indykrap

7 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

Your local shop should be able to order one in specially for you.

Thanks! Didn't realize it was a special order.

Hey all - looking to experiment with this. Hunting these down but they seem to be impossible to find. Anyone got one used or a link to a new one?

I use a G4 pro, but I think G3 and G5 would work as well.

1 hour ago, seagoal said:

We have a thing on our time called the "10:30 flu." Only divas catch it

My old team used to play so much better in the late games with 7 or 8 guys - our best players seemed least susceptible to the flu haha

Always a challenge with beer league. Some (ASHL, I think?) had an option that you could pay more and not have the late games. Some others just leave you to the whim of the schedule maker. 

I stopped playing beer league partially for this - 11:15pm games across town is just ridiculous. So I hear you, haha.

On 1/8/2022 at 2:19 PM, coopaloop1234 said:

The senior level gt2 will be on par to the pro gt1. I used the pro gt1 for years without issue in mid tier beer leagues. 

It wasn't until three years in that the body blocks started to soften up a bit, but overall its still protective and mobile. 

Thanks @coopaloop1234! That’s reassuring. I love the fit and coverage so that addresses that concern. 

Just curious if anyone has any long-term thoughts on this. I got one on a great deal over boxing day, but now am starting to have some creeping buyers remorse that I should have just sprung for a pro model. I play mid-tier beer league and some of these guys can shoot pretty hard. Was in a McKenney 870 pro but the foams have softened so I've been feeling shots.

On 12/2/2021 at 9:21 AM, indykrap said:

New pads a few weeks ago - G5s with the Source for Sports upgrades. Definitely a stiffer pad than my 3 year old G3s, but I love them so far!

Blocker is new-ish (G5 Sr+) and glove is a few years old (G4 Pro). Finally feels like a complete set!

Replying to myself because I got a posed photo and I love this setup.

As an update to this - I've been trying the smaller knee pads on occasion and have noticed a pretty substantial improvement in movement comfort and rotation. Thinking it will become the regular for now with the Pro+ big fellas as backup. 

I did take a shot off the inside thigh somehow which left a really nasty bruise, but now that i've gotten used to these and do the sock trick from Hockey Reviews (with pants that velcro onto socks) they stay up and in place better. No concerns with protection or coverage, and the landing on these is nice and comfortable. Taking some getting used to doing the pads up a bit tighter though, as I wore my G3s very, very loose and the G5s are very different and rotate way better.

All in all - a learning process, but a noticeable change for sure!

New pads a few weeks ago - G5s with the Source for Sports upgrades. Definitely a stiffer pad than my 3 year old G3s, but I love them so far!

Blocker is new-ish (G5 Sr+) and glove is a few years old (G4 Pro). Finally feels like a complete set!

Tried it last night, and it was pretty okay. Not a noticeable difference in movement, though I did notice some issues with coverage - bit of an opening where the kneepad covers would normally meet. Also took a shot off the inner thigh which hurt like hell. Not as much coverage with these ones, but more likely just a very unlucky shot snuck through.

I'll go back to my old ones on Sunday. Had good results with tightening my G5s (which I normally wear super loose), so I'm hoping I can still do that with the bigger kneepads.

Thanks for the advice all!

34 minutes ago, Teezle said:

I find the more "streamlined" knee pads let me feel more connected to the pad, and easier to squeeze the pads together on the weird angle shots and skate around in general. But I think that a lot of people's preference can come from how you strap your pads - the bigger knee pads will probably work better when you strap the knee elastic down to the calf, leaving the outside of the knee area open. If you use a wide knee pad and strap around the knee, you might end up hindering rotation (or need to use a longer elastic to not interfere).

I do go down to the calf and it's a pretty open knee channel like that, so that hasn't been too much of a problem I think. I am interested in whether I can pull the knees closer together though. My butterfly is pretty rough so a little extra room to do that would be good (vs. knee pads coming together but not knee blocks)

38 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

Are the X2's and included knee pads any different in size? I thought they were identical.

These are the Pro+, so a little bigger. I think you're right that the Pro were about the same size as the included ones.

Hey all,

Been using the Warrior X2 Pro+ knee pads for a while, and I've been thinking of making a switch to something a bit more streamlined. I got the included Warrior kneepads with my G5 Sr+, so I'm going to give those a try tomorrow to see how it feels. I'm not facing super hard shots so I don't think protection will be too much of an issue.

Just curious what people have experienced with making the switch to bigger or smaller kneepads in terms of feel. Looking forward to testing it for myself!

@bunnyman666 I'll take your five weirdest jerseys if you're still selling!

sold

46 minutes ago, insertnamehere said:

It works. 

beauty! thanks.

11 minutes ago, StevenC said:

This is how i did mine:

 

 

Nice, thanks. I have the standard Armor ones - I'll probably thread the toe bridge on the same way!

