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Oh snap. So you don’t like Michel’s EVA foam, but you’ll take it over his Rubatex option? Why no love for the black foam?

I can't really say anything as I'm currently spec'ing out a Protechsport

*poor attempt at humour* Thanks @bunnyman666! I've only used two types of black foam. The really rigid stuff Sportmask uses sometimes (doesn't lose shape, chip away, or alter in density) and then, as you know, the Jofa stuff in the 390. Is Michel's comparable to maybe the Jofa? Also is the EVA less durable than rubatex? You went with a matte white shell, correct? Do you find it shows wear or scuffs any worse than gloss? I'm leaning towards matte, but undecided currently. Finally, are the white straps the ones that are kind of cream coloured? Very old school looking?

Hey folks, I’ve begun the descent down the @bunnyman666-hole and after a few emails with Michel... I’m going for it! I have a few clarifying questions, as there seems to almost be a “secret menu” of features beyond the Protechsport website: - What are all the colours of strapping available? - What are all my cage options? I know he offers a cheater, and I want one, but are there different versions? - What is the difference between black/cream foam? Thanks!

Ugh, no love for the combos lately... where did all the CWDs go?!

Cool, same as me. Always looking for additional ways to tinker. Thanks!

What did you use for connectors? I've been tinkering with S-biners and shock cord....

This is a fair point. Even taken at face value, this tragedy has been book-ended by poor communication and subpar service.

These guys are brutal, I'd picked up some TLGs, as they had the only attachments small enough for my set up. They didn't include the little jenpro washers as I think they were an older version. So I wrote them on social media, not to bitch, but just to ask if there's something at the hardware store that would be a suitable replacement. Auto reply is something about not responding to order or product inquiries via social media, please email blah blah blah. Copy and paste, sent to email... weeks and nada. I knew these guys were a joke, and I was pretty reluctant to make my purchase, and did so out of necessity, but it's funny how poorly they operate on every level. I am aware of the tragedy that struck their family and I feel for that, but it hasn't kept them from continuing to work, produce goods, post on social media, etc etc. Monster is just a bad company.

Do you mean that the TLG is failing to sell, or that the units themselves are failing? Thanks!

I mean.... I tried

Planet Ice Coq, huh? Count me IN

Just saw this bag online for the first time over the weekend. I was eyeing it up, since my Brian's bag just gave up after 8 years or so. I think you've sold me on this thing, dang, that's a beauty!

Thanks, I'll give it a try. Less bulk and more subtle than felt pads or something. There were one or two guys I saw over the winter using slide plates, but they aren't sanctioned for the time being, so I can't use anything like that in my league. And, yeah, they can be big $$$

These are really cool! I play ball hockey as well, but on rink floors (polished concrete.) Do you recommend using hook velcro for sliding on there too, or something else? Now that summer leagues have started, I'm getting way too much friction on my pads. Thanks!