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More observations...cuz there ain't nothin' else to do... So...I am practicing with an 82 flex cut to come up to the same place it would with skates, so...it's probably like a 105 at this point. I'm sure that's not helping anything with my 165lb frame🤣 Rolling my hands more deliberately...is definitely helping...so is keeping my top hand farther out, so...thanks for that! Sure hope my stickhandling practice translates to the ice cuz...I'm actually getting good at it! This needs to end...I gotta skate! Ok...I'll be patient. We got enough dumba**es out there...don't want to contribute to that. If I owned a rink...I know where I'd be everyday! Stay frosty boys and girls🥶

I hear you. Let me be more clear...slap shots I've always seemed to be able to put anywhere. Low and hard boomers are not a problem. I've just always scored up high, and my coaches encouraged it as I was successful. Wristers...that's where I struggle to stay low with harder shots.

Awesome input...thank you!

Appreciate the response. I've been out there shooting quite a bit, and I am working on the technique including rolling my wrists. It occurred to me this afternoon that I may be standing too upright. The mechanics are harder to emulate off-ice than many realize. Every nuance is very different. I'm pretty determined, and I'm grateful for your input.

I can try one for rec. wherein I gotta keep it low or hurt someone...use the P92 for my upper league games. I wonder if that'll screw up all the stuff that is second nature with the 92? Only one way to find out I guess 🤣

My first pro gear...'77 Super Tacks...Cooper LIP Islanders gloves and Cooper pro pants (also Isles). Still have the pants and my second pair of LIP gloves...they're retired. Have to include Koho 221 Custom Pro...my stick until they stopped making them the old way. The last incarnation of the 221 had so much fiberglass...I felt like shooting with a piece of boat. Totally dig my new gear though...one of my old skates weighs more than both of my 2XPro's or AS1's!

Hey All...working on wristers...low and hard. Seems no matter where I release, how far forward or back I bring it in the windup, how much I roll my hands, how deep I bend on the forward follow-through...my shot wants to stay a minimum of a foot off the ice...errrr...garage floor. If I ease way up off the gas...I have a little better time of it, but...not gonna score on those. Every once and awhile...I get a nice low hard one, but I can't put my finger on how. Any thoughts? I'm using a P92, and I am hoping that a P88 is not the answer cuz I love that P92/29/ W03 for everything else! Interesting enough...boomers...those I can put wherever I want fairly consistently. I'm teaching remotely, so...I have a lot of practice time 🤬😎

Gonna try the SISU and the 3D...got em both for about $20 total. I'll give my thoughts...when can actually skate again!

I'll check it out. One of my teammates suggested the Shock Doctor Nano3D...anyone skating with that one?

So...with all of this off-ice time on my hands, I am practicing a lot in the garage. Got a reg. size goal, shooter-tutor, mats, tiles...yada yada. Mostly working on stickhandling, but...have been shooting more. I'm a D-man, and I am really trying to work on low and hard. I college, I made "my living" on top-shelf boomers and wristers from the point. Can hit those with my eyes closed...always been my strength. Anyway...playing in a few leagues now. Some are pretty high-level, so I can shoot "my style," but some are rec. and I surely don't want to hurt anyone, so...working low. Long story short (too late...right?)...practicing slappers on concrete is waaaaay different than on ice. The shock goes right up through my body to my teeth! I am looking for a mouth/bite guard. Normally, I'd just grab one a go. Ain't nothin' normal about our current situation, so...since we all have time...tell me about your favorite mouth/bite guard. If you feel like it. Hope everyone is staying sane! I cannot WAIT...t' SKATE!

Hey All, Been playing forever (seems) and now I seem to have a lot of time on my hands😠. Historically, I'm a defenceman, and in college it was all about top-shelf wristers and boomers for me. That's where I scored...consistently. Now I'm playing in several leagues. Some are fairly intense and I can still shoot "my style." Some are more "rec-level" and the last thing I want to do is hurt somebody! I am trying to use this downtime we all seem to have to strengthen my weaker areas...for me...stickhandling, low corners, and 5 hole! Stickhandling...I got that...a lot of..uhhh...stickhandling practice. That one is a pretty straight return...I'm doing it a lot...it's getting better. On the other hand...I have a mat...a net...and a backstop in the garage. The net has a tarp on the front...cutouts for the corners and 5-hole. I can hit corners high all day with my eyes closed. I cannot consistently keep pucks low, and I can't hit the 5 for money! I'm all around it...inches...It's driving me nuts. I'm trying to follow through as close to the ice (ground) as possible, rolling my hands, transferring weight, back foot, front foot, being mindful of mechanics...I am getting better over the past few days keeping them low-er...but zero accuracy. Any suggestions short of asking my teammates to watch what I am doing and coach me...cuz that's gonna be a while it seems. Thanks folks!

