2018-2019 Gear Sightings

[2018-2019 Gear Sightings]

3 hours ago, nutters said:

Better pic with that flex

 

Clearly hasn't liked the 2N Pro. Used the Trigger PMT (can't remember if it was 2 or 3), back to the 1N 2.0 and now the DX. Maybe he doesn't want to be the poster boy for the Nexus line anymore.

Isn't this breach of contract? Is he signing with Warrior? Im so confused. 

[My Bauer sticks]

1 hour ago, Cavs019 said:

Will this finally expose the fact that Little Timmy’s Kane curve isn’t actually a Kane curve? Or will people order a Kane expecting a P88 and get a Shananan delivered to their door? Much suspense!

Also - the Pastrnak sticks I’ve had in the past have just been stock P28s. Having that, P28, P28M, and Kucherov’s Fisher Pro seems a bit excessive. 

 

Im pretty sure anyone ordering a custom set of sticks has enough knowledge to know the difference or at least you hope! Could you imagine dropping that much money on 2 twigs and you order the wrong pattern. HA.

[When will Bauer release the next generation of Vapor sticks?]

August 2nd

[Ccm jetspeed ft1 or new ones?]

The 490s are gonna be $600, I don't know the specs but with the one piece boot at that price and the new holder, seems pretty reasonable. Once the specs come out Id compare them to the FT1 and choose from there. FT1s are like $750 right now, so the 490s might be the way to go if the price doesn't drop on the FT1. Stadium Sports has them on pre-order right now. Along with the FT2($850), and the Vapor 2x pros($900). 

[Ask STEP!]

5 minutes ago, JoeJeeps said:

Cheaper on eBay even with shipping from Canada. 😉

Yea, last i looked you cant get them for $120 shipped on eBay. But Im just curious how ice warehouse can sell them, if theyre not supposed to be available in the US.

[Ask STEP!]

2 hours ago, STEP_Official said:

HI CigarScott,

Unfortunately The LS Edge Blades from STEP are only avalable in Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia. 

Thanks,

Mike

How does Ice warehouse get away with selling them? Theyre based in California if im not mistaken...

[Pro Stock Warrior Question]

8 hours ago, start_today said:

QXTs are the QX3 with different graphics. These are marketed towards junior and college teams who want to spend slightly less. 

I think it’s a great stick, especially give the price. Maybe slightly blade heavy, but you only notice that if you’re looking for it. 

Do you know what kinda carbon they use? I know on the QRE Pro Teams its a Minimus 800... 

[Pro Stock Warrior Question]

Shoot. 

[Looking for P28 type curve that's a bit more closed]

Is the P30 not in-between the P88 and P92? As far as my understanding, the P30 was designed off of the P88 with added toe. So looking at all 3 patterns it seems to fit in-between the P88 and the P92 just by the looks. Can anyone confirm this? 

[2018-2019 Gear Sightings]

On 2/8/2019 at 6:41 PM, EBondo said:

Nexus Team glove, we use them through the Pure Hockey QuickTeam program, very sharp looking glove....and yep, that's definitely one of Danny's twigs. 77 flex most likely, P91 and Flyers color scheme.

Why do they not make these as retail? Id buy a pair of Nexus gloves in a second if they looked this clean. The nexus graphic for me is a huge turn off. 

[Your current equipment]

Helmet: Bauer 9900 w/ Ronin R3 Straight Cut Visor

Shoulder: Easton Synergy 650

Elbows: Easton Stealth 9.0/ STX Shadow Arm Guards(Lacrosse)

Pants: Warrior Covert QRL

Shins: Bauer Vapor x100

Gloves: Bauer Vapor Matrix Pro(Pure hockey exclusive, upgraded x100)

Skates: Bauer Vapor X800 2.0

Sticks: Prostock Warrior QRE Pro Team W03, 70 Flex

            Prostock Warrior QRE Pro Team W88, 70 Flex

            Bauer Vapor x800 P88, 77 Flex

[Warrior and Bauer Glove Size Comparison]

Vapors and Covert QRE 3/4/5- Tapered Fit- snug in the fingers and backhand, opening up for a looser fit in the cuff.

