Don Straus Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Haha! I’ll be as surprised as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 4 minutes ago, Don Straus said: Haha! I’ll be as surprised as you. You never know what could happen, Don! I never knew that repairing a tear in a skin on a carbon/nomex wheel would have ended up having me build full bicycles. I have been toying with building a mask and a cowling for awhile. I just love all of the advanced materials available for a slob like me to build with these days! A 2.0 would be awesome!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Straus Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Could it be any more unbelievable than creating the original Armadilla with my lack of hockey history? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 4 minutes ago, Don Straus said: Could it be any more unbelievable than creating the original Armadilla with my lack of hockey history? Exactly! But in many cases, it takes someone from the outside to think enough outside of the box to improve things dramatically! I may have to build a stick whilst recovering from this surgery! I never could find carbon sock in small enough quantities to experiment! Waddaya think, Don- should I go for it? Maybe after I get some rest, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike24 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Do it 41 minutes ago, bunnyman666 said: Exactly! But in many cases, it takes someone from the outside to think enough outside of the box to improve things dramatically! I may have to build a stick whilst recovering from this surgery! I never could find carbon sock in small enough quantities to experiment! Waddaya think, Don- should I go for it? Maybe after I get some rest, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Straus Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 If you feel that there’s room for improvement that you can provide, let’r rip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 @Don Straus @Mike24 it would be a rudimentary drill at a scratch build for me, though I have my core material preferences. Have only done repairs for the last few years... My old buddies at the aircraft supply house will be surprised, for certain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike24 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Don Straus said: If you feel that there’s room for improvement that you can provide, let’r rip! hmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Just now, Mike24 said: hmmmmmm There always is room for improvement, isn’t there @Mike24 and @Don Straus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike24 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Hope so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 14 hours ago, Don Straus said: Could it be any more unbelievable than creating the original Armadilla with my lack of hockey history? I feel like this is one of things that made the Armadilla great. And different. I think your lack of hockey experience allowed you to look at the need as an outsider and fabricate the best possible solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Straus Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I think it was one of the main reasons that the Armadilla has such a unique appearance, and superior performance. Not being immersed in the game, I wasn't 'programmed' to only see it as many others who followed the historic pathway. 7 minutes ago, craig said: I feel like this is one of things that made the Armadilla great. And different. I think your lack of hockey experience allowed you to look at the need as an outsider and fabricate the best possible solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Here is a good list of the Armadilla innovations: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Messina Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I know someone that has an Armadilla for sale, brand new!!!! Link: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircanuck Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Well, just to update, on the ice 3-4 times per week and the Armadilla continues to keep me safe. Slap shots to the mind, elbows, and a guy even fell on my head. You can, indeed, trust a classic if it was done right. I may have even found a third Armadilla that could be worthy of a complete refurbishment, fingers crossed, stay tuned! Thanks to @TheGoalNet for connecting me back to @Don Straus . It's been the highlight of my return to the game! I appreciate everyone's support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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