StevenC

On 4/27/2024 at 12:13 AM, garrettdigital said:

Protechsport cages are also available from https://goalieparts.com/cages/protechsport/ but they might cost a bit more than getting them directly from Michel. Although I don't know what the current cost is for cages from Michel. If you hear back from him, please post his cage prices here.

$120 CAD plus shipping

I need a new cage for my Fichaud model.

I’ve emailed Michel but is there any other options than getting it from Michel?

Been in CCM Pro's for about 9 years now.  Love them.

Will need to replace soon and dreading it!!! 

I noticed the EcoPro Neck Guards are no longer on the goalieparts website. 
 

Anyone know if they have they stopped making them or just out of stock?

1 hour ago, Punisher Goalie said:

Awesome, thanks so much.

1 knee pad weighs 527 grams

42 minutes ago, Punisher Goalie said:

@StevenC any chance you have a scale and could provide the weight of one of the knee pads?

Of course, will do it when i get home from work!!

7 hours ago, insertnamehere said:

They look great, but after running the price into Canadian dollars, not accounting for any taxes or shipping came to $517...

I don't think any knee pad is worth that to me. 

Everything's expensive over here in the UK!!

Unless i wanted some basic Warrior/Bauer's that i have tried and dont like then its importing from overseas for me. 

But yes, they are pretty pricy.

12 hours ago, Desert Tendy said:

I’m going back and forth between ordering from PAW or RXS.  Keep me posted once you try them on the ice.  I would probably take off the plastic but not sure if the RXS warrants the price for me at least.

To be honest, taking the shell off would make them just like an ortho knee brace (yes there is a small amount of padding on other parts of the pad than the shell).

If i was to take the shell off, the PAW's would be way more protective that the RXS.

13 hours ago, bildeer said:

I was already very close to pulling the trigger on these. Your review just pushed me over the edge! 

Excited to hear how they work for you. I had used the Koho 589's for many years and these seem to be a much more refined iteration of that formula.

How was the order process?

Really easy.  2 or 3 emails to Sven and it was all sorted.

Ordered these from Sven at RXS on 21st January and arrived today in the UK.

Coming from the PAW knee pads I was worried they’d be too bulky but after watching Dustin Smith’s (Bonsey’s) YouTube video I thought I’d take the risk.

Having tried them on (off ice) they definitely don’t feel to bulky and they fit in the knee cradle of my G5’s well.

Sizing wise they are a medium - the measurements I gave Sven were 33.5cm, 12cm below the knee and 43cm, 12cm above the knee.

Quality wise they look top notch and not a stitch out of place.  Will obviously be able to update the more I wear.

Will get a chance to get them on the ice on Friday. Will update on protection when I get hit!

Any questions or further photos, let me know.

2 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said:

With the recency of how relatively "new" the G5 line is as well as the pandemic, I don't think you'll find too many people with direct experience jumping from one pro set to another.

I'm curious to see what durability issues you're having. I've had my GT2 pros since June 2019, and they're still in great condition for being on the ice 1-3 times a week. (albeit with some gaps due to shutdowns).

As for trying to answer the question, the Optiks will be closer solely due to the less torsional flex compared to the Gnetiks. Though, the Warrior's wide open leg channel will be quite a bit different than what Brians has (which I believe are more or less identical between brands)

I have quite a few wear spots appearing pretty quickly and growing (albeit slowly).

Disappointing considering the Passau's I replaced didn't show much wear at all.

I did think the Optik 2 would be closer, but i had a set of G-Netiks when they originally came out and got on good with them!

Currently in a set of Warrior G5's and looking at a set of Brians.

Happy enough with the G5's, just finding the durability lacking.

Anyone moved from G5's to Brians? Would the G-Netik V play more like the Warriors or would the Optik 2 be a closer match?

12 minutes ago, indykrap said:

Hey, got a pic of how you did it?

