jayluv54

I don't think they ever changed the fit of the goal skate line since they started the Vertexx cowling. If memory serves, my One80's fit the same as my Reactor 6000's. I guess now with no cowling and resembling player skates more it could get confusing, but I felt the fit profile was the same between Supreme and Reactor skates. Maybe they just need to not name player and goalie equipment lines the same damn thing.

From what I've heard from people who have them, the new Vapor goal skates are just a re-branded and updated version of the Reactor skates. Fit and feel are the same, but the skates are lighter with the Curv composite, no cowling and 3mm blades. I don't think the fit was supposed to be in line with the player skates at all.

Wilmington's a great area, we go to Wrightsville all the time. I have a friend who just left Lejeune for Pendleton, got to be a culture shock.

25 miles outside of Raleigh. Originally from Peekskill, NY, but its been a good move for me. Got the beach on one side, mountains on the other, 6 hockey rinks within a 35 mile radius, and a growing area economically. Small hockey world too, not uncommon to run into a couple legends like Rod Brindamour or Glenn Wesley at various rinks around the area.

The cost of living just keeps getting better and better down here

Goalies are a commodity around these parts (NC), I don't know anyone that pays league fees, unless he's new and doesn't know any better yet. Normally the captains are scrambling to lock in a goalie for the season, so the last thing they are going to do is ask for money.

how do you like wearing it more snug? Do you tend to feel more shots? I wear my V6 2200 snug, which I've never done with a chesty before and I tend to feel everything. I had been beefing up areas, but I caught a glimpse of myself in the glass the other day and realized that I look like a box lacrosse goalie at that point, so I decided to strip everything off and go stock again.

We'll see. I guess it depends whats underneath, but its just been my experience that when relying on a solid, plastic like protection in the arms (V6 2200, Ritual Pro) you get a lot more mobility but tend to feel shots a lot more too.

It looks mobile and light. Reminds me of my V6 2200 and probably going to have a similar feel. I like the Curv composite in the arms, but likely going to lead to some stingers.

couple more via goalie gear nation

Did you get the shock cord sleeve that he sells? maybe you should have gotten the shock cord sleeve...JK Seriously though, I purchased the same shock cord and some connectors on Amazon for like $10-$12 and made 3 sets because the shock cord will fray and/or stretch out. Its not hard and took about 10min to make all 3 sets.

Pro Carbon - Flex core w/ carbon fiber throughout - Jenpro - Made in Canada - Customizable - 5.7lbs Pro - Flex core - synthetic leather - Made in China - 5.7lbs

I believe if its not "carbon", its made offshore.

Looks like a belt possibly holding on some additional rib protection...that padding looks pretty thick on the sides.

Michel sent my pics of the shells, I can no longer access that particular email, but it looked Harrison all the way, which is why I chose that one. Michel has a 961 clone as well, I have kicked around switching to that instead.

I was afraid my wife would try to suffocate me with the plaster and wasn't keen on covering my face with Vaseline. Here is a youtube video that shows how to do it with cardboard. Let Michel know this is how you want to do it and he will send you pictures showing you exactly what to measure. He will likely send you this as a guide from the Sportmask site. http://www.sportmask.com/goalie-masks/masksizing.html

Just wouldn't look right with round vent holes. Mine will be the same color scheme minus the eagle graphic.

I'm 2 weeks into my wait time for a Protechsport as well. I went with a full glass Belfour model. I didn't want to do the mold either, so I made some calipers and took all kinds of measurements of my head and face and sent them to Michel. He said he should have no problem finding a comparable head mold which is all he would do with an actual mold of my head anyway, hence the custom padding description. My Sportmask VX-5 is brand new and so far the best mask I've ever had (Hackva, Fusion), but I thought its always good to have a back up and at an unbeatable price, now would be a good time to get one from a legend in the business. I actually don't mind the wait because it gives me plenty of time in case I change my mind on the model or decide I want to throw in a paint job.

My older two have never shown any interest, but the force is strong in this one.

I agree, they have a great product and in my opinion the best off the shelf mask one can get for the money. However, recently I was in the market for a new mask and Sportmask was #1 on the list. I struggled to find any in the states and for me to buy one from Canada it would likely have to be certified. My LHS is a Sportmask dealer and told me that they have been horrible to deal with lately (not answering phone calls or emails). I reached out personally to see if I could get a cat eye cage if I purchased a certified mask. I received a response fairly quickly, but was told they wouldn't sell me one if I purchased a certified mask. After a little push back about me being an adult player and not needing a cert mask in the U.S., they said I would have to remove the cert stickers and send them pics before they would sell me a cat eye cage. It seemed like something they were very reluctant to do and had me wondering if they have had some legal trouble. Regardless, they seem to be falling by the wayside...very little stock available, no social media presence, etc... could very well be another mask maker slowly going under. However, at the end of the day I was surprised to find a non-cert VX-5 at TGC and got a great deal with the exchange rate. I love this thing and so does my daughter!