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    9 hours ago, caveman27 said:

    Wow, another blockage found. Good thing you listened to your body.  

     Your LDL is really good. My LDL is now at 54. It was 129 in last year's blood test (which is way above 99 for those who want to know the upper limit for normal LDL).

     

    Lipitor is a wonderful drug!!

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  4. Posted · Edited by dkmiller3356 · Report reply

    So the angiogram on Monday revealed a new blockage and they did another stent.  That brings the total to 4!  I have a growing collection of titanium in my chest! "I am Ironman!!"

    This spot was only 30% blocked in March and now it was 85% blocked.  It should not have happened.  My Ldl level is rock bottom low (25) and I've lost 24 lbs so its not that. The surgeon and the cardiologist think that when they did the last angioplasty that area might have gotten irritated and the swelling led to increased blockage.  I guess I have to hope that they are right because the other option means I am getting massive uncontrolled build up.  Not a good sounding scenario to be sure.  I guess since my surgeon is one of the preeminent guys in the field and does 1500 a year I have to trust his theory,.

    For now time to rest and recover and then back on the ice!!

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    3 hours ago, xstartxtodayx said:

    Just picked up a couple of CCM masks for my kid's helmets for roller hockey since we just started back up the other week.  My daughter wears glasses and was having fog issues with a regular mask so I'm hoping this will help her out, so far it seems to sit nicely on her face and appears that it will allow air out the sides towards the back better as to not fog the glasses as much.  My son's cage doesn't play well with the mask... he has a CCM FM40 mask with the attached chin cup (like the old Jofa style, non floating) and the mask doesn't wrap around it well... my solution was to just order a new cage for him that has a floating chin cup so now I'm waiting on that.  I bought one for myself too so whenever I can get back on the ice I'll be all set. 

    Good move bro!!   Let's do this hockey thing soon!!

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  8. Posted · Edited by dkmiller3356 · Report reply

    It is certainly NOT the locker room and it's high time we stopped thinking we are immune or that you wont get it.  Stop acting tough, the virus doesn't give a shit.  And even if you don't care if you get sick what about the other people in your life who you'd give it to.  I have spoken to some travel/junior parents.  I can't tell you how many times I hear: "they are your and strong - they will be fine."  How f-ing stupid.  And then they come to school!!!!  And parties.  Beyond dumb.

     I have played a few times in clinics and scrimmages.  If I skate I wear a mask.  The infection rate is very low in NY but things are starting to get a little worse and I may avoid  playing for a while.  We can wait.  Be smart.

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    1 hour ago, shoeshine boy said:

    I played with the CCM Game On for the first time yesterday. it blows the Bauer splash guard away. I has zero fogging issues and found it comfortable to wear. I am wearing mine with the CCM full shield. not the biggest fan of that but only because I'm a Bauer cage wearer. I don't feel great about skating with the cage right now though because at least the visor offers some protection from droplets entering through my eyes. 

    glad you liked it.  and a smart move IMHO.

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    Some might recall I had three stents put in on March 2nd.  Been a great recovery - lost 24 lbs and got my Ldl down to 25 - but now I am feeling some "stuff" when exercising.  Weakness in left arm and chest "twinges."  It might all be in my head because I am insane but after consulting with my cardiologist I am going in for another angiogram next Monday (10/26).  Hoping its nothing. this time around.

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    2 hours ago, start_today said:

    I picked up a CCM mask on a whim. Looks like they are out of stock online in a few places, but Pure Hockey near me had a whole bunch. 

    It took a little bit of playing with it on the couch while watching tv to figure out where to put the various straps. I have a Bauer Profile III cage. The mask has a moldable nose piece that I had to push into a “peak” so it wouldn’t press on my nose.  

    ive only worn it once, in an admittedly slower skate, but I liked it. No vision problems at all. I honestly didn’t notice it at all while playing. Breathing was fine, but this wasn’t a game where I’m pushing myself hard most shifts. One thing I liked way better than a gaiter that I didn’t consider was not having something on the back of my neck. It felt much cooler to have my neck exposed and not covered. 

    I have to undo cage to drink water, but thinking about it, that is probably better than pulling the mask up and down and putting my  hands around my face. 

    For fogging concerns, it might help limit that because this mask is more open by your mouth/cheeks, so air is going out there, which might keep breath away from the visor. 

    That was exactly my experience!

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    1 hour ago, marka said:

    Howdy,

    Dave, are you using the CCM mask in conjunction with the Bauer Concept III?

    I just ordered that setup.  A little worried about the weight of the bubble vs. the cage I use now, but I definitely like the idea of having more of a particle shield for my eyes.  If I can't stand the concept III weight, I'm considering going to a visor and trading off puck to face protection for particulate protection...

    Mark

     

    Yes and it was fine weight wise IMHO but I am used to already carrying around my big fat head!  You cannot use it with a visor.  It needs to attach to either a bubble or a cage.

