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6 hours ago, ilyazhito said:

Does anyone have a full right 580 glove they would be willing to part with?

 

I found this glove on SidelineSwap, but I'm not sure how good it is. I was also thinking about buying a Warrior G6 and putting in a 90° liner to see how it works before committing to buying an actual 580 glove.

What would y'all recommend? 

A warrior 90 degree is a still nowhere close to a real 580 just fyi

1 hour ago, TheGoalNet said:

Played a lot with this customizer, here are my two favorite…

Only used two colors, so that limits the options, but also mellows this out a lot

 

This graphic is just rough man. Played with it a ton and can’t get anything to look good.

6 hours ago, froese said:

 

Yikes. What sort of wait times was the customizer showing when you guys put your orders in?

22-24 weeks. So was essentially right on. Just felt like forever.

3 hours ago, Madmedic6 said:

Here I am still waiting on a glove or ordered December 10th.

I just got my new px3 set that I ordered the last week of August.

On 2/8/2024 at 2:54 PM, coopaloop1234 said:

The chart that's on the customizer for the G7 is identical to the one previously used for their other pads. 

https://www.thegoalnet.com/forums/topic/2702-warrior-sizing/

Here's a thread from 2019. The sizing chart on that is the same specs as the one currently live in the G7 customizer. 

I've fired off an email to Cam at the Hockey Shop to get a better idea of potential sizing issues between the chart and reality. There seems to be some conflicting information lol. 

Where’d you find Cams email? I want to ask him a question 

3 hours ago, IpaddyTECH said:

My pads might be much older G2's but I'd agree with your sizing as I'm about an inch below center with an 18.5 atk. At this point I'll be going with a 32" in Bauer for sure, and probably a 32 in Warrior as well unless we start seeing the g6/7s running big. Still leaning Bauer although the G7's do look great. 

Do you mean FTK? If you’re an 18.5 ATK a 32 or small/X small in Bauer is going to be way too small for you

I know not exactly what you asked but check out PAW… custom made for you, and if you get them with the gel they’re very cushy. Best knee pads I’ve worn, I won’t use anything else.

4 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said:

It's either Bauer or Warrior pads, they both have tighter elastic systems than most. 

But at the same time, they both have enough give that no one's foot should be pointing upwards... 

I'm going to jump to conclusions and say that this is due to user error somehow. 

Have to agree with you. Bauers are by far the tightest bungees, I replaced the ones on my HL2s after one skate cause they were way too short.

That being said, there’s still plenty of give that there’s no way it should have caused MCL or ACL injuries.

4 hours ago, keeperton said:

Heaviest blocker I've owned in recent years as the Hyperlite 1 blocker, I think it was about 1015 grams. Though current Bauer literature says the Hyperlite 2 blocker should be about 840 grams and the Shadow is about 860 grams. The X5pro and M5pro Shadow are supposed to be the same at 820 grams (this is from the Bauer 2024 calatog).

Current blockers:

• GNetikV: 973 g
• Optik2: 875 g
• Optik: 784 g

If the Iconik is truly 20% lighter, than it should be about 780 grams, but I'd expect it to be more like 820 grams.

I've always found Warrior blockers to always be incredibly light.

Having used an Iconik blocker I can say that it is incredibly light. Didn’t weigh it but it was awesome to use.

1 minute ago, RichMan said:

Not to derail the thread but could you post a pic? I had that idea for my Pro-Laces I was using but couldn't find something suitable that wouldn't bunch up or just fall off. Closest thing I did was a couple turns of stick tape to pinch the first 1" - 1" 1/2.

Just buy the prolaces hybrid. They come with a 2” section of skate lace between the toe attachment and bungie.

17 minutes ago, ZeroGravitas said:

Hmm... swapping to a Hazardous 595 blocker doesn't change half-cuff/one-piece cuff options.

The Hazardous customizer also has some warnings about blocker options that are not available if you select 585 with binding, but 585 isn't even an option anymore. 585 is still an option on Catalyst, though. Sounds like True needs to make some fixes to the customizer.

True is working on an updated customizer actually. It was supposed to launch with the hzrdus launch, but guess it’s not done yet

On 1/23/2024 at 9:01 AM, Smalls said:

Just thought I'd reply to this since I just ordered a custom set and went through the process of figuring out why some photos I see of the pad has a pronounces S curve while others don't. Basically the stiff core is the one that has that curve, the regular core is the one pictured in the customizer and more straight.

If I'm not mistaken this is the only pad at this time with some curve stock, and why I wanted to try Brian's again. As I've gotten older my hips lost some rotation and I feel like that S curve really helps seal it up. My custom order is in for an early March slot so won't be long before I'll be able to compare for myself. Currently in a True PX3 and before that was in the stiffest core Warrior G6 so will be a nice change of pace I think.

Picture attached is stiff core on left and regular core on right to show what I mean. Shout out to Jay at TGC, I've bought like 4 or 5 custom sets through him now and he always takes the time to go over the specs for me and help me decide.

That’s quite a difference in curve. Did you actually get your hands on both versions or just pictures? The iconiks I was using were the flex profile, but I’d be interested to know where the big differences in flex are, as I know the stiff profile still has a soft boot. 
 

Wonder what the difference is between the Iconik stiff and an optik3 in terms of stiffness.

1 hour ago, Ryan W said:

Other than it being the ugliest graphic of any brand (imo of course) and me disliking the virtual lack of an outer roll, maybe that would be best. Any idea if the iconik would be good? It seems to have a fairly aggressive Z shape. Or is it a softer type of pad on top of an aggressive pre curve?

So you can get the Iconik in a stiff profile which offers a similar Z curve to the optik, but it’s still a softer pad and will have more torsional flex. Also, be aware that most store stock will be in the flex profile, as that’s the stock option and is much softer (still has a decently stiff thigh though) and won’t have as aggressive of a Z curve. You can see comparison pics of the two profiles in the Iconik thread on here.

