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EXCELLENT!

Because the design process was so laborious for all persons involved and because I knew that my next set (likely in 3-5 years) would again be an homage to my old Cooper gear. Getting it done right once was going to be tough enough. I didn't want to try to do it all over again in 3-5 years. I was born in 1963 (now 53 years of age at the time of this post). I'm currently playing for 3 teams year-round (summer and winter), some regular pick-up in the winter and the occasional tournament. The plan is to get comfortable in one set, then introduce the second set. At that point, I estimate that if I use 2 sets in rotation, the gear will likely outlive my hips, knees, shoulders and talent. (update: as my gear addiction worsens, I fear these may not be my last sets). I'll try to get some pics of the leg channel mods up shortly. Thanks TGN. I was hell-bent on paying homage to the leather Cooper gear I wore growing up, 1977-1986 (GM12, GP59, GP95L). Is your set posted? Is your set a specific retro set? Aesthetically, Brian's hit it out of the park with my design concept. As Roddy Rod (RIP) of The Goalie Crease stated on GSBB in 2014, I provided them with extremely detailed specifications. There are two minor glove errors. They used white grommets despite every photo I sent them showing vintage gear with black grommets. In their defense, I did not explicitly state that I wanted black grommets. When I have time, I will likely replace with black grommets. Bonus points if anyone can find the other glove error (which was totally my oversight). From a functionality standpoint, the SubZero 2 pads are very light and very stiff but the strapping and leg channel are completely rebuilt/modified. 56

Thank you. 35 +3.

Thanks Mike.

Thanks. You are correct. Bernie was my boyhood idol. Three logo-Fibrosport tribute (homage to his 1974-75 to 1978-79 mask that made the cover of TIME). Pelle's Harrison mask had no logos.

Thanks Mik. 35 +3.

As requested. These photos are c. 10/2014 (modifications not pictured). The late, great, Roddy Rod (RIP), the folks at The Goalie Crease and Brian's helped me build these two sets. I did not like the Smart Strap System as designed. I have subsequently stripped out the backsides of the pads and 1) modified the leg channel (open channel, open knee cradle) and 2) strapping system (elastic Price knee-block strap, nylon "Professor Strap" and nylon calf strap (likely unnecessary-may remove soon)). I retained the Brian's elastic calf wrap strap and leather boot strap. Can I call it the Smarter Strap System? I'll try to get some pictures of the current modified backsides.

Sure. Give me a couple days.

Mario Lemieux Fantasy Hockey Camp, February 25-March 1, 2017. Uniforms were an homage to 1986 NHL All-Star game.