** Update ** Skates - Graf G35 (I love Graf, haven't really tried any other brand in 10 years) Sticks - Bauer APX, P88 (I just wish the blade was a little "taller" on the toe like they used to be) Gloves - Bauer x60 (I like these a lot, better than the newer APX glove, which has too much cuff extension for my liking) Helmet - Cascade M11 Custom (too many concussions, this helmet is good) Pants - Tackla 9000 (good pants, like wearing nothing) Shoulder Pads - CCM U+Crazy Strong (was using downlow shoulders, but separated my AC joint...and can't "go light" there anymore, I like these pads, very light and mobile, protection TBD though) Elbow Pads - CCM U+Crazy Light (fit well with the shoulders I'm using) Shin Pads - Reebok 11K (solid protection, fit well if you place over the top of the skate)