Protechsport Mask Thread

[IPv6Freely]

Just now, bunnyman666 said:

Actually- Protechsport does not use VN foam like the traditional. McMaster-Carr sells the softer stuff.

What do they use then? 

Just now, SaveByRichter35 said:

I feel like that would feel slimy and not hold to your face well once you start sweating.

Nope, it's fantastic. Very very comfortable. I tried Maltese and ended up ripping it out because I found the stock padding more comfortable. 

My player helmet has the same stuff in it (Bauer Re-Akt). 

[bunnyman666]

Just now, IPv6Freely said:

What do they use then? 

Nope, it's fantastic. Very very comfortable. I tried Maltese and ended up ripping it out because I found the stock padding more comfortable. 

My player helmet has the same stuff in it (Bauer Re-Akt). 

I have to ask; Shawn Schroeder used a similar foam (or the same). It is much softer and not nearly as stiff as VN. When I get the masque, I will compare, then confirm. Then I will ask what is used. 

[cwarnar]

They offer Rubatex or EVA... Rubatex is the tan stuff while EVA is black

[IPv6Freely]

On 9/7/2017 at 3:46 PM, cwarnar said:

They offer Rubatex or EVA... Rubatex is the tan stuff while EVA is black

Rubatex might be okay. Ever since the Profile XPM series started I would consider those as well. The Concept was the most comfortable mask I've ever put on, but was out of my price range.

If any of the custom mask makers use something similar that would be awesome. I just can't do the foams the old Profile series used (or any CCM or any Vaughn mask for that matter).

Anyway, I really didn't mean to derail the thread. Back on topic! 

[SaveByRichter35]

I'm curious what kind of foam Pro's Choice uses.  My foam never gets hard.  It is always soft and supple.  I think I went something like 4 years before I decided to get it repadded but it was still as soft as day 1.

[cwarnar]

9 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

I'm curious what kind of foam Pro's Choice uses.  My foam never gets hard.  It is always soft and supple.  I think I went something like 4 years before I decided to get it repadded but it was still as soft as day 1.

Just looking on Dom's site, looks like Rubatex... Pic is from @Beccaraptor PAW 

[SaveByRichter35]

Rubatex is the stuff that most masks use right?  Turns hard and crusty after a while.  This can't be that.

[Big2]

5 hours ago, IPv6Freely said:

I'd love to go with another mask maker (especially custom) but I can't stand traditional mask foam. I've tried Maltese and didn't like that either (aside from the chin sling). So, I'm stuck with Bauer NME. *shrug*

FYI the Protechsport masks come with a black foam - very subtle and confortable. I however thought it probably was too soft and changed out my sons mask into a Maltese slightly denser material but a lot better than the beige stuff Bauer had in their 961 models which was like cement.

If my son changes mask it will be another Protechsport with a hybrid Maltese/Protechsport foam - Maltese against the mask and Michelle's black foam against his nogen 

[TheGoalNet]

3 hours ago, Big2 said:

FYI the Protechsport masks come with a black foam - very subtle and confortable. I however thought it probably was too soft and changed out my sons mask into a Maltese slightly denser material but a lot better than the beige stuff Bauer had in their 961 models which was like cement.

If my son changes mask it will be another Protechsport with a hybrid Maltese/Protechsport foam - Maltese against the mask and Michelle's black foam against his nogen 

That's a great point. The foam Michel uses is very soft and molds to you body. It's much different against your face than standard foam. 

[Big2]

The foam he uses is like a babies bottom 

[IPv6Freely]

2 hours ago, TheGoalNet said:

That's a great point. The foam Michel uses is very soft and molds to you body. It's much different against your face than standard foam. 

Would love to try it. I wonder if he’d send a sample of the foam out.

Edited September 8, 2017 by IPv6Freely

[Hills]

I wish Bauer sold their new XPM foam as replacement kits... So comfy. Also wish Maltese sold full mask kits and not strips.

[IPv6Freely]

1 hour ago, Hills said:

I wish Bauer sold their new XPM foam as replacement kits... So comfy. Also wish Maltese sold full mask kits and not strips.

Totally agree with both. 

[Taco]

I have a Protechsport and I have re-done the padding several times over the years with the same padding that it originally shipped with.

This is where I got it from.

https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-foam-sheets/=19aqnqb

[IPv6Freely]

On 9/8/2017 at 4:17 PM, Taco said:

I have a Protechsport and I have re-done the padding several times over the years with the same padding that it originally shipped with.

This is where I got it from.

https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-foam-sheets/=19aqnqb

Which product on that page?

[SaveByRichter35]

1 hour ago, IPv6Freely said:

Which product on that page?

[IPv6Freely]

1 hour ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

I agree, their site is frustrating sometimes. Not being able to link to a specific product sucks.

[1C5]

Opinions needed. Going white mask this time. 

1. Gloss or matte white?

2. White or black straps?

[Doobiesnax]

On 08/09/2017 at 4:39 PM, IPv6Freely said:

I agree, their site is frustrating sometimes. Not being able to link to a specific product sucks.

And no shipping to Canukistan....

[bunnyman666]

On 9/11/2017 at 10:52 AM, 1C5 said:

Opinions needed. Going white mask this time. 

1. Gloss or matte white?

2. White or black straps?

matte, black

[kippewit]

14 minutes ago, bunnyman666 said:

matte, black

That's what I did.

I was also in the market for matte white with white straps, but the white straps are kind of yellowish, so I figured I probably wouldn't like that.

[TheGoalNet]

On 9/11/2017 at 10:52 AM, 1C5 said:

Opinions needed. Going white mask this time. 

1. Gloss or matte white?

2. White or black straps?

I have matte white from Michel on my CCM, came out good. 

[1C5]

Ugh. That looks amazing too. Tough choices. 

If I end up doing white, I guess the black straps would be ok too as yes the white straps are more creamy looking and will yellow with age. 

[1C5]

1 minute ago, TheGoalNet said:

I have matte white from Michel on my CCM, came out good. 

Can you post a pic? Matte white seems way less common than matte black...

[stackem30]

I'm going to be in Montréal this weekend, and I was debating stopping by Michel's shop to get fitted molded for a Protechsport. I've always wanted one, and who knows how long Michel will be making them. It's one of those things that I would absolutely kick myself over if I were to lose my chance to have one.

I was just in the middle of emailing him about stopping by, but I wanted to come here first and see what the protocol was. Does he work weekends? Does he create molds for customers, or is that something you're supposed to handle yourself? I just don't want to be inconsiderate and write him an email asking if I can come by and have him do a mold if that's not how things work, etc.

Please let me know, thanks!