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My Deadpool mask. I know Spider-Mans' head looks like an alien in the photo but it's just the shape of the mask and the angle it's at. Looks normal in real life.

28 minutes ago, Punisher Goalie said:

Buddy, its time for you to put up or shut up about this Bea Arthur mask. We can only take so much hype. #BeaHive

On 12/3/2017 at 12:18 AM, bc30 said:

To this day, I have no idea why people would pay 3x the price of a Protechsport for a Bauer 961

I bought a Bauer 961 because it was readily available and fits me like a glove. And the padding...so comfy! I plan on getting a protechsport but the wait time is very long and, more specifically in my case, making a head mold is an issue. I'm going to have to do it by myself which is a pain in the ass and isn't easy. And that's the only reason I've been putting it off.

But generally it's the head mold and wait times that put people in other masks. And some just like the shape.

The shell only of my Bauer 960 XPM weighs 632 grams. The size is S/M, and that weight is without cage, hardware, foam padding, straps, paint (other than the white factory) or backplate.

1 hour ago, Hills said:

We weren't (or at least I wasn't) disagreeing with you or referencing your comment, rather the NME are awful and these 2 cases prove it.

I was agreeing with both of you. I'm not really sure what's happening here. For the record, I don't think the NME are bad masks in any way ( non-plastic ones/pro). I don't think the shell shape of the chin had anything to do with their injuries as they were both hit in the chin from a frontal shot. Most masks are shaped almost identically at the very center, above and below the cage. A hard shot in those places will be felt no matter what. If their masks (NME, 961, CCM, whatever) fit properly and were worn properly I doubt they would have been injured in the way they were.

As a side note, I really dislike painting NME masks and 961-style masks in general. All those sharp ridges make masking graphics a pain in the butt. Freehanding, they're fine but any stencil work is a drag. That's a big reason why I love my Sportmask Razor: soft lines everywhere!

1 hour ago, bunnyman666 said:

And that’s what I am saying: FIT is key.

Totally agree!!! Sorry, I didn't read back far enough. You and I seem to think alike and generally agree anyway. 

Totally agree with @Hills. Bishops' injuries are a direct result of how he wears his mask and not because it's an NME.

2 hours ago, Chenner29 said:

My Pro's Choice is on the way to Cipra now.  Absolute gentleman to deal with so far.  I'm fine with delays in paint as long as the end product looks good.
In a way, I think all mask painters march to their own beat.  When I was shopping around for painters, I sent out a bunch of emails, texts, and made a few phone calls.  There's still some who have not responded and I started looking in August...

The goalie that told me that played NHL and dealt with him in the '90s so a lot has probably changed. I'd kill to be his apprentice. Sometimes I think I'm decent but then I see his work and think 'no, I suck'.

I've seen a couple of masks painted by her up close up and all of the details and highlights were brushed on. And neither of those were clearcoated either, which I found strange. Her work tends to have a brush look to it because she's not a true airbrush artist like Cipra is. Her designs have always had a stenciled look with minimal airbrushing (mostly just fades). It's almost like she's a holdover from the Harrison era of mask painting, with bold designs and minimal colours. And while she was never one of my favourites, her Hextall Quebec polar bear mask remains one of my top five favourite designs. 

Cipra is just amazing! I could live 1000 years and never be that good. Although I was told that he was a very flaky guy to deal with. Always delays with him, even if you were in the NHL.

9 hours ago, Pauly35or00 said:

Speaking or Sportmask. Does anyone know where the hell I can buy a cat-eye for a Ricochet? For the life of me I can't find one anywhere and my cage was buckled into my nose a few weeks ago. I know I shouldn't be wearing it anymore but I don't have a backup mask nor can I find a replacement cage. Please help.

