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17 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said:

I mean, companies have always used pros to market gear to the general public. It's why they brand their gear in the first place.

I understand that but at the same time Toyota doesn't try to make us believe that the Camry that runs in the Nascar is the exact same one sitting at your local dealership.

On another note, I'm also looking forward to the smaller chestys and even pants. I still think goalie equipment is too big and I wouldn't mind if the legal pad width went down to 10"

6 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said:

Shouldn't be too surprised. Pro's will always have access to things unavailable at the consumer level.

Hell, look at Vaughn, they'll bend over backwards for their pro's and their customization options. They will barely lift a finger at the consumer level.

Just the way things go.

I completely understand that we're not Pros and we don't need the same kind of attention, but what rubs me the wrong way is the fact that they market it the same way, using the Pros to get to us. Vaughn shouldn't try to convince me that Lundy wears the exact same chesty as the one hanging at the LHS.

I agree with C/A's being due for a downsize and a revolution but my guess is that the next step is a change in materials like block foams and plastics being replaced with some more advanced foams and gels for example. Though it leaves me to think how much more expensive those units will be with all those highly engineered materials if regular foam and plastic units go for ~$600

As for this thread, I really liked the idea until I read that even the NHL C/A's have nothing to do with the off the shelf Pro units. It kind of sucks seeing a guy in say a V7 unit, knowing it's something we can't get anyway

Can't believe Pete had to make those 

2 hours ago, dstew29 said:

Murray, any chance you could shed some more light on the DM1080s you've tested? I'm starting from scratch to build a new setup and was considering these or the new AS1s that are due out soon. Haven't been able to see either skate in person so just trying to gather info relative specs vs the cowlingless Bauers.

Would be really interested in a review as well if ever you have time @Murray

1 hour ago, coopaloop1234 said:

There's no lacing in the glove so it has a removable liner.

@Kirk3190 there you go. I helped. G4 test set please.

Dibs on your GT set 

Damn... and this whole time I've been mixing up the 60D with the 90D

Thanks for the info guys! Heel curves make such nice saucers 

11 minutes ago, Kirk3190 said:

No sorry, we only offer Quick (MID), Bishop (TWIST), Mrazek (WEDGE) patterns in custom composite.  I recommend checking out the Quick pattern.  It's a very moderate pattern.

Would the Bishop be the new Rask? Loved that curve