Frenchforwin

I use axe body sprays when they go on sale and spray my chesty, and gloves when I unpack at home. My gear lives next to the dryer in the laundry room.. Works for me 

I got a chance to try on these gloves at my local hockey shop and I like the blocker, the glove is ok.... I prefer the iconik glove. The rvh glove down pass trap with the eclipse the pocket doesn't lay flat like Optik and iconik lines which is a problem. It presents well otherwise. Not on my list to buy tho. Probably going with iconik/Optik combo. 

Brians optik double cup FTW haven't had a shot in that region that's fazed me in over a decade. 

I'm 8 years on my Genetik glove and blocker combo - 16months due to craprona vacation.. But I'm on ice 2-3 times a week. Will be getting a full set for next season only because my pads are 12 years old and the foams all broke down. 

Ccm blockade from forever ago 1.9lbs

Genetiks 2 trapper 2.4lbs

Genetik2 blocker 2.0 lbs 

On 12/23/2023 at 7:32 PM, Toobs said:

Have had a chance to get a set of Iconiks on the ice a few times, thought I’d give some feedback. 
 

pads: similar to Gnetik Vs but noticeably lighter. The sliding on them is insane, probably the best sliding pad I’ve used (compared to V10, V9, SLR3, Optik 3, Gnetik V, PX3). The flex is nice, and the strapping is great and super simple. I removed the professor and boot straps, so all it is is toe ties, one calf wrap strap, and the knee strap. Overall solid improvements on the Gnetik V.

 

glove: very comfortable and light, great closure, but I just can’t get used to the break angle on Brian’s gloves.

 

blocker: also very light and comfortable. Rebounds though we’re not as hot as I’d hoped but not terrible.

 

all in all they made some solid improvements, not really anything bad to say except the sliding was almost too much at times and was hard to control occasionally.

My local store doesn't have a demo set of Iconiks yet but I've played 7 games with the Optik3's and 1 game in some Hyperlights. Curious enough that I'll probably wait to try them out however every Genetik pad I've tried I hated probably due to weight. My current pads are pro stock zero g's with sub-zero boots and they are 5lbs each. Optik3 are 5lbs and these hypers I have are 4.6 lbs. Is the sliding that much better than the optiks? 

I like the idea of the knee stack being double laced/more anchored in the pad. 

It would be nice if Brian's made a stripped down pad like the Bauer hyperlights. Having demo'd an Optik set for a month and a half I'm now demo'ing the hyperlights and they feel so light. Was told the hyperlights slide best and have the hottesr rebounds, one game in I disagree, Optik3's better in both. 

4 minutes ago, keeperton said:

Understandable, interested to see if he stays in the model though.

Probably will since most pro goalies seem to like the added coverage of the duck bill pocket for shots near the helmet. I had an old RBK P3 trapper and it was like having 2 blockers. Never liked the break. 

Wierd they would do just a line for gloves and not pads but that's what I've heard from my source. One thing I love to see is I'm not the only one who prefers the old Brian's script over the B-star 

On 10/8/2023 at 8:46 PM, keeperton said:

Only other major thing I had them change was that I have all nylon straps, no elastic, since I like very little give in my straps. I don't know if I would recommend that to most people though. I like Brian's upper-calf strap (professor strap) quite a lot, though I think it's pretty redundant on an Optik pad's strapping. I know a common Optik mod is to make the entirety of the knee landing sure grip instead of only the edge. I wonder if they'd do the outer roll different (as a normal one), since that kind of goes against the Optik's identity?

I haven't used a bootstrap in awhile. If I were to, I'd use one like the True "behind heel" option, but that's preference.

I've been in a set of demo pads in a 33+1 max core for 3 games now. Coming from my zero-g prostocks these are completely different in every way. 

So far, things I've liked. 

#1. These slide effortlessly and in game 1 I over slid for half the game before getting used to it. 

#2. Rebounds sound solid and are live, I appreciate the extra time afforded to recover from rebounds. 

#3. The calf strap is money. I like snug pads around my shins/calves but need the stretch of the strapping. 

#4. I love how square they are and the coverage. 

#5. The angled atretchy knee strap with one caveat, it needs to be stronger for my liking. 

Things I didn't/don't like

#1. Professed strap. Hated it, I use thigh boards still and I like the stretchy behind the knee strap I had on my zero g's. Wish these had one, well a stronger one that is. 

