Cosmic

URL=http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/IceCosmic/media/2014-06/2F77A538-C01E-4859-956B-71F3E870691F_zpshcwa5x7j.jpg.html] Both pairs of gloves 14 inch and brand new :) - Easton Synergy HSX and Warrior Franchise with shotblockers- pretty sure the Franchises are wide cuff but they do not say Pants are large Franchises. Not as comfy as the retail CCM RBZs (I just tried on a pair of XLs at HM and they felt unreal), but pretty nice regardless. Wore them at pickup a couple of nights ago and didn't even notice them.

I remember seeing the Hybrid for sale in May 2013 when I first started looking at gear as I was making my comeback. So, I am confused- if the Hybrid was available in 2013, then how is this a comeback in 2014? Then when go to the Bauer website, they just list the "Deluxe" cage, which seems to be the older version of the Hybrid/ same concept? Maybe I was looking at the Deluxe last year.Just trying to figure out what's what, and I just want the latest and greatest anti-fog if I am gonna try to make a switch to a visor. Regardless, I am almost certain to give this hybrid a shot. What's the best anti- fog for his visor (/cage)?I see all sorts of sprays and wipes, not sure which way to go.

Since I am not at home and do not have my laptop, I cannot DL the catalogue for whatever reason (on wife's iPad). So, is Bauer updating its hybrid visor/ cage combo, or is this going to continue to be the newest rendition for the next 6 months- 1 year? http://www.totalhockey.com/product/Hybrid_Shield/itm/15003-2/?mtx_id=0

Ahhhhh man, and I was hoping to be in Makos for the next 20+ years.

Wow- the elite padded short sleeve shirt is $115. I don't see the elite padded pants that I wanted- guessing they will be about the same.

Is Easton in financial peril?

Are you talking about the 37.5 stuff? I thought it was supposed to come out a couple days ago but can't find it anywhere- online or off- I will pay $10 shipping- where are you seeing the 37.5 stuff for sale online?

I was at hockey monkey today looking into this. 20k is by far the most protective pad that I saw on the wall- especially at the bottom where shin meets skate- nothing wraps above the ankle like the 20k. That are is key for me because I take a lot of pucks off that area when forechecking. It seems like the defenseman, when it lack of passing outlet, panics and fires a pass as hard as he can off of me as I am closing in, and I get caught on the inside of the leg as I am usually veering off at that point to avoid contact (I am a beer leaguer). In doing so, I end up taking pucks to the inside of my leg- which is fine, as long as puck hits pad and not me. For me, it is down to the nexus 8000 or the 20k- even the nexus does not come close in terms of the comprehensive wrap- but it seems to be #2 from what I saw on the wall. Nexus is much lighter, but lacking in that one area that I always seem to get hit, where 20k is the only pad that covers. Rbz is similar to apx2- slim, shallow fitting pad with apparently maximum protection gaps for the puck to smash up the vulnerable spots. I've been getting dinged up in drop in, so I am paying closer attention to these details (protection gaps). I just do not know if I want to haul around all the extra weight on the 20k- I wish nexus just had a better wrap on the bottom.

I never would have thought that people would even have had such strong preferences for holders. I would have just thought that people would prefer to just keep the stock/ factory set intact above all other considerations, just to ensure the best integrity of the holder being locked in. I personally cannot really tell if I like the CXNs or if I just like the skate itself (or both?).

Did you try on the Synergy HSX and/or the Synergy 80s? I am interested in the 80s, and curious if you got a feel for the airflow in these (the Synergy 80s). And yea those Mako II skates look so nice- minor improvements, maybe, but areas that were in dire need (ankle padding, tongue, heel lock, one tool adjustment, better moistrue wicking- lol 5 "minor" adjustments sure seems to be adding up). Can't wai til they go on clearance so I can pick me up a pair. Can't really justify that purchase as of right now, as I just got my Makos in December 2013, and I actually think I got a good pair (aside from the Mako bumps/ chafing, which I mitigate with gel sleeves, the boots seems to be holding up brilliantly).

Yea, funny thing (well, not sure if funny is the right word). For the first week or two after I got hit, I did not realize that it was the bolt that got me. I called IW and spoke with Chase, and described to him that I got this huge knot from a soft pass, described the area, and asked essentially "What the heck?" I mean, I had gotten hit by a much harder pass on my instep previously, and that did not leave a mark or anything. It stung, but the adrenaline in the moment just took the pain away and had me thinking more to the effect of, "Uh oh, is this gonna swell up and not let me put my skate on next game?" Anyway, the much harder pass off my boot left no problem whatsoever. So, when I talked to Chase, he asked if it was the bolt that got me. I explained that I was not even aware of this bolt= I mean, I knew there was a screw for the tendon guard, but I never put it together that this could act as a weapon against me. So, I put the boot on, and low and behold, and exact alignment from bolt to where the knot has formed. So yea, had I known that this could be an issue, I probably would have mitigated it and not gone out naked for the last 30 or so skates. There is one skate fender, the little mini one, that sits right on top of this bolt. And then my monster fender covers this area, as well as the rest of my foot, but it is just so uncomfortable and bulky. So, I need to figure out the next step. I hope and assume my ankle will make full recovery. The knot has definitely gotten smaller since 4 weeks ago, not sure if it has gotten smaller in the last week though.

