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  1. Kirk3190

    R GT/2

    The internal break design is a single internal (at the top) with the Torsional flex breaks below the knee and at the ankle. The primary (internal) difference between GT2 & GT is added HyperComp in the thigh rise for increased stability and stopping power in the 5-Hole. Also, GT2 has an HD foam face from top to bottom whereas GT had LD foam face top to bottom. This gives off much harder & faster rebounds. GT2-geotmetric-torsion-tech-ill-6-18-2018.pdf
  2. Kirk3190

    R GT/2

    There are some UNREAL special colorways coming from retailers this year in the GT2. I am pumped for everyone to see them!
  3. Kirk3190

    R GT/2

    We (Warrior) did not stock any sets with weave. Several retailers chose to create their own sets using weave. Pretty soon they'll be up on websites and you can shop around all of the new colorways coming with it!
  4. Kirk3190

    R GT/2

    In most areas the mobility has maintained great like it was on R/GT. Where I would say it has improved the most is in & around the neck/shoulder area. The new floater design makes it much easier to look over your shoulder at pucks behind the net and in the RVH position.
  5. Kirk3190

    R GT/2

    Our plan is to continue using the MID setting as our stock placement. If you're having difficulty grabbing your water bottle, try adjusting the thumb. Not only can you move it up or down, but you can also move it in/out from the board. My thought is if you move it out slightly it should free up more space for it to fit between the thumb and index/sidewall.
  6. Kirk3190

    R GT/2

    The GT2 chest is going to impress a lot of goalies. My "opinion" probably doesn't carry much clout being that I wear a Warrior hat everyday to work but, once you see the GT2 in person its blatantly obvious that the protection level is the best on the market.
  7. Kirk3190

    R GT/2

    Thank you for your feedback. I will pass along your comments about the knuckle area in particular to our design team. I hope you decide to take the GT2 trapper out on the ice for a Demo. Having a more open knuckle area is in part what allows the trapper to open and close easily. Materials/Straps over the knuckle area (break area) can become restrictive to the snappiness of the trapper. For any goalies who are curious, the finger gusset design (internally) is no different than the R/GT. So, if you didn't find it to be problematic in the past it's likely you won't on the R/GT2 either.
  8. Kirk3190

    R GT/2

    Could you be more specific about which area of the hand you feel is slipping out? It's the first I have heard of this & I am certain there is a way to counter it. Thanks.
  9. Kirk3190

    R GT/2

    Leg Pad sizing can be confusing at times. Also, as some other goalies have mentioned you can manipulate the sizing with incremental changes like how you position a heel strap. Here is a blog we did on sizing a while back that clearly notes how we tackle sizing. The biggest take home message I have is that our sizing runs by 0.5" in the knee (see blog for visual). If you are currently wearing 36" leg pads and want the knee stack to be 0.5" taller - You'd simply go to our 37" knee size. -- This is not the case with every brand. Some brands move their knee sizes by full 1.0" increments. In our opinion, this results in missed opportunities for proper fit. Going by 0.5" increments at the knee/shin gives goalies more options to dial in their fit. https://warriorhockey.com/2017/06/12/ritual-g3-and-ritual-gt-sizing-guide/
  10. Kirk3190

    R GT/2

    There's more than just white & black weave coming too..
  11. Kirk3190

    R GT/2

    I understand what you mean. Always great when you can try something on first! Being that you like the G3 60-Degree I can somewhat generalize that you prefer pinching your thumb to your index finger for closure. This type of feeling will be enhanced with the new forward thumb positioning on GT2. Lastly, the GT2 does not have a removable liner but you can custom order it with 60-Degree internal on Custom. Hope this information helps!
  12. Kirk3190

    R GT/2

    Great questions. 1. We work extensively with over 30 European Pro Goalies each season. Unlike a lot of cases in the NHL, EU goalies typically get one set of gear to last them an entire season. Bigger clubs will sometimes get their goalies a second set or at least a practice trapper. This gives us very in-depth durability and performance feedback directly from the Pros. Over the past year and current season we've had a handful of goalies in the ECHL, SPHL, USHL & FHL wearing our equipment as well. I work with these goalies throughout the year and they also testify to the positive results we've seen each year with our gear. 2. Senior level gear typically gets tested internally within our company. As you mentioned, our SR level gear externally & spec-wise often mirrors our Pro models with the main differentiation being internal materials/make-up. So, if a Pro level leg pad passes our testing protocols at the professional levels there is no reason the SR level would not stack up the exact same (externally).
  13. Kirk3190

    R GT/2

    @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
  14. Kirk3190

    R GT/2

    They are not suspender loops on the shoulder.
  15. We did embroider the red maple leaf on Shannon's Olympic R/G4 set. For now, it's just something we're offering to Pro & College level goaltenders.
  16. 6 packs only now for foam core.
  17. http://www.warrior.com/CustomGoalSticks Swagger PRO is still available. @motowngoalie
  18. Not really. In most cases the heel strap plays a bigger factor in how the pad fits/sits on your leg. In a tight setting where you put the heel strap below your skate/cowling could lower the knee a little bit. In a loose setting positioned behind your boot/loop would lift the pad and sit a little higher on your leg.
  19. Correct - Strap kits for G3, GT, G4 are universal across all three models. When more will be available depends on each store's order. I would expect more to hit shelves in May.
  20. We've got original G3 test sets built in 2013 that are still going strong on their original velcro. This has not been an issue for any sets both long term prototype or sets in the market. One little tidbit I like to pass along to goalies is to always strap your pads up after you take them off. As you carry them in/out of the rink, in/out of the car or toss them in your basement, it's good to have the velcros secured rather than open to catch against shirts, jerseys, carpet etc. Small detail, but one that I think makes a big difference over time!
  21. This is likely just a mislabeling by the factory. We no longer produce sticks at this factory.
  22. The pads do not come "significantly" more straight compared to the standard single break option. They will be slightly straighter and maintain a straighter shape over time. The profile of the pad (outer gusset) will be the same as any other G3 pad. Correct, the no break option is an external feature. The internal core of the pad will be double break.
  23. We came out with a new bar on the G1 as a running change. At the time, we sent out the new bar to anyone who owned a G1 with the original bar. It corrected the issue and has proven to be much more durable. We used the new bar on the G2 unit as well, no issues. We still have the same concept of construction as G1 but as you noted, the G2 has EVA foam (elbow floater) and uppermost bicep encased with nylon. On G1 we found some goalies mentioning the exposed EVA elbow floater rubbing against the upper bicep plastic with slight friction. Having Nylon-on-Nylon eliminated the friction for even better mobility. It was proven as a successful change on G2 which is why we incorporated it into the G4 as well.
  24. I would recommend trying the Sling Wrap in the setting down to your calf instead of around your knee as well. When you try this, remove the outside knee wings from the knee area so they're out of the way during play.
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