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    UPDATE:  Played last night using the CCM and was very pleasantly surprised.  I was able to breathe easily and my vision was not impaired.  As far as I am concerned it is clearly more effective and my concerns proved not to be an issue. 

    Regarding effectiveness, with all due respect to my friend @IPv6Freely, we should most definetley be talaking about effectiveness.  That's the whole point of the product!  Now there is no way this is gonna be tested by the CDC or FDA but I do think we can apply some common sense.  Neither is an N95.  We get that.  Neither hermetically seals your face in!  But the CCM is surely going to stop more than the Bauer.  Frankly, if all players in leagues would wear the CCM mask or other mask then we'd be able to play fairly safely.  But...  if everyone was just wearing the Bauer we wouldn't be any safer.  And that's pretty damming

    Is the Bauer a cash grab?  I don't know.... I don't quite care either.  I'm just looking to lower my risk.

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    7 hours ago, start_today said:

    Is the UA mask people mention the one I see when I google that looks like a typical mask with ear loops? Is it somehow more comfortable than a normal mask?

    @dkmiller3356 you mentioned lower periphery visibility. How obstructive is that for you? That was my biggest concern with that particular mask. I assume this changes person to person, based on face shape. 
     

     

    I will be wearing the CCM on the ice for the first time tonight and will report back.

     

    Other item to note regarding eyeglasses and fog...  the CCM does have a moldable nose piece that might help mold things will enough to partially mitigate this issue.  Hard to tell because I dont wear glasses.

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    I found moving to the quad helped me with stability.  The result of that was I could get to a shallower cut and with increased glide and helped me get more on top of the ice.  I wouldn't go back.  Very happy.  Everyone has to find what works for them and that's the whole point of the profiles and the profiling project.  Try stuff, see what works... etc.

     

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  17. Posted · Edited by dkmiller3356 · Report reply

    1 hour ago, xstartxtodayx said:

    Love the comparison Dave.  Question... the CCM mask, wouldn't it be just as easy, and maybe a better fit to the face, to just wear a regular mask underneath the cage?  I know they make some that breathe really well now while still passing the candle test (I have a couple of the UnderArmour ones that I've worn to photograph weddings that I find are amazing with how breathable they are and how they keep my face cooler than others I've tried, and this is wearing them for 6-8hrs with minimal mask breaks).

    Again, thanks for the comparison, really really hope to see you and the rest of the guys out on the ice in the near future (so I can get photos of us learning how to skate again 🤣).

    Yes, I think you could probably use the Bauer shield and a mask, or maybe a gaiter.  The CCM does seem like a very robust product... pretty darn thick to be honest so that's a good thing as far as filtering goes.  The thing about the CCM is it wont shift around I doin't think and a regular mask might.  The CCM isn't quite flush to your cheeks tho.  Not sure what that means or if its a + or -.

    I did try using the Under Armour mask last week but it was too thick and wouldn't really fit under the chin cup.

     

    Yeah, can't wait to get back to normalcy and see everyone!!!

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    Ok...   two competing concepts for the same issue... Coronavirus!

    In one corner, hailing from Bauer.. the Bauer Face Shield.  In the other corner, hailing from CCM...  the CCM Game On Face Mask!

    Two very different solutions and to me this speaks to the issues we are facing.  Below you will find pictures of each but here are the pros and cons as I see them...  

    In the end everyone will decide for themselves what they like better, what their own levels of risk are, etc.  

    Discuss....

    Bauer

    CCM

    Pros

    Visibility excellent.

    Breathability – does not cover the nose.

    Lightweight.

     

     

     

    Cons

    Flimsy clear vinyl.  Expected hard plastic.

    Bottom spaces of Concept III mask remain open.

    No protection of nasal particles.

    Only designed for Bauer Concept III mask.  

    Cannot use cage.

    Pros

    Covers the nose.  Superior protection from transmission

    Can fit Bauer or CCM masks.

    Can fit on clear plastic cages or wire cages.

    Cons

     Harder to breathe – nose is covered.

    Impacts lower peripheral visibility.

    Mask tighter – chin strap may need adjusting.

     

    Bauer:

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    CCM

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    I have the splash guard and it's certainly not what I thought it would be.  Envsioned hard plastic.  This, as discussed, is pliable, clear vinyl.  Didnt bother at all.  It fogs but its so low it doesn't impact vision.  Doesn't cover all slots but you do need air.  I guess I'd say it mitigates "some" risk.  I'm begrudgingly ok with it.  Hate wearing the plastic bubble tho...  oh well.

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  21. Posted · Edited by dkmiller3356 · Report reply

    Played two weeks ago ands going again today.  Its a very small private rent out with just 10 people.  Only shooting, passing and drills.  Just getting rust off.  No scrimmage.  It was really hard when I got on the ice at first... couldn't feel an edge at all.  I blame the roller for that.  After about 5-10 minutes I was fine.  It was fun.  Felt fairly safe.  We will do it every other week.

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