Chadd

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Sure but you're going to pay for the upgrades.

Those skates fit nothing like the XX

Fit- A true 14" glove so it was a bit smaller than I prefer but it's as close as I can get with most gloves. It's not a snug fit like a vapor XX and it's not a really loose fit like an Eagle X70, it's a pretty traditional fit as the name would imply. 8/10 Protection- No inserts but fairly thick foam. There is a small extension above the cuff but nothing as crazy as Gretz used to use. 8/10 Weight- They really weigh next to nothing, it's amazing. When you put them on it's a strange feeling because they feel so light. 9/10 Durability- Having only used them for a month or so, I can't really comment on this. There is some discoloration on the palm but no cuts in the material anywhere. INCOMPLETE Intangibles- Goat palm means you don't need a grip stick. In fact a grip stick may cause some problems and reduce the durability. I believe they have thickened the palm for 2006. I love the old school look with the lace-up cuff as well. I removed the laces from mine to get a little more mobility but it's more mental than anything else. 9/10 Conclusion- Very sweet glove, especially since you can score them for $75-$90. The retro vibe doesn't work for everyone but it's perfect for beer league guys or anyone who wants to go retro with their gear. It's a very traditional looking glove but things like a coolmax lining and goat palm show that you aren't sacrificing modern comfort or advances just to rock the old school look. Total score 8.5/10

yeah ive grown very fond of the 1 piece finger, i was gonna get custom pros but i didnt think id like the split finger. custom order the gloves any way you want

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Big guy too, makes me look small. You need to send me another one of your MSH cards, I gave him the card you gave me.

I am actually disappointed you didn't hunt me down. As far as the gloves go, I have now had 4 retailers ask me if these were samples that were made in Canada. BTW, a certain store in Arizona has some of the X6 (printed Odyssey instead of X6)/X5/X4/X3 gloves from the show... ;) I stopped in three or four times and only saw Milo or Ross.

You obviously haven't seen the X6/X5/X4/X3 series up close. The ones I saw were quite good. Sorry I missed you at the booth again this year.

Nylon has always been an option for retailers, same cost as portofino

Most likely, yes. It depends on a couple of things. Shift one is very similar in terms of height to an S500. Note the extra space between the upper eyelets on the shift two.

The sample at the show was not a regular production model

A lower cut skate will allow you to extend your stride but some players are unable to change to a lower cut boot. I feel like I get a much better stride and agility when I have a lower cut boot, but I feel like I lose speed in a lower cut skate...I might have not given it enough of an opportunity A longer stride should give you more power and more speed. As long as you have the ankle strength to support yourself. Some guys need to make a change like that over the summer to build up their ankles before playing serious games.

wow that is the worst add for the worst shit ive ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!! ITS A F****** JOKE I think some of you guys need to chill on the marketing of Warrior. I mean its just a hockey product. It's bad that some of you guys refuse to try a product just because of the way it advertised. I Just got my Starskie and I love it. By far one of the nicest sticks Ive used. If the Dolomites are made like my Starskie then I will be using Warrior for a long time. It been making me mad that some of you have been saying the Warrior sticks suck just because of how they look and the way thier advertised. A lot of us have tried the product, either when it was called the 1100 or the vapor XX.

Damn near everyone had a camo product this year. I do like the new gloves, they're nice looking and have all the options that people are starting to expect at those price points.

A lower cut skate will allow you to extend your stride but some players are unable to change to a lower cut boot.

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Intro The EP44 is a very solid and protective pad. I modified mine to fit my personal preferences by removing the upper bicep protection. Fit The EP44 has a bicep strap, upper forearm strap and a lower forearm strap that all help you get the pad as loose or as tight as you want. The EP44 also has a wide elastic piece that goes over your forearm on the inside of the pad. All of these things work together to allow you to customize the fit exactly the way you want it. 8/10 Protection Outstanding protection. I removed the upper bicep protection but my elbow is well protected and there is a hard plastic insert in the forearm piece to prevent injuries from slashes. Considering the depth of the elbow, I can't imagine any way that you could get injured there. 9/10 Weight I don't really notice the weight so they must not be bricks. I don't find them slipping down or sliding out of position due to the weight. Considering the size of the pads, they are remarkably light. 9/10 Durability I've only been wearing them for a month or so but I haven't noticed any real problems. Obviously, most pads should still be in great condition after the such a short time and these don't disappoint. This is an Incomplete for now, durability means more than just a month to me. Conclusion Nice pads, comfy, and very protective. What more could you want? They aren't a slim looking pad but they fit very snugly to the arm and the mobility is fantastic. Overall rating 8.6 for now

I finally skated in all of them a couple of times and the answer is...... The customized S500s that Justin whipped up for me. They fit my foot perfectly, then again they should since they're custom. Before you ask, they are a deeper fit. If you look at the pair at the bottom of the steps you should notice that there is more material between the horizontal line of white stitching and the eyelets than on retail S500s. They are absolutely perfect for me. My only hope is that I will be able to get more when these wear out. If not, I'm going to baby the hell out of these things.

Wow, you really left the face open on the follow-through on that slapper. (pic3 in the last post)

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Any shop that has A&R products can get them for you, around $8 A little later

seriously, you think all that banter that easton puts in thier catalogue can be considered an accurate description? At least the warrior catalogue is hip. ;) Yeah but Easton uses names for everything and trademarks them so they must mean something. ;)

Details like that aren't important. It's more important to have pics of pimps than to have weight and dimensions.

If the lies are measuered the way the profiles are shown in the catalog, they will not play as listed. The toes on a couple of them are way off the ice.