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@ArdeFIN I'm in a similar situation in that I ordered my current C/A with velcro belly extensions which I've never removed. Tried playing with them on and felt fine so while the unit is a bit longer than I'd typically wear it worked out well. Pants are pro stock CCM HPG 14A with no internal belt... so I do wear suspenders like @coopaloop1234 with the C/A over them. Spec'd the chest piece with a clip to feed through a loop on the back of my pants... but not overly sure it really does anything.

The 3M product you linked is very similar (if not the same) as what @GoalieNut used... just different dimensions. The Igus product is interesting... but it's difficult to compare physical properties of it to the 3M as they have different intended purposes. 3M's technical data sheets are more like marketing materials with limited data points... so evaluating things like coefficient of sliding friction found on the Igus product isn't possible. That said... the Igus product is more than 2X the thickness of the 3M product (0.019685" (0.5mm) vs. 0.008" (0.2032 mm).) I think it's also important to keep in mind that all of the products in question are "wear resistant." 3M is intended as paint protection film which is meant to hold up against light to medium road grit... and not sliding across a cut up crease. The typically polyurethane clear coat on top of the film provides the majority of the water sheeting which would give us the sliding characteristics we're looking for. As for how long that lasts... well @GoalieNut will have to let us know.

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.

I use a Maltese, but Passau or Eco Pro are very similar in construction. All are pretty flexible yet provide great protect for lower neck and clavicle. Kova will be very stiff in comparison but a great protective choice as well. If you're getting hit any higher on the neck than these typically go (1 1/2" up your neck) my suggestion would be doubling up with a dangler.

I made a passing post in the gear hauler topic... pretty sure @coopaloop1234 gives me a pass because of the fact it's an internal combustion.

FWIW... I applied some DuPont Teflon Silicone Lubricant Aerosol Spray to sliding edges and weltings of my RetroFlexes a while back. Anywhere that sees a good amount of abrasion or moisture. Does a good job of sealing the materials and provided noticeable improvement in sliding... but between getting used to the sliding and actually wearing off... you'd probably have to apply somewhat regularly if your primary goal was sliding.

So I had my car wrapped with XPEL, a product very similar to what @GoalieNut applied to the knee landing. It obviously adheres well to a painted surface and allows for some flex, the real trick is to minimize the edges that could peel up and any wrinkles. Looking at the initial video that was posted of the Miklin pad, they apply to the jenpro/weave material prior to sewing and more-less laminate it. Tack solutions can aid in ensuring good adhesion in corners etc.

Good news... doesn't look like the powder coat chipped.

I don't know why... but that actually had me laughing. Mind if I ask why the services provided by this gear is no longer required?

You just proved my point... you've seen posts... which only happen when something didn't go as expected. Might you have any idea how many sets were sold worldwide and what the defect rate is? Or are you just clicking? Clearly rhetorical.

Essentially you're saying that you wouldn't get a C8 Z06 Corvette because the C1 in 1953 didn't meet your expectations. 1S was a leap forward. The combination of core and skin hadn't been done before and it yielded a high performance pad that would be the equivalent of a race car when compared to some other pads on the market at the time. Also like a race car it isn't meant to be a daily driver. There is a balance... and the first iteration of this type of pad offered at retail did trade durability for performance. Personally I've used every major brand at some point and some things worked for me and others didn't. Doesn't make it bad equipment, just wasn't what I liked. My experience with 2X Pro was great. I didn't find wear was any more a factor on them than any other set I've owned. Only reason I sold it was the glove, and that is entirely because of my personal preference for a 580 break. I'm back in CCM now with Axis and I like them, but there are aspects of the 2X Pro that have me thinking of looking at Bauer for my next set. Worth noting too like restaurant reviews on Yelp... most people only post things when they're unhappy or when something goes wrong. Consequently it isn't a full view into the experience for all customers. Pad fails are no different. I mean how interesting would it be if we all posted pictures of our totally normal used gear all the time? Probably wouldn't get the same number of clicks as a set gone wrong. Consider your sources for information when forming an opinion. (P.S. I'm not a Corvette guy at all... just used it for an analogy.)

