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Yep, Fusion masks are run by Quantum hockey. Same company as the goaliemask collector. It was for sale, dont know if someone bought it. I've seen repair work on these, matte fiberglass and polyester resin. You can build a thicky, sturdy shell that would typically last but like most others it's nothing special or particularly safe. Theres likely a little spot patch of kevlar in there somewhere, maybe. Theres one company, that I wont name that claims the build is fiberglass, carbon and kevlar. The shell is mainly matte fiberglass which is the cheapest material possible. Then they randomly threw in pieces of hybrid kevlar/carbon cloth into the mold. The inside layer is a pigmented fiberglass so it looks like carbon fiber. Its extremely misleading. Most of these companies are full of BS. If your wanting that shell built better contact Kustom Komposited or get a 961 from protechsport.

For someone such as myself who's looked into the entire industry and done alot of research as to why mask companies dont do or release data as to how much shock is absorbed by the entire component ive realized they're all basically the same. With the exception of Kustom Komposites and Protechsport all companies lie and mislead the customer as to what they're actually getting which is why they're extremely vague in product description. Testing data isnt released because really not one is safer than another. The idea that a rigid cage with thicker steel bars isnt safer is ridiculous. Would you rather have a cage where the weld broke and a piece flew into your face? The shell itself and the foam used is the parts that are supposed to flex and dissipate the kinetic energy of the impact. Kevlar does this better, long term, over any other material. Innegra works better, at first, but then quickly stops working after repeated impacts. If someone is using a goalie helmet that's abs like the NXi it's going to flex too much and ring your bell...the cage isnt going to help. I've had a nxi for years. Same goes with any other mask that's made of cheaper materials like matte fiberglass. Problem is unless you start sanding it down and cutting into the shell as in the case for repairs you have no idea what is actually used despite a fancy sales pitch. The Onezee guy is infamous for this. He told me repeatedly that "feel how strong this shell is, its stronger than chinese arithmetic". He was confusing stiffness with impact resistance. I promise you when that thing comes out, people will get nasty ringers because essentially your wearing a bell with a face opening and its 99% carbon fiber which is brittle and loud. Long story short, the better made the cage the less of a chance that it's going to bend and/or break and hit your face. If your shell is mostly kevlar the shell will absorb the impact so you would have the best of both worlds.

If you go with the full kevlar model you wont find a safer mask on the market. Yes the wait time isnt fun, but would you rather pay more for a mostly carbon fiber mask or be safe?

So I got samples of every foam, in the same thickness that's commercially available and dropped a 5lb steel ball on them. I then watched to see how many times the ball bounced, which to me showed which one absorbed and dissipated the most amount of shock. Off the top of my head, the results were something like this 1) D30 2) Shocktec 3) one of the Poron varieties I got a sample of straight from Rogerscorp. I remember it was yellow but cant recall the name. 4) Rubatex 5) Poron from resilient that has the overlay 6) all the eva foams were about the same 7) gel from shocktec which is what Maltese used. One day I'll do a video of this and show the test results

Howd you hear about Apex? It's almost impossible to make a really good certified mask anymore. Cost of manufacturing with cost of getting the CSA sticker added in with the fact most parents wont spend more than $600 on a cert mask doeent add up. That's why the safest made masks are by guys who dont offer cert models. I'm guessing that has a part in it...but I cant say for sure.

I would email him again. It would cost more but shawn Schroeder at Kustom Komposites can make you an identical layup mask....meaning 4 layers of kevlar, +3 in the forehead and chin, with 2 layers of woven fiberglass and epoxy resin. I think shawn would charge around 1400 or 1500 tho. But he could make one alot sooner.

The dilla gets alot of hype. Question is for anyone who's worn one and another well made mask, how do they compare? The dilla will be lighter, but when it comes to taking shots off the mask do you feel it less than in another mask? I'm not talking about a off the shelf, mass produced mask that's mostly matte fiberglass, but something well made like a full kevlar protechsport or full kevlar Kustom Komposites mask. I'm curious if the dilla was actually better? Problem is 98% of all masks are not made well. Most use cheap resins, and cheaper fiberglass to build up the bulk then may throw in a patch of kevlar or carbon here or there. A mask can be a " tank" and durable but that doesnt mean it's safe or even helps dissipate the force of impact.

Do you need a certified mask? If not contact shawn Schroeder at Kustom Komposites. Him and protechsport make the best non certified masks because they dont BS you around materials used. Mostly everyone in the market hypes up a standard fiberglass mask.... He has a bunch of various molds and it's all custom.

Contact nashsports.ca They have everything you need, infact all the mid size to smaller companies buy from them. Make up abusiness name and tell them your making masks etc. Then theyll sell in bulk.

Thanks for all the feedback. I made few neckguards pre-covid. The foam worked well but unfortunately once covid came the supplier wasnt able to get their patented foam anymore. I found a new type of HD foam I'm working with. I plan on relaunching this year offering neckguards, knee pads and mask pad kits featuring this foam. In the video below I dropped a 5.5lb steel ball on 1/4" D30 and 1/4" black foam, which is what I'm using. As you can see the black foam absorbed more of an impact. I tested every foam available, eva, Poron, Rubatex, Evazote foams, shocktec and the gel Maltese used and this was better than any. When I have time I'll do another video. Thanks for the ideas on the neckguards! 20220929_162539.mp4

Hey everyone, So if you could design your ideal neck guard, what features would it have? Or any specific dimensions? What would you change about your current model? Some companies will claim theres may be cut proof, in my experience any material can be cut thru with enough force and repetition, even kevlar. I'd love to hear your ideas!

Hey guys, I have an old friend who's been in the skate business for many years. Instead of doing a whole pro shop he's started a Go Fund Me page to essentially buy a ambulance and turn it into a portable skate sharpening business. I think it's a pretty novel idea. Hes located in central New Jersey. Anyone who'd like to help him out can check out the page below. https://gofund.me/c6b57667

Could anyone please post a pic of the backplate of their mask? Im always curious how some of these guys pad their masks... Thank you!

I might be picking up a used pair for use at my local outdoor rink. Im curious if anyone here has used, or can reccomend them? Thank you!

Hey guys, I know this has been covered alot...but Im attempting to make my ccm/heaton 10s work on painted concrete for roller. Im a stand up goalie, so my moves are limited to kick saves, two pad stacks etc. Does anyone know what may provide the most slide on a rough surface? I know my options are slippery tape, pad covers by goalie one in Canada, slide plates, velcro strips and anything else Im missing? Im thinking cutting plastic from mcmaster, covering front knee rolls, inside gussets etc. If i were to use velcro to attach the plastic to the pad, anyone know what may work the best to attach the velcro to the pads besides sewing it on? Thanks so much!