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New (not just new-to-me) leg pads! Bauer Reactor 5000, white/black/red. (my phone makes them look blue, somehow) Can't wait to get back on the ice and try them out.

Having received my tax refund this week, of course I wanted to spend it immediately. Or rather: I needed pads that fit properly, and suddenly had the means to acquire them. I went to [used sporting goods store] first, was frustrated by the selection, but got some ideas about sizing. I ended up going down the road to [large warehouse store]. They had the biggest selection of pads I have ever seen in one place in my entire life. If I'd had more time I probably would've just stared for a good twenty minutes. Armed with a budget and a vague idea of sizing and whatever qualifies as my playing style, I tried on a CCM (the model escapes me - Extreme Flex 500, I think?), but it just felt too bulky. Weight wasn't a big deal - my pads are older but junior size, so they're about on par with the newer senior and intermediate models. I tried on a Bauer Reactor 5000 for comparison, and that felt great. Still speaking as a novice goalie, basically the CCM felt "wide" while the Bauer felt "narrow" - same width, virtually the same height, both 32"+1". The CCM felt like it would probably be good for someone who is very technical, who has a lovely, precise butterfly. I am not that person. My style on a good day could best be described as "Dominik Hasek on a drunken bender". The Bauer pad felt like it fit closer - more of an extension of my leg. I went with the Bauers, in white/black/red. I feel like absolute hell from all the time in the car (still not totally recovered from the concussion), but I'm so excited to have my very own brand new pads and I can't wait to try them out.

Just came in for ltr. Looking forward to using it later.

That curve is booootiful.

Thanks for the heads up!

Word on the street was Bauer was having compatibility issues with them in non Bauer skates. I'd wait and see what happens before you drop any cash on them.

Got here yesterday, but of course I had a game Thursday night! Happened with my 1X too haha. Can't wait to use it, first impressions were how boxy the shaft was compared to my 1X and CX, but it did feel a bit whippier than my QR1 (which was my only gripe about that stick).

Has anyone seen the new Synergy HSG girdle in person? I'm wondering how it compares to the Warrior Dynasty girdle.