Punisher Goalie

31 minutes ago, bunnyman666 said:

For me, I don’t see the necessity of doing the calves with the 3M tape. The exception would be if the calf plate lied flatter to the ice. Maybe if I put a calf wedge into the calf plate and the calf plate were flatter on the ice, the additional tape would be necessary. I was doing tricks on the ice with my pads! Spins! 

This is the main reason I'm considering applying the 3M to my calf wings. I have large stiff calf pillows made by Sara at PAW in these pads. 

Joined the club. Applied the VIVID product to my G5s. 
 

First knee wing I did I just cut a piece larger than the wing and cut the excess off with an Xacto blade. Second one I made a paper template as shown and used that to cut a template out of plywood on my bandsaw. Used the plywood to cut out the VIVID material and it was a perfect fit (allowing a couple extra mm to curve along with the contour of the pad), MUCH easier and cleaner install. 
 

Decided to apply more to the knee leveler as well, but still debating whether to bother with the calf wing. Seems like others on here feel it is not necessary. I also see this as a temporary measure and will likely buy that G6 sliding plate to replace this when available in the Spring. Won’t be on the ice until next week but looking forward to trying it out then!

On 1/1/2022 at 5:45 AM, ArdeFIN said:

Tried to find some video which I know to be in the Youtube but didn't. Anyways simple drills for butterfly movements are going around the faceoff dot (or just a puck) and around the center (or B) circle line. In these you have to learn to control the direction you are going and sliding. 

And in addition ofcourse when going around dot or puck, keep your stance towards the puck at the same time. 

The last mentioned has helped me somewhat as I'm really struggling to keep my hands in position when butterflying side-to-side and also keep my stickblade in position to stop those fiveholers.

Edit: And what helps a lot when learning the technic is that your pads really do slide so you don't have to use all your focus to just get the pads sliding.

Really good discussion here. Just wanted to add - I also struggle with my hand position with butterfly slides (and any other movement from, to, or during the butterfly). Another user on here aptly dubbed my problem "Rodeo Arms" lol. 

Anyway, the best drill I've found is to do a butterfly movement, slides for example, with a player stick balanced on top of my gloves at the wrists. Basically you have to keep the stick up and parallel to the ice or it will fall over. Might be worth a try. 

4 hours ago, TheGoalNet said:

Making the toe box say 2mm thicker than the rest of the boot will add nominal weight and provide plenty of protection. 
 

player boots don’t have “re-enforced” toe caps and that’s probably the one area of the skates the EQMs Don’t fuss with when adding shot blockers 

All skate toe caps from Bauer are tested between 80mph-100mph from a close proximity with a puck cannon for safety testing. That testing standard didnt get discarded for the new boot either 

Is there not an additional layer of protection with the moldable foam liner? Isn’t it the case that in most skates the interior padding/liner is on the side panels but does not extend to the toe box?

Did an actual human author write that article? It reads like it was written by AI.

17 hours ago, bunnyman666 said:

The wear issue could be mitigated with a wear strip laced into the boot/leg channel. 

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. Or perhaps, depending on model, and adhesive product like PadSkins.

14 hours ago, Wake42 said:

These should cost me less over time than the person I hire to tie my skates for me every game. Thanks mom! 

Kidding aside, I want to see how durable the latches are before buying. When I first started roller, I used a pair of inline skates that had the ratchet tightening system (think snow board bindings) and they broke pretty easily when hit by a roller puck (then it became duct tape every game until I got new skates). If these are durable, then I'm for giving them a go. 

This is also a fair point, but based on the pictures the latches look more like the higher-end sort you would see on a ski boot (metal latch over molded "hooks") as opposed to the cheap type on our roller blades growing up (the plastic strip with "teeth" that would ratchet through a plastic buckle). Hoping they are durable.

