JMC

Mission Intake Fusion Fit: Their sizing didn't go with my head too well. As a reference, the V08 helmet fits my head perfectly. Back to the Intake Fusion though, small was way too tight for me while the medium was a little loose front and back, but if I adjust it smaller, the sides would pinch my head pretty bad. Almost like these helmets were made for people with very narrow heads. I also didn't like how the ear peice and the cage snaps were designed. It took up too much volume and pushed into the foam. The extension of the ear protector also isn't contoured to the helmet. The first couple minutes with it on, it would pinch pretty bad. Major pressure point is right behind the ear. After a few minutes, it gets a little better. I have to say, it is one of the most uncomfortable helmet I've ever worn. If they would lessen the profile of the area behind the ear, I think it would be a better fitting helmet for me. 5/10 because its does go on to my head after a little shoehorning. Protection: The foam is pretty padded, like other helmets and the shell doesn't feel flimsy. Looks like it'll protect like all the other comparable helmets out there. 9/10 Weight: Middle of the road. Not super light but not heavy by any means. 8/10 Quality: Other than the not so good design I mentioned in the fit, which may just be me, the quality of the helmet is good. It was well made, not flimsy or anything, foam seemed to be pretty good quality, ..etc No issues with that. 9/10 Ventilation: Some of the vents are blocked off by the foam. You can feel a little bit of draft when you're skating but while standing still, it feels warm to hot like any other helmet out there. Its not hot or horrible like the S9, but its a helmet. It is what it is I guess. Everyone feels things differently. 8/10 Overall: If you have to deal with pressure points or it doesn't fit the shape of your head well, then it can be a headache. Its not a bad helmet at all. Does it job, vents, protects and isn't heavy. So it all comes down to if it'll fit you comfortably. To me, a helmet is a helmet given we're not talking about some no name or low end single density foam type ones. If it fits you, then its not a bad helmet at all.

Helmet: CCM V08, Itech Phantom (not a bad helmet at all, fits my head well) Shoulder: RBK 4K (very light and breathable, plenty protective in key areas) Elbow: RBK 5K (does it job, pretty comfortable, doesn't get too hot like NBH elbows) Gloves: CCM V08 ProStock (my favorite), TPS R8 Pro Lite (they're nice, I wear them when my CCMs are still airing out), Vapor XXXX Nylon (love the palm, I use them for roller) Pants: Graf G700 (I love it, very light, protective enough, not restictive. Extremely durable and well made. Could use a little more padding in the spine gaurd.) Shin: NBH Supreme One90 (they're fine, fits me real nice, protective, well vented and doesn't get as hot as my old RBK 5k. I didn't like the air unit in the knee cap so I cut it out and replaced it with foam) Skates: CCM V08 (I like them, no issues or complaints) Sticks: NBH Vapor XXV P92 (Can't find a better stick for its price, my game sticks) CCM U+ Recchi (I just started using it in practice so I can't comment too much yet. But its light, balanced, a bit stiff for me, but so far, a great feeling stick) NBH Supreme One70 P92 (eh, dull feeling stick overall, I don't like it, don't use it much, its my garage as a length template for cutting my other sticks.)

yeah the stores here don't like it either, i first saw it 3 days ago You're not missing much on the S11 anyways. Its mediocre at best, the blade feels dead, and only worth it if it was like under $60. But definately not worth its price tag.

Yeah, I'm more partial to the look and fit of the 6k and 4k shoulders of last year. But the new line do look a lot better than some of the other space suits other companies are and have been putting out.

JR, Did you get to look in the One95 and One75 shins much? I'm just wondering if the knee cap was a little more protective than the 2008s. I liked everything about the one90 shins except the most crucial area, the knee cap. Using an Air Unit for the knee wasn't the best idea.