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7 hours ago, Mr Smurfington said:

a bit of a gravedig here but are these cowlings or blades still available? 

Yep, I still have them. 

I always wanted Heaton pads but weren't in the budget.  Finally got to order a custom pair of BHGs.  One of the last sets Brian ever made.  Loved those pads.  My old Salvi Larceny clones beside the BHG.

On 8/31/2023 at 3:39 PM, RichMan said:

Did you get the senior or intermediate bag? Is the measurements from end to end or just the main compartment?

Sorry! Just caught this now.....many months later.  I got the senior large bag.  Attached size guide.

Anyone have experience with the McKenney XPG2 chest and arms (newest model)?

Depending on what your budget is, check out Rockstar Apparel.  I don't have a team anymore and just wanted a white and black set of jerseys for filling in.  I had to provide a bunch of measurements down to what type of chest protector I wear.  Each jersey is made custom to you.  Mine fit great, have held up well, no wizard arms and very breathable. Turn around time was good too.  

@insertnamehere I think the True one piece would be close comparison to cowling height such as my old Vaughn cowlings that I have now.  Lower height is easier on my hips after wrecking them and my groin early in my career.  

@Puckstopper I agree thar pic isn't quite right for comparison when Bauer is most common cowlings.  Even those I have a hard time with. 

Ideally I'd like to try some used 1 piece Trues but with my narrow foot almost impossible to find on the used market.

On 1/25/2024 at 11:15 PM, creasecollector said:

Nothing crazy, but picked up an extra set of cowlings just in case. Someone on my team had theirs explode the other night and it made me think might as well pickup an extra set. 
 

I guess I’m old wanting to stick with a cowling, but I am okay with that haha.

I'm still a cowling guy too.  Have another set ready when current are done.  I just like the lower height better.  I'm old school as well and like what I like.  

2 hours ago, dean42mvg said:

the Konekt 2 has improvements that the original Konekt 1s don't 

Good to know as well.  I heard the Konekt 2 fits wider though.  Not sure how true that is.

Awesome, good to know guys.  Glad to hear they fit ok.  

35 minutes ago, insertnamehere said:

You could move to a modern pad too

Nope, still gotta break in my V6 style pads after MCL heals! About as modern as I get!!

Thanks @ThatCarGuy good info.  Was thinking these were way to go but maybe I'll have to consider some other options as well.  

Is anyone wearing Konekts who have narrow feet?  My foot would be a C width.  I read that by molding them they can fit a narrower foot.  Just wondering if that is actually the case.  In custom Trues now but after 3 years they seem to be loosening up.  Had them rebaked too.  Considering my next pair of skates and Konekt on the radar if they can actually be molded to a narrow foot.

Now down to $350cdn.

SOLD!

New price of $700 cdn

Tried out the Zoom Bang padded shirt.  Protection wise its good but for me feels too bulky. Disclaimer though, any padded shirt would since I'm old and hate change.  Have a new one in Large for sale if any interest.

11 hours ago, creasecollector said:

Sweet looking bag. Thanks for this review! I've been thinking about looking for a new bag that isn't as wide as my current Warrior bag.

Thanks.  Brown makes a solid product.  The backpack was handy but my old back didn't like the weight.  Best alternative I could find.  Definitely goes through doorways easily.  

4 hours ago, Scythe said:

That's a great looking bag. Cool how it stands up like a suitcase. Is that custom name embroidery on the hand grip? 

Yeah, it has a handle on on side so you can grab it and stand it up.  Slapped my name on it.  Figured might as well if it's last bag I'll use.  You can pick custom color for the bag and handles.  I'm hoping that if I do catch the wall with the bag going down the stairs, grey will be less noticeable than black.

Background:  I was in search of a goalie bag that would fit through narrow doorways and down my basement stairs without marking up all the walls.  I had a Passau backpack but was walking hunched over all the time and my old back couldn't take it.

Found the Brown bag online and made some inquires.  2 weeks from placing the order I had the bag.  As always Brown customer service is excellent.

It took me awhile to find a way to pack it and at first found it clumsy.  I'm not big on change so anything, even a bag change is an issue for me.  Kept trying different ways but as you will see in the pics, settled on pads face down, skates, mask and glove in-between. Pants and chesty on top.  Blocker and rest of gear in side pocket.

What I like:

Fits all my gear.  My Boddam pads would be equivalent to CCM 33+2.  All fits well.  I like I can pack as I get undressed.  The old Passau bag I had to pack it after based on how I forgot in.  It does go down the stairs and through door ways easily.  What I wanted it to do.  Construction top notch.

What I don't like.  Still clumsy to get in the SUV (BMW X3).  When the bag is on the floor, that is the side that will be rubbing against you while you walk when carrying it so you need to find a dry space on the floor when you put it down.  

Overall quite happy with it though and plan on it being my last goal bag.  Should get me through to retirement.

I apologize for crappy video.  Was after a skate and tired.

Updated price: $125cdn

Bauer cowlings with step steel and stock runners. Stock has been used. Step steel used once. Size 8. 
$50cdn plus shipping
Ships from Winnipeg MB 

34+2 goal pads made by Goalie Heaven/Arcadi. Feel like Vaughn V5/V6. Size similar to Vaughn V5 as well. Double internal break, single external break. All white weave with black weave. Pads in excellent shape. Bought in November last year but used very sparingly. Come with thigh guards. Ordered full custom set so don't need these anymore. Paid $1200cdn

Asking $900cdn

Will ship at buyers expense.  Ships from Winnipeg, MB

I think the closest you will find is new Velocities.  Reduced weight but still have a more traditional feel.  Otherwise best to check out Eflex line or perhaps Warrior GT2.  

Depending on budget, could always get someone like Kenesky to build a V6 style pad for you.

If you don't want to spend top dollar, you could look at Goalie Heaven's in house traditional pad.  Very V5 like and they sell for $1200 custom new.

Hope it works out for you.  Protechsport well worth the money and wait time.

I have 2 Protechsport masks.  Very reasonable price for custom fitted mask.  I have a full kevlar and a full fibreglass.  Very little difference in weight.  Fit is great and Michel is awesome to work with.  As mentioned already, the downside is wait time.