RichMan

11 hours ago, creasecollector said:

How did the extra slack in the bungee setup go?

It was much better. Less ankle stress. Worked out great, I'm sticking with these from now on. Thanks for the interest  

2 hours ago, Hockey34 said:

Are you supposed to take them off?

As long as you wipe your blades in the change room, you're good to leave them on.

@coopaloop1234 is just dealing with his ocd

2 hours ago, creasecollector said:

Do you air-dry it by leaving it out of the bag or do you have a storage setup you use to dry things quicker before re-packing your bag?

I fan dry on a rack overnight and then pack it up. I'm proud to say my gear doesn't stink.

I have to ask...why are the laces on the bottom part of your skate so loose? Was it just because you simply wanted to show the Increase lacing technique at the top?

On 2/20/2024 at 7:19 PM, pfeiffjay54 said:

My pro series has the same body design as 2s. I find them fine for me because my chest is a little small, but I can see how it could get in the way of the cup and when they move around it’s really annoying. Not a lot of protection at least in mine maybe 2s pro is different. I think if it’s long and it’s in an area you’re covered why not

Actually, your Pro Series is beefed up compared to mine as per the guys at THS. If they had a a large left, I would of considered one with their discount sale.

3 hours ago, itis121 said:

Haven't been on here for a while. Did anyone mention Samsonov's gloss green on his st pats set? Is it vinyl? 

Unless pad skin has a new kind of product. Looked like electrical tape lolll

This is what I'm gonna rock Monday night. 

I usually pack my gear once it's dry as to not forget anything on game day, grab and go.

I'd love to get my hands on the Rocket stall. 

4 hours ago, MTNSELECT said:

I'm sorry not pads/glove/blocker, meant knee pads/skates/breezers/neck guard/ECT.

I'm in the chest protector forum

So, nobody?? Really?

9 hours ago, creasecollector said:

To give yourself some distance between you and the stiff elastics, you can add some slack like I did with my Pro Laces.

 

I kinda did something similar but with the Trav set. I'll consider your idea. I'll post later.

4 hours ago, creasecollector said:

How did it go?

I used the original Pro-Lace I first bought and although I didn't feel the tweak in my ankle, the elastic on these are very "stiff?" for lack of a better word. 

I'm going to install my Trav edition ones next for the Monday game. They have a little more give which will give me a more relaxed feel at the boot area.

I will report again after this one...

28 minutes ago, FIFTY-SIX said:

@RichMan I guess you're considering that top red strap a "behind the knee strap" (i.e., not an above the calf strap/professor strap) and since you're concerned about keeping the pad up, you must be wearing it loose so as not to undermine pad rotation.  Do I have that right?

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Something like that, yes. I've become accustomed to a looser pad with playing butterfly more the past 10 years

I was told that a Shadow chest protector is coming out. Anyone see it?

56 minutes ago, Candyman said:

Anyone know where I can find longer cage clips? I know they are around but can't seem to find any. I want to add a clear pvc tube around parts of my cage to protect my new paint and the stock clips end up being a bit too short. I've tried Nash and they are the same as my Sportmask in size, any other manufacturer make theirs a bit longer?

Get in touch with GoalieParts. They might have contacts available. 

Looking for feedback. Any users here?

51 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said:

No, extra parts are not available. This is a BNQ certified device. Has to be sold as a unit.

Yes, you could rinse it like the maltese. The purpose of removing the pads is to enable the nth degree of cleaning. If you are happy with a rinse, treat it like any other neck guard.

 

OK, and how significant is the difference in thickness between both models?

@TheGoalNet Looking at the Pro, I don't care for the extra rise at the shoulders. My Maltese is neck and front protection mostly. Is the front padding on the regular goalie one the same thickness as on the Pro one? And would the neck foam of the Pro fit in the regular one's sleeve? If so, are parts available?

Lastly, since it's recommended to remove the foams for washing, since I simply rinse my Maltese under cold water after every game and hang to dry, can I just do the same with the Aegis? 

Decided to go back to my Pro-Laces for tomorrow night's game. Tired of the torque on my right ankle. Will report later.

Not 100% c/a related but still related regardless and pretty interesting. Came across this pic while searching for something else.

@CPage same knee pads here 

8 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

True pads have what they call a Fast Rotation System. It's essentially a professor strap for your calf. Kind of like Bauer's Tune Fit+ system and what CCM does as well. 

It's starting to become popular and for a good reason. Holds your leg in there, doesn't interfere with knee pads or skates, and is highly customizable. 

 

Clearly you just need sliding toe bridges. lol

I know all the rage right now is to go back to laces because "post integration is better!", but I say fuck that. 

Objectively, it's correct, but the feel and ease of bungees are fantastic and lord knows I'm never going to have enough time to effectively practice my toe bridge on post integration to the point where it's automatic. The sole benefit of lace is almost lost on me. 

Especially as I've got rubber enough hips that skate on post and a hard lean (even in Ultrasonics) is relatively easy for me. 

 

Haven't worn sliding bridges since I sold my Smith pads 5 years ago or so. Not interested  

With my lack of hip internal rotation and my bad ankle from my work injury, my RVH is as crude as it gets and my current priority over post/toe integration is seeing the shot come at me from the point and not miss it completely lolll Friggin ageing  

So wearing my GTs a la Patrick Lalime is not the way. I don't want to lose my rotation either. 

@coopaloop1234 I hear what you're saying. Anchor points are what keeps things where they should. If I had rubber joints, I wouldn't need slack on the toe-ties as I wouldn't need to have my toes pointing down in the ice to be comfortable and tear the shit out of my ligaments. 

I might just go back to my Pro-Laces at this stage.

First pic is how I wear mine.

Second pic is Bones (the popular EBUG) in his Trues. His toe-ties has more slack then mine I believe, his pads are loose and he has no professor strap that I know, and yet his knee blocks remain level no matter how he moves or when he drops. I don't get it.

@DL42 I agree about how the industry thinks sometimes. They try to be the next best thing instead of doing the smart thing. I think Warrior realized this and why they went back to a more conventional strapping on the G7 line.

@CPage I'd be curious to see that.  What knee pads do you use and doesn't that affect the professor strap, or vice versa?