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They're actually not too bad. One of the guys on my team has them on his old Salming boots and he hasn't had any problems with them.

His Hespeler retail pattern was a YP.

If you aren't happy with the gloves call epuck and explain the situation to them. If their customer service is as good as people say, they will resolve the problem for you.

I would raise hell with them, man. For what you paid for a pair of custom gloves they are supposed to get ALL the details right. Either get them to repair the gloves (new rolls), make new gloves or get them to give you a discount on them considering it was their mistake. Assuming you asked for it to be in all capital letters.

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I use them so the wax on the blades doesn't mark up the inside of my car.

Fit - My It's a bit more rounded than some other helmets and not great for those with thinner head shapes. Fortunately, it fits me quite well. I can actually wear either a medium or large, in fact I have one for playing and the other for reffing. I especially like the soft foam lining found in the original 690 series helmets and not the style found in the newer style 690s. I liked the older style so much I bought every one I could get my hands on from wholesalers on closeouts. 9/10 Protection - No issues at all here. Protection is good and the soft foam lining is sufficient to absorb impacts in conjunction with the impact dispersion properties of the EPP foam. 8/10 Weight - It's not heavy. Quite honestly I never notice the weight one way or the other when I'm on the ice. Isn't thinking about the weight something you shouldn't do when you're playing? 8/10 Durability - I've been using one of my helmets since January and it still looks new. The only issue I've noticed with the padding is if you leave it in your hot car all day. The adhesive tends to get loose and the softer foam can be easily moved. Cooler temperatures lock the padding back into place. 7.5/10 Intangibles - Cooling is pretty good with this helmet as it has more vent holes than any other helmet I've ever used. The other thing about this helmet is you either look like a Euro player or a dork in it and I don't look european. The Itech HS22 wave visor I've been using lately adds to the whole bug-eyed look as well. All that aside, I really like the helmet. 8/10 Conclusion - Very comfy and cool helmet for those with wider head shapes. People either love or hate the look. If you love it, get it and you won't be disappointed. average score 8/10

Used at times with Oakley straight small visor and without protection at other times. Fit- For the most part the fit is excellent for me. In almost every area the helmet was perfect. The only area that gave me a problem was the spot behind my right ear where the liner snapped into the shell. The helmet rubbed and gradually got more annoying over time. It was most annoying when I reffed two or more games in a row and wore the helmet for more than 2 hours straight. 7.5/10 Protection- Sticks and pucks to the head did nothing other than chip the paint a little. Even getting nailed into the boards and bouncing my head off the glass was never a problem. Absolutely a fantastic helmet. 10/10 Weight - It's larger, and obviously heavier, than other helmets. The difference is in the way it sits on your head. I can honestly say I never noticed the weight in any way. 7.5/10 Durability - I wore this as my primary helmet for close to a year and the only flaws were with the chipped paint. I regularly washed the liner and it held up quite well. Unlike most other helmets, the shell itself isn't black or white. It's painted black or white and that paint will chip. Other than the paint, durability is great. 7.5/10 Intangibles- I love the fit, with the one exception, and I like the "Great Gazoo" look of the helmet. The fit was damn near perfect for me, something that's important on a non-adjustable helmet. Considering when the helmet was initially released, it was a true innovation in the hockey industry. 8/10 Conclusion -I probably could have resolved the minor fit issue but I'm lazy and have access to other helmets that are very cheap. I'll probably get around to fixing the problem at some point and using it again. total score 8/10

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thanks. i think the response+ is a XN10 painted like a R+, it weights the same as the xn10 and just after using it some of the paint is chipping and under the red paint is xn10 yellow. I liked my Montador XN10 until the toe split. I was more than a bit disappointed by the durability.

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I am reviewing my regular retail HE750s and not my custom-size MSH group order gloves. I have two pair of HE 750s. Fit- Mission fingers tend to be a little shorter than I like so I ended up going for the 15" model, trying to get the best fit possible. Once they were broken in they fit very well and are quite comfortable. They are a bit loose around the back of the hand and even a bit loose around the fingers as well. They're very different from what I've used in the past. 7.5-10 Protection- No problems at all, despite a number of hacks, whacks and even a skate cut on the finger from a scrum. Very protective and that's a little surprising considering the light weight of the glove. 8-10 Weight- Very light, though a bit heavier once you sweat in them a little. Even the 15" model I have are lighter than a lot of 14" retail model gloves. They may be the lightest retail glove, if not they are very close. 9-10 Durability- I've used these off and on since December either for games or for dead ice time and they are holding up incredibly well. The inner palm is starting to get a little crusty but that usually happens in a couple months, not 8 or 9. There is noticeable wear in the palm on my top hand but still no break in the palm grip patch. 9-10 Intangibles- They just work. I never have to think about them once I put them on and isn't that what you really want from a glove? 8-10 Conclusion- Great glove, a couple of minor issues that are more personal preference or hand-shape related.

