MrGoalie

After years of using Rubatex, I switched to 

Dual Density Poron

Colours - Black/Black overlay

Firmness - Soft

Properties - Neoprene blend base foam with a 1/8" overlay of soft Poron material. 

l’ve had this in my mask for about 18 months now.  Biggest difference I notice is that when taking a decent shot off the mask, I don’t get any kind of ringing at all. Just sort of a quiet “thump” and that’s it.  I believe that’s due to the poron absorbing more energy than the rubatex.  Take this as anecdotal evidence only - I have not done any testing at all. 

Yes, we definitely suffer from these white pads. A lot of this stuff dates back to the days of Fleury and his sport gold pads. Some dummy ophthalmologist wrote a letter telling him his color of pads made it easier for the shooter to score on you and next thing, you know the whole leagues is in white.  
 

Nowadays, you have goalie coaches and management with restrictions on what color pads can be used. Some goalie coaches insist that the outer roll be white no matter what. I believe that’s a Vancouver thing. Anyways. I don’t think the shooter gives a shit what color your pads are. Shooters also operate on the subconscious and they practice plenty to know where the net is and know where the corners are. They don’t particularly even care where we’re positioned at. They’re just shooting for particular spot the net in a certain situation - bottom line. 

On 1/16/2024 at 2:53 PM, Toobs said:

You could look into konekts… they accommodate up to EEE but mold to your feet during the fitting process. I have super wide forefeet and they’re the first skates I’ve had in years that haven’t hurt my feet.

This

12 hours ago, Rfmusso said:

Hi All,

Currently wearing a Sportmask Chin Cup but over the course of the game the chinstrap gets looser on my chin. My old helmet had a velcro closure which kept everything nice and secure but this one has a slider on it.

Is there somewhere, that would ship to the US, where I can buy just the velcro chin strap or one with a thicker webbing to replace the one I currently have?

The Sportmask chin cup feels fine and I'd like to stay with it over a chin sling - webbing width is 5/8" but the chin cup has room for something a bit wider.

You should replace the webbing - that may help a lot.  Put it at a fixed spot you prefer and secure it with the chin up screws.  
 

Search “Nash Goalie Chin Cup” and you’ll find a bunch of retailers that sell those. 
 

Or you could buy direct from Nash https://www.nashsports.ca

Good luck!

15 hours ago, Toobs said:

I have a EE foot and the konekts fit like a dream. Easily the most comfortable skate I’ve ever worn, and that’s including a pair of custom Trues.

I have EE worth as well and agree most comfortable skate going. 

9 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said:

Probably the cherry on top of all the rest of the Leafs embarrassments. 

Hahahahahaha

All the modern Bauer pads will generally be the stiffest of pads out there with big rebounds (by design). True will be less stiff,  though still stiff, and have a little more flexibility.  

Any of the Bauer pads you mentioned will give you a very good idea of the feel of the more expensive Bauers  

You spelled “sightings” wrong

On 8/17/2022 at 3:57 PM, jerd31 said:

******* AKA Simmons

+1   lol

1 hour ago, goalieThreeOne said:

I use Superfeet insoles. Should I insert them while I'm doing the fitting process?

I just used the insoles that came with the skate.   I don’t think you’ll need super feet - the fit is incredible. 

1 hour ago, WONGER said:

I'm more worried about low ones with a bump in them.  Heel lock is solid? 

Everything is solid.  The molding process is like nothing you’ve been thru before. Plus, you have the liners which also get molded.  There is very little negative space in these skates. They are extremely comfortable.  

9 hours ago, tgfoo said:

Anybody with really wide feet try these out yet? I read they should work up to EEE width, but just wondering if anybody who usually has issues with wide retail skates has tried them. Currently in a pair of custom Trues and I'm definitely interested in trying these out.

Yes. I’m a EE and am always concerned about width fit. These are great. No issues   
 

In fact, I would bet very few people are going to have a fit issue.  This heating process and liners are great. 
 

ive had one skate in mine and they are incredible.  V-Slide pushes are noticeably more powerful, you can recover from the V back to stance easier, and you can get a very deep stance. 
 

Plus these are the most comfortable skates you’ll ever wear.  No more lace bite, no more Bauer bump. 
 

These skates absolutely live up to the hype. 

2 hours ago, AnthonyC said:

I have a question - I tried on 8s today and they are snug on my toes, a little cramped.  When I took the liner out of the boot, I fit perfectly into the liner, toe touching and no cramping.

In a normal bauer skate I am like an 8.75.  8.5 brand new without baking feels a little small and 9 feels roomy.  I wear a 9 in True but their sizing is different and there are spacers in the the toe box.

Should I feel confident to get the 8 and bake it?  Will the shell stretch out enough?  The toe sleeve makes a lot of sense to wear and it sounds like I absolutely have to do that if I get an 8.

I don't really want to go up to a 9 unless I have to, I prefer being on smaller steel.

I have the 8’s.  Box and shell sizing says 8-8.5 so I’m guessing you’ll have no problem once baked. 

On 7/19/2022 at 3:19 PM, Chenner29 said:

Liners are a confirmed replacement part.  Didn't see buckles in the catalog.

Does the liner have to be heat molded in the skate?   I ask because I think it would be interesting to have 2 sets of liners to swap out.  But if a second liner meant baking the skate a 2nd time it might not be ideal. 
 

I picked skates these up last week - waiting for my store to get the oven in to get them baked!

Sounds like he’s asking for it. 

On 12/30/2020 at 12:18 PM, RichMan said:

Have you received any shots (puck, stick) to the neck area? Your opinion?

In the Maltese I did several times.  Always withstood the shot.  Great product. 
 

Fortunately, I have not been hit in the neck area with the Aegis yet

On 12/20/2020 at 10:43 AM, A.YOUNGoalie13 said:

Have you ever used like a roughneck or maltese or eco pro? Its between the aegis or one of those

I played for eight years with a Maltese before getting a aegis.  
 

Aegis is lighter and has better coverage.  

Nice work!

Nice looking set!

Any updates?

13 hours ago, BadAngle41 said:

Nice setup... color zone actually match much better than if you had an all Vaughn set. What's the story on how the tape job came to be?

Bannerman inspired. 

Latest setup:

Bauer 2x (extra stiff)

Vaughn Velocity 8 gloves

chirp away, sluts. 

Any updates on this release?  

Sooooo......any release time line updates?

TIA

Any update on a release date for these?