If you go custom, you can get whatever graphic you want on the optiks too.

2 hours ago, Ryan W said:

Curious about this as well. I'm 40 and have a couple labral injuries, so my hip rotation is a bit more limited. However, I still play a fairly modern game and would like a stiff pad/stiff thigh rise, hot rebounds, no torsion etc but still want that S or Z style shape so that the thigh rises meet in the butterfly. I'm not a fan of relying on my knee blocks to make the save and just feel more confident with the thighs touching both in making the save but also in case of deflections or active stick work. 

Is this just not a possible combination for a pad, only available through custom or is there a retail pad I should consider with these preferences in mind?

Sounds like you want a Brians Optik3. Stiff pad with a very aggressive Z curve shape off the shelf. 

59 minutes ago, ilyazhito said:

Large in Bauer is, at least nominally, a 35" pad. That said, Warrior runs small. I would need a 36" Warrior pad.

Warrior has a 1.5" thigh rise as stock. 

What’s the +1.5 equivalent to though? Like Brian’s 1.5 is similar to other brands +2. Is warrior the same or is it more of a normal 1.5.

And so you’re saying going with a 34 G7 might be too small for me?

How accurate is warriors size chart? Never tried warrior gear before but thinking of giving some G7s a go. Their chart puts me in a 35 based on FTK, feels big considering I wear a 33 in Vaughn and am between a 33 and 34 in true (use 34s just cause I like the way they sit with how I strap them). I do wear a large in Bauer tho.

also, how does the warrior thigh rise compare to trues/Vaughn/Brian’s?

11 hours ago, froese said:

I managed to remove the 20.2's but somehow ended up with a custom px3 order instead. Blacked out in a haze of goalie gear euphoria, woke up, and this was the result  @Chenner29 @Toobs

Good choice, think you’ll really enjoy these. Trues production times aren’t terrible right now either.

34 minutes ago, froese said:

That's interesting I hadn't heard that before, that there were tangible differences. Is there something specific in the off-shores that they don't do as well or just an overall feel?

Just overall quality and durability. You’ll be much happier with the domestic product. 
 

Hzrdus should be hitting stores relatively soon, so 20.2 will likely drop in price pretty dramatically if that’s the direction you want to go.

18 minutes ago, froese said:

Compared to the 20.2. I've tried on both and the px3 seemed to have a shorter boot, and sat a little differently on the skate but maybe I was just imagining that. 

Think the boots are pretty similar. The px3 might be a bit flatter but not sure on that

38 minutes ago, froese said:

 

Thanks guys, appreciate the info. In addition to the newer composite internals, does the px3 have a shorter boot as well?

Shorter boot compared to what? It’s got a very flat boot but trues boot length has been pretty consistent across models.

1 hour ago, froese said:

Other than the thinned out thigh rise and the knee rolls, they're pretty similar aren't they? Have you tried both the px3s and the 20.2s?

I’ve used both, the PX3s are a much better pad imo. Just feels better on the leg and feels more responsive.

4 hours ago, froese said:

As someone that's spent most of their life in Vaughns (ending with the V7s), but then wanted to move to a stiffer pad and is currently in a pair of Eflex 6 max rebound, I've now got a taste for it and am interested in going even further in that direction. I love the ccms but they do sometimes have more torsional flex than I'd like. I'm considering a pair of 20.2s and wondered if anyone has gone through a similar progression of pads and what they liked or didn't liked going from Eflex to True. 

Appreciate any feedback!

Imo just get a px3. Has one of the stiffest thighs on the market but will still feel familiar to you.

1 hour ago, coopaloop1234 said:

Ah, did not know that. 

I can't see the benefit of this set up? 

I don’t really know. I think the idea is that the push zone allows for some spring off the post, the lace allows you to lock it in, and the rest of the bungee allows for some ankle flex. But I don’t really think it probably adds that much, especially for an extra 20 bucks lol

2 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said:

https://prolaces.ca/en/products/pro-laces-armor-hybride

I believe this is the system that comes with most True pads. 

It's the classic Pro laces set up, except for an inch or two of standard lace between the pad and your skate. It's supposed to mimic the slack that comes from using standard laces that's been so heavily "pushed" (lol) as a necessity for the toe box on post style of RVH integration. 

 

 

The hybrid and push are different. The hybrid is 2” of lace and then bungee (comes stock on true pads).

The push is a new system that is a small length of bungee, a large bit of lace, and another small bit of bungee on the Velcro (see pic).

On 1/17/2024 at 1:34 PM, RichMan said:

When big brands (and some smaller ones) mention EE or EEE, it usually means bigger at the mid point of the foot, so basically where your arch is located, the width side to side. Problem is that for someone with a large forefoot or looking for that kind of space/shape, unless you got thick feet and heels, the rest of the shoe/boot/etc feels loose or sloppy. I doubt Bauer will create a injection mold for each and every different order, that would be too expensive for them and it would be put onto the customer.

My Bauer Vapors are borderline ok but I could use a 1/4" each side for optimal comfort. I tried on CCMs in the same size and my toes felt like they were shoved into a funnel. I tried on the True TF7 and TF9 in regular and wide and my toes felt the same. 

I tell you, once you get into foot shaped footwear, going back to the industry standard just feels wrong.

No that’s not how it works with konekts. There’s both an inner liner and an outer shell, both of which are heat moldable. I have EE forefeet but normal mid feet and heels, and the konekts fit my feet perfectly. Almost feels like wearing a sock or slipper. You just have to be fitted correctly when buying them.

They can accommodate up to EEE but as narrow as needed because the whole skate molds to your foot during the fitting process.