Mission vs. Itech products

[johnnysocko 0]

I have taken one too many pucks to my chest and have decided that my old Kohos are done.

I am looking into Mission Fuel series and have tried on the new Itech 955s.

I love the feel of the Itech and was wondering if the Mission / Itech relationship had any impact on these pads? I would hate to spend extra money on the Mission if in essence they were the same pad.

[Chadd 916]

I like the Itechs more than the Missions.

[Zac911 317]

same designers.... the Itech 955 line has been very popular amongst my dealers. i am a big fan of the 955 line as well. if you like the way the SP955 fits.... what is the issue?

[Monty22 835]

I prefer the shoulder caps on the Itech line.

[mickz 107]

I have the Itech 655. Awesome shoulder pads but I must warn you your jerseys are going to get stuck at the top of the spine protector when you're putting it on. I tried on Mission Fuel shoulders at the same price point and they felt cheaper and had less protection than the Itechs.

[pg-1000 0]

Anyone know how the shoulder caps compare to a pair of Nike V7 shoulders.

I have been looking into the mission / itech pads as well, looking at the pictures they look quite a bit smaller and less bulky.

Any input?

[Monty22 835]

I prefer the shoulder caps on the Itech line.

Anyone know how the shoulder caps compare to a pair of Nike V7 shoulders.

I have been looking into the mission / itech pads as well, looking at the pictures they look quite a bit smaller and less bulky.

Any input?

That's why I like them.

[Jarick 5]

Anyone have experience with the Itech 255 shoulders?

Using the 5030's right now, but looking for something with a bit more abdominal protection and with better material (the cloth absorbs so much sweat that these things smell terrible). Wondering if anyone's using them, can comment on how warm/cool they are on ice, how they hold up?

[Zac911 317]

255 is part of our Learn To Play product. it has a solid reputation for being overbuilt and an all around bang for the buck product.

[Jarick 5]

Good to hear. It's also the only cheap shoulder pad out there that fits me. Strange that there aren't more pads that accommodate guys with wide shoulders and narrow waists.

[Chadd 916]

Anyone have experience with the Itech 255 shoulders?

Using the 5030's right now, but looking for something with a bit more abdominal protection and with better material (the cloth absorbs so much sweat that these things smell terrible). Wondering if anyone's using them, can comment on how warm/cool they are on ice, how they hold up?

Throw your 5030s in the laundry and the smell will go away.

255s will do what you want from them.

[Lord ZipLock 0]

The 255 are great I have two pairs and for the price the value is unbeatable i have had mean for 3 years almost and still holding up great.

Anyone have experience with the Itech 255 shoulders?

Using the 5030's right now, but looking for something with a bit more abdominal protection and with better material (the cloth absorbs so much sweat that these things smell terrible). Wondering if anyone's using them, can comment on how warm/cool they are on ice, how they hold up?