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    Vinyl Mask Wraps

    in Masks + Cages + Neck Guards

    Posted

    Just now, TheGoalNet said:

    My understanding is that a high end wrap will cost around $300 and any certified paint job will cost around $500. $300 for a sticker feels expensive, but it's 40% less than paint 

    That's what has been holding me back from trying a wrap. For me, the price difference between a wrap and paint is about $50. 

    NHL Pro Chest Protector Database

    in Chest Protectors - C&As

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    2 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said:

    I bet the chest protector is the next piece of gear due for a revolution. All these new impact absorbing materials are just the tip of the ice berg. Someone will invent an "un-obtanium" foam and it will explode from there

    It should be. With all the talk of slimming down goalies, it has to happen. The only way to slim down a C/A is by making something at least equally protective with less bulk. That's going to require new materials, new designs, and new manufacturing methods. I'm all for it if they can figure it out. 

    Vinyl Mask Wraps

    in Masks + Cages + Neck Guards

    Posted

    48 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

    Even more shocking is when we leased my wife's Hyundai last year, the dealer asked what I drove.  I told him a Subaru.  He said I should trade it in for a Hyundai because its better than Subaru.

    LOL yeah that's always funny. Lower end (no offense intended!) dealers are hilariously irritating. That was the first thing I noticed when I was on the Porsche lot was how little pressure there was. I guess they either a) don't have time to rush to try to sell to every single person on the lot who can't afford it anyway and b) know that if you want one, you'll buy one. No need to sell to them. 

    We were on a Honda lot (looking at a Volvo they had on the lot) and man did they ever try to get us in a Honda. Umm.. no? LOL

    I also had some local Chevrolet dealer spam me on Twitter a few months ago asking what it would take to get me to "upgrade" to a Chevy. Uhh... :rofl:

    Vinyl Mask Wraps

    in Masks + Cages + Neck Guards

    Posted

    28 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

    In all seriousness though, he does have a point.  I can definitely see a shell getting damaged and then not seeing the damage because of the wrap.  On the other hand, I also feel that a puck impact of that nature would rip the vinyl so its probably moot.  

    True dat. 

    CCM Pro Return 13A Pants

    in Pants + Knee Pads

    Posted

    1 hour ago, BadAngle41 said:

    @TheGoalNet So believe it or not I actually do 99% of the cooking in my family and I don't have a food scale, I do it all to taste, not one of those damn bakers who NEED recipes. That said, I'm ordering a food scale today, mainly for the purposes of weighing goal equipment. 

    I can't say 13a feel lighter than my previous V5s... but that's like comparing apples and oranges. 1 skate down and they feel VERY mobile. Length is about the same and the slimmed down thigh is noticeable when getting dressed, but 13a do come up significantly higher above my hips and integrate much better with an untucked Premier C/A. The ability to close 5 hole without door stop thigh blocks has taken my desire to shave about 1"-1.5" off my leg pads a NECESSITY. More to come...

    Mobility is FAR more important than weight. 

    1 hour ago, BadAngle41 said:

    I agree... just playing devil's advocate. 

    Having said all that, my Premier C/A is showing some wear and I'll be anxious to work with Passau on a bespoke piece for myself and how I play.

    First, that phrase makes me cringe anytime somebody says it. 

    Second, good luck with the Passau! I love mine and am happy to answer any questions you may have, if you have any via PM. 

    CCM Pro Return 13A Pants

    in Pants + Knee Pads

    Posted

    3 hours ago, bunnyman666 said:

    So many times, I get discouraged at some items that are called “pro” at the retail level. Breezers are one of those items. Why not offer these pro versions at retail if they are that good? 

    I'm confused what you mean? These aren't retail... 

    Boddam gear

    in Gear

    Posted

    51 minutes ago, RichMan said:

    @bunnyman666 - if you check out the website, his prices are the lowest on the market for custom gear, and that doesn't minimize the quality/protection either.

    Whoa, lower than Passau?? That’s mind blowing.

    Glove Re-Lacing

    in Mods

    Posted

    1 minute ago, Doobiesnax said:

    are you trying to buy all of the cord?  i just bought 5 feet of 1/4" shock cord, 6' of 3/16" shock cord, 3 feet of 2" velcor, 2 - 1" SR buckles, 4 ' of 1" nylon strapping, 4' of 2" elastic strapping and 4 - 1" rings for $12 cad at my local repair shop.  It cost the store more to pay the kid to gather up all this stuff for me than the actual stuff!!! 

    Apparently. LOL. 

    About 8 yards of four different colors, and one needle. 

    CCM Pro Return 13A Pants

    in Pants + Knee Pads

    Posted

    34 minutes ago, BadAngle41 said:

    What's funny to me is that I rarely am in the market for new pants, yet you've been playing since 2015 and have gone through more than 1 pair. 

    I like trying new things. :) You should see my for sale thread over on MSH... LOL. 

    CCM Pro Return 13A Pants

    in Pants + Knee Pads

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    47 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

    You guys really have me tempted to try out these pants.  I have always been deathly afraid of getting new pants because the ones I have now, Bauer Reactor 5(pre lockout Reactor), are so streamlined compared to the big bulky shit that is made today.  Though these Bauers are still in great shape for their age, they aren't going to last forever.

    Mine aren't quite the same model but very similar. I'd been a Bauer Supreme user previously. I'm a huge fan of the CCM pants. They have way better protection, yet are somehow more mobile than my Bauers. 

    These are what mine look like: 

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    CCM Pro Return 13A Pants

    in Pants + Knee Pads

    Posted

    5 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

    The padding on the face of the pants.  I know they all have them these days but I never understood why.  

    Oh wasn’t sure what you were talking about because I’ve never seen pants without it. I imagine it’s done that way so you get the padding without losing the mobility. Much more prominent on the Bauer pants than the CCM though.

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