RichMan

I can deal with a looser leg channel. A wide knee cradle, perfect. It's just the way the thigh rise sticks out, both legs keep beating on each other while I'm trying to do my thing in goal. I'm thinking that mine could of just been a 35" straight and do without the 1.5 extra and still play just fine.

I'm not there yet budget wise but I will get me my truck sometime soon, most likely used. If Quebec roads and winters weren't so friggin harsh, I'd love to get my hands on this baby...

I will try a few things to see if it gets better and yes, they should soften up at the thigh rise I hope. Amazing that them being so thin, at the same time can be so stiff. Erik, the issue with you and I is that we are used to either a tapered or mushy thigh rise. The new stuff is totally different. Even my just sold Reactor 9000, they looked the part but something was different, despite them being from 2015-2017.

Second game in with the pads and I have a huge disclaimer: Saying these pads are "hybrid" or more traditional is a serious misnomer! They feel AND play like a modern stiff butterfly pad, period. Walking with them is awkward. Skating with them is awkward. The stance in them is awkward. They kind of force me in a wider stance. They play great in the butterfly but are nothing like they are marketed for. I appreciate the lightness, the ease of strapping, the solid butterfly, but the mobility is a challenge onto itself. Am I the only one?

Not to ruin anyone's game plan but, watching some of Trav4's recent videos with Pasco Valana, he points out a few important things to consider before doing a Bob spec mod to your stick, along the lines of affecting the lie angle, down position and deflection control. You can see a few examples as he is doing the drills. In any case, you can still try it out for fun if you wish. When someone as recognised as Pasco drops some science, you wanna hear him out.

So right now, what brand/model is most streamlined, not bulky or overkill? Big or small brands

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True. Either gloves feel nice in my hand and difference is very minute. But the T is much longer on the G5 in my eyes, which I'm not a great fan off. The GT glove looks and feels small on my hand and that suits me well. Better glove control for me. I am eyeing the GT2 though to match my pads.

I'm guessing it's the G5? I tried one on today and although the closure was butter, I don't like the shape. It seems built long compared to my GT which looks rounder. Maybe it's just me. Now you need a family pic

I have a game lined up Monday, hoping for more in between. I'll let you know for sure. It's nothing like you and I are used to for sure. The original GTs aren't as thin in the thighs so the adjustment shouldn't be that drastic. I would of went with those had i been able to find pair in my size. Hence why the GT2s.

I would love that

I'm saddened that the last Habs version of these available in my size on the web were sold a few months ago when I couldn't afford to pull the trigger

@Kirk3190 are they the same size specs or is the SR+ less streamlined?

So I put each stick flush to the wall via the paddle edge and the difference is remarkable and disappointing at the same time. The first mark, #1, is the white JRZ stick. The second mark, #2, is the natural JRZ stick. The third mark, #3, is the Warrior stick. Keep in mind that they are all sold as 25".

So I played my first game in the pads tonight and, oh what an experience lolll They are sooooo light! Skating with them was so awkward, it felt like I had plywood sheets sitting over my thighs. After a good 10 minutes I felt a little more comfortable and mobile. Rebounds are nice without being exaggerated. Knee lift were perfect. Knee pads (SR Ritual) were more than sufficient and didn't bother me at all, even if I didn't receive shots there. Sliding was ok. I don't care what material or design you use on pads for sliding, if the ice is shit, nothing spectacular will happen. It was suitable. In the end, I think I'm gonna like these once I dial-in the toe ties. I ordered the Trav spec Pro Laces. Hopefully they will do the job. If not, project time

*Borrowing this pic from @WillyGrips13 I'm looking for some white leather folds like the red one in the pic below. Pro-Laces won't sell the parts separately. I'm willing to buy a used standard set-up in white, near new or in great shape. Please DM me if you can help. Thanks

Have these sold?

Yeah, I wasn't going to argue about it. I might of not used them but I still was curious on how they felt. No biggie

Hey @johncho, still have these? I'm in Gatineau. I have the same in XL but want to try smaller to test my c/a as an outie. DM please. Rich

Those look more Toronto blue. Just saying, from a Habs fan

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*Borrowing this pic from @WillyGrips13 I'm looking for some white leather folds like the red one in the pic below. Pro-Laces won't sell the parts separately. I'm willing to buy a used standard set-up in white, near new or in great shape. Please DM me if you can help. Thanks