Supreme and Covert QRE/QRE Pro- Contoured Fit-  snug fit in the fingers, backhand, and cuff.

Nexus and Alpha- Traditional Fit- volume in the fingers, backhand and cuff.

[Malkin Wearing Two Different Gloves]

The weirdest thing about this is one glove is 14" and the other is 15"

[CCM vector bucket]

6 minutes ago, seangriffin said:

5 or so years out from retail?  Still my my favorite bucket 'cause it fits my bean well.  When they started disappearing from shelves a few year back I picked up a spare, still in a box in the basement.

Yeah, got those stats from gear geek. Solid, yeah, once I find something I really like I tend to buy an extra and hoard it until its needed too.

[Still new to the game/ need gear recommendations]

5 hours ago, Mister_NoDangles said:

I just picked up some Warrior QRL Pro Stock pants and found the padding to be excellent, particularly tailbone protection. If you holdout HM has some pretty good sales on their prostock equipment.

Yeah, I couldn't agree more. Every pant on clearance right now, is an additional 20% off, with a lot of pro stock options. Probably your best bet. 

[CCM vector bucket]

46 minutes ago, seangriffin said:

Still the most worn in the NHL or fallen off since they stopped at retail?  I've said it before but seems to me like a repeat of the HT...whatever it was... when you couldn't buy one but everyone in the league wore 'em.

#bringbackvectorbucket 😉

28% Of the NHL wears the Vector V08, Next closest is Bauer Re-Akt at 22%.

[Shin guard closest to Easton Synergy line?]

2 minutes ago, Joeysallamander said:

Thank you.  I saw those and are bit too big.  I am hoping some other brand will be similar.

 

Yeah, no worries. I think Vapor and Jetspeeds are the lowest profile that bauer and ccm make as far as i know. Older stuff pops up on sideline swap and eBay all the time, so keep your eyes peeled.

[Shin guard closest to Easton Synergy line?]

I dont know what size you need, but i just happened to stumble upon these on sideline swap. 

https://sidelineswap.com/gear/hockey/shin-guards/513545-easton-850-shin-pads-senior

[Lumbr Hockey Sticks]

Id be embarrassed to play with any of those sticks. PSH is the way to go. 

[Anyone score any sweet Black Friday deals?]

Hockey Monkey has 40% off all Easton products, and 30% all clearance items still, get em while they're hot!

[Anyone score any sweet Black Friday deals?]

Easton synergy 650 shoulder pads, easton stealth c9.0 elbows, Warrior QRL pants, and a warrior bag. for $200 shipped. 30% off, already down marked items, so i got most of the stuff for 50-60% off. can't beat that. 

[Visor Screws....REALLY?!?]

What visor are you using?

[Questions about pants/ Feedback]

12 minutes ago, stick9 said:

Should be noted. I found the QR Pro to be heavier and a bit more bulky. The QR Edge version was more to my liking, even with the added cost.

Thanks for the additional information. Im going with the predecessor (QRL) to the QR Edge, to save money, can't beat 50% off! Thanks again to everyone to helped me out.  

[Questions about pants/ Feedback]

1 minute ago, Nicholas G said:

For $20 I would go with the higher spec pant. Besides the protection and such they will last you MUCH longer. 

Yea I totally agree, and i also haven't played in 15years, so getting my bearings back, I'm bound to take some spills. Really appreciate everyones input, thank you!

[Questions about pants/ Feedback]

2 hours ago, Sniper9 said:

I didn't even notice the internal belt lol. They are def more bulky than my one95. But mind you my one95 pants are about 8 years old... And one size smaller. 

Although I do notice the size diff and firmness of the pads, I've never thought about them during game play. If I were you though I'd get a small... Esp being shorter than I am and a slightly smaller waist.

Im definitely going to go with smalls, mediums would be far to big in the waist. Do you think i should go with the normal qrl or go with the qrl3? I dont know if i need the extra weight and extra protection that the pro level pants provide. although i do like the look of the fabric on the qrl over the qrl3 and they're only $20 more... hmmm... Decisions...decisions...