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I agree, the pads are great.The knee pads are good, I haven't had any issues with them. I wear them under my team socks. I tape over top the socks at the beginning and end of the knee pad to prevent it from slipping, and it works great. I haven't used the chest protector yet, but just from playing around with it, it's noticeably more mobile than my CCM Premier Pro. Feels like a solid unit.

Here's my set for the start of the season: Pads: 34"+1" Brian's Optik FLX Catcher: Brian's Optik, Double T Blocker: Brian's Optik Chest: Brian's Optik Pants: CCM HPG 13A, Calgary Flames, Fit 3 Mask: Sportmask T3 Knee Pads: Brian's Pro Sticks: CCM Premier Pro Returns (26" Kubic, w/ Price curve) Neck Guard: Vaughn VPC 7000 Skates: Bauer Vapor 1X Jock(not shown): Bauer Supreme Bag(not shown): CCM Pro Carry Bag

Just got my Optik chest protector. Only special things about it other than the colours(Matte Black, Silver, Powder Blue) are suspender straps, and a Large body with Medium arms After reading some people had concerns with the arms, I was worried. Trying it on, though, I was able to loosen them up to the point where it was easy enough to get on. A little break in time, and they should be good. I can't wait!

It's strange, because I tried on the 1S and 2s in 8.5 EE, and both were too narrow. I tried the Vapor and it was wide enough. I was under the impression that Vapors fit a little more forgiving and larger than the Supreme? I have wide feet, and that's how it feels to me, anyway. I suggest trying them on. I was in The Hockey Shop in Surrey for a couple of hours, and tried on Bauer and CCM, so I was able to compare between all the lines.

I haven't skated in them yet, so I can't give any feedback on them as far as transitioning. Are you thinking about the Supreme 1S? Because I found it to be a totally different fit. The 1S didn't wrap around my foot like the Vapor 1X does, that's why I went with them. I could tell right away I would have had really bad lace bite if I went the Supreme route. The Bauer website had this image, which really helps showing how different of a fit it will provide.

I tried them on, and they felt way too tight on the legs. That's why I bought the 13A pro returns, didn't feel as restricting.

Just got these in the mail ? 8.5 EE Upgrading from Graf Ultra G50's (for sale, btw)

New CCM HPG 13A pro returns ? (Fit 3)

I have 2 of the CCM Premier R1.5 sticks, and although they are noticeably heavier, they are solid sticks. Very happy with this purchase!

Just got these pro stock CCM Premier sticks in the mail. Originally for Ryan Kubic when he was playing for the Saskatoon Blades, I believe.

I agree. All black looks good for longer, in my opinion. Especially the nylon material.

Nice! I've always loved Crawford's setups. Can't wait to see them

What pads did you go with?

Heaton 10's were my first set. Beautiful!

I've always loved the look of the Protechsport masks. Every time I watched Mathieu Garon or Marc Denis, I wanted their masks so bad! But I was too lazy to make a face mold, and ended up with a Sportmask T3 that I'm very happy with.

@Brians_Joz are there Optik carrying straps available? I recall seeing somewhere they were in development...

Thatcher Demko's new "glow in the dark" set from Brian's instagram. That matte black is getting me even more excited for my set!

Sounds like an OPT1Kal illusion to me

JRZ has a clearance page, and there's a couple of interesting items there... Thought some of you Bauer guys would like to see this http://jrzglobalsports.com/clearout/

Laceless face? Other than that, I can't see anything that stands out. Edit* nvm, I just realized the G3 had a laceless face, too

thanks!

The customizer is great because it's unbelievable how many beautiful combos you can create. The hard part is choosing lol

After being pressured by @SaveByRichter35, I guess I'll post my recent order at Players Bench, in Prince George, BC. Colours: Silver is weave, powder blue is weave, middle dart is black weave, outer roll dashes (colour 5 on customizer) is black weave. The rest is matte black. Pads: 34+1" (Skate size = 8.5, 17.2 ATK, 10" thigh) 84 degree toe taper FLX core soft boot the rest is stock (smart strap, smart toe, smart boot strap) Blocker: BOA strapping Catcher: BOA strapping Double T (requested no Thief eyes, just OPTIK logo) Black skate lace pocket game ready palm Ordered the 84 degree boot, because I tried on GN3TIK's with the same boot, and loved the seal, without tripping me up. Left everything else stock, because it sounds like everything I want in a pad/glove set. Black primo on the inside sliding area and toe binding, as well. Only 8 weeks to go...