cheddarberg

6 hours ago, Doobiesnax said:

You’re going to love those mitts bud!

Can't wait. I'll post a picture of everything once I have it all!

3 minutes ago, southpawtendy48 said:

I used to have the PVE non carbon and it’s pretty good. No visible wear on it at all except for at the knee where I used to use the Velcro strap directly behind my knee and taking the Velcro off. Didn’t affect the performance of the pad, although having it for a few months it held up really well. 

Very good to know. I'm getting the VE 8 blocker and catcher tomorrow. The pads I'm still on the fence about.. 

Thinking I might just buy em both and wear em in my basement to try and feel em out as best as I can and just return whatever one I don't go with.

Leaning towards the VE 8' Pros..

2 minutes ago, Matt35 said:

If you’re not going Carbon I would recommend checking out the Ventus. You may want a bit stiffer pad if you’re not going Carbon cause they will most likely soften up over time. And they’re cheaper than PVE and VE8. 

Anyone know any deals floating around out there that might help alleviate the costs in going carbon?

10 minutes ago, Matt35 said:

If your going to be keeping the pads for awhile what about custom? They might be able to stiffen up the PVE or change the strapping on the VE8

I WISH I could go custom. However the carbon version of the PVE or the VE8 is just out of my budget..

Leaning towards the VE8's.. I definitely prefer the strapping system on the PVE's, Im just worried they'll be too soft and too flexible for my liking.

*** I just came across a pair of XF Pro Carbon on clearance for almost the same price as both the PVE and VE8's!

Any thoughts as per comparing these to the PVE/VE8'S ??

Anyone else hear of any issues with the magnetic buckles on the VE8's?

I would prefer going carbon if I could find a good deal. From what I can find the carbon model is literally double the price..

1 minute ago, Matt35 said:

I’m using Pro V Elite pads and gloves. Used the pads about 20 times and the gloves 3 times. That pic is definitely the internal strapping. If you have any other questions about them fire away, I’d be happy to answer. So far I’m loving the set!!

Just wondering how soft and flexible this pad really is compared to the VE8....? I find that just by playing with em in store that the VE8 feels a little stiffer, its just so hard to tell without strappin' up and getting on the ice.

Did you go carbon? Not entirely convinced the jump in price is worth it.

9 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

I'm not really sure what you're referring to? Do you have a picture?

https://imgur.com/a/3qqMgpj

Looking on purchasing an entire new set and am a little torn between the Pro V Elite and the VE 8.

Was wondering if anyone had any feedback on either, or perhaps some advantages/disadvantages one might have vs the other?

The glove on the Pro V Elite seems to have an opening around the knuckle area which seems odd.. Anyone using this glove?