15 hours ago, TheGoalNet said:

They exist... It's just a way more exclusive club than the Solid Colored Pads Crew

https://www.adweek.com/creativity/nike-mag-self-lacing-sneakers-are-finally-here-theyre-only-making-89-pairs-173888/

 

Think I can mount Vertexx Edge holders on those?

1 minute ago, seagoal said:

I was assuming this would be a motivator for a lot of goalies but again, this is one motivator that I have not ever shared. 

I can't remember once in my life ever when dressing thinking "this take too much time/effort." 

Obviously we're talking First World Problems here, but for me, it is certainly the worst thing about dressing and undressing, so I'd like to eliminate it. Contributing factors: I like my laces cranked down very tight, I like the feel I get from thinner waxed laces (Howie's), and I play a ton. Also I'm getting old. My hands hurt a ton from lacing and its genuinely difficult to get skates off at the end of a session. 

I know this is not going to motivate most people, but it does me. The issue of potential wear to the leg pads is definitely one that deserves attention, but as I've stated above, the look/style is a total non-issue for me. The skates are hidden by the leg pads anyway. 

6 minutes ago, ThatCarGuy said:

I'm not certain that bauer created this issue, I think we may have made it by trying to provide an excuse as to why bauer would use something other than laces. My guess is that having a hinge with laces caused excessive lace bite and if you're going to design a skate inspire by a ski boot why not go all the way.

Yes, for the record I am less (or not at all) focused on "fit consistency" than I am on the time and effort it takes to lace my skates. 

4 minutes ago, Scythe said:

Must've forgot to bake your laces. 

I was promised I would have these 6 years ago!!! Where are they??

8 hours ago, ThatCarGuy said:

Some of us prefer to have the top laces loose while having mid and lower tighter and getting the same tightness every time is difficult on those upper laces. 

Yes and laces can flex and change over time with moisture, etc. These skates are all I think about every time I lace up my stupid traditional lace skates! Its 2021, we shouldn't be holding our skates on our feet with strings!

Just now, Urabus33 said:

Nice. Weight is lower than I expected. I just want to know when can I buuuuuuyyyyyy?????

@tendy_talks30 on IG posted the clearest pic so far:

3 hours ago, BadAngle41 said:

Ill give this a bump and second the comments made by @bunnyman666. I had a Wall W6 (mad in Finland which I believe is the basis for Victory... although I'm not going down the Wall vs. Victory history here.) It was a great mask and I still have it on the shelf as a back up if needed. Took some bombs off of it and the impact absorption and dissipation is great. 

Worth nothing the the wrinkling you see in the images @Punisher Goalie is the adhesive backing on the foam against the inside of the mask. These things are easily painted should you not want that clear look as well. 

Yes, thanks for the clarification - I will say you really can't see the backing when you are more than 2 feet away from it. 

5 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

Please add your location to your listing.

 

Done, thanks. 

16 hours ago, bunnyman666 said:

These are FANTASTIC masks with the ultimate in sound damping due to the shell construction. I am a fan. I went back to a Mage style mask, but keep mine around. Anyone who buys this will be very happy with it.

Thanks for the good word!

Selling my brand new Victory V6 clear mask. Bought it shortly before COVID and just have never gotten around to using it. Been sitting in the shelf. Specs are: short chin, pro cat eye cage, chin sling (no cup), outsider straps and white straps. Built for a head circumference of 57.5 cm, but obviously it fits a range.
 

Listed on eBay as well but I’d certainly prefer to give it a good home with one of you folks. Retail is $575, I’m asking just $400. Buyer to pay actual shipping cost. I’ll try to use the carrier of your choice. Shipping from US zip 20854.

Please feel free to message with any questions. Thanks for looking!

19 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

For sure, but we're still using skate lace without too much issue. Surely some sort of BOA-like system could be facilitated.

Well certainly if someone managed to do it, I'd be a customer!

17 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

It's definitely an interesting concept and it makes sense in terms of a progression standpoint.

