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Pelle31WannaBe

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  1. I ended up going with the Russian Spec just because I'm 50+ and can afford it now. I was coming from a loose and no longer fitting 30 year old JB551 and while the first try or two was a little awkward, the thing is like a second skin now. I do not notice any limitations in stick handling, but one review said it was heavy, and it is...when it's not on you. But slide into that gorgeous design and I don't sense any weight. However, you cannot easily reach your face since the forearm and bicep shells prevent your elbow from bending far enough (and John notes this in his instructions). Even though I'm level 3 beer league (got the belly lengthened for the extra belly real estate and the arms shorted for my stand up style), I'm glad for the extra protection whether the Russian Specs saved me or not. High chest shots are loud but harmless, arm shots are wonderfully insulated, and shoulder shots just beautifully glance up and off. I love the 2400.
  2. Hi guys. New to the board. Thanks for posting all this new information on equipment because it's been quite a while since I've bought new gear (I think in 2002 I bought my blocker and glove). I'm barely beer league now and just play in pick ups and help in player's clinics as a target on skates, but it's still so much fun! I'm looking to finally update my 1990 Brown full right C&A from which my belly has grown out. It's a stock model that always seemed a little bit too broad in the chest and would bunch out a little when cradling chest shots. I want to say it's a JB 550 or 551? I obviously don't need the Russian Spec 2400 but still want good protection for those big windups from the blue line (I LOVE those so much!). Which Brown model would y'all suggest would fit my level? I'm seeing some guys having issues with bulky heart pads so I'm not sure if that's a necessity for me.
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