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I just not so sure a "me too" product line is helped by making it look absolutely atrocious.

Mark Sertich https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/hockey/6632077-Mark-Sertich-worlds-oldest-hockey-player-dies-at-99

Just not enough people. You have to remember that this forum is going to be HEAVILY skewed towards gear nerds and not necessarily kids who won’t buy the “dusty” skate with the orange trim. So while it was clearly a hit here, it likely wasn’t at retail.

If they just stuck to budget items as a house brand, I could see the niche for beer leaguers. Just like the crazy amount of Tron sticks and socks you see in San Diego. It’s local, and it’s cheap. But it seems like they’re trying to compete which is just a waste of time. Not gonna happen.

We get it.

Yeah, it's definitely one of those "as good as you're going to get, given the situation, and better than nothing" type of things. Kind of like when I hear people say cloth masks are useless because they aren't tightly woven enough to stop 2019-nCoV, but the reality is that there aren't just viruses floating around the air. I also think people have this idea that the masks are meant to protect the wearer, which... they partially do, but that's not the general point. I don't think I'd use the player one (I'd rather use a Mission Cooling Gaiter), but the goalie one is intriguing. I may just make one myself, I have the right materials sitting here. Anyway, I don't see these selling a ton but I'm glad they're at least trying to do something at all.

Yep, agreed with that part. I was more commenting on the second half. That said, if you want to still use that analogy, a test drive is like putting the skates on and walking around the store. You never really get a chance to REALLY see what it can do until you're off the lot (usually). Anyway, let's move on. This thread has badly devolved. I know there is validity in comparing skate models but it definitely feels like we're just going in circles, here.

Most dealerships aren't going to allow you to return a car post-purchase, unless it falls under your local lemon laws. "I changed my mind" isn't going to get you anywhere.

I'm having a tough time following what you're saying because of the grammar. Are you saying there is no difference between the one95 and the 3S Pro boots?

You say that as if it wasn't a "solid concept"... They weren't about to completely change any of their 3 models, nor were they about to add a fourth.

The S19 was made by Easton. The Mako was a design purchased from elsewhere. Not really comparable. A lot of people reference the mako because the fit of them was so totally different compared to everything else on the market.

Doesn't really need to have a seal, it's really more meant to limit what gets expelled (and the distance it gets expelled initially) through coughing, sneezing, and heavy breathing. $20 is okay, but the timeline does definitely suck. As for the gaiter: wet it thoroughly beforehand. Makes it way nicer to breathe through and you don't notice the sweatyness. The one I got is a cooling gaiter so they're meant to be wet and wrung out before wearing anyway.

It would probably fog the hell out of a full shield, but probably not bad in a cage. I was thinking I was going to try the goalie one, but they aren't scheduled for release until October. By that point I'll have already been on the ice without it for over two months. If I really wanted to, I'd just make one myself *looks over at industrial sewing machine beside computer desk*

Might as well wear two different colored socks and a jersey with upside-down numbers, if you're going to worry about looking "cool"

CCM face shields are out. They actually don't seem half bad. For goalies:

I know it’s not the classic silver version, but I actually really like the red.

If you wet the gaiter it’s much nicer to breathe through!

It is what it is with the way international shipping is going these days. Nobody should be surprised by something like this.

Oof, that's a kick in the gut.

Agreed.

I really should start doing gear mods...

Ah. See, I prefer the cup inside the shorts because it doesn’t move at all.

I agree that this thread is pretty pointless.

Bauer Pro Lock checks all my boxes. The cup pocket is on the inside so it keeps the cup nice and tight to the body. Leg velcro. Great compression and ventilation. What's not to like? https://www.icewarehouse.com/Bauer_Pro_Lock/descpage-BPCJS19.html

It's not super surprising, in all reality. They're in significantly better shape as far as their situation than the rest of us, in general. The NHL and NBA bubbles don't have morons who refuse to distance or wear masks that ruin it for everyone.