Have you tried contacting Sportmask directly? I know they won't sell direct but they can tell you where to get one. Any of the US retailers should be able to order you one from Sportmask. I had to have London Source for Sports order my Razor cheater cage from Sportmask, but I don't know if they can still do that. I think they can, as Sportmask told me that although they no longer sell CSA approved Razors, they can still be ordered through any Canadian retailer who normally stocks Sportmasks.

Carbon fiber is very rigid and shatters when impacted, more so than fiberglass or kevlar. You don't want a mask or helmet to be too stiff because that will transfer the energy of an impact directly to the liner/padding. TitanG is right about the strength to weight ratio, as carbon fiber is a way to get a lighter mask while still having protection (when used with kevlar/fiberglass). And it just looks cool.

I don't think that happened just because it's an NME 10. I would think it would have to do more with how the mask sits on his head/face just because most masks are pretty much the same shape nowadays. It looked like a compression cut and I think that based on where the puck hit (left eyebrow), he would have been cut no matter what mask he had on. He seems to have a fair amount of bad luck with shots to his head, too. I remember he got the bridge on his front teeth knocked out last year. All of this is just my opinion, though.

Just my Brian's G-Netik pads, VH skates and Sportmask Razor and Mage. The rest of my gear is just standard stuff. I'm saving up for a Passau chesty, and breast cancer-themed Brian's pads and gloves. I hate that my Vaughn gloves don't match.

Just a generic Leafs design to be raffled off for charity at a fundraiser put on by one of my leagues.

I really like Sportmasks, wearing a Razor and a Mage. Having said that, I just bought a Bauer 960, which also fits very nicely. Go with whatever fits best.

Another possible option would be to get a protechsport with a certified cage and then just wear your Hackva backplate with it? I'm assuming your backplate has the CSA sticker on it.

2 hours ago, Doobiesnax said:

As noted, I'm working on a refurb of an old mask, is it kosher to post some progress here or should i start a new thread?  What say you men of "The Mask Thread"?

I have no problem with that. I look forward to it. What paint design are you thinking?

1 hour ago, Doobiesnax said:

For you gents that have had their masks painted, what did you typically pay to have the painted?

im reburshing an old mask and looking at options. 

Cheers,

I typically charge $400-$500, but it depends on what you want and how labour-intensive it is. I'm less expensive than others because I don't do it full-time. Although I'd like to.

Looney tunes inspired mask. The background looks black but it's actually a type of chameleon pearl that flips about 6 different colours. The only caveat was it had to have Sylvester the Cats' nose over the 'i' in his name. Gotta love kids

46 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

Ok, so, do they get clear coated over the vinyl or no? lol

Not usually, no. The big selling point of wraps is that you can change your look easily. They can be cleared over; most of the sponsor logos on helmets are stickers, but it's unual to do so.

On 2017-04-05 at 0:38 PM, TheGoalNet said:

For some reason, I like the idea of the flat elastic. 

I prefer the flat elastic too. The guy who owned my pads before me made his own version of Smart Straps using flat elastic he got from Fabricland. The only reason I took them out was because they weren't durable enough; the elastic was ripping even though he doubled them. There was very little resistance to them and that's what I got used to and why I found the pro laces to be too short. Too much tension.

I ended up shelving mine. They were just too short for my liking. I had to really pull on them to velcro them together and they ended up putting pressure on my knees. The screws never came out or loosened though. I went to Canadian Tire, bought some bungee cord and made my own. Love it!

I love mine too! Hassle free, I can't see the velcro coming apart during a game ever and like bunny said, the pads get re-centered quickly. I don't/didn't find the additional toe bridge to be a pain but the long screws that come with it definitely are. I've put duct tape over them so my cowlings don't get gouged to shreds. Just until I get a chance to get shorter screws.

I also used longer t-nuts than what came with them. I have about 10,000 of them from when I bought a bunch of mask shells and find it was a lot easier to attach the screws to. I haven't need loctite as of yet.

My only complaint is that I wish they were longer and/or adjustable. They're just a little too short for my taste. But when they wear out I'll just make my own.