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Very similar to the 700 pros, no?

Picked up some stuff from the Amerks. I was a little surprised when I pulled out the "Reebok" pants.

My pickups for the last month or so. CBL X60 Sens APX Black APX TBL X60 TBL CL TBL 9k Preds 9k

I've been wearing one for a little bit now. I've never used the Reebok _K version, but I'm really liking the jock!

Was doing a little organizing and figured I'd snap a pic of the sock collection. Something a little different. Top: Wolfpack, Monarchs, Islanders, Blue Jackets, Black Practice Middle: Sharks x2, Wild, Icehogs, Thrashers x2 Bottom: Whalers x3, Admirals x2, Bears

Had to move today but my buddy was able to help me out at the Wings sale. Very excited with what ended up coming my way! Andersson One95 Pants Bertuzzi Eagle Shell Draper Warrior Franchise

Warrior has pretty much nixed all of their custom options except for a few from what I've heard. As far as Eagles, another member mentioned the price was about $230 shipped for fully custom gloves.

I'm moving soon but I've picked up a few items lately. Just more stuff for me to pack up. Haha. CBJ setup with different socks: Thrashers setup: Green Cooper pants that were awesome and a great price. I need to find some gear to match them though.

They're brown and orange. They're sold at the rink the Whalers of the OHL plays at. They have those and new Easton models available. I can't remember the name of the newer style model though.

They can be baked multiple times.

Some of my recent pickups over the last month or so. TBL 3rd Hustlers, LA Kings Hustlers TotalOne NXGs, Turris' Franchise Kovalchuk pro, Ribcor, Pulashaj pro

Easton S17 Elbow Pads Size Large Height: 5'10" Weight: 220 Time-frame of use: I have used these elbow pads for around 4 months. Fit: These elbow pads fit a little tighter than other pads I have used. Almost a full size down. However, once they are on, I find they cup my elbow and arm very nicely. They seem to have the perfect amount of depth to where I can wear them without feeling like I am exposed or swimming in them. The straps on the pads are very nice and really help secure them in place. The two forearm straps are the common elastic material which allows you to really place the strap exactly how you want it. The upper bicep strap is a neoprene style material which is very comfortable on the arm while also maintaining a very snug fit. I do feel that the undershirt you wear, as expected, makes a difference with whether or not the pad slips down a little bit or not. I've experimented with a few different undershirt styles recently and it's nothing that a piece of tape and push up during a game can't fix though. (9/10) Mobility: This is my first time using a 3 piece elbow design, and I really like it. I had been using the traditional 2 piece design for a long time and was never completely sold on it. However, as soon as I put these on, it was a totally different feeling. These elbow pads really seem to move with your arm. It doesn't restrict when I am extending or rotating my arm. Movements seem very fluid and I am not constantly feeling the restriction that I have experienced with other pads. (10/10) Protection: These, being a former top of the line pad, offer a great amount of protection. I haven't noticed any pain when using this elbows, whether it be from contacting a person, stick, boards, or the ice. There is some very heavy duty plastic and foam covering the entire pad. I cannot find any area of weakness while looking at the pad. Also, even though there are some thick pieces of plastic, it interfere with other areas and restrict movement whatsoever. (10/10) Weight: I came from a mid-tier pad before using these so these obviously felt a little heavier with the beefed up protection. It's a little noticeable on the bench or in the locker room but disappears when on the ice. The added protection is well worth the added weight. (8/10) Durability: I haven't really used these pads for very long when you consider that some people often use the same pad for years on end. However, in the amount of time that I have used them, I haven't experienced any tears or cuts in the liner or outer shell. The stitching is holding up very nicely, as well as the straps still have their elasticity. The bottom of the pads often slip out from under the arm of my jersey but they look great and haven't experienced any wear yet. (10/10) Conclusion: Very nice pad. Definitely feels top of the line and offers the protection to prove it. Very mobile and fits well. Might have some sliding if you wear a slipperier style shirt underneath them but they still stay in place very well. (9.5/10)

Warrior Covert DT2 Flex: 85 Curve: W88 Zetterberg Height: 5'10" Weight: 220 Postition: RW/C Time-frame of use: About 2.5 months as my main stick, currently splitting time with another. Aesthetics: I like that Warrior has cut down on the bright colored, crazy artwork, and random pictures that they use to put out on their sticks. I am a fan of how the Covert line keeps the same graphic package but uses different colors to differentiate between the specific model. Although, I will say that I really don't like the giant W on the back heel of the blade. It got spray painted black as soon as I got the stick. Weight and Balance: Even though this isn't the top of the Covert line, I still feel the stick is very light considering it's around $50-$60 cheaper than the other top of the line sticks out there. The stick feels slightly blade heavy when holding it at home, but everyone feels it differently. I haven't owned a DT1 to compare it directly to so I can't comment on that directly. The blade/shaft combo opposed to the true one piece design might have a slight effect in either category, but I don't think a difference would be noticeable during game play. (8.5/10) Blade + Stickhandling and Passing: The blade on this stick is very stiff. I am a fan of the more pingy type of blades out there. It seems like I can feel everything on the blade but in a different, and personally preferred way, then with the softer "wood imitating" blades out there. I have no problem stickhandling with the blade. The liveliness helps me know the location of the puck on blade. Passes are very accurate as well. The stiffness of the blade helps to ensure that the puck ends up where I want it to go. (10/10) Shaft/Flex + Shooting: I am a big fan of the shaft on this stick. It is very well rounded, which is what I prefer. The texture of the diamond grip is also another preferred feature I look for in sticks. I feel as though the stick fits well in my hand and stays put with the addition of the grip. I do think these sticks play a little whippier than rated. I believe this has to do with how the flex of the newer Warrior sticks are measured. I was nervous about having to cut off about 5" off this stick since they 3" longer than most retail models. However, I was happily surprised that the stick stayed whippy and plays a softer than I expected I am a very big fan the dagger taper. I seem to always like very low kick sticks and this was right up my alley. I don't try to power though every shot, instead I pick a flex that allows me to shoot quickly but still get a nice amount of flex in it. The taper on the Covert line really allowed me to do that. I am able to shoot hard without requiring a big windup. The stick snaps back quickly after loading and always me to get off hard, accurate shots. I don't notice the blade torquing even though the taper is so thin where the shaft and blade meet. However, It's not my all time favorite shooting stick when all is said and done but it's definitely up there. I really do like how this stick loads up and shoots. (9.5/10) Durability: This stick has been a tank for me. It has taken a beating a held up extremely well for me. A lot of people have reported problems with Warrior's blades in the past but I have never experienced any, especially with the DT2. The blade is still very stiff with no chips or cracks. The shaft has also help up remarkably well. I've taken many decent hacks without any cracking, chipping, or gouging. I usually expect some viable damage of some kind, but I haven't been able to find anything worth reporting. It's quite surprising even to me! (10/10) Conclusion: I really like this stick. I keep finding myself going back to it even over some other higher price point sticks. I originally bought it thinking that I might move up to the DT1 if all goes well and it gives out eventually. However, I haven't noticed anything that has made me want to ditch this stick and upgrade. I feel as though Warrior really has something nice in their dagger taper technology and I will definitely keep an eye out for current and future products offering it! (9.5/10)