Though it definitely seems like a piece of gear that either works for you or doesn't. With only two secure points and only a few notches to adjust, it seems like you'll need to work with what the boot is able to offer instead of making the boot work for you.

Though since we're utilizing skiing tech, why hasn't anyone used a BOA system for skates like they have for snowboard boots? Seems like that would be a for more customizable adjustment system than what we're seeing here.

Yeah, I've wondered about BOA too. I'm a long-time user in my golf shoes...

I can only speculate that in order for BOA to work properly, the skate would have to be so soft as to not provide enough stability. Seems like almost all retail skates now are built for stiffness. 

23 minutes ago, bunnyman666 said:

This could be the answer for a lot of questions I have had for skates ever since they’ve gone stiff. The ability of forward flex has been absent. 

I am hoping for at least the amount of forward flex afforded by the Scrivens lacing method that I’m using now. 

1 hour ago, TheGoalNet said:

No, I don’t believe that’s the case 

It’s my understanding this will be sold like a normal Skate

It’s my understanding this will be sold like a normal Skate

The liner however will be able to compensate for half sizes in the way that it fits during the molding process 

Any word on ETA to retail?

This will be a day one purchase for me, as long as the weight is anywhere near reasonable for a high-end skate. Excited for the possibility of never tying skates again. I get the comments about the look (rental skates, roller blades, or whatever) but for goalies they are hidden under our leg pads anyway so who cares. 

2 hours ago, Nohtaram said:

Not exactly what I would do for myslef but final result looks great. Now you only need to do matching straps.

Ha yeah that was the first thing I thought when I saw those painted straps recently. 

Hi - after years of playing with vinyl and stickers, etc., I just wanted to share my first attempt at actually painting a mask. I have wanted to do a Jackson Pollock-style platter paint job for a while. While I've seen elements of that style in some masks, I haven't yet seen it featured primarily. Initially, I thought of going fully 80s with all neon/dayglow colors, but my new team has red as a dominant color so I went a different direction.

Decided on a basic red as a base then selected several different shades to layer on. Pollock used a glass enamel paint that I figured would add some significant weight and have too much of a texture, not to mention I wasn't sure if it could damage the mask. I stuck with acrylic paints (really cheap craft variety) thined with 70% isopropyl alcohol - around a 60-40 ratio. This gave me the nice streaky splatter effect when I just dipped a popsicle stick in and flicked it at the mask as I stood over it. Clear coat is just 3 coats of the Rustoleum 2x gloss spray can variety. I'm super happy with the results. The style is one that you really can't screw up, so it was fun to do because I knew any "mistakes" would just add to the chaotic look.

Anyway, curious to know what you all think and I'm looking forward to getting it out on the ice.

1 hour ago, Vanniek71 said:

Sheathing it is a good idea, ala Pro Lace armor. Might add that for just in casies!

What’s the beat way to do that? I didn’t know laces were hollow lol

Ha yes they are! Very easy, just cut to length plus around 10-15% depending on preference. You want them to bunch up on the relaxed cord so they expand when the cord stretches. Then just pinch the end of the cut lace on the outer edge and it’ll open up. Melt the edges with a lighter (don’t let the lace reseal itself). Then just push the cord through. Looks like you are using a stiff enough elastic that it should just slide right through to the other end. 

14 hours ago, Vanniek71 said:

I’m not 100% sure tbh, I haven’t ever tried a short loop.

I do know when the cordage is shorter you don’t get as much stretch as you do with longer cordage. I’ve found the way I have it now allows for less tension when the cord stretches because there is more to allow that stretch along the length than if the cord was shorter.

Ive never had an issue with skate cuts in the cords, the only time I’ve had to replace one is because my dog chewed one in half LOL

Yes, that’s a good point. I guess it all depends on the size/elasticity of the cord you’re using. I brought up the skate cuts because when I used a similar diy cord system (attached to the pads, not your quick release) I did indeed have mine get cut during pickup. I started sheathing the cord in waxed lace after that.