I take it you didn't see any of the interviews over the weekend. They had three logos, RBK, NHL and crosby87.com.

You might be the retarded one if you have your settings set at a lower level. I got mine set at 40 messages per page which in turn gives me 16. So check your settings there. ;) If you leave it set at the default setting, this topic has 40+ pages. Now back to the regularly scheduled discussion.

When I get some time, I'll spread it on the steps and take a picture. I have been spending a lot of time working on the website for our shop when I've been home. Plus, the move took up a little time too. I leave some of my gear at work too, just so I can fill in if needed.

thats last year... ;) it has a date. I take it you decided not to read the post that already mentioned that?

Jason at Salming sent these skates to me and asked me to review them. Fit- I tested the E width and they were more than wide enough for me. In fact I believe Jason posted that when he got the new D with model they were as wide as the old E width model. The left skate was a little tight (length) so I tried to bake it and stretch it a little to fit my foot better. In any case, it's a very comfortable boot. No arch, heel or toecap problems at all. It's also a very deep fitting skate, great for guys like me. 8/10 Blade/Holder- t'blades. You either love them or hate them. I won't hold my personal problems with t'blades against the skate itself. Weight- Not the heaviest, not the lightest. To me, it's just important that they don't feel heavy. These didn't bother me at all in terms of weight. 7/10 Protection- I only caught a couple pucks in the feet and there was no real pain at all. The toe cap is solid and protective as well. 8/10 Durability- I only used them for a month or so and there isn't any sign of wear at all. I am going to give them to someone else to test and will continue to update this review. n/a Conclusion- A nice-looking, well-built skate with t'blades for under $275. Compared to other skates in the price range with t'blades, these offer way more bang for the buck.

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He's one of those effortless skaters, he just seems so fluid on the ice. You shouldn't expect Norris caliber play from a guy who was a winger until Bowman decided the Wings Defensemen sucked so badly he needed to put Dandy or Sergei back there.

Salming PG1 Gloves were donated for review. Fit- Very large, loose fitting glove. Fingers are somewhat tight but the cuff is large enough to smuggle in immigrant families. I'm normally not a fan of large cuff gloves but these were very comfortable. If I liked the larger cuff, the score would be higher. 8.5/10 Protection- The large cuff is also fairly long, that allows for very good forearm protection. I didn't get slashed heavily at all while wearing the gloves but I didn't feel any hacks at all. I see no reason why these wouldn't be sufficient for anyone not in the NHL. 8.5/10 Weight- Most people are shocked when they pick up the gloves. Something that large has to weigh more in their minds, mine too. You really don't feel the gloves at all while skating with them, and isn't that the way it should be? 8.5/10 Durability- Having only used them for a month or so, I can't really comment on this. There is no visible wear on the palm at all or cuts in the material anywhere. INCOMPLETE Intangibles- Nice grip on the palm eliminates the need for grip sticks, but it did make using the Salming TF1 stick a bit difficult as the TF1 has a very tacky grip to it. The baby blue lining isn't really my favorite but it does look good with the yellow on my demo pair. 8.5/10 Conclusion- Very nice glove, especially considering the $89 MSRP. I suggest taking the time to try and find them as they are worth trying on to see if you like them. I like them so much that I will probably start carrying them in my shop. Total score 8.5/10

I see that a lot around here. Looks like they started near the end of the steel and sharpened around the curve until it was a nice smooth arc.

The visor looks huge on that.

Intro The 8025 has been discontinued but it is still available as the 9025. If you're not familiar with the pad, they have no upper cuff and are very minimal. Fit They fit like a second skin to me. I have no issues with them interfering with my shoulder pads and they aren't so bulky that they restrict movement in any way. I've never worn an elbow pad that was close to being as comfortable to me. 9 out of 10 Protection They will protect you if you fall or get bumped into the boards but you shouldn't consider them if you need something that will absorb a lot of abuse. They are not good for growing kids playing in a checking league. Beer leagues and house leagues are where these belong. 3 out of 10 Weight The lack of upper cuff and extra protection make them incredibly light. I haven't put them on a scale but I can't imagine any pad being much lighter. 9 out of 10 Durability I've been using them for over two years and there is a little bit of yellowing from sweat but no probelms at all. I've been very surprised and impressed with them. 9 out of 10 Conclusion Are they good for everyone? Nope. They work well for me and how I play. They're durable, light and comfy, what more could I want? 7.5 of 10 based on pure numbers, more like 9 out of 10 to me.