new equipment xxxx.

[IrishHockey 0]

hey im considering buying a full new set of equipment,shorts shoulders and elbows,shins.my lhs has a deal on xxxx equipment anyone have it?like it?is it worth the money???

[SuperMan3 1]

If you want it, and you have the money, why isn't it worth it.

[marc_9 0]

I have the shoulders, elbows and shins and they're great. The elbows may seem a bit bulky when you first try them on but I don't really notice it when im on the ice. I received a couple of good hits and blocked 4 shots yesterday didn't hurt at all where as if it had been my old gear I would have had a couple of bruises haha. I would definetley recommend them.

[boganz45 0]

They're nice but I think the Pro Lightspeed is nicer and then (IMO) better than both of these is the RBK Jofa 9K gear.

[ringer 0]

i actually recently suited a kid fully in xxxx equipment. cost his parents close around $1400, excluding his skates that he got the week before.

[Goalieboy#1 1]

:o

[DarkStar50 680]

Vapor XXXX protective is totally different than Pro Lightspeed protective. I use the XXXX shoulder pads. They are comfortable, lightweight, and fit close to the body. The Pro Lightspeed gear is very protective(well padded and too bulky for me) so if you are playing high impact hockey that may be the protective line to wear for your game. A defenceman might want Pro Lightspeed while a forward may prefer Vapor XXXX. They are two different styles of protection.

[ringer 0]

:o

that was my reaction when the kid said to his mom, "well, i already have the skates, so i want all vapor 40 stuff"

[jimmy 194]

:o

that was my reaction when the kid said to his mom, "well, i already have the skates, so i want all vapor 40 stuff"

Yup, cool-aid drinkers, got to love them

[chshockey30 0]

how old is the kid? seems like something a younger kid would do because he wants to "match"

[ringer 0]

he was 14.

[boganz45 0]

Vapor XXXX protective is totally different than Pro Lightspeed protective. I use the XXXX shoulder pads. They are comfortable, lightweight, and fit close to the body. The Pro Lightspeed gear is very protective(well padded and too bulky for me) so if you are playing high impact hockey that may be the protective line to wear for your game. A defenceman might want Pro Lightspeed while a forward may prefer Vapor XXXX. They are two different styles of protection.

More protective? Yes, I would agree. Substantially more so? I do not think so; I found both to be decently protective, but in different areas of the body it seemed. After debating between the two for quite some time I felt the Pro Lightspeed had more substantive purpose while the XXXX, while nice, had more marketing gimmicks and less to offer towards the end goal of protective gear. Both offer less protection than I prefer but that could be attributed to my play / the people I play with. Both are very lightweight (currently using 9K and came from some Douglas Defenders). If the Pro LS had the little chest strap channel slots the XXXX has as well as a thicker chest / sternum plate, it would undoubtedly be my choice for high-end protection that is very lightweight and mobile. All in all though, you cannot go wrong with either. Later,

[tooomey 1]

Matching should be the last thing your worried about! I have xxxx shins skates and stick and I have tried the elbows and shoulders. Shins are great for skinny legs but if you have big legs you might want rbk 9k or ccm. Elbows didnt fit me well, I was between small and medium. I have S17s and love them. Shoulders were fitted to and didnt like them I went farrel. What im saying here is you need to try it all on and see what fits and what dont. In my experince xxxx is for thinner people and if your big 9k stuff is all great.

[firestud17 0]

the xxxx shoulders fit me great. best shoulders i've ever had.

but the shins are another story, if you have bulky legs do not get them. (i couldnt even get the straps to the things you attach to) LOL

[TBLfan 25]

You must have some really big legs because the XXXX shins fit me and I've had one90 shins for a while and my calves are over 18" around, unflexed.

[firestud17 0]

i'm such a freak, got giant legs haha. the only ones that I like that fit me well are the ones with the easton calf wrap. (ive been wearing large size hockey socks since i was 10!)

[woody15 0]

I personally dont like the new equipment too much. They seem to high tech. I'll stick to traditionals for now.

[matt4494 0]

its worth i got the full thing man :)