I use AS2Pro's, which I understand have very stiff blades (comparatively). I find the feel (passing and receiving), shot power, and accuracy to be the best of anything I've tried. It seems to be different for everyone depending upon your mechanics. That's just what does it for me.

Helmets: Tacks 710 and Resistance. Visor: Bauer HDO Cage: Bauer Re-akt Titanium Shoulder pads (if I wear 'em) Bauer Supreme 1S/Frankenpads (Cooper SB94 caps) Elbow pads: Bauer Supreme 2sPro Gloves: CCM HG97 & UltraTacks, Bauer Nexus 2n, Vapor APX Pro, Vapor Vapor 1x Pro, Supreme 1s Pro, Classic 4-roll, CCM FT1. Shinguards: Bauer Nexus 2n, CCM AS1, Jofa 9060 Pants: CCM HP45, Warrior QRL. Skates: CCM Super Tacks AS1, AS3Pro, & Ribcor 80k. Sticks: CCM Jetspeed FT3 Pro and AS2 Pro...yeah...I'm a gear ho. Still have all my college gear too, but...it's pretty much just nice to look at now. I miss Cooper from the 70's and 80's👍🥅🇨🇦🏒😎

Have walked this path...we are in betweeners...no way around it. If I don't wear suspenders with the QRLs...I have to keep pulling them up. CCM med...waaaaay too small...large...fits. I like the Warriors so much better that I just suck it up and use suspenders. It's worthwhile for me as the padding in the hip is significantly better...I have two new hips...I'll wear suspenders...small price. Cannot speak to the CCM with X-Padding designation.

With regard to fit...I have a 34" waist and I also find Warrior medium a bit loose. I like everything else about the fit (and the pants) so I use suspenders. The CCM HP45...I wear a large and that fits more snug than the large CCM's. I don't know if other models of either brand fit the same way.

Many! I got Warrior Dynasty's just cuz they were $30 on clearance. Substantial so they'll last...no padding...just a belt to keep them up.

The shell is your best friend 👍😎 I'm on one team with Islanders colors but have one black and one red shell for my other teams. Cheap and work great...don't even realize I've got them on.

Not sure about the X v C designation. I agree...pro stock pants and gloves are beyond superior and often less expensive. Can't figure that out, but... Be aware...ProStock.com states on there site...NO RETURNS. Maybe verify with them. I got mine from Hockey Monkey, but get sticks from PS. Both have great customer service.

I'm not familiar with that Warrior line, but sounds like a good choice if it's trad-fit. I don't have experience with the HP70, but the 45 is the tapered version, so maybe the 70 for you? Still...coming from Cooper Islander pro pants (circa 1976)...the Warriors have that level of protection (no mean feat) with less weight. The extra padding HP...can't speak to that. Maybe go retail rather than Pro Stock.com so you can try on and return. Hockey Monkey will let you return pro stock items for credit. Good luck!

I'm going to suggest that you consider the Warrior Covert QRL. I have these as well as the HP45. The CCM is more snug but also shorter (even unzipped), but the protection of the Warrior is superior as the cost of a little more weight. This is especially noticable in the outer thigh and hamstring areas. I'm 5'9", 170, 34" and I wear M Warriors and L CCM. Still need suspenders for the Warrior, it's it. IMHO.

I found a pair of Warrior QRL Pro Stock at Hockeymonkey...gonna give them a shot. Warrior might be better for my physique with a short torso.

Just to update...the Warrior Covert QRL pro stocks are just about perfect for me. Might even be a tiny bit big, but they are built insanely well and are super comfortable. Not ultralight, but with this much protection and durability...not sure how they could be lighter. Anyway, thanks to all who provided insight!

I found a pair of Warrior QRL Pro Stock at Hockeymonkey...gonna give them a shot. Warrior might be better for my physique with a short torso.

Thanks so much...that is awesome info. Any idea if the Warrior Tapered style would be a better fit? I'm tempted to give the UCLP a try. I used to (actually still do) wear a pair of Cooper pro Isles pants in medium, and they were snug but they fit. I'm trying not to get "tank" pants but if that's the way it's gotta be...

Here's me...I'm 5'9, 180 and 36-37 solid build. I'm trying to figure out which pants are best for me and which size. I'm looking at CCM HP30, 35, 45, 70, & UCLP. I'm a large in a traditional fit, but I like the tapered fit pants I'm seeing. If I go that route, should I get an XL? ProStock.com does not allow returns, so I want to do my best to get it right. Anybody have a preference among these pants you would care to share? Anybody prefer Warrior (with a size suggestion)? Thanks in advance!