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13 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

Fucking nice!  That thing blows my High Elevation Canyon to shame!

Well I'm lucky. Got through my company on a lease deal and got it cheap. The buyout is high but payment is low so I'll just get another one in a few years 

New hauler 

12 hours ago, havok said:

So you're returning the whole set?.

I agree though 2000$ is major cash...

I did. I want the shoes but without being able to try them on I'm not risking another wrong size. I literally did exactly what the site says and it was way too small. 

I really like the blocker and I think I might order one. Definitely the best ball hockey blocker possible. I have a 2nd VE8 pro carbon glove I don't use that's all white i might modify for a ball hockey glove and use those two. Might also buy some V9 pads for ice and use these V8 ones for ball. They are disgustingly soft so might work well

9 hours ago, havok said:

That's too bad.

What was their argument? Honestly I can't tell between the breaks so I am not a good reference

You may want to contact Kenesky. They make a Ball hockey glove too.

 

They just said they are sure it's a 60 which who knows maybe I'm wrong but it's not even close to the other 5 60 degree gloves I have. The shoes not close to fitting kind of sucked because I liked them a lot. Spending 2k I figured they would be able to maybe do something with the glove or I don't know. 

Oh well i think I might buy some new V9 ice pads instead. Their loss 

Talked to Passau today and they said it's a 60° break. Doesn't seem like it at all and that all I've ever used. With no resolution i ended up returning it and shipping it back to them today. Depressing and I'm not very happy about it and I'll probably never buy anything from Passau again. They had no interest in helping me with any of it at all. Oh well I'll be blowing that money on some other gear this week I guess 

13 minutes ago, insertnamehere said:

I've been using it for a couple years. It works well and makes a noticeable difference especially as the ice gets snowy. 

How often do you put it on? 

On 4/14/2020 at 9:54 AM, darin444 said:

Thanks for the info everyone.  I bought the ice kream.  It had great reviews.  Hopefully after the Corona is over I will get a chance to play some hockey

Did you ever try this stuff out 

26 minutes ago, insertnamehere said:

If it's who I'm thinking it is, she must need a custom C/A. 

You would be correct 

1 hour ago, Teezle said:

If you can wait, I think the SLR3 pads are coming out soon.

Ya that's what I'm thinking but the 2s might go on sale. But then again who can resist a new set of 3s

5 hours ago, seagoal said:

Yeah, that's the thread I linked above.  They're not way different in size side by side, inch by inch.  Less than a quarter inch in any horizontal comparison.

They are just way different in stiffness and thus how they sit and rest either on their own or strapped to your leg is different.

See these pics, they tell the story best

You can have identically sized noodles, but hit one with hot water and not the other......things change. 

Ya I've been wondering if I should get different pads lately myself. I have the VE8 Pro Carbon ones. 34+2 but there's something about then I just couldn't get totally use to. 

I am new (last year) to ice hockey goalie. I tried a friend's pads which were Vaughn SLRs and really likely them. So I decided to buy Vaughns but didn't pay attention that the Velocity line is was softer. 

Last night i tried his SLRs again and likely them more. But they don't feel overly more stiff. Definitely stiffer but maybe because they are a few years old they are loosing up. Also noticed they are much better for sliding even without the quick slide. 

Trying to decide which pads to get now. The SLRs or the V9s. As you can imagine I didnt sleep good last night because of this 

Worth noting also that the V8 vs V9 are way different in similar sizing. I believe it was Seagoal above who pointed it out on one of his threads of new Vaughn pads I'm obsessed with reading 

On 8/10/2021 at 11:43 AM, chile57 said:

I know there was talk of Vaughn's pink - stumbled across this if its helpful...

https://www.instagram.com/vaughncustomsports/

Should be in the first batch of photos after clicking "more photos" if the photo didn't work.

That set is from one of the new Leafs signings G/f. Was a picture of her wearing it. She's a model. I was more interested in the gear

Selling after 20/25 ice times. Bought a better fitting custom Brown.

Size medium. This is in next to mint condition, zero signs of wear. 

Beefed up from Vaughn factory and added 2nd shoulder cap like on NHL units. 

Very light and mobile. 

$350 USD 

Located in NS Canada willing to ship wherever 

3 hours ago, havok said:

Awesome looking set!

