ZeroGravitas

Should be right between $700 and $800 USD

Call Pro Skate and see what they can do - maybe they can give you another one off the shelf and handle the warranty themselves. Otherwise, you'll have to deal with CCM directly - https://ca.ccmhockey.com/otherwarranty.html

someone deepfake/AI whatever it so that they're kissing please

44 minutes ago, BigPoppaPump said:

FTK measures to 20.5 - 21. According to Bauer, that puts me into a the top end of a M, or into a L. Too bad, otherwise I would have taken you up on your offer.

I assume if you've got your Ultrasonics up on the block, you've moved on to either HL1 or 2? Did you find it a worthwhile jump in quality/innovation between them? Would you think it a $400-$500 jump in quality/innovation assuming you are in HL1?

Thanks to everyone who have responded so far - really appreciate your opinions.

I've had US, HL1, Mach, and now I'm on HL2. My favorite of the bunch was the US.

Stock, off-the-shelf HL1 and HL2 are pretty soft pads by Bauer's standards. Springy knee break and soft boot. Mach is much stiffer by comparison and I wouldn't recommend it. For me, the US stiffness was just right.

Sounds like you've been playing a long time - how much butterfly have you incorporated into your game? Are you looking for better ice seal, stability in the 'fly, big rebounds off the pad? If so, then Bauer sounds as if it could be a good match for you.

In terms of innovation... it depends on what you're looking for. I wouldn't say there's $400-500 worth of changes going from HL1 to HL2. Relatively minor things, IMO - calf bracket, grip knee, different calf pillow/landing plate, different skin.

In terms of quality... it's pretty similar across these pads. Not as nice as a the domestic-made True or Brian's, but the performance is outstanding.

Where are you located and what size/FTK are you? I have some used Ultrasonics (Sz Small, approx 33" inch pad) set that I'm looking to move for not much more than the cost of shipping. Maybe $200 shipped if you're in the continental US?

51 minutes ago, keeperton said:

The mask has the labeling on it that says it has D30 in it, but I'm not seeing any of that trademark orange (and/or yellow) foam anywhere in the photos.

I think the 3D printed nest tech stuff is interesting, it's super comfortable on the Tacks helmets for sure. Was reading a guy on Instagram talking about how it's not designed for the kind of impacts a mask typically deals with and was instead designed for torsional impact, which I'd love to read more about or for any test information to come to light from. The goalie world could really benefit from some damn citations, but everyone seems to hush-hush about anything and everything.

I'll also agree that this is a pretty damn ugly mask. Maybe that shouldn't matter as much if it's a great unit, but I'm having a hard time getting over it.

Believe D3O is just in the chin cup. D3O used to be used as a layer in the foams, now the NestTech is taking center stage

9 minutes ago, ThatCarGuy said:

Sorokin also debuting a custom graphic. Guessing Bauer wants to push goalies with unique specs into digiprint pads rather than have them wear a stock graphic.

The shape of the lines looks kind of like the Shadow....? Anyone else seeing it?

1 minute ago, keeperton said:

*SOLD*

Congrats on sale. Thread is now locked.

This mask rolled into my shop last week. Tried it on Sunday and really liked it. Medium fit me pretty well. Price tag was $999 USD.

Sesame seeds on a cheesesteak bun?! I'm hardly a connoisseur but that seems wrong to me.

12 minutes ago, seagoal said:

Here's Cam Talbot.   Typical LAK style, just go down to Goalie Monkey and take some gear off the shelf.

As if they even carry colored pads in store!

6 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

A few photos from the Summer Championship game. 

Not a lot of me actually playing, but I did the more candid captures.

Wrap looking good

Someone shared to Reddit...

On 9/9/2023 at 11:49 AM, Chenner29 said:

I'm getting a bit of a Bauer TotalOne vibe with the way it's used here.

In desperation, your feeble mind attempts to see the pad graphic as Bauer inspired. Anything to to shield your weak psyche from the truth - the graphic is basically a Warrior graphic and, likely soon, you'll be wearing these abominations on your legs.

Welcome to hell.

True/Lefevre knee/thigh pad?

My refurbed PTS 961 finally came back today.

The old nastiness:

And the new freshness:

23 minutes ago, Hockey37 said:

FYI wait time for a new mask as of this week is 18 weeks. 

Any word on prices? Another user posted in November 2022 that it was $1,000 CAD for a full Kevlar mask, but his website hasn't been updated with that number...

On 8/25/2023 at 3:24 PM, FrenchGoalie said:

Do you know when will it be?

It's up now!

https://www.goalies-only.com/customizer3d/iconik/

13 minutes ago, BigPoppaPump said:

What is your source for the Brian's 90* rumor? I've been a Brian's guy for 30+ years and I just tried out a True L20.1 580 glove today and was blown away with it. Would love it if Brian's had a glove with same break/attributes. I'm hoping the rumor is true (haha)....would order a brand new set as soon as available.

I think a couple members here have spoken to Brian's reps and the reps hinted or outright said there's something similar to a 90 degree coming. Some members on the board have seen the customizer and it does look like a 580-style break.

1 hour ago, coopaloop1234 said:

Someone has to. It's not like Warrior was ever clear on what all their new customization options were. 

Hell, even how they describe the difference between the G6 and 6.1 glove with being a "wide shape" and "long shape" and ignoring typical goalie catcher break conventions is a bit annoying. Especially since they designate different liner breaks anyways...

Surprised you'd go with the 7.0 blocker though. I really didn't like the protruding board of my G5. My GT2 was a way better blocker. 

go off king.

Hope they really beef up the customizer booklet for 2024.

The manager at my store mentions he's been seeing a few of these of warping near the rear/trigger. These were engineered to be stiffer in the front and more flexible in the back. Maybe they're too flexible? I noticed getting the steel into these seems a lot more difficult than with the previous Tuuks...

Pure Hockey is having a Labor Day sale - 20% off clearance.

Use code LDSAVE20 to take 20% off.

Despite being only 20% off, some items seem to be cheaper at Pure instead of Monkey. For example:

Pure is selling the Warrior F1 Pro mask at $679, less 20% brings you to $543.
Monkey is selling the Warrior F1 Pro mask at $799, less 25% brings you to $599.

Good hunting!

On 6/29/2023 at 12:39 PM, chile57 said:

@ZeroGravitas could have Pony Expressed it quicker eh?

Mailed it June 8th.
He received it June 29th.
He mailed it back August 27th.
Should get it back Sept 1 according to USPS!

13 minutes ago, Hockey37 said:

Is Michel's email address still the Gmail one?  Tried sending an email to start an order and haven't had a response in the past few weeks.

Try m.doganieri AT outlook DOT fr

He emailed me just yesterday.  Maybe tell him his Gmail doesn't seem to be working as it seems another member here had problems with the Gmail address too.