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I have one. It's a lighter version of the EF5. Slightly stiffer flex profile.

Soooooo much more to come… https://www.instagram.com/reel/CeyMfSyrsPv/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

I had single break on Axis. Axis 2 core is 90% stiffer than Axis 1. That's not just a break, it's a change to the internal layups. The pad is significantly stiffer and more stable.

Chenner pointed this out too. I somehow knew you'd point it out... know it's an even better inside joke... if you know, you know!

I think I can answer all 3 of these at once. If CCM tells me Speed Skin slides better in their internal test, I don't argue and go with weave or Jenpro. Any set I have ordered since Speed Skin existed has had it. The skin is not the only piece that factors into the raw sliding speed. The layup on the foams underneath, shape of the sliding area, # of seams, etc go into it. CCM may not be as good as Brian's or Bauer, but this is the best sliding CCM pad to date. Each generation of CCM pad slides a bit better than the previous generation. Also, ice quality makes a huge difference for sliding. Good ice vs bad ice. Clean ice vs beaten ice. CCM is probably as good as anyone on good clean ice. It's bad ice or beat up ice when I feel like the sliding lacks. Bauer has fixed this problem over time. Optislide was the least effected.

Best CCM sliding to date, I don't think they slide as well as Bauer. Don't quite have enough reps in to call that a "fact"

Kicking this off with an Insta live Q&A Axis 2: Live Q&A

1 - This is 100% a fair take on it. This is the world that more conservative brands like True or Vaughn live in. In my opinion, retailers want 2x product lines, 24 mo release cycle, and alternative release years so there is a fresh product in the store every year. To me, this is the root cause of the problem with new for the sake of new. If Pro level gear released every 48 months and maybe there were rolling changes of new options available at custom every 12 months, consumers would be happier. With that said... There is a positive to this, it forces the companies to constantly consider and challenge themselves on how to do things better. There are going to be some misses and there are going to be some hits. It's not any different than any other industry... I know enough about sneakers and golf clubs to be dangerous, there have been square drivers and Shox cushioning that were super hot for a bit... at the end of the day, air is the undefeated champion and people like pear shaped drivers. But things like moveable weights and React might have seemed gimmicky at the time, but are now industry main stays. I think for every 2 game changing new pieces of technology, there are probably 6 ones that get forgotten

I mistakenly thought my hand would sink into the foam, like a commercial for Tempedic Foam. That's the not case. The molding helps, but I think if no finger stalls leaves you unnerved, it won't change post bake

This is solid advice. I have used mine on ice a few times. It's very different. If it's not for you... Order a custom set and order the standard 580, 590, or 600 CCM is trying to force the glove to evolve, but making it easy for anyone who does not like it to stick with what works

great work on the spec breakdown and pics

Sounds like order lead times are corrected and dialed in?

No, it's not more like Vapor, it's new. It just uses the same attachment locations as Vapor so you can interchange them between model Pretty sure @Mroy31 and I invented this strapping back in the 1S though...

New strapping on Mach & big ol calf pillow

Saw that Hybird OR Saw Mach?

Pants and skates are down to 1 line. Pro, elite, GSX

Game Ready Stock Closure - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CcgaV0JDYlo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link New Internal Glove Strapping - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbh9zfeuRh3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Specs Pads: US Flex Soft Boot 120 Boot Remove Knee Wing Mach Calf Bracket Offset Toe Tune Fit Connect Glove: Single T Hyperlite Catch Grip Skate Lace Pocket Senior Fit Add 3mm Poron to Palm No Wrist Strap Game Ready Blocker: Add Thumb Pillow

Honestly, no clue when my gear is coming. Just finalized the custom graphic process. Ultra Sonic is my favorite release of the last couple cycles, so I am okay with more stabilislide

This is correct

This is why I wore the Bauer G Form sleeves under my knee pads. Makes a world of difference. Everyone should do this. I know there is a baser layer coming out in a few months that will have similar padding for this reason. If you can't wait and can't find the Bauer, look at G Form or McDavid (Sold at Dicks)

you can get Hyperlite flex on the Mach... He is ordering custom.

you can do this with almost any brand now aday. There really is not such a thing as butterfly or hybrid. The question is more of how stiff do you want your pad, what strapping do you want, etc

I know no one wants to hear this. Parents even less than the goalie themself... but pros go through multiple sets of gear a season with that much use. Literally an NHL guy is on the ice less than you are and gets 4 sets a year minimum? If you think something is premature wear, that's fair... but that is a way difference scenario than a beer league guy on the ice once a week showing us his stitching ripping out