Too bad about the glove

It took me 10-12 games to get used to it. I still hate that sweat band though. I have a Kenesky blocker.

As for the shoes maybe it's due to European sizing? 

Hopefully you can send them back if you aren't satisfied.... I was all excited FOR you lol. Bummer

 

The shoes are a great buy i found out. I'm still buying them. Also the blocker is awesome. I'll be keeping that. Just not a fan of a 90 degree glove. I don't know why they said 60 on the site. Kind of pisses me off I was pumped for it. 

Got the order today. 

Lots to talk about. 

1. Love the blocker. Might be the best ball hockey blocker i have felt just putting on. Super light, not bulky, lots of movement but you can hold the stick very easy.

2. Pads feel decent. Definitely look like they are high quality. They look much MUCH stiffer than my normal ones so they might need some getting used to. Also very light and the 32+2 fit me perfect even though I usually wear a 34+2 ice hockey Vaughn set. Strapping system is easy and very good.

3. Shoes i went by their sizing system and then feel too tight. Not sure why. I even picked the bigger size of what i measured when I did. I'm not sure I can use them they are so tight. 

4. The bad. The glove. I can't lie I actually hate the glove. The major problem is the web site says it's a 60° break but there's no way it is. My Vaughn Velocity XP glove is suppose to be a 60 and side by side it's way more of a break. To the point I can't use it. It's as close to a 90° as I've ever used. Not sure my options because i want to use the set but there's no way I'm keeping this. 

So today started out great getting new gear but it's depressing when you don't like some of it. The only thing I really needed replaces was my glove. I only bought the set because hell why not. I love buying new gear. Here are a few pics but you can clearly see the glove is a close to a 90°. I've contacted them but they are not in Friday's apparently. 

Ya that's probably the best idea. Thanks 

Curious to how you found the V9 for protection wise? Most reviews say it's more protection than normal stock Vaughn c/as but I've never tried it 

Thinking about selling my Vaughn VE8 Pro Carbon chest protector. Had a few people ask about it but I don't know an asking price really.  Still new to gear buying. 

Size Senior Medium 

VE8 pro carbon 

Beefed up by Vaughn 

Added 2nd shoulder pad at Vaughn factory 

Excellent condition. Roughly 20-25 ice times.

I love the thing and considered keeping it but the arms are too small for my reach. I'm a few inches or more longer than the suggested length and after one shot to the wrist area it was enough 

The unit actually costed me a decent coin but it's used and that is life. Interesting to see what people think 

I'm curious as well because next year when I have a better idea what I want Im ordering a custom Vaughn set. Hope some people help 

Third ice time last night and I'm starting to really like it. Close to broken in already. I did however have an elbow strap come undone when I was playing and the clip went on the ice. The paper he gives you suggests to keep them attached or taped i forget, which I did not. I specifically remember looking at it and thinking "I don't need that....". Well now I would suggest it. Great movement. Nothing more than feeling a few picks and I played against some really good players last night. 

But the most obvious thing to me is that if you decide to get one made I think it's definitely worth the little extra to get the Russian spec. I don't even know if there is much of a difference you feel when wearing it because i never had the normal on but it's not like it's this gigantic chest protector now, it's just a really well protected one 

Played second game tonight with my new Brown. It was night and day better than the first. First night I was a complete gas can. Started to get use to it. Playing tomorrow night I'm hoping it's as good 

13 hours ago, Rayzilla said:

John must be busy because hasn't replied to my email from a few days ago.

One question I asked about is that I did not see an option to choose Russian Spec. Is there such a thing or is it a couple of individual options?

I think it's an option and it just includes the few things. It's what i did. Extra rib/bicep, heavy plastic on floaters. 100% worth it 

On 8/18/2021 at 3:27 PM, SaveByRichter35 said:

I was very lucky to be able to spend a whole weekend camp breaking in my current Brown.  It was pretty much a wet sloppy mess the whole weekend.  It broke in very nicely that weekend lol.

Nice I am playing the next three nights. Hopefully it does it 

First quick reviews are that trying it on with my gear it takes adjustments. Felt VERY restrictive (like any new unit would) at first but after adjusting a bunch of stuff how I like it and trial and error it fits very well. I look forward to trying it hopefully Friday 

Driving home after picking it up. This is not as bulky as the pictures so. Definitely looks like i will like it