MLSman

I want me some of those Sabres pants too...great colors...so glad they went back to the old colors and got rid of the black and red.

Very true. The 60 is not like the mold of the XXX. The XXX was not as deep as this boot, and generally the XXX was about a 1/2 size smaller than the XXXX ( I wore 9.5 in XXX and 9 in XXXX). Yepper! Will post pics tomorrow...

Wow...those Grabby Warriors are a work of art. I think the MTL colors are my favorite warrior color combo. You lucky dog!

Curious...why do you think that? Have you seen the "NHL believes the game is in great hands" commercial? Freaking kid has ridiculous hands. I always watch Blues games on Center Ice, and they show that commercial all the time. Yes, I know it's not on versus or anything, but it's obvious that someone sees his marketing value for his unbelievable hand skills within the ST Louis organ"eye"zation. Lately, the only national commercials I have seen are the all star game spot, and the Colburn one...which I still think is good. All of the "is this the year" spots seem to have dwindled away. Speaking of hands, that pass he made yesterday for the primary asst on the first goal...highlights his hand speed and timing. This kid is good. Give him another year or two and I can't wait to see where he will be then.

That's the modsquad way! Hell, over 140 pages of NHL gear sightings..this is how we do it!

peck...looks good...just can't put a price on eye protection

OOOOH OOOOH ! Me too! :P Post pics of those bad boys johnpace2....and thanks for the hookup on the ride to the airport. It was COLD on Sunday, even at 7:30. We need to plan some open hockey at Kettler when I am in the DC area...and spend just as much time at RFD as the Verizon Center for some Caps games! B)

It's amazing...the holders are shot, the rivets are rusted to hell, but the boot is in tip top shape. The 8090s were tanks! Is that the Supra pants or the shell...man those are so sweet

Sweet setup there!

Nike/Bauer Vapor XXXX custom 9D Time - 3 months 2-3 times a week Height - 6' 2" Weight 160 lbs Previous skate - Vapor XXXX retail Fit: Custom skate...enough said. I used the regular last, because it fit the shape of my foot. I just wanted some extras: +1 stiffness, grip liner, reinforced eyelets, One90 tongue with thicker black felt. The retail boot was a little roomier in the midfoot, due to my narrow appendage, but the One90 black felt tongue solved that issue. Needless to say the fit is perfect. Won't score here, because any boot that is custom fit will feel perfect. Blade/holder: Is it me, or do they use better steel on a custom boot than the retail boot? The LS2 steel on my custom boots hold an edge better, and are a lot less prone to nics. I find that I have to sharpen them once every 4-5 skates, whereas the retail LS2 steel required a sharpening once every other skate. The LS2 holder is still my favorite holder. It holds up extremely well, especially with my propensity to get in front of shots as a defenseman. 10/10 Weight/protection: This is not the lightest boot, but is not a brick. The +1 in stiffness doesn't seem to matter...we're probably looking at a difference of a few grams. Protection is top notch. I have blocked a few right off the toe and the anterior ankle with little to no pain. I would say that there is a balance between weight and protection, and this skate is the perfect balance of the two. 9.5/10 Durability: My two pair of retails began to break down after a year at the ankle. I attribute that to the fact that I had to crank down on the laces and wrap the ankle to get the fit I like. With the custom boots, this is no longer an issue, as the tongue and fit have eliminated the negative space. After 3 months, they look brand new. With the reinforced eyelets, double stitching, and fit... these will last a few years. 10/10 Intangibles: A custom skate....nothing compares to it. 10/10 Conclusion: If you think the retail boot is a great boot, a custom is like no other. Made in Canada, top quality craftsmanship, and attention to detail. This will be a fun season wearing a boot that responds to every command my foot provides. I would give this boot a 10, but some may complain about the weight. I will give it a 9.8/10 to be fair.

Those CP94 gloves are insane. Nice catch.

I would go with the Blue. Those are nuts

Nothing like opening that box and seeing them for the first time...it made me feel like a kid again...and lessens the pain of the price tag.

Sick dude. Ol' skool Jofas are the best.

Mind eraser anyone? On the skates...look pretty good to me. Keep em if they work....trust me. Skate experiments can be VERY costly...especially if you include the cost of gear whore therapy and counseling.

Sick dude. Love the mix...especially white fingers. I am a fan of digital palms as well as the MSH2. Enjoy them.

They look like MIAs from the Eagle X72 ripoff!

Perty gloves there! Sucks you're injured. Get well soon and show those off on the ice.

Anything is possible with customs from Eagle. Just expect to wait a while.

Yep....it's 5 coats of protectoe clear. Keeps quarters from abrasions, and provides some extra stiffness. For the few extra grams in weight and the labor involved, it's well worth it. The boot on the outside is in like new condition after a full season...just wish I could say the same for the liners. The thing that seems to tear up the liners are the tongues, or at least the mesh material on it. Rips the liner over time. That's why I went to the One90 tongue and thicker black felt on the customs, as well as the grip liner.

Ya know...just because someone posts a picture of their gloves...it doesn't mean you have to offer to buy them. They aren't abused dogs looking for new homes. Most of the vehicles sold at car shows never have "For Sale" in the window... just sayin'. True... but I just got my customs this weekend, so no "for sale" signs on those puppies.

FYI - EWH plans to carry the solid Royals and Navy this year in the CP92...should be there is a month or two. you can see them on the site now: http://eastwesthockey.net/eacpprostmco.html

:P Responding to JRs comment. Only customization to gloves are +1 fingers with colors and material. All fit like 15" in fingers, but are 13.5" length Out of the game? Moved to FL? Boy, I feel out of the loop. Sad day to hear you are out of the biz JR....sad day.

I totally understand your point about customs. Foot measurements for size adjustments in length, width, heel, quarters based off foot measurements would truly be customs. I totally agree. For me the last of the XXXX is absolutely perfect in a 9D. I just needed minor adjustments in stiffness (+1). The rest were just add ons (grip liner, reinforced eyelets, double-stitching, and One90 tongue with black felt):

As requested: OPS...not many...tried a few but not to my liking I am a two piece guy. Love the One90 (77 flex) and XN10 (whip flex) shafts. Big fan of Thorton and Lidstrom curve. I have been using the Thorton exclusively over the last few months. That is protectoe clear...about 5 coats. Protects the quarters and makes them a tad stiffer. After a full season of use, they are like new on the exterior. The only signs of wear are the hydrophobic liners...thus the black duct tape you might be able to see on the inside.