On 5/26/2021 at 10:10 PM, benner33 said:

I have G5 Pro pads with ProLaces (TGN spec) and they work fine haven’t had issues. It’s a PIA to thread things through but it works as well as it did with the G4 Pro pads I had before. I haven’t noticed major softening issues but I got mine custom with the extra stiff thigh rise option. 

Hey, got a pic of how you did it?

hot off the facebook.

5 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

"Anyone know what's going on with ______ lately? Assume their production is also impacted by COVID. Very little stock in stores and it seems like everyone's offloading the____ stuff.

Just curious how this'll impact ____and the new line."

*insert any brand name in the blanks.

Supply chain is fuckered. Especially with any incoming shipments from overseas where the majority of gear we get comes from. I'd temper expectations on a smooth stock replenishment of any gear set for the next year.

reasonable enough! 

Anyone know what's going on with Warrior lately? I assume their production is also impacted by COVID. Very little stock in stores and it seems like everyone's offloading the G5 stuff.

Just curious how this'll impact G6 and the new line.

C&A: McKenney 870 in Large
Pants: Warrior X2 Sr in Large
Suspenders: Kenesky

Used to have the inner belt in cinched up really tight, and then chesty tucked over top. Wore suspenders too on top and tucked under the floaters. Was pretty comfortable and held together while still mobile, but not perfect and the inner belt did seem to loosen up a bit throughout games and get sloppy.

Trying something new as pictured - inner belt removed, pants super loose, chesty tucked and tied, and suspenders still under floaters but tightened up a bit to keep everything together.

I really prefer a "one unit" kind of feel, so I think this will probably be a good move. Will edit/report back after Sunday puck though.

5 hours ago, loki1416 said:

Last fall season I was skating out in a game. I got tripped and would have gone head first into the boards at full (my full) speed. Last second I turned my head and took the hit on my neck and clavicle. For MONTHS I moved slow because everything hurt. Then, as the healing was almost done, I went and got my vaccination. STUPID IDEA! I had a reaction that destroyed my immune system. Started out I had all the Covid symptoms except taste lost. With everything compromised, I caught your standard cold, but it put my on my ass. In total, I spent almost 8 months doing nothing.

Last week I went back to my coaching role and found out that I can't demonstrate most things anymore because I can't breathe. So trying to talk people through what I want them to do while I'm showing them how to do it. Went to the grocery store today (first time as I had been ordering everything) and I was winded walking from my truck to the store. Just covered in sweat, can't breathe, people walking WAY around me because I look like a plague carrier about to turn zombie.

So for as far as what I am planning to do for workouts? Right now it's just walking. I walk as far as I can, to right when I'm about to pass out or throw up or both and then I go home. I did a quarter mile today!

Damn man, that sounds rough. I'm sorry to hear it! Glad you're getting back up and moving though.

12 hours ago, Chenner29 said:

For sure, glad I could help a little bit.  I've harped on it in other threads, and it's a good thing you noticed being sedentary during Covid had an impact on how you feel now.

Be careful the first few times out with your new routine as your body needs to adapt to it after such a long time off and you've added a few lbs. Worst thing you can do is go into this with a belly full of fire and come back out of the gym 5 mins later with an injury.

Consistency is most important.  Even on days you don't feel motivated, drive your butt to the gym anyway and do some weight assisted stretching, hip traction exercises with a resistance band or something that you can't do at home.

One thing I heard in a podcast recently is that top athletes don't always enjoy the process, but they are addicted to the results. 

Good luck and feel free to reach out with any questions if you feel like I can assist more.

Oh yeah. Fortunately I've been able to keep reasonably active with weights at home, so the transition back to the gym over the last few months has been pretty okay. Ice has been a different story, with flexibility and stamina definitely taking a hit, so I definitely appreciate the suggestions to get that back!

16 hours ago, Chenner29 said:

IMO

If you're looking to improve performance in net, think of what exercises you are doing and how they translate to what we need to do on ice
Everything in your body is connected, and strength training isn't just building muscle, but also training your body to recruit supporting muscle groups in a specific movement.
Foam rolling is a supplement to your routine, not a routine in itself.  You can use it to release tightened up muscle or fascia or post-workout to help flush and cool down.

Flexibility needs to be trained daily, or every other day if you just got off an intense session.  You can pump out a quick 20 min circuit at home. 
For this, look up Functional Range Conditioning and some of the exercises associated with it.  Warmup isn't really necessary as it's pretty challenging on its own.
Key concepts are gonna be Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs) and PAILs/RAILs (I'm not even gonna try to break down that acronym off memory, they're essentially modified isometric movements to build strength in a stretched position.  They suck, but they work) 
IMO it's better than yoga for our purposes as it's focused more on building strength and body control in the outer limits of our movement patterns.
If you hit a plateau, work a lax ball or foam roller to break up adhesions first, then go into your flex routine.  Might add another 10-15 mins. 
I'll typically jam this out while watching something on Netflix after dinner or before bed.

I think you should focus on strength first before plyo.  High weight low rep.  Once your strength floor improves, your plyo movements will become more explosive.

Amazing advice! Thanks so much.