Easton Stealth S19 x3 Flex: 75, 70, and 95 Curve: Sakic/Kreps Height: 5'10" Weight: 220 Postition: RW/C Time-frame of use: I used each stick at different times for about 3 months each, currently still have the 95 flex at home. Aesthetics: Very clean paint job. I liked the mostly black with silver accents. I wasn't as big of a fan of the white handle on the grip models when I first bought it but it was quickly forgotten about. Also, this stick had the same problem a lot of Easton sticks have: the paint flakes off rapidly after tape has been applied to the area. Weight and Balance: As with most of the higher end sticks nowadays, the S19 is very light stick. Maybe not the lightest stick out there, but I've never been overly picky about weight when it gets down to this level. I thought it had a little blade heaviness to it when holding it at home, however as soon as I hit the ice, it was not noticeable at all. (9/10) Blade + Stickhandling and Passing: I really liked the blade on this stick, until they started going soft on me but I will discuss that later. I've always found myself to be a fan of the more pingy/ceramic feeling blades. I don't mind the softer ones but I've had good luck with this style. I thought these blades had a nice feel to them and were very responsive. Passes and shots seemed to jump off the stick. I didn't have any problem receiving passes either. (10/10) Shaft/Flex + Shooting: I thought these sticks felt stiffer than rated. I do cut my sticks down a little bit but they ended up feeling a little more stiff then I was expecting/was use to with other sticks. I don't know if it was due to the elliptical taper or was just an over compensation from the S17, which was known for feeling a little whippy. It didn't feel stiff enough to where it was uncomfortable to use or anything, but I felt it should be noted. The shaft also was on the boxier side. I am usually a fan of smaller and narrower shafts. The sharper corners were not my preferred choice, but it wasn't anything terrible. Definitely wouldn't stop me from buying a stick. I really liked how this stick loaded when shooting. It is up there with some of my all time favorites in this category. I thought the shaft loaded easily and had a very quick release. One of the reasons I use a lower flex than others of my height is because I'm not one to really bare down on my sticks when shooting. I always try to let the stick do the work for me. I found the S19 really excelled in this method. Pucks shot off the blade and were very accurate. (10/10) Durability: I am not known for being one who breaks a lot of sticks. These are really the only sticks that I've had problems with the blades breaking down and going soft on me. It happened with all three sticks that I had. The blades started off nice and stiff but broke down very quickly for me. After not much use at all, the blades were able to be bent easily with my hand and I could hear the foams giving off a "crackling" noise. I also started to notice the blade splitting a forming holes along the seam. It was different than a chip. The shafts have been tanks on the sticks though. I never had a problem with any major damage to them, just the paint chipping off like crazy. (5/10) Conclusion: I really loved this stick but was extremely disappointed when the blades broke down so quickly. I have held off on purchasing new ones due to this fact. I haven't experimented with the newer incarnation of the elliptical tapered Easton's enough to really notice if they solved the problem or not. I feel that if the blades lasted longer, it would probably be my all time favorite stick. It is still ranked very highly to me but I am weary of them due to all 3 of them breaking down. I see in other reviews that different members didn't have the same problem as me, but that's how it goes sometimes. (8/10)

Yessir

My recent pickups.

I think he's talking about the ones that could attach to your elbow pads.

You make it seem like its a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" scenario. Obviously he was able to pick up a few girdles. It's not a big deal. He's offering them back to people who weren't able to get them at the sale themselves. Kudos to Buzz for that.

From what I remember - custom orders through CCM need to be made in at least a quantity of 12. Also, the model is the CL 400, not the CL 500.

The Gionta would be your best bet. The Slovak is very open at the toe.

No idea about production time but PSHG has an Eagle customizer last I looked. I thought Eagle had one on their site as well but I could be wrong. Edit: Just looked and neither have an actual customizer up, just custom options to click. Should have looked first. Haha

From Joe at Warrior:

Those Eagles... So nice!

Got some new pants a day early. Pretty pumped!

I got large 7000's and they are a bit snug for my liking. I have 1052's in XL and they're too big. Haha. I ordered 7000's in XL and 520's in a L last night and will compare them when they get here.