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Yes, they're shipping immediately for staff deals.

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Which is why the Synergy 380 helmet was taken out of the 2015 catalogue. It's been pushed back to 2016.

http://modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/files/file/194-surgeon-rx-insert/

http://modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/files/file/193-2015-easton-hockey-catalogue/ Sticks - Last season, Easton rebooted the Synergy line. This year, Stealth is finally back. Starting with the CX, which is using the original Stealth process to marry the shaft and blade - the shaft goes further down into the blade, with zero overlap of materials. (I examined a CX that the taper/blade was dissected and it's extremely clean.) The blade also offers their Exo-Rim technology, which is essentially a bumper that runs along the edge of the blade, adding strength while resisting blade splitting. Also features a stiffened toe, which has been standard on the past two generations of Easton sticks. One feature that is a first for Easton is 12k spread tow carbon fiber on their top-end stick. They are also using a new resin. Available in 4 different colors, when the stick debuts, there will be a 60-day warranty on it. You're getting slightly down-spec'd carbon fiber on the CXT, then on the CX ST, you're getting their EC80 carbon fiber and micro-bladder construction process. No change on the Synergy side. Skates - no changes. Expect a new skate next year. Gloves - 3 families now, with Stealth, Pro and Synergy, with 3 types of fits. The Stealth glove is their Natural fit and features their Connex palm; single layer of their Tactik microsuede palm, that is enhanced by their Venta laminate, which is a polyurethane layer that's fused to the palm in areas that get the most abrasion. It's also perforated for ventilation. The CX glove also has their Bio-Dri Zero liner, that gives a cooling feeling as well as wick moisture away. 3-piece fingers and Ergo thumb as well. The Pro series also has been redone, with 2 gloves - Pro 10 and Pro 7. Volume fit, with a 2-layer palm and grip overlay. Protective - 3 families here too - Stealth, Pro and Synergy. Starting with Stealth, the theme here is low profile and lightweight. Starting with the CX shoulder pads, you're getting exposed Hyperlite foam in the chest, and molded HDPE in the sternum area. The caps have their Dual Shox foam, which has a higher density foam on the outer layer to disperse impact, but lower density foam on the inner layer to cushion. The torso, sternum and spine are all ventilated. On the elbow pads, it's a 2-piece design with an EVA covered cap, but the bicep and forearm has molded Hyperlite foam. The shin pad tends to fall in between the Pro and Synergy by having a mid-volume fit. Vented knee cap, wide calf strap with a wrap-around lock strap, and Hyperlite foam calf wing. On the Pro series, you're seeing a lot of segmentation and HD foam - typically what you see in a lot of pro-style pads. The caps are NHL-spec, with dual density foam in the torso, sternum and spine. Perforated jacket as well for ventilation, and a rib wrap for additional protection. The elbow pads are a 3-piece design, with an EVA foam covered cap, and a y-shaped strap to lock it down. The shin pad features quite a bit protection in the knee - very thick in the liner. No vents on the pads anywhere, but the calf-wing is perforated. Very wide calf strap. On the pants side, with the Stealth, which is forward-canted, the kidney and hip pads are molded Hyperlite foam and the spine pad is designed to stay on the body while moving. Has a 2-way belt. The shell is a nylon/mesh mix that allows for ventilation. On the Pro side, your typical pro cut, but carries over a few of the features from the Stealth pant, albeit HD foam. The shell is similar, but uses 600D nylon for better wear characteristics. The pant is also adjustable for length - you can drop it 1" or 2".

Back when we started MSH, we created a meme based on an ad that my family dog was in. It was directed at members who lacked reading comprehension. My sister had to put Chico down on Monday. He was 14.

Not cool.

Yes.

The Easton Synergy helmet line will be pushed back until 2016.

:) had a few people help me out on this - thanks goes to them!

New car! 2014 Impala 2LT

He was older than Sorrell Booke, who played Boss Hogg.

http://modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/files/file/192-2015-warrior-hockey-catalogue/ We are doing a different format for Warrior this time - since they have staggered launches we will review as the product gets closer to being in stores. Gloves - New glove line for Covert, which is Warrior's tapered fit line. Starting with the QR1 glove, which is EXTREMELY light, mainly due to the new protective package, which is named Phantom. It is a blend of EPP foams, with a Bone System (which dates back to the original Projekt glove, which was best-in-class on protection) pod on top of it. The glove also features Warrior's first ever flexible thumb, which is named Axis. The glove is also rounded out with a SmartPalm (which eliminates the side pad that is on most gloves on the market and integrates with the entire glove) and continues with the Polygiene liner that was debuted on the AX1 glove last season. The QR Pro glove has all of the features named above, but a different (nash) palm with a traditional side pad. Protective - new Dynasty line for protective, which starts with the HD1 series. On the shoulder pad, you're seeing the latest evolution of SmartCap on the shoulder cap, as well as a new jacket, that is extremely flexible with the IST Gusset. The elbow pad features SmartCap, as well as a sling wrap strap to hold the pad in place. On the forearm, there is a perforated slash guard that helps with ventilation. The shin pad has SmartCap, as well as a sling wrap strap that goes below the knee and a single strap for the calf wing, which is perforated as well. All of the pads have the FnC liner that is on all high-end Warrior product. The Pro line changes colors (it's white) and is what is offered to pro teams in terms of features. Traditional jacket on the shoulder pads, and the elbow pads have an extended forearm (think Jofa xx55) One item that seems to get a bit of buzz is the Dynasty girdle. There's a lot to like here if you are a girdle guy - you're getting foams and plastic on the thigh and hips, and perforated foams everywhere else in the pad. You're getting a 50/fifty spine and kidney pad, as well as Polygiene liner. Integrated cup as well.

Bauer has officially responded to the findings - http://www.bauer.com/helmets

The only difference between the 360 and LTE is now back in the new helmet, albeit in a slimmer package.

They have a new helmet with the same shell that will come out this summer.

http://www.beam.vt.edu/helmet/index.php On the hockey link, the methodology is listed.

The thing is, if you go onto VT's site for the football ratings, all of the things we have talked about (proper fit, helmets are not concussion-proof, etc) is listed clearly on their page.

No idea...lol Used to skate with all 76s back in the day. Going to give this a shot.

That's what I've been telling my staff. All things being equal, the head shape must fit the helmet. That is key. You saw the same thought with the M11. You will see a surge in demand for Krown helmets, I'm sure.

I think we are all waiting on more details on the testing protocol. The results are very interesting. In Warrior's case, you have two helmets with the same shell but the difference is the absence of VN foam on the LTE, and thus got a lower rating. That all being said, if VT outlines what would constitute a 5 star helmet and convey that back to the manufacturers, then this is a good thing. The more research, the better. Although, this is going to be a rough time for retailers - we've already had inquiries on the 360 from customers in the past 3 hours.

And here we go - http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/12564082/virginia-tech-study-hockey-helmets-finds-many-unsafe