Goalline

Anyone have a picture from his Soo Indian days? 

I remember seeing him in USA Hockey Magazine back in the day. 

He had Heaton Helite 5 gloves and I thought it was so cool.  

Anyone tried to order something recently?

any data points about how the virus is affecting wait times right now? 
 

Clearly it’s just the notch where they put the cameras

On 12/10/2019 at 3:41 PM, Yzueblin said:

glove with renforced double T and catch grip

Practically speaking, what exactly does “reinforced” entail compared to stock?  How is it different, the T, or the spine of the T? Does this help with closure, durability, both?

Wow, it’s incredible.  Wish this mask would make its way back to the NHL.  You can see a lot of their influence in the Pros Choice style.

Many questions for you.  Why do you have so many masks? How many do you have?  Do you have a favorite? Which one fits the best?  Which one has the least ringing/best sound protection when you get hit?  And importantly, what’s going to be next now that you have the Harrison locked down?!? 

On 8/5/2019 at 11:00 AM, bildeer said:

Got a 961SE stars and stripes and a few Pro’s Choice 961 cages to go with it. It’s off at New Image Goalie Mask getting the gelcoat repaired so I can have it painted.

Really cool to see that a PC cage can be mounted on a 960/961.  Always loved that tri-cat cage.  Excited to see how this turns out for you.  I have a similar mask, 961 3-stripes model, that i may refurb like you, but then turn into a showpiece model.  

Do you know if the PC cage would fit on the current model 960xpm?  I have the M/L size and its got a few dents in it.

I was told 13 weeks for custom SLR2s right now

Pretty impressive on Warrior's part.  Good to hear. 

@cwarnar @ZeroGravitas Were these full blown custom with multiple changes? or simpler, like color zones?

Wait times suck!  The idea for this thread is to create a central repository of wait times for custom gear (any and all manufacturers welcome) and, in the process, give transparency to the prospective customer.  My personal POV is that the wait times in our industry are just way too long on average.  I hope this thread can bring awareness to this issue and also give back some knowledge and/or leverage to the customer.  

Please post whatever wait times you've been quoted for custom gear that you've ordered or discussed with your local retailer / sales rep., or with the mfg directly.  Obviously, wait times change all the time based on demand for the product, time of year, whom the retailer is, level of pro orders, etc.  For this reason, if you can remember it, please include the details of the time of year of your order!  I'll kick it off with a couple (not so recent anymore) examples:  

• True Skates - Spring 2018 order.  Was told 6 weeks by the retailer, but that they'd been receiving them faster lately, in about 4 weeks.  The 4 weeks turned out to be a good estimate.  
• Protechsport Mask - Jan 2017 order.  Michel is a bit notorious here, but at least he is up front about it!  He quoted me 19 weeks before he could "start the process".  In reality, it was 17 weeks before he started it, but by the time the mask was finished and ultimately shipped/delivered to me, it was closer to 25 weeks all-in.  The mask is great, don't get me wrong, but I don't think I can put myself through this again, haha.

In all seriousness it is just a preference thing.  it's really just the outside calf wrap that looks odd to me.  When it's all black, it just looks too street hockey for me.  I don't mind the black for the inside base color, up and down the leg channel like the Lefevre designs, just not on the outside calf/knee wraps.  I noticed a lot of the pros have a white base for some reason (maybe it's just bc a lot of them use the 1x strapping), and it got me thinking why its not available on the Bauer website customizer.  If anyone knows the answer, let me know!

Haha.  It's true, coop, ever since i quit SVU, i haven't needed my blacklight.  Since this point, i've been able to enjoy non-solid-color gear without being utterly disgusted by stains.  It's been great.

Anyone know if it is possible as a retail customer to get the 2s with a white leg channel and white knee/calf wrap?  

Haha, what is that!  That thing can't seriously be for hockey right?  Maybe ball hockey?  The clear chin window cracks me up.  Massive dead spot in the forehead.  Ears exposed, gargantuan backplate gap, ahhhh, i just can't.  Someone put a lot of time into this project!  Also, why brians?  Just so many questions...

2 hours ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

League posted this jazzy picture of me on their IG page.  Its a shot taken during warmups(I can tell from my stick) sometime throughout the season.

Does Vaughn still offer the Tri-Web?  Would you get it again?

13 hours ago, bunnyman666 said:

Where is the Lalime?

It went back to Michel.  Could have been resold by now.  No idea.  

11 hours ago, daffy said:

Got mine last week. Best fitting mask I've ever had!

Love the cheater.  Nice choice.  

18 hours ago, TheGoalNet said:

Is the harness underneath the foam? 

Someone needs to to grab that Lalime!!!

Yes, but there are small cutouts in the foam (near the edges) so that the elastic part of the harness is accessible.  The elastic basically has "T"-shape notches on one end to anchor them into position.  

Yeah! Hopefully the Lalime resurfaces somewhere, would be cool to see it find a good home!

As many have said in this thread, and the GSBB one, the wait with Protechsport sucks, but the product at the end of the day, coupled with the level of service, is excellent.

Case in point...  I was actually originally matched with a Lalime model based on my face mold, but I didn't like the fit when I received the mask.  I debated it for a long time and eventually reached back out to Michel to see what could be done.  We experimented with different foam setups, and ultimately, Michel was kind enough to offer to build a new mask for me if I sent back the old one.  This took some extra time, but resolved the issue, and was well worth the wait.  I really got the impression that he places as much value on the service itself, as he does on the product.  Pretty rare in this day and age IMO.  

Now for the good stuff!

Specs and Pics

• Auld model
• All kevlar
• Chin sling
• Longer chin (not sure to what extent this happened since the Auld model is already a pretty long chin.  Michel determines the appropriate length based on your face mold unless you are more specific than that.  For me, I was good with him using his discretion.)
• Things for aesthetics
  • Smooth inside (love this aspect in particular)
  • Cage mounted on the sides 
  • Hidden straps on backplate (hopefully will motivate me to get this thing painted one day!)

No need to be worried with him.  He will do right by you.  That is the most important thing to him at the end of the day.  I will have to do a review of my recent experience with Protechsport one day soon.  Yes, you have to have a lot of patience, as it's a one man band, but you know that going in as he is very up front with timing. And, you're getting a world class, very unique product in return, and he will make sure you're 100% satisfied.