I don't see any data coming from anyone. The fact is perhaps when you go to a shop you see a lot pads with external breaks on the shelf because they're not selling. Also, I think the only data pool any of us would be able to accurately put together would be professionals, and I'm not entirely sure that's the group you're considering.

A carpenter never blames his tools. Joking aside I felt like my 2X Pro skates were just too tall and had me pitched too far forward. My hips are awful to begin with... but it seemed to be worse with them. Switched back to a Graf boot with CCM XSG holder which is much more neutral and it's been so much better. It's really just finding a balance between performance and comfort. To me it looks like the same Vertexx Edge holder as before... so same pitch... but that could be less than what you're using with the True 2 piece.

I'd usually be in a 960 as my face is slim (hat size is 7 1/8)... but I picked up a Fit 1 NME VTX and it's been fantastic. Jaw portion is a little wider than it would be on a 960... but no issue with range of motion against C/A and visibility.

I second @Scythe and say get a dedicated bag for your pads... doesn't have to be a fancy specific goal pad bag just something they fit in. I happened to catch one of Kaskisuo's latest videos today and he was packing up his bags for a road trip... just two team bags. If you have the original bubble wrap that Bauer has sized for blade along with individual sleeves when you picked up your custom twigs slap[ them back on before wrapping up. Otherwise something I did when I shipped out some sticks to someone in New Zealand when they bought them from me off SideLineSwap was to put little cardboard spacers at the blade, grip, and paddle. Just kept them from rubbing more than anything... then just wrap tightly. Of course that's only if you care if your twigs get dinged up.

I picked up some David Rittich pro stock M1Pro+ and I like 'em... definitely more flex than I've had with the mix of Anton Forsberg V1 Pro+ pro stocks, retail 2S Pro, and Michael Gartieg Premier II. Now i just have to play the puck better to get use of the extra whip.

I used a bunch of the 2S Pros and yes... one or two eventually cracked along the spine. That said... you can't expect daily driver type durability from a race car.

Beauty of a set... I'll always love that good old functional graphic layout. Excellent choice in color as well... anxious to see the specs... and if they don't work out for you... hit me up... if the size is right I'd buy 'em.

If the size was smaller... or my feet were bigger...

Pretty sure its for heart rate monitor or similar device... or at least the transponder for it. Teams benchmark players during camp for max output etc. and this way during practice they can see who is actually working vs. leaving some in the tank.

Do you think this could also lead the way for custom boot liners... similar to ski boots? Instead of custom molded boot & footbed manufacturers could have more of a stock boot size offering in which you put a custom liner to wrap around your entire foot taking into account comfort around the strapping points.

Just happy I got a mention.

The kids also like helping build it up. The little guy in particular will go to the extent of bringing home "good burning logs" from the park. For me it's the aroma, snap, crackle, pop of a real wood burning fire. To each their own for sure... but I feel the same way about grilling. Propane is nice for quickly heating up... but more satisfaction and flavor from taking a little bit longer and cooking over lump charcoal.

Yukon here as well. The original purchase was around Xmas last year during one of the promotions they had for the full bundle of every accessory... the stand... mesh tops... tongs... roasting forks etc. Only problem was a dent on the back side. This spring I contacted Solo Stove who immediately sent out a replacement at no additional charge... FedEx "lost" it... so Solo Stove sent out another... which we did finally receive a couple months ago. If there is any issue with it... it's that it burns lesser woods vey quickly. Gotta use good dry hardwood... the longer the seasoning the better. My neighbor must have seen it one night when we were out there with the kids making s'mores and the next day asked about it. He couldn't believe that it wasn't gas given the complete lack of smoke once it's up and running. No my only problem is making the best use of our seating space. Would really like to make a table for it... something that could be used whether its burning or not. Has to be big enough to surround the Yukon and allow to set drinks on it without boiling them. Was actually thinking of picking up a rectangular outdoor dining table (from Ikea or something)... cutting down the legs... and cutting a hole in it for the stove to fit through. TBD... but with weather around me finally turning into something that resembles fall we'll be having more nights out there for sure. Something like this...

Love all the stone work front and back. Fire pit is a great call. My patio is a giant square and I'm struggling to get the seating to work around the Solo Stove.