cwarnar

6 minutes ago, goalieThreeOne said:

As long as Bauer is acting as the buffer, I'm not concerned. At least I know that Bauer will take care of me as a customer. It's up to them to deal with Monster.

I don't know the details, but there's absolute zero chance that Monster is producing these in-house. Bauer has way more manufacturing capabilities and it would be nothing for them to set up a production line for these. They already have the jenpro, all they need is bungee. Also, there's nothing forcing you to order HALs with your pads. You can still get skate lace and CRS lace and order ProLaces or Kenesky separately

I agree... But is bauer clueless about how bad the Monster brand is?  Reading all the comments on social media Monster is getting absolutely roasted.

You think they would have come up with their own bungee or elastic toe straps.  Everyone else has

1 hour ago, McKenney Hockey said:

Sure! What do you want to know?

Break angle, and if the glove comes game ready aka broken in?

@McKenney Hockey can you offer us some info on the glove?

1 hour ago, Mission said:

To each his own but I prefer the boot strap. I wear my pads pretty snug too. Good thing with the Warrior is that they are the best rotating pad Ive ever had and Ive gone through lots of sets. No issues there.

Not wearing the boot strap will not help the height of the knee stacks or the pad though.If anything, not having boot straps would allow them to slide down further making my situation worse.

Slide down further?  Do your research... This will actually allow your pad to sit higher and "ride up" your leg in the butterfly.

This was tested by Western University during a study with CCM:

1 hour ago, Mission said:

Got to look at the glove blocker and pads first hand as well on the weekend. Couple of things to note, the pads felt good and you can really tell that the upper portion is much stiffer now with the addition of the Hypercomp. I am currently in a senior pair of GT's since release and they have been holding up surprisingly well. The thigh rises have become a little soft but overall no complaints. Other than that the pads looked good and will be going that route.

Ive only used the Pro gloves starting off with a G3 then moving to the GT a few months ago. I prefer the non removable liner in the GT but found the GT2 much different feeling. I prop my current GT open after each use and is on par with a frying pan which is how I like it. The GT2 I tried on did not appear to be able to open as wide but I am sure it was just because it was new and would take a little "persuading". The angle is definitely different feeling from the current GT and the G4 but I would get used to it.

As for the blocker, I'm currently in a Pro G3 and didnt notice much difference there besides the GT2 feeling a little snugger on the hand.

My only gripe with the Warrior pads is the sizing. I've always been in a 36 Vaughn/35 CCM and the issue I have with the Warrior is that the knee landing definitely runs lower than other brands. I'm usually at the very top of the knee landing and have fallen off numerous times despite trying every strapping combo. The best bet was to run the boot strap through the Lundy loop on my skates however I just dont like the feel and prefer through the bottom of the skate. I imagine this is due to the break of the pads and how the knee landings are angled downwards. This will force me to go custom order on the next set. I am currently in a 36+1.5 and with the overall height being perfect, I will need to order a 36.5 +1 to get that knee landing a bit higher.

Ditch the boot strap.  It's become useless on modern pads.  I run no boot, pro laces and the knee sling down to the calf.  Zero rotation or knee landing issues 

WEAVE!!!

7 minutes ago, Kirk3190 said:

@cwarnar @coopaloop1234 The new GT2 trapper has the same break degree as the G4 but it is not the same glove (minus removable liner) by any means.  Easy for me to say as I've been wearing one for over a year now while I know it's not hit stores yet for goalies to try for themselves.  I don't want to regurgitate the above Tech Diagrams but I cannot overstate it enough how much of a game changer the new thumb shape is.  This too, is something difficult to describe over a keyboard but I'll do my best to paint the picture for everyone.

Hold your hand out in front of you on it's side so your thumb is at the top & in line with your index finger.  This is close to how your hand is positioned inside a G4 trapper.  Now "let go" of your thumb and it will naturally shift to the right a little bit.  This is more comfortable because your thumb is not being held in a tense position.  This is a depiction of how the new GT2 trapper feels on your hand compared to a G4.  In addition, your thumb is now in a better position to snap the glove shut.  

Lastly, the new pocket on the GT2 trapper is massive.  It's not just because of the Double Tee either.  We made the actual pocket itself bigger.  It's the biggest pocket we've ever released on ANY Ritual glove to date.  I wear a Warrior hat every day, but in my personal opinion this is the best trapper we've ever made.  I'm excited for goalies to finally get to try it and fall in love with it like I have.

-Kirk

Thanks Kirk... It's awesome that you're able to provide us with the information.

And now I may have to upgrade... 

44 minutes ago, Max27 said:

yea it is, especially with the strap on the outside. at first glance i thought it was more of the vapor setup 

Exactly what I thought

Lastly the blocker... Other than hypercomp, no major tweaks or changes

Are you looking for a completely custom wrap or just pre-design stick on decals? Custom cages or LeBlanc designs have pre-made designs.

For full custom JF Aumais or skin FX are two of the best.  @Imperative just use JF for his. I believe it's around $180 CAD plus shipping both ways

2 hours ago, Murray said:

Oh, hey.

I think Warrior and Brians are doing some amazing things with stock graphics.  Well done sir!

1 hour ago, coopaloop1234 said:

With the change to a 75 degree from a 70 degree, doesn't that just make the GT2 glove the same as a G4 but just without a removable liner? 

Sure looks that way.  @Kirk3190 any info as to why the break change?

All the details we projected came to be true

4 hours ago, Flyers27 said:

Not the greatest action shots, but the first pics I've had during a game. 

Thoughts on your P2's?  And you like your CR1?

GGN is going to be reviewing the new XPG line

@GoalieTimmy33 would love these!

@seagoal How does your CR1 compare to the Bauer?

I love my 1S but am thinking of moving to Warrior when the VR1 launches

14 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said:

I don't know if we he will answer this early, but I see what you see...

@thebigm - Do you know?

I'm leaning towards yes.  And it sounds like upgraded arm protection... Hypercomp perhaps?

Loving the look of this chest protector.  I have the current GT Pro and completely love it.  Prefect blend of protection and mobility.

@Kirk3190 are there suspender straps on the floaters?

April 1

Here's an interesting one...

New Pro Laces... Decided to go with a red toe bridge.  And my kids names on the straps

Old ones likely for sale if anyone is interested... DM for details

Hybrid Armour release

25 minutes ago, tubby34 said:

I contacted them after I posted here, after a few back and forths its gone dead. I'm going to look again in a few months.

They're merging with OTNY which offers a combo:

4 minutes ago, seagoal said:

Well done, even your shoes match. 

Totally unintentional... But ya... Look good... Even if you don't play well!