#2 toe tie bungee is too short and still pulls my foot up in the butterfly position. I moved it downward one hole on the toe bridge and that seemed to improve things. 

#3 the knee block and calf wedge interfere with each other due to the prep curve(something I'll probably have them trim on my customer order) .... More on that in a sec. 

My custom order and tweaks so far are 34+1 primo/weave on the skate side of the boot, lace in Lundy loop tabs that extend towards the toe more to allow for different positions Larger/stronger behind the knee strap and a tab to lace in the Velcro attachment point at the outside of the calf. Set of Velcro spare straps. Weave along the outer side of the pad and leg channels were it's currently canvas. Old brians script down the side of the pad, no face of pad logos. Black outer roll, white leg... Super basic. Maybe a black old school triangle above the knee. Stretchy professor strap instead of the solid one. Customer embroidery. 

Gonna check out the Iconik to see if there is anything from those I'd like to incorporate. But so far this is a good start 

Thanks! Great ideas. 

58 minutes ago, keeperton said:

After talking with reps, they did say they should be able to do a boot strap moved a bit to make it work better as a "behind the heel" strap than a normal boot strap.

I really like the additional primo on the boot, but that's because I detest the nylon soaking up water. I do know this one they do have an upcharge for.

I like this idea of primo on the boot. And the boot strap that's lower will essentially be able to lift the pad more with less tension. 

Any other mods to suggest?

I can't remember a few mods I did on the zero g in regards to changing some bindings, I had researched all that when the goalie bulletin board was still around and there was a great nod thread 

18 hours ago, keeperton said:

I would be really interested to see if they would do the Iconik with the Optik3 strapping and the primo-covered boot I typically get them to do. That to me would be my perfect pad (assuming it has a little more rebound pop than my GNetikVs). There is something about the Optik pads that do feel really nice that I cannot place. The MAX core has a nice connect-by-floating sort of design.

In my experience with Brian's they will do whatever you want. My zero g custom order was extensive and not one upcharge either. Mods included +2 thigh rise, lace in thigh boards, DX2 tapered outer roll, flat knee, sub zero boot, mono chromatic side leg logo, and logo delete on the face of the pad, custom embroidery and a few others I'm forgetting. 

From the start of the genetik and optik lines to this last trendy fest I've preferred the feel of the Optik pad every time. 

I'll be custom ordering these optiks without graphics in the same style as my zero g pads. 90°boot, fly stiff with max precurve since my butterfly isn't that wide. Professor strap and Lundy loop removable options and quite possibly no toe straps. No face of the pad logos and the vintage brians logos down the side of the legs. Any mesh material to be replaced with genpro and a removable top strap. I'm looking for any other suggestions that might be of benefit. 

The tendy fest has been a staple in my to do list every year they do it. I'm a Brians guy. Been for 20 plus years now. Started with a set of Beast pads 23 years ago and after 10 years I went I to Zero G prostock heavily modded pad. One thing these demo days have done for me is open my eyes. On paper I should love the Gentik pad line over the Optik. 2 tendy fests in a row and a heavy bias towards the Gentik I still  preferred the feel and play of the Optik pads and absolutely hated the Gentiks. I have Gentik trapper and blocker and absolutely love those. Although the fingers on the blocker especially the thumb which wore through in a season could use improvement. The Iconik line is supposed to be a Gentik clone... So I'll be ordering some custom Optiks in the near future. Here's a shot of my zero g pads when new next to my thrashed Beasts. 

On 9/22/2023 at 1:26 PM, 35RoloSmith41 said:

For people who don’t know, I guess he would attach his pants and chest protector from the back. He had a little clip to keep them together. 
 

I’ve been wearing my chest protector pretty loose and got hit in the arm trying out the panda. Seems like if I want it to still be loose and actually protect my body, I need the Patrick Roy mod. 

Been doing this for years now, didn't know this was a Roy mod. He was/is my favourite goalie. I was a tucked suspenders over  chest guy for years, decades even and 7 years ago I custome ordered a Brians chest, pants and gloves. I switched to chest over pants and struggled with getting used to it until a used a carabiner through the back loop of the chest and connected it to belt of my pants. Suspenders under the chesty. I did this mainly to keep the height of the chest and keep the mid section away from my belly which prevents shot to body leakage.