer Pro and CCM KP Pro Helleybuck with the classic Reebok. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Nice to see the old Reebok's on Helly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Going through random photos on my computer, and found a pic I saved from somewhere. Could these be the original Pro Tech Swiss modelled knee pads similar to what Hiller would have worn when he first debut them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 3 hours ago, creasecollector said: Going through random photos on my computer, and found a pic I saved from somewhere. Could these be the original Pro Tech Swiss modelled knee pads similar to what Hiller would have worn when he first debut them? I had a chance to see ones he wore years ago and looked almost same, without ProTech logo and carbon "tape" in the middle of the front plate. Even the grey part was same. I don´t know if they were the first ones, but Hiller was very picky and conservative about his gear . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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