althoma1

So theoretically which should be the higher performing skate? - The low cut Shift 1 or the high cut more traditional Shift 2? If both skates are used optimally by strong skaters which should give the best performance or is it personal preference?

Helmet - Nike 004, just got a Mission Carbster but I find it puts pressure on the bones behind my ears and the Nike is simply nicer to look at so I'll probably stick with the Nike and keep the Carbster as an emergency backup, but we'll see. Face - Grey Itech full cage (Itech RBEIII) - does the job, no vision issues Shoulder Pads - Nike v10 - big improvement over my old Jofa's - not as bulky and I like the fit better. Elbow Pads - Mission Warp Sub 0 - light and comfortable, but the velcro is coming off one of the straps Pants - Nike Quest 2 - comfortable with good mobility and protection shin pads - Ferland 75 Shinguards - protective and light, but a little bulky Gloves - DR/Ferland HG 5500 - light comfortable, excellent finger mobility, best gloves I owned Skates - CCM Vector Pro - light, fairly comfortable, but my heal does move a bit sometimes (maybe I needed a 1/2 size smaller) Sticks/Shafts - Nike Appollo Shaft with CCM Vector Thornton blade, Nike Apollo One Piece (Legwand), CCM Vector One Piece (Recchi), Vic Titalic Shaft with CCM Thornton blade Jock - standard jock and garter, but thinking of getting one of the shorts combos