RichMan

On 9/23/2018 at 12:53 AM, CG35 said:

960XPM... sling, cage and harness installed... on it’s way to Schinny Monday.

How does the chin sling feel?

Alright, so tonight I had another 2 hour game. I tied my X700 skates tighter and it helped. There was a little soreness at the ankles but nothing serious.

Maybe someone can answer me these questions:

- Other than material and blade upgrade, is there much comfort difference between the X700 and X900 skate?

- Has anyone worn the Supreme 9000 and went on to the Vapour X skates and tell me their account on feel, fit and performance (aside from the no-cowling and 3mm blade)?

11 hours ago, Lucky Pucker said:

In the end, I decided to return this Vaughn bag. Did a dry run, with all gear in, and tried to strap my pads on top with the straps provided for this purpose. Even at their loosest, it was really hard to close them. Coming from a large player bag, I was sorta used to exterior pockets - which most goalie bags I looked at don't have. OK, I can adjust and use interior pouches. BUT, in the Vaughn, accessing those interior pouches is really difficult, as the flap of the D-closure hinders accessing the frickin pouch. Hard to explain/visualize, but aggravating. Only 2 grab handles too... anyway, I think I liked the look and idea of having a Vaughn bag, but it just wasn't for me as far as functionality - especially as Warrior, Bauer, and CCM options beside it were $20-30 cheaper.

Went with this one instead, packed it easily, and went to a game yesterday thinking nothing about my bag - which is a good thing!

Looked this one up in the spring. A few different models from the same series, and none any cheaper than the other  

What's the word on the X8 model? According to PureHockey Youtube, it's pretty light? True?

3 hours ago, seagoal said:

Ha, I love this picture. It's so dramatic. 

GOALIE: A Musical.

Here's a photoshop over I did a ways back, similar drama  

I've got a bunch more I can post in another thread. Watch for it  

I too just received some regular Pro Laces last week. I`m hoping to save them for new pads for this season. Looking at the Warrior GT SR like my GT glove. It`s hard to get new stuff and hold off from trying it with your old stuff right now. I`m talking accessories of course.

The elastics will feel different from my sliding toes but should be much easier to tie up before the game  

3 hours ago, itis121 said:

I got x900 and tie them tight. Sometimes not tight enough and have loose ankle every now and then. 

You can always use tape like Biron lol

Nah, I'm already wasting some on my knee pads, don't wanna break the budget  lolll

On 9/2/2018 at 1:55 AM, RichMan said:

So it seems that I have been calling the plastic that holds the blades a "runner" which is wrong. Watching youtube reviews by shops informed me that the "runner" is in fact the blade itself. So with cowling-less skates now, what should I be calling the plastic part?

Also, I just realised that, maybe my issue with my X700s is the 3mm blade vs the 4mm blade which I was used to for so long. Could it be possible?

I need a little survey (even though I know it comes down to personal preference, but different makes equals different takes) to see if you wear your 1X skates: 

A) Tight
B) Loose
C) A little snug

After 2 hours of hockey last night with wobbly skates, poor mobility control and really sore chewing at the ankle bones - in 30 years of playing nets I've never (aside from my beginnings) had a wonky feeling standing in my skates. Sucks!!! 

@cuprajake You just got de-throaned man!  lollll

7 hours ago, beansbats said:

So these arrived today.  I just need to find the damn gloves.

I swear those look like you just printed out some pad posters you drew up with pencils lolll I just can't get used to them.

48 minutes ago, stackem30 said:

Nice pics, RichMan

Thanks! It's actually from my early 30s up to now.

Here a short video of my coaching assisted by Patrick Lalime. Yup, I'm that big  lollll

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o91QZ7z8gW4

Some older stuff, '90s up...

2nd pic. I'm the goof wearing the combo with my tongue sticking out. Sure it's not ice action but it was a fun pool game...wearing masks kinda makes it goalie related, right? 

Finding a good NA beer that doesn`t taste like soap, especially from a craft beer company...very hard, very hard. NA Stouts are even harder to spot.

My we've come a long way. Would you dare? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OihGCmy-32c

Feedback on the chin sling please

11 hours ago, Lucky Pucker said:

Ha! When I lived in Hull, I used to play night soccer in the dome in Carp; that was a long trip - but I was way younger, and we had zero kids - lol! I was fortunate to have a car though; can't imagine busing it, man!

So when you say you coached at the sensplex arenas before, did you also do the adult goalie academy?

I actually did. They gave me the spot for a bit, as well with the Midget level girls. It was fun, teaching a bit of the old and new school. Not sure if they continued with the program after I left.

1 hour ago, MangoRhinehart said:

Here is my whole kit.

Pads/Gloves: Warrior G3

Mask: Wall W8

Neckguard: Original Maltese combo (11 years old)

Skates: CCM 50K pro return

Pants: Montreal (McKenney 850GPT) soon to be replaced by Jets pro returns

Kneepads: 1st gen PAW

Cup: Simmons Matrix aircup

Chest: Brown 2400ca Russian spec

Man! That's a long stairway  lolll

2 hours ago, Lucky Pucker said:

I’ve only been to the Richcraft one in the east (very nice!). But damn - all the way out to those rinks from Gatineau? That’s a long ways away!

Forgot the new one out East. Been there once. 

Yes it's far. I did live in Carp for a year, off Richardson side rd. which made getting to Sensplex off Paladium easy. But when I moved back to Gatineau, I tried to stick it out for a year but it got stupid bussing there and bussing back at 10pm in the dead of winter, so I told them I'm out and focused on my own coaching business from then on. I'd go back if I had a vehicle to my name. I miss the atmosphere.

34 minutes ago, Lucky Pucker said:

It was at the Amped Sports Lab on Leitrim. Great place, great people!

Never been. I coached at the Sensplex in Kanata and the one in Carleton Place, and one time at Canadian Tire. Amazing facilities!!

On 9/2/2018 at 11:10 AM, Lucky Pucker said:

So I had some on-ice physio sessions to ease back into things after my MCL tear. At the other end of the ice, prepping for the Anaheim camp was Jared Coreau. He apparently changed his whole schedule for the chance to be on the ice at the same time as me (I might have that backwards). Super nice, down to earth guy! No sneak peak at new gear, as he was wearing his Detroit Vaughn stuff, so I figured I’d stick this in “Action photos.” 

Me not falling down? Yeah, I count that as “action!” Lot of strained-muscle stabilization going on behind that seemingly natural and relaxed pose - lmao!

Which rink was this? Look at how high he wears his pads on his skates!! And that's one BEEFED UP Vaughn c/a he's sporting.

Alright, here I go...

First one, a shot to the neck. This one is what made me buy a Maltese from a fellow tender on GSBB a many moons ago.

Second one is one that found the sweet spot on an old c/a and believe you me, I felt it.

Another regular spot I used to get nailed in often was my inner thigh, and occasionally above my knee.

So it seems that I have been calling the plastic that holds the blades a "runner" which is wrong. Watching youtube reviews by shops informed me that the "runner" is in fact the blade itself. So with cowling-less skates now, what should I be calling the plastic part?

Also, I just realised that, maybe my issue with my X700s is the 3mm blade vs the 4mm blade which I was used to for so long. Could it be possible?

8 minutes ago, bunnyman666 said:

You may. Besides- a pair of Graf have cowlings!

I know bunny, I know 

1 hour ago, Max27 said:

ive also got a "sherwoo"  i tape all my sticks like that

If you happen to be Asian, I guarantee at some point someone would ask you if that's your name of the stick lolll