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For Christmas my wife bought a Potvin kit from Leblanc Designs.  I love this kit.  It's the first time I have attempted to vinyl a mask so there are some rough areas but overall I am really happy with how it turned out.

I am 6'3" and currently I am using 26" Warrior Abyss sticks.  My last stick prior to that was a Warrior Swagger Kiprusoff which was 26".

I have in reserve two Warrior Swagger heel curve sticks that are 25" which I will see if I like or not.

The last team I played on the other goalie was probably 5'8" or 5'9" and used a 27" paddle on his sticks.  He was always trying to convince me that I needed a longer paddle on my sticks.

Found some old pictures

First is a Pre-2000 from a tournament in Edmonton, AB.

Second is from my ball-hockey team after we won the championship.

Not sure where any other picture I have is.  I was in a Senior team picture but was never given a copy of it.

I had a guy a couple of years ago agree to buy a glove from me.  We were right up to the point of having it packaged and preparing to ship.  Then he fell off the face of the planet.  No excuses or anything, just stopped responding.  At least I wasn't out anything but I was pretty upset that I got roped along and in the end didn't end up selling it.

For the most part I have had fairly good luck selling and buying things online and through Kijiji and Facebook marketplace.  There are always those people out there looking to turn a quick buck or just mess with another person for pure enjoyment though.

The old adage of buyer beware has never been so prevalent.

@cwarnar Thank you for all your help.  I definitely appreciate it.  Like I said I am hoping with the new season starting up soon that the retailers will start bringing in the new equipment soon so I could try on a 36".

I am highly aware it will sit higher on my leg I was just worried about the 35" and sitting almost perfectly on the edge of the landing pad without skates anchoring the pad to my foot or a boot strap moving the pad down.

I really liked the stiffness and would love to try out some on ice if at all possible.

When the time comes to seriously look at getting a new pair I will be sure and drop @TGC-Rance a line to see what we can work out.

So I just measured out my shin and depending on where I stop the measurement I would be between 21.5 to 22 inches for floor to knee.  Then adding 11 inches above my knee I get 37+1.5 or 38+1.

I guess I really need to find somewhere with a 36" pad to try as I am pretty sure none of the stores around here will stock either of those sizes.

Hey guys,

Thank you for the responses. 

@cwarnar the chart helps immensely especially seeing there are absolutely no 36" Warrior pads to be found in town or within 2 hours drive. 

@ULTIMA it is always my plan to try on the equipment prior to purchase but apparently no one wants to stock anything in the size I will likely need.  Though your information definitely helps should I need to look into the used route.

Hey guys,

Just had a quick question on the sizing for Warrior pads.  I am currently in Vaughn V3's that are 36+2" but they seem to be shrinking.  Especially in the boot region.

I tried on a pair of Warrior RGT2's today and was amazed at the feel.  Unfortunately the only size they had on hand was 35+1.5".  I felt like they fit me fairly well but the only thing was I felt that my knee was sitting a little higher than it should on the landing block.  Am I correct in my assumption that the knee should be centered in the landing block or would I be okay with my knee closer to the edge.

When I tried them on I was in my jeans and shoes so no skates to tie them down or strap to my skate.  If I did either of these that would draw the pad down and make my knee come out of the cradle.

I am planning to see if I can find another set of Warrior pads to try on to see if a 36" would fit me better.  I have not measured my floor/ankle to knee measurements in a while and can't remember what they are.  If I needed to I could provide those measurements to make sure I am looking for the right size for my legs.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Also tried on the gloves and was definitely impressed.

No, actually I have a first gen Passau I purchased used over the summer.

I usually pack my bag in a specific order as I am tall and my gear just fits in the bag.

I pack pads with shins facing the sides of the bag, then mask with glove on top and blocker beside at handle end.  Next are my skates down at the foot of my pads.  My Maltese collar and Underarmour shirt go between the pads as well as my water bottle.  Then my pants with my under clothes and jerseys go inside the pants.  Finally my chest protector goes in and I zip everything up.

I keep my replacement supplies and shower sandals with my toiletries bag in the large side pocket of my bag.

Over the summer I purchased a used Chest and Arm.  I love this thing!   it feels like it was made just for me even though I know it wasn't.  The rib padding has seen better days but the padding is still staying in so I am not complaining.  It looks like the arms were replaced with new ones though I am not sure if they are first or second generation.  Though I believe the seller stated that the chest was first generation and the arms were second generation.

After experiencing a used and well worn Passau I will definitely consider a new one when the time comes.

@TheGoalNet My gear is currently in town and I am away from it.  However I looked up online and found it on the Under Armour web site.  Unfortunately, it looks like they are no longer making them.

Under Armour Gameday Padded Goalie Long Sleeve Shirt

I also ordered one of these to try but won't get it until the new year.

Shock Skin Hockey Impact Goalie Shirt

C/A: Passau

Pants: Vaughn Ventus VT90

How do I wear it? Pants tight, suspenders, C/A tucked with pant laces through c/a loop. 

Any issues? Right rib pad comes out of pants from time to time.  Not much else. 

A few of me from the last couple of years.

I am still wearing mostly the same gear I have been for the last few years.  Over the summer I purchased a used Passau Chest pad which has been amazing.  Still trying to break in my Vaughn skates but have not gotten them feeling right yet.  I have also added an Under Armour Padded shirt to my bag which was a gift from my wife.