bunnyman666 Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 15 hours ago, TitanG said: That smooth interior does make it look very sharp. I wonder why Michel's masks are rougher on the inside (when you don't opt for the smooth interior upcharge) than competitors? Is it a fibre difference, resin difference, or both? Is it simply the way it's constructed, or do all the other companies smooth out their masks by default? I'm curious if anyone knows the reason. Smooth inside is usually the result of a clam shell or a male/female mould. In the (likely) case of Michel’s moulds, it goes into a mould for the outside and the inside gets vacuum bagged, which pulls out extra resin, making a lighter piece. Smoothing out a piece like that takes a LOT of time and trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanG Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, bunnyman666 said: Smooth inside is usually the result of a clam shell or a male/female mould. In the (likely) case of Michel’s moulds, it goes into a mould for the outside and the inside gets vacuum bagged, which pulls out extra resin, making a lighter piece. Smoothing out a piece like that takes a LOT of time and trouble. Ok that makes sense. Good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalline Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 18 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: Is the harness underneath the foam? Someone needs to to grab that Lalime!!! Yes, but there are small cutouts in the foam (near the edges) so that the elastic part of the harness is accessible. The elastic basically has "T"-shape notches on one end to anchor them into position. Yeah! Hopefully the Lalime resurfaces somewhere, would be cool to see it find a good home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 8 minutes ago, Goalline said: Yes, but there are small cutouts in the foam (near the edges) so that the elastic part of the harness is accessible. The elastic basically has "T"-shape notches on one end to anchor them into position. Yeah! Hopefully the Lalime resurfaces somewhere, would be cool to see it find a good home! Where is the Lalime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daffy Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Got mine last week. Best fitting mask I've ever had! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1C5 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Love the masks guys. @daffy when did you give your deposit? (Just wondering how close Michel might be to starting mine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 @daffy - Short chin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daffy Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, 1C5 said: Love the masks guys. @daffy when did you give your deposit? (Just wondering how close Michel might be to starting mine) Deposit in early April, received it Nov.10th 45 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: @daffy - Short chin? Yep, short chin, Théodore mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalline Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 13 hours ago, bunnyman666 said: Where is the Lalime? It went back to Michel. Could have been resold by now. No idea. 11 hours ago, daffy said: Got mine last week. Best fitting mask I've ever had! Love the cheater. Nice choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Goalline said: It went back to Michel. Could have been resold by now. No idea. Ha Ha- I only caught wind of that and it is probably gone! Thanks for answering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 15 hours ago, bunnyman666 said: Smooth inside is usually the result of a clam shell or a male/female mould. In the (likely) case of Michel’s moulds, it goes into a mould for the outside and the inside gets vacuum bagged, which pulls out extra resin, making a lighter piece. Smoothing out a piece like that takes a LOT of time and trouble. This is what he refers to as his Pro Finish, correct? Does anyone have pictures of their Protechsport masks without the smooth interior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daffy Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I didn't do smooth interior, will try to find time for a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, SaveByRichter35 said: This is what he refers to as his Pro Finish, correct? Does anyone have pictures of their Protechsport masks without the smooth interior? Yep, pro finish is the smooth inside. I have two Protechsports, but the attached isn't my photo. You can see the "roughness" on the side, there. It isn't really rough, just kind of bumpy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 All the bumps result from is vacuum bag and bleeder cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 20 hours ago, Goalline said: And this is the pro finish? Can you please post more pictures of the interior, specifically straight on? And anyone else who has a non pro finish interior please take some straight on angled pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 16 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said: And this is the pro finish? Can you please post more pictures of the interior, specifically straight on? And anyone else who has a non pro finish interior please take some straight on angled pictures? These are my old images from a Brodeur-mold maskthat passed through my hands back in 2014. This had the smooth finish, which looked awesome. Not at home, so I can't take pictures of my Theodore and 961-mold masks that do not have the pro finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULTIMA Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Hardly anyone looks at the inside of the mask other than the person who wears it, it doesn't do much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 10 minutes ago, ZeroGravitas said: These are my old images from a Brodeur-mold maskthat passed through my hands back in 2014. This had the smooth finish, which looked awesome. Not at home, so I can't take pictures of my Theodore and 961-mold masks that do not have the pro finish. Perfect, thanks for the pictures! 8 minutes ago, ULTIMA said: Hardly anyone looks at the inside of the mask other than the person who wears it, it doesn't do much. I wanted to see the difference between the two. Is that a problem for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 3 hours ago, SaveByRichter35 said: This is what he refers to as his Pro Finish, correct? Does anyone have pictures of their Protechsport masks without the smooth interior? Yes sir! I would have to ask what he does to smooth it IF he was willing to share; however, it seems like I could take a good stab at explaining it. If he does what I THINK he does, it explains why it costs so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, bunnyman666 said: Yes sir! I would have to ask what he does to smooth it IF he was willing to share; however, it seems like I could take a good stab at explaining it. If he does what I THINK he does, it explains why it costs so much! I assumed he just sanded down the imperfections. I guess its more involved that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 minute ago, SaveByRichter35 said: I assumed he just sanded down the imperfections. I guess its more involved that? Yes, at the the way I would do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 6 hours ago, SaveByRichter35 said: Perfect, thanks for the pictures! More pics for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanG Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 21 hours ago, daffy said: Got mine last week. Best fitting mask I've ever had! Whoa, looks like a Mage TT with the cheater and short chin! Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Michel sent me some of these KOHO stickers. He is a CLASS ACT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULTIMA Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 12 hours ago, bunnyman666 said: Michel sent me some of these KOHO stickers. He is a CLASS ACT! Gosh how I miss Koho, it was really nice of him to give you those decals. My order just went in for another 2 masks. That'll put me up to 6 owned and 12 owned lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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