This is how i did mine:

1 hour ago, ThatCarGuy said:

Had the same thing happen to my one piece skates after they were just over a year old but thankfully true replaced them with two pieces free of charge. 

Based on that, i'd think changing the steel is a no-go? 

Just need to run with the steel i have or get new skates!?

They are over 5 years old so they've had a decent run!

In a simmilar vein as the chipping.....

My skates seems to have quite a bit of chipping/cracking at the blade holder bit.

Now they are VH skates and are about 5 years old so not a warranty claim or anything like that.

Looking to/thinking about replacing the steel.  Will the internals of the blade holder crumble away when i take the current baldes out or is there no reason to be concerned?

Any one else's skates had this happen?

No relegation this year so no need to worry!! 

15 hours ago, Chenner29 said:

Fkin' lucky!  You're gonna love it, are you getting the old body style or the new '21?

I have 2 child's seats in the back so I don't want to mess with them.  Sticks load sideways in the back seat with my pads

Think its the 21 model, Performance upgrade.  Looking forward to it.

The sticks fitting were my only concern, so thanks to you and slade037 - confident i'll be fine!!

On 5/1/2020 at 4:20 AM, Chenner29 said:

Tesla Model 3
Plenty of room in the trunk for my gear...

Getting a Tesla Model 3 as a work car, do you fold down one of the back seats to fit your sticks in it?

Had/have Passau Axioms that have seen 5 or 6 years of pretty decent use (probably on the ice 2/3 times a week on average) and have shown very little signs of wear when it comes to things like wear holes in the Jenpro for example.  I take good care of my stuff but still has shown less wear than others i have had.

Can't comment on the newer line/last few years but my experience of Passau's durability has been very good.

I'd used the Eagle bag (40 x 24 x 20") for about 10 years (even moved countries with it) and it developed a few cuts and a couple of wear holes.

It was great, could throw everything in with realtive ease - 34+2 pads, L CCM pants, M Brown 2400CA, Mask, Glove and blocker, skates, sweats etc

Got a True bag (40 x 20 x 20") - Its a very, very tight fit compared to the Eagle.  When its late and im tired after a skate, the last thing i want is to play a giant game of tetris with my bag and have to force it to zip up.

Most bags are aound the 40 x 20 x 20" dimensions (some have 1 side thats 22")

Cant find anywhere to order the Eagle bag!

31 minutes ago, vikeis said:

TPS R10 > Reebok XLT > 2 set of Miklin > Vaughn SLR > Warrior G4 )

this is a great product, but a bit heavy for me (G4 was too light  ), if compared w/ g4, 2.15 kg (MH) vs 1.7 kg (G4), but MH stiff as hell ) 

The MH pants look really good.

1 hour ago, RichMan said:

@StevenC Oilers would be proud  

I never thought about the Oilers until someone on Warriors Instagram post mentioned it!! 

I dont even like the Oilers!!!

Always loved Orange and Blue and its kind of based of Edinburgh Rugby colours:

6 weeks from order to door!!

3 minutes ago, Md30 said:

I have a small section of synthetic ice tile in my basement. I tried them on and they felt pretty big. Then I tried them with my hockey pants. That is when I realized they wouldn't work. I really like them, other than the sizing. Coming from Eflex pads, they are a little stiffer. There is less wrap around the skates which should allow better movements. I really like the strapping. The quality, fit and finish look good as well. With the season starting in two weeks, I must go back to stock CCM pads as I know they will work. I am keeping the gloves, as they should work just fine.

What is your floor to knee and what size did you order?

Mine is 20" which is the lower end of 32", are we sure the Leferve size chart allows for the chunky/flat boot?

1 hour ago, Md30 said:

Yes, I did see that. I never dreamed what a difference it would make as I have had pads with a flat boot before. I didn't take into account how chunky the boot is. I would think that you would be okay in a 32 inch.

How often did you use the Leferve's? (if at all)

Any initial impressions, other than the sizing?