Desert Tendy

Does the px3 pads settle or break in?  I’m landing a bit low on the knee block..

New set up!  Hopefully they feel as good as they look. 

1 hour ago, Chenner29 said:

I don't see a question here.  It sounds like you know your answer already (bold)
I provided my opinion, which is to go by the sizing chart.  I am sure other guys on here who also own the pad, as well as your retailer, will recommend the same.

But you do you.

Thx.  

5 hours ago, Chenner29 said:

Knee block is in the same location, refer to sizing charts they have been spot on for me.

Px3 is brand new and slightly in the foreground, that is why it looks taller (boot compression, thigh rise curve). 
Also note Px3 boot is slightly chonkier than 20.2, when sitting SxS the Px3 will look taller, but Px3 also has more of a boot channel

Due to the composite insert in the thigh, Px3 will not curve as aggressively above the knee as 20.2.

 

I’m so confused because when I use the chart I should be in a 32(19/19.5KNF) for a PX3 however my current pads (Kenesky 33+2 / Brian’s 33 + 1.5) line with a 33+ 1 for the true 20.2s.  The thigh rise is slightly lower about a .5 inch.  So I was thinking about going with a 33+1.5 in the PX3.

On 1/5/2023 at 3:00 PM, Chenner29 said:

Px3s arrived about a month ago.  I haven't been able to skate yet as I've been rehabbing an injury

Slow work day today so I thought I'd post some SxS pics with random thoughts.

Fronts -

• Both pads are base size 32. 
• 20.2s on the left are +3, Px3 is +2.5
• Px3 is slightly in the foreground and the tops haven't really curved yet so, but its really weird to me that Lefevre's "flex" option still seems to present stiffer and squarer

Backs -

•  Left side on picture below shows the right leg of the Px3
• Right side is the 20.2
• Notice the difference in the FRS

Boots -

• I realize now I didn't get a very good picture of this.
• 20.2 is back on the left here.  Notice the cord binding the pad veers off to the right, I'm guessing this is to help keep the inside portion of the boot bound in place and flat.
• Px3 has a discernable concavity to the boot channel.  20.2 is pretty flat
• I think there's benefits re: having a thicker instep on the boot when you're in the butterfly

Thigh Rise

• This was kind of marketed as the killer feature this year
• 20.2 measures around 2-3/8" thick
• Px3 slimmed it down to roughly 1-5/8"
  Both the outer roll and the thigh rise taper down as you get to the top of the pad
  As you get closer to the below-knee break we get back to standard outer roll thickness

Sliding Surface

• Mistakes were made when ordering (see the white nylon calf wrap on the Px3 on left)
• This SxS pic really shows you how much slimmer the top of the thigh is on Px3
• Sidebar, the PPF on the 20.2 here is a year old and still going strong
• Notice the Px3 flares out at the bottom of the shin and is noticeably thicker along the boot instep

Gloves

• Another mistake here, I forgot to change to skate lace.
• Single T on Px3 (top) vs double T on 20.2 (below)
• Either the single T or the traditional cord seems to hold the T shape better

So the difference in knee block location is 1 inch between the 12.2 vs the PX3?  Also it appears the thigh rise is an inch difference?  Can you confirm?

Thanks.  I currently wear a coveted combo with a cropped chin without a dangler and have had one chin crack but it is easy to swap out.  I want to purchase the mage RSi but I don’t want the chin to crack on me and I don’t want to wear a dangler.

Guys,

I’m interested in purchasing a Sportmask Mage RSi but I’m worried about the chin cracking.  I have had a 960 and a Pro3 and both chins have cracked.  Any feedback from chin cracks occurring with the innegra material or any other cracks?  Thanks for the help in advance.

42 minutes ago, burrheadjr said:

Just emailed him, he said $1000 CDN.  A little bit higher than I was expecting, but that is what I was told.

Ok thx you!

How much are Kevlar masks now?  

Does true do custom graphics like Brian’s?

Sold

On 10/1/2022 at 8:13 PM, thinksimple said:

Have you tried them out yet? What was the process? Did you heat up the boots then put the shims in?

I have skates on them again and it removed all the hot spots!  I had my local hockey shop bake them via the normal bake process.  Then I input the cut 2x4 shims.

32 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

What size? 

Small.  I also revised the post to reflect the size.

4 hours ago, johncho said:

I am interested, but I think this is the wrong part of the forum.

Are you able to ship to Ottawa?

Crap…ok I’ll delete it.  I have it on sideline swap as well.  

I’m selling my VE8 pro carbon chesty THS spec (beefed up) then I sent it back to Vaughn for NHL pro spec arms in a size small.  I played one season in the beer leagues and asking $300USD.  I’m located in AZ for local pick ups.

