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Quadzilla32

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Quadzilla32 last won the day on July 7 2020

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    Simmons 999
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    Simmons 996
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    Simmons 997
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    Fusion MMX
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    CCM U+ Pro
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    PAW

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  1. Making a guess but might be a licensing issue. I believe BOA is a trademark of whoever created it. I know DC snowboard boots were some of the first to use the BOA system. Maybe they tweaked it slightly or just ripped it off and called it something else. This is just a guess
  2. maybe he is playing the odds since the BJ have made the playoffs consecutively more recently than the devils...
  3. Understood Coop, was driving home your point that they want too much money for what they are offering.
  4. Not going to lie tried on a Vaughn and the mobility was awesome and almost swayed me in picking one up but like mentioned by Coop they are WAY overpriced for the level of protection they offer. I would suggest looking at a smaller company that will make just as good if not better gear for a lower price point. I picked up a Passau and it was cheaper than any off the shelf "pro" gear and is a tank. As for masks There are other companies that offer arguably more protective masks for the same price if not cheaper. OTNY makes good masks, I have one of their higher end masks and have taken some good shots off the head and only heard a cracks but no ringing or headaches. I think my OTNY was around $730 with upgraded foams and PC cage. Looking at the article seems like they are primarily using off the shelf masks which are going to cost more and offer less protection than smaller manufacturers. Hell you can get a full custom mask for cheaper than the $999 price tag.
  5. Thanks for the feedback! I have smaller/ narrower feet so the FT2s might fit me better. Guess I need to go try some skates on and see what ones fit the best. I wrote True off mainly because reading about them falling part of people fairly quickly and also I don't like the way TRUE is handling custom orders for us common folk, but that is a personal reason and a different subject.
  6. The AS3's do look pretty cool might need to check them out. They are couple hundred bucks more than the other mentioned so I might have to wait till next year when they phase out to get them cheaper. Right now its more of a want to try new skates vs. really needing them.
  7. Hey guys, My current skates CCM U+ Pros are starting to show their age and the upper ankle area is getting soft and the tendon protector is starting to separate at the top of the boot. I have had these skates for roughly 10/12 years and are pretty much the one skate I have ever used. Since its that time of the year and sales are going on I am looking to pick up a pair of last seasons series skates. I have liked my CCMs and CCM actually did me a solid with skate replacement so I am leaning towards sticking with CCM and picking up some FT2s. I have also started to look into Bauer but haven't had the chance to try them on at my LHS. The 2X/2S are in the same price range as the FT2s and seem to be in the same release cycle as the CCMs. I looked quickly into True but after reading reviews and issues with them I'm going to not go that route. I know skates fit and preference is mostly personal but are there any other models/brands that I should look into? I mainly want to go with higher tier skates due to the more rigid boot and longevity. I'm guessing that skate technology has come a long way in ten years so there might be a lot of changes I need to get use to. Thanks Mike
  8. Is the draw to True/Lefevre just the name and how long they have been around? Its probably just me but I don't see why so many people are drawn to these pads when you can get other companies with the same tech and not be told to bend over and take it while they hold your money.
  9. What size are they? if you still have them might take them off your hands. I have always wanted Brians but just to expensive for me.
  10. I have a pair and have been using them for 8+ years and are still going strong minus the elastic wearing out. They are really low profile and offer good protection. They cover the same if not more than off the shelf guards. I know sara offers more choices now when it comes to inserts and gels
  11. What model of OTNY did you go with? I just got my CC and the jury is still out on how I like it. Took one glancing shot off the dome and got some ringing but didn’t feel the actual did or any ouch moments.
  12. Ya he has been really polite to me and he already told me he is swamped because of the holidays. I sent him a deposit to make up my template and just waiting to see it before sending my mask since it’s my only reliable one and I’m trying to shorten to time it’s with him. All the wraps I have seen look awesome
  13. How was your experience with JF? I’m starting the process of getting my masked wrapped by him. Seem overall everyone is happy with the outcome n
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