It did not dig in at all. It caused a blunt force trauma which has me looking like I have an ankle, and then a mini-me ankle, almost 4 weeks after the fact. Crazy thing is, it did not even bruise that badly right after. I have seen other guys' feet aftr taking shots to the skate, and they have huge masses of black and blue. My black and blue was minimal, but I got a huge knot between bone and skin. All I am saying is, put something over the bolt- either a Shot blocker, skate fender, shin guard, custom protective extension coming off of a shin, whatever. And if no one does, then we will see more of this. It was a random play. I was forechecking and as I closed in, the puck carrier fired a cross ice pass right off my inner ankle. So, maybe we will not see a ton of pucks hitting this part of the skate, but when we do, the bolt will break bone if the shot or pass is hard. This was not a hard pass, from a guy who is a good skater, but is skinny and a bit weak otherwise. As much as I loathe them, I am wearing my SkateFenders again. Thinking about getting Shot Blockers as these are not ergonomic/ kinesio friendly/ anatomical at all. I got the biggest ones- the Pro Full Plus, and they just get in the way of natural motion. Alot of the energy must have been transferred into the bolt, which acted as a battering ram.

Almost one year in the CL shoulders. I have played on average once per week maybe during that time (maybe 50 skates total), and they are holding up beautifully. I want to sell them though, and grab the RBZs, just for the additional coverage.

Beware the Bolt that holds the tendon guard to the ankle area. I took a soft saucer pass straight to that bolt, inside left skate. At the time, I thought nothing of it and kept playing. It is going on 4 weeks now and I still have a bump there. I thought that the protection there must have been weak as hell, but I called IW and spoke to Chase and he asked if it hit where the bolt was. I put the boot on, and it was a spot-on match. So, I am thinking either Skate Fenders or Shotblockers to make sure that does not happen again. I can imagine that a harder pass or a decently hard shot would have caused some serious damage, because this was not much to speak of, and has me taking too long to heal than I was planning.

Regarding the new curve, when the info is ready to be released, can you tell us if it will be available as a blade?

What is the difference between the Easton Synergy HSX and Easton Synergy 80 gloves? I am guessing the HSX's will have more beefed up protection, right? What about the palms, and the liner? The catalogue says: HSX: 2 piece Ax suede palm with textured abrasion zone Synergy 80: 2 piece Ax suede palm with Digitec textured abrasion zone - What is difference between Digitec vs no Digitec? Also, the Synergy 80 does not say the type of liner. HSX says the liner is "Nanosense" I will be happy to go with the Synergy 80s if they are all the same except for a little less protection and less puck feel (but more durable palm). On the hunt for a reasonably priced, comfortable, protective, mobile pair of tapered gloves. I like my Warrior Covert DT2 Bone Xs for everything except mobility- they lock me in at the wrist at one particular angle- the one when I need to flex my wrists to catch passes in at my skates (I have bad enough hands as it is, this just further complicates the matter). I used to have Vapors but I think they are overpriced (the APX2 line looks good, I just do not like the idea of paying an extra 1/4 price to support all of their excessive marketing). I did not think the Reebok 9Ks were comfortable, so I doubt I will like the 30K/28Ks.

Tendon guards in as well, laces wrapped around the ankle- not feeling this look at all for the Great One.

They will have the same deal at this time next year, for the Mako II ;) I love my Makos as well, but I expect them to last me 5 years, so no sense getting a backup pair when I figure I can hold out for the upgrade, and then just make the ones I am using, my backup.

This is an interesting confirmation. I am especially curious to know what the weight is, when dry, and then when wet. I have a video of me receiving a pass in the slot, taking a few steps toward the goal, and then firing a wrist shot, and my steps are soooooo slooooowwww. By nature, I am not quick footed, and I think that I was fatigued (adrenaline prevents me from really feeling fatigued, but I figure that my performance slows as the game proceeds); I just wonder how many extra gams I was carrying in my skates, and if this was contributing to my apparent tar heeledness on this particular play.