4 hours ago, jayluv54 said:

Unfortunately I wear a 6 or 6.5

Yes they have some at my local hockey shop.  When I head there tonight I’ll confirm the price and send you a photo. 

Does anyone know the length of the mage rs chin?  Is it below 3 inches?

2x4 shims to widen…they went in extremely easy.

5 hours ago, thinksimple said:

Has anyone had luck punching out the width of the skate? I've had mine baked twice now and I'm still feeling a ton of soreness. I am using Superfeet Carbon, and feeling some intense arch pain, too. Have not tried with the stock insoles yet. Rather than describing where the pain is, this photo of my foot sums it up best. Any thoughts on how to remedy? I've tried loosening the lower latch a notch, which helps a little. But I'm still experiencing pain. 

 

On wed I’m going to local hockey shop to have them bake the shell(this will be my 3rd bake)and I’m inserting wooden “shims” to widen the foot bed.  I’ll let you know how it goes. 

Got a good deal on the Bauers and the Trues are showing wear.  The Bauers flex was another big driver. If I can get rid of the hot spots it would be well worth.  If not I’ll put them on sideline swap.

Just purchased the Bauer konekt and have wide feet coming from a true custom.  During the baking  process the skates felt snug and I did not have any hot spots.  I played my first game last night and the flex was amazing. It really is a game changer. Now for the bad news…I had 2 major hot spots below the ankle on both on the inner and outer foot for each foot.  The skates hurt like hell by the end.  My Trues did not have one hot spot.  I’m going to rebake with shims and see how much I can widen the exterior boot.  Also your foot does slide a bit due to no laces.  I’m going to try to crank them down next skate.  More to come…

On 9/7/2022 at 8:33 AM, Rogie said:

I have 2E wide feet and high arches and could not latch the lower buckle even when it was fully extended. Huge bummer. So I went to a local ski shop and had them drill out the rivet and replace the lower metal rail with a longer one that was screwed in (so it’s now easily replaceable). My local hockey shop had no idea, skills, tools, or experience in how to do this. For the ski shop it was trivial. Done to perfection in minutes.  Now I can finally latch the lower buckle across the arch of my foot and have been able to play several times in the skates. I can’t imagine going back to lace up skates now. 
 

I’ve always had trouble with the Bauer toe caps being narrow and was having fit issues with my Bauer Elite Fit 3 skates. Those issues are totally gone with the Konnekt. No more pain in the toe box area. My feet can finally lay flat even when I’m crouched in my goal stance. with Konnekt, I just have a snug fit all around my foot with no hot spots. Never had that before. Truly a game changer for me. Flex is awesome. Neither too loose or too stiff.  Feels perfectly natural on the ice. I ended up wearing the top buckle one or two slots looser than I thought I would when I fitted them in the store. They don’t need to be crazy tight for the hinge to work. I’m also in and out of these skates in seconds. Didn’t realize how much time and trouble it was to lace skates up correctly until now. Can never go back. 
 

Something important no one is talking about is that the skates run small by one size. I bought the recommended size for my feet (size 8). My right foot is 8.5 and my left is 7 according to Bauer scanner. Bauer says (it’s even printed on the box) that they’ll mold to fit my half size longer right foot and adjust to my wide feet. 100% on molding to the width but not the length. My toes are slammed against the front. I took out the footbed from the liner and compared them to my Bauer elite 8.5 and they were a full size smaller.  No wonder my toes are jammed. I’m used to have a gap so my ties don’t touch the front. That is just my preference. I had to trim down my previous footbeds to get them to fit.
 

After playing in them a few times I’ve decided I’m going to replace them with a size 9 so I can get the larger shell, liners, and footbeds. Hopefully the factory lower buckle will latch with no modification, it if not, I’d have no concerns taking these to my ski shop and having them replace that lower rail again. But  I do think the new size will be a perfect fit after heat molding.  Of course YMMV.  

Can you take a pic of the lower rail both inside and out?

If you like the coveted, try the coveted 2 piece combo.  Ron is the best!

12 minutes ago, ryan_0 said:

What was the issue with the fit?

Top of the ankle I experienced a ton of pain when I flexed and it was either too tight or too lose.  I imagine once it’s baked it will get better but not sure if I want to chance it for $1k.  

On 7/7/2022 at 12:50 AM, Pl99 said:

Thanks. This is what I was asking. 

Im assuming you have had a few skates in them. Are they staying in the bag permanently? 

The Bauer konekt skate is now available for sale at Perani’s hockey world.  The fit seems a bit odd…almost pulled the trigger but I couldn’t get over the fit.