Sabres_Guy

Not a butterfly slide kind of guy. I move on my feet and drop and get up and move in most sliding situations. Sliding too much (or much at all) to me, throws off my balance and screws up my positioning. Hell I used to put tape on my knee landings of some of my old pads to keep sliding to a minimum. That's why if I go the Optik route I will demand in the largest lettering possible on an order form for regular jenpro on the inside edge only.

Anyone know when we can expect a customizer for the V8 line? or when they will be in stores to get a good look at them? I was set on getting a set of Optics but that V8 pad looks mighty interesting. Weight is a large factor for me as I always liked Vaughn gloves and blockers but not the pads which seemed to weight a ton in comparison to my Subzero 1's I have been using for years. Bought a new set of pads 2 years back (Bauer Reactor 6000's) to replace the Subzero's but 9 months in I actually had to switch back to the Subs. The weight and balance between the 2 was too much to overcome. Never believed something like that would happen.

4.5 lbs per pad!? never thought I would see that from the Velocity line. Have to check those out when they hit the stores, maybe I will like them more than Brians for my next set. I always try to keep Vaughn in mind when picking gear but the stuff just never feels right enough for me to pull the trigger. Sad to me because I like my North American made stuff. Maybe this will be the set that pulls me away from Brians.

Looks OK to me, except it seem unfinished without something in the boot area. I will dub this the guitar graphic.