Chenner29 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 3 hours ago, redrook said: Just received my Protechsport from Michel yesterday, bit of a long wait as I ordered and paid on 26 April last year but my mold only arrived with him 4th June. Thankfully I've had no hockey going on so it has made no real difference. Overall I am extremely happy with the result. I mean, it's a Michel Doganieri mask after all! I went for full kevlar and the Theodore mold, which as his website says is the same as the Lalime, Jiggy, Denis, Thibault, Garon, Luongo, Fichaud, Aebischer and Brochu. I've noticed some confusion about this, but I'd put any variances down to adjusting the mold to the individual head mold. Rubatex foam and chin sling. I also asked for Lefebrvre style cage clips and foam, which he hasn't done unfortunately. Reading back our emails I possibly wasn't clear enough about that, and I'll get him to send me some clips. The stock rubatex design is simpler anyway, so will be easier to replace. Unfortunately I had a huge problem with the painter (which Michel was pissed off about too). Basically the guy didn't get in touch despite me repeatedly asking him to in order to discuss my design. Never discussed the design with me, just cracked on and didn't listen. Only got in touch when he was in the middle of the job, and still didn't do specific things I asked for. I rejected the work because it was nothing like what I asked for, and it was really poor quality. It went back to Michel and he put it back to white for me for free. He was very sympathetic about this and angry at the painter. Unfortunately I still need to pay something for the crap work as the painter charged Michel to get the mask back, and of course I don't want him to be out of pocket even though he's told me it's up to me whether I pay for it. So overall a bit of a mixed experience. Really good communication from Michel, but let down by some details missing and the experience with the painter (which wasn't Michel's fault at all). For the price and the quality I would definitely order from him again though. 2 hours ago, redrook said: Thanks man, I am definitely happy with it! Yeah it was a shame, I was hoping to have it arrive all painted, but not the end of the world. Sorry to read about your paint, but it's great to read Michel did what he could to take care of you. I'm not a huge fan of "social media justice" or raking a business over the coals GGSU style, but I do think it is important to share the name of the painter as a potential buyer beware. If I'm reading between the lines right, I'm guessing this is one of the painters Michel contracts out to. This is just my personal opinion, and you don't have to if you don't feel comfortable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrook Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) 18 hours ago, Chenner29 said: Sorry to read about your paint, but it's great to read Michel did what he could to take care of you. I'm not a huge fan of "social media justice" or raking a business over the coals GGSU style, but I do think it is important to share the name of the painter as a potential buyer beware. If I'm reading between the lines right, I'm guessing this is one of the painters Michel contracts out to. This is just my personal opinion, and you don't have to if you don't feel comfortable. Yeah it is one of Michel's painters, and while I would like to name names, it looks like I'm in the minority and I haven't read anything else bad about that painter - which is another reason I was so disappointed with his work. It honestly looked like someone who had never painted a mask before had done it. The other work I've seen of his looks great. I can't be bothered with backlash from fanboys and since I don't think it'll make any difference I won't name. I will share a pic of one example, which I found just ridiculous. Basically there was a space (top pic), so I asked the painter what he thought would work there, and the next message I get is the lower picture. No joke. Literally painted in with a brush by hand. Clearly couldn't care. I would have happily paid for more time to get a better result, but didn't even get the option. I loved elements of his work, but some things (like this) were just utter crap. He also ignored specific instructions I gave him despite having plenty of opportunity. Edited March 27, 2021 by redrook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrettdigital Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 I finally finished designing and painting my mask just in time to get back on the ice for the first time since the latest lockdown. I prefer the clean, bold, and easily recognizable style designs like they used to do back in the 80's & 90's (which conveniently aligns with my painting skills). I'm very happy with how it turned out. The painting process was much easier this time thanks to the vinyl cutter we got last Christmas. It allowed me to not only mock-up and revise the design on the mask but I was able to cutout vinyl to use as the masking/stencilling when painting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrettdigital Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Here are some photos of my family of Protechsport masks including my new Lalime mould with my now retired Thibault mould and my Roy replica. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chile57 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Really like the tribute/homage without being a direct copy approach. Instantly recognizable if you are in the know. Kudos. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoalieNut Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Would anyone on this thread recommend a painter in the Toronto area? I'm in the Durham region and would prefer someone near my location. I'm thinking about ordering one of Michel's masks and getting it painted. