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They look terrific in person. And they nailed comfort and fit. With the new RibCore as well

Yeah same deal with the gaiter I use. The Google is your friend - www.mission.com. It's like the first thing that pops up when you search for it.

I still would remove the graphics. Its just too flashy for me and once the graphics start to flake off the skate will look terrible.

Definitely looks better when viewing from a distance.

I would bump the UnderArmor or similar (I think Mission also makes a "sports mask") to the top of your list. They are pricey... but have given us the best results. I just bought my son 2 more UA masks so he always has a fresh, clean, dry one.

Can't say I am surprised. Good decision IMHO.

$16 for "unbreakable" laces with no give. Looks like a solution to a problem that hardly exists.

The shift to overseas production is part of it but doesn’t tell the whole story. I’ve owned a few pairs of overseas retail Bonafide X and overseas pro stock gloves built to Franchise (dressed as an AX1) or QR1 specs and they’re way nicer than the newer models. The real question is why on earth did they ditch the blooming MIA/Franchise cuff for whatever they decided to put on the AX1/QX/DX. It’s the #1 reason why the glove doesn’t feel nearly as good as the older model and I’d be curious as to what data/feedback/focus group suggested that was a good idea.

If you have a lot of ankle aversion in your stride you might want to bake them snug over the foot and loose in the ankle. When I baked my MLX the last time, I didn’t lace the top three eyelets.

The FT1 is slightly less stiff compared to the AS3. The AS3 is between a FT1 and a FT2.

Well, look at the bright side: you won't be able to miss them when worn on the ice haha. As an Easton Mako fanboy, looks are overrated haha😌

Massachusetts Hockey updated their "acceptable" face covering for play policy today and states the Bauer splash guard as not meeting CDC guidelines: What is an approved face covering? *This guidance answer was modified as of 11/13/20 at 5 p.m.* While the Commonwealth appreciates the efforts made by various manufacturers to address the reduction of respiratory spray from players, further review of various products has led to clarified guidance indicating that the “plastic shield” style products do not comply with the CDC guidance for face coverings. As such, both the Bauer Concept 3 Splash Guard and the Tektor 1.0 and 2.0 shields are NOT able to be used in lieu of a face covering. The CCM “Game On” mask has been deemed acceptable and can be used to comply with the face covering requirement. Updated Massachusetts hockey guidance