RichMan

You mean prehistoric

How can a pad so thin still be protective? Amazing!

Any users of the Brian's Optik senior knee pads/guards?

A lot of small companies don't wanna touch pants really but in retrospect to your comment, I don't think Sarah would turn you down so fast. I'm sure for the right price she might consider it. I'm sure she's thought about it. Simmons and Boddam also make their own pants.

Factory MAD, P.A.W., B.A.H.R., Toronto Hockey Repair (they build their own gear) to name a few.

As long as the companies still have their graphic dies in stock, anything is possible. The only issues I can see is if the older graphics were for old specs gear, that means they would have to do some trimming for the new spec gear in order to have it fit accordingly, hence the upcharge. I'm wondering if their is an upcharge for the screen graphics like Bauer does?

Interested in knowing what knee pads is Campbell wearing.

Financial reasons or work policies? So what knee protection do you use if you thought the blocks were too thick? Do you paddle down much with the blocker? I find the Prime is more suited for that. Is the catcher well balanced? Does it square off well? Weight is fare? If there is less sewing involved, why would there be an upcharge. You'd think it would be the opposite.

Watching NHL highlights of the week on Youtube, I've noticed that Bauer has ramped up their goalie clientele in the show this season. That makes them a close 2nd to True gear. Coincidence or great new line or just good marketing?

Seb, why not make a short video showing exactly how to achieve this. I tried your Gen1 some years ago and I also found the shoulder wing to be very high at the time.

I'd like to hear your input on the gear, especially the glove. Other than Matt's HR videos and the ones from Vachon on Youtube as well, not much is spread around on the internet.

I hand wash my Maltese, this way I avoid material damage. Mine is maybe 10 or 15 years old now and still holding up. Despite what they are built for, you do have to be delicate with it when caring for.

My gen1 1X has the rounded loop already. Bought like that. Maybe it was a shop spec.

So I got to wear my "once-for-sale-not-sure-anymore-let-me-test-it-before" GT2 pro c/a yesterday during a drop-in practice. It felt bulky as I expected. Had serious issues trying to simply push my hair back to put on my mask. Even though my pants are XL, the c/a does take a lot of room in them. I also was annoyed that my mask would rub against the floaters whenever I looked down or around. Maybe I just need to make a few strapping adjustments and see. I have to admit that arm mobility is pretty good and protection is quite good. I didn't take any bombs but I doubt there should be an issue. The bulkiness compared to my TGC P1 is quite noticeable. One or 2 more skates before I make my decision.

It finally happened! I stepped on the ice yesterday, at a rink, fully suited up for a drop in skate practice kinda thing cause we are not supposed to play organized hockey right now HOLY PUCK am I not in playing condition! Never have I ever felt my age like I did for that 50 minute ice time. My legs were shot after 5 minutes. Had to take four 5 minute breaks just to get my energy back. I was the only goalie (no games remember?) and it was basically some run-and-gun type of drills and some shootout stuff. I didn't suck 100% but I didn't look like star material that's for sure. One year absence can really kill your beer league career lollll. And I was testing my new blades and pads and c/a (more of that discussion in the appropriate threads). The worst part of the whole experience was the covid rules, driving back home all sweaty and smelly. My soreness this morning is prevalent but I got more pain from carrying my gear bag to and from than the actual ice experience itself. Reconsidering my wheel bag next sessions.

That I wouldn't be surprised. Few companies, regardless what product or industry rarely work with public feedback. Those that do have a better chance at producing something that will sell.

Looking at the pics above some more, I can already see some slight issues and possible improvements I'd suggest to the Bauer designers...if I knew who they were and could get in touch with.

I strongly agree with the catch glove. The glove insert is a much better idea than what Vaughn tried to do with their GX skates. Regardless I do feel that Warrior can afford 3 different glove breaks production or simply stick with one, the 75 break. It would still sell.

Looks mostly cosmetic to me. If anything I hope they improved the durability material of the 1X model as well as making the landing inside more cushy for the knee cap. Speaking of the 1X, has anyone heated the front cap to be more curved instead of sticking out wide?

If large companies would develop 1 model (youth, junior, intermediate, senior/pro) and simply offer different mods/specs, it would be less confusing and maybe easier to tailor the gear to your specific likes and needs. I feel like Warrior has already boarded that train, especially if the GT line is not being extended.

So what exactly is the difference between the GSX and the Elite and the Vapor 3? Is it another SR G5, G5+, G5 Pro?

take as many pics as they allow you

I like what I see. But why aren't the arms exposed?

Does it feel and catch like your Vapor glove? I never owned a CCM.