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It's very good. If CPR gets an A+, HM gets an A. With regard to basic palms and gussets (which are not exactly basic and are quite challenging), pretty close to CPR quality. (I did have a pair of gloves come back from him a while back that were not perfectly done. Palms were sewn in slightly skewed and it created a bit of a pull towards the outside. I didn't complain as I was otherwise happy with his work and I've gotten customs that have had the same issue from factory, so I just assume it is the nature of handmade products. So far there not an issue). HM cannot do the cuff mods, adjustment of palm sizing (wide, narrow, changing fit, etc), repairs, pinky stripe, embroidery etc that Pat can do. The only thing he will do is cut down an existing cuff, which I've had him do and his work is functional but not exactly clean. His gusset material options are more or less the same, and he's fine adjusting or modifying gussets. His palm material options are pretty good, although he told me that he's planning to stop carrying pearl mustang, which is what I use most of the time (got the cream deer just cuz it matched the existing gussets well and I wanted to try it). I basically keep my gloves in two categories- 1- are gloves that need to wait for Pat, either because I want mods that only Pat can do, or because they're rare enough that I only trust Pat with them. (Looks like gloves that need pearl palms are going to be in this category now too, which is about 10 pairs and counting lol). 2- are gloves that have already been modded by Pat or are fine the way they are, and just need a repalm. Those go to Hockey Menders.

Ya bud, agree with this. Might be time to start manufacturing your own lol.

Not sure about that sorry

Nice! Sent these to Joe at hockey menders a while back, good work. Have another bunch of pairs by him currently

I would go 6W as they will open up a bit with use. Also, if volume is an issue, you can easily swap out the current tongues for the thinner pro tongues which will help relieve that pressure. Good luck

I would go 6W as they will open up a bit with use. Also, if volume is an issue, you can easily swap out the current tongues for the thinner pro tongues which will help relieve that pressure. Good luck

These puppies dropped and look really nice. At that price I'm skeptical of trying Tour given their issues with durability. Anybody give them a go? https://www.inlinewarehouse.com/Tour_Roller_Hockey_Skates/catpage-TOURSKATE.html

They will put them on sale when they hit a certain amount of remaining stock. They did the same with Mission release where the fz were still full price when the wm line dropped. Personally I don't wear vapors but I'm really baffled by the decision to only offer in fit 2.

Wow those are way better looking than hyper lites

Well, Bauer rollers are built in the Vapor last and Mission rollers are built on the Supreme last. So size 6 in both would be your most logical bet. I'm assuming you already figured something out, but just putting it here in case

Thanks, I guess I'm sticking with a cage then

Bumping this as I'm considering going to a bubble. Is there any verdict on which bubble is longer? I have a long face (wear size small helmet or medium on the smallest setting, and size large cage always) and am leaning towards CCM, but just wondering if one is longer than the other

You probably already got it but I would back the 85 for concrete as well

R1 feel pretty close to standard to me. OK can get really loose and give you a good workout

100%.

I haven't had much by way of fit issues with elbows, but I do prefer a2 piece pad as I find the 3 piece allow me too much mobility and I tend to hyperextend and hurt my elbow. Not sure why but I don't have the issue with 2 piece pads.

Gotcha. Sprung have great power and grip, they are fast and really maneuverable for all 80s and the grip is excellent. R1 felt to me very slow and clunky, not necessary because it's weight, just the way the work. Grip was better than a regular chassis, but they were slower for sure and the maneuverability was the same. I didn't keep them because I just did not see myself ever using them.

Not sure what you're asking. Difference between what?

Personally I would just go with a straight chassis if I didn't have sprungs. Not a fan of the r1

You probably need a 13 with fingers extended in that case. If you have long fingers but want a tight fitting glove then I think ft1 pro stock is the way to go as the fingers are extended 1/4"I believe

I have a pair of Kyle Clifford's Kings gloves that have no plastic in the backhand

If you ever saw his pro curve you would know he's gotta be a gear nerd lol, but retail skates is great

No idea about retail I just have pro stocks but not all pro stock even have the plastic.

2S pro protection is top notch imo. Not many gloves without custom pinky guard will help you on the side of the hand there. I've taken lasers straight to the backhand and no issue

https://sprunghockey.com/shop/ Thom bought the rights to the website, so he actually sells through here now. You save on the fees and tax and he does as well. He doesn't have a7s I don't think. But he does have the rights to production, so maybe reach out and see if he's trying to manufacture some. He told me in the summer that when he sells out he will consider making a new run