I wear the Bauer yellow Kevlar socks, which come up to my knees, and still got the bumps bad on my first skate. I was prepared for the bumps to be a problem, and if I was to get them, then I was interested to see where they would show up, so I could just pad that area. I got some nice little wounds that still mark the spot (from Dec 2013). Since that time, I have cut MoleSkin for each spot that gets chafed, and then wear a gel sleeve over the moleskin, and no problems. Just the gel sleeve is actually not enough. It has been an extra expense, and 10 minutes of prep prior to each game, but I already had the items (so the expense was already incurred); and the extra 10 minutes of prep are not a big deal to me, as I need the time to narrow my focus into hockey anyway. The Mako IIs have some subtle improvements, but nothing too seemingly huge- a seemingly more durable & responsive tongue, and the liner is claiming better moisture wicking. My Mako liner gets pretty wet after games. It dries quickly too, sure, but I would prefer a dry liner after each game, as I am a sweater, playing in a humid environment. No big deal though, I just dry them out and they are always fine. I wonder though, if that sweat that is accumulating in the liner is giving me that heavy skate feeling in the 3rd period (or if it is just that the skates are indeed a bit heavy, and I am not in the best condition in the world). I wonder if the new and improved liner will wick the sweat out as the skater perspires, thus saving precious grams of weight when the skater is already starting to fatigue. I do not know, but for me, this would possibly justify the extra expense and time, if I were in skates that I liked. I would ask how happy you are with your skates, before considering making the purchase. I wanted to wait for the Makos to get to this price drop and/or for Mako II, but I lacked skates at the time, so I just bought the Makos at $800 (-20% discount). Makos do not size exactly like Bauers. I was a 10.0 EE in Supreme One.9 (and APX2/X100); a friend of mine was also a 10.0 EE in Supreme. We are both 10.5 EE in Easton Mako.

Height - 6'2" Weight - 215 lbs Helmet size - Medium; with Re-AKT Titanium Cage mounted (Size Large) Level of play: Beer Leaguer Location: Indonesia (hot and humid) Background/ reason for purchase- I recently got back into hockey, and purchased the Re-AKT as my helmet when getting geared up. As I was unwrapping and sorting my equipment, cutting all the tags and everything off, I inadvertently peeled the certification stickers off of the Re-AKT helmet. I then learned that I might need these stickers to play in the international tournaments (nothing serious- 35 years old+, Beer league, level C) that my traveling team enters. So, I bought the Inhaler, as it seemed like a pretty good helmet for $100 that I could wear when I travel. Fit - I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the Inhaler actually fits my head better than my Re-AKT. This is just a personal head shape issue, so it does not mean that it will fit your head better. When getting geared up, I was not able to try anything on, I just ordered everything blind and hoped that it would all fit. For the most part, everything worked out just fine. I have since gone to a major retailer and tried on everything. Interestingly, the Easton E700, CCM, Reebok, and Warrior helmets all dig into my head in the same place (middle top back). Re-AKT and Inhaler are both comfy, but Inhaler is a perfect match for my head. Additionally, comfortwise, due to the air vents, I rarely feel a need to take off the helmet to air out my head. Last league game, I believe that I kept the helmet on the entire time, even when on the bench. I cannot do this in my Re-AKT, as I tend to get hot and overheat. After the game, the SweatHog was drenched, so it did its job. Score: 10/10 Protection - I play beer league, so for feedback on how this helmet responds to vicious checks, we will need someone else to weigh in. Score: n/a Weight - Not as light as the Easton E700, but as stated, that helmet does not fit me anyway. I think that the helmet weights in a few grams heavier than my Re-AKT, but I cannot feel the difference on my head. Score: 9/10 Durability - As stated by T Roy, the pegs in the sweatband is prone to rippage. I dropped some hot glue between the pegs and the band, and it is back in business. Replacement bands are $4 so no big deal either way. Everything else is holding up well. Score: will revisit in the future, so far we will just say 9.5/10 Intangibles - First time I wore this helmet, I scored 8 goals in a pick up hockey sesh. In 5 league games out here in the IIHL when wearing this helmet, 3 goals (low scoring games, so pretty good). Last pick up hockey sesh, 2 more goals. I never scored much when I wore the Re-AKT, and still when I wear the Re-AKT, I rarely, if ever score. So, superstitions-wise, this helmet is my saving grace. On a more serous note though, value wise, this helmet costs approx. 40% what the Re-AKT costs, and I actually like it better. So, value wise, this helmet really shines. I play in extremely hot and humid conditions, and I literally become a vapor making machine every time I step off the ice. I never feel that my head is ever hot though, when I wear this helmet. My (shaved) head sweats like crazy, and I just use my jersey to dry it off between periods. Score: 10/10 Conclusion - I am pretty glad that I mistakenly peeled the stickers off of the Re-AKT, so that I could discover this helmet. 38.5/40

That's what IW says. I felt as if my Supreme One.9 LE's were lighter and faster than my Makos (but nowhere near as comfortable; Mako feels like a tennis shoe, One.9 LE felt like something from the Spanish Inquisition), even though IW lists Mako as 800g (9D) vs. 850g (also 9D) for the One.9 LE. I will weigh my Makos, curious to see now. I also had to add .5 size in going from Supreme to Mako, which would add a few grams.

Warrior Covert DT2 gloves- mustard/ navy blue

Go to VH and just have Scott trace your foot. The only thing holding me back from having gone the VH route, was my own inaccuracy with the tracing, + an apparently odd foot condition that I have (that Easton Mako & Mission Axiom T10 does not bother, but just about every other skate gives me grief). I did not have time to do trial & error of sending the skates back & forth with Scott to get the toe cap correct, as I am overseas. I knew that Mako would work so just went Mako (which I am happy with, but I would not mind a lighter, more protective skate).