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 hour ago, GoalieNut said: Would anyone on this thread recommend a painter in the Toronto area? I'm in the Durham region and would prefer someone near my location. I'm thinking about ordering one of Michel's masks and getting it painted. Thank you! Frank Cipra http://cipradesign.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoalieNut Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Chenner29 said: Frank Cipra http://cipradesign.com/ Cool, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman30 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 5 hours ago, GoalieNut said: Would anyone on this thread recommend a painter in the Toronto area? I'm in the Durham region and would prefer someone near my location. I'm thinking about ordering one of Michel's masks and getting it painted. Thank you! http://www.eyecandyair.com/ https://rcpairbrushing.com/ https://www.davidarrigo.com/ https://www.maverickairbrush.ca/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Eyecandyair painted mine and they were top notch from start to finish. I'd recommend them any day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoalieNut Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Thanks for all the recommendations folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 On 6/22/2021 at 4:04 PM, garrettdigital said: Here are some photos of my family of Protechsport masks including my new Lalime mould with my now retired Thibault mould and my Roy replica. Love the Marty and Potvin vibes, without being a shameless copy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Beautiful masks @garrettdigital 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SentryHockey Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Could anyone please post a pic of the backplate of their mask? Im always curious how some of these guys pad their masks... Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrook Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 On 6/22/2021 at 10:04 PM, garrettdigital said: Here are some photos of my family of Protechsport masks including my new Lalime mould with my now retired Thibault mould and my Roy replica. Those are gorgeous! But just FYI, the Thibault and Lalime moulds are the same. Taken from the Protechsport website: There are four models Roy Brodeur Belfour (triangular vent holes) Theodore (identical to Lalime, Jiggy, Thiabult, Garon, Luongo, Fichaud, Aebischer and Brochu) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanniek71 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 15 minutes ago, redrook said: Those are gorgeous! But just FYI, the Thibault and Lalime moulds are the same. Taken from the Protechsport website: There are four models Roy Brodeur Belfour (triangular vent holes) Theodore (identical to Lalime, Jiggy, Thiabult, Garon, Luongo, Fichaud, Aebischer and Brochu) There’s a Potvin model too, it’s just not listed :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XZIST Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Hey guys, Does anyone know the current wait time, cost in USD for a full custom mask and have a working email for Michel? The website is atrocious so I just figured I'd ask someone in the know here.. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
court31sierra Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 7 hours ago, XZIST said: Hey guys, Does anyone know the current wait time, cost in USD for a full custom mask and have a working email for Michel? The website is atrocious so I just figured I'd ask someone in the know here.. Thanks! 33 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XZIST Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 5 hours ago, court31sierra said: 33 weeks Tyvm.. where are you seeing the wait times though? Is the gmail on the website correct still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 47 minutes ago, XZIST said: Tyvm.. where are you seeing the wait times though? Is the gmail on the website correct still? It's on the front page - https://sites.google.com/site/protechsportinc1/english_1 Use the Gmail address on the website. If he doesn't get back to you in a couple days, I have another e-mail address I can DM you, but it seems like it might be a personal one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XZIST Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 26 minutes ago, ZeroGravitas said: It's on the front page - https://sites.google.com/site/protechsportinc1/english_1 Use the Gmail address on the website. If he doesn't get back to you in a couple days, I have another e-mail address I can DM you, but it seems like it might be a personal one. Ah I see - thank you so much.. I'll try that email first then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanniek71 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I got the message!!! Mask is starting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanniek71 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) Also for those of you counting/wondering - 47 weeks and 1 day from date of order to when I got the email that my mask was starting. (28 weeks and 3 days from the date Michel got my head mold) (Don't take this as a bash, I couldn't care less on the wait, this is just a timeframe reference for folks) Edited February 8, 2022 by Vanniek71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 On 2/8/2022 at 10:18 AM, Vanniek71 said: I got the message!!! Mask is starting! Remind us again what you went with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Never mind I went back and found it. Another Potvin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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