Gear Sightings 2009-2010 Gear Sightings

[furlanitalia 1]

Yah, Afinogenov is wearing NEW Easton skates called the EQ5

[cptjeff 0]

wait im confused... so your saying the skates that maxim afinogenov are new eastons? Sorry im just a bit confused, and plus i dont think ive seen those skates before

Yes they are. They're the Easton EQ5, which is going to be a high end traditionally constructed skate.

Should be interesting to see how those do at retail, it seems like they've gotten a fair amount of pros in them already.

[kovey10 0]

Is it me or do those Afinogenov skates look lighter colored than some of the other EQ5s that have been posted on here?

[furlanitalia 1]

I'd agree but I don't think it makes a huge difference considering it's still a prototype

[kovey10 0]

Yeah thats what I was thinking too. Personally, I think they look better in the darker grey, hopefully Easton sticks with that, Im getting tired of silver and white skates.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

wait im confused... so your saying the skates that maxim afinogenov are new eastons? Sorry im just a bit confused, and plus i dont think ive seen those skates before

Yes they are. They're the Easton EQ5, which is going to be a high end traditionally constructed skate.

Should be interesting to see how those do at retail, it seems like they've gotten a fair amount of pros in them already.

It's a hybrid skate.

[dw91 0]

Yes they are. They're the Easton EQ5, which is going to be a high end traditionally constructed skate.

How traditional? Like Graf traditional?

[theWB 2]

Yes they are. They're the Easton EQ5, which is going to be a high end traditionally constructed skate.

How traditional? Like Graf traditional?

Non-composite boot traditional. Composite reinforced around the second to sixth eyelets. A simple comparison would be to equate this skate to the one90. Techmesh-like external and no internal counter around the back of the boot.

[DarkStar50 679]

wait im confused... so your saying the skates that maxim afinogenov are new eastons? Sorry im just a bit confused, and plus i dont think ive seen those skates before

Yes they are. They're the Easton EQ5, which is going to be a high end traditionally constructed skate.

Should be interesting to see how those do at retail, it seems like they've gotten a fair amount of pros in them already.

It's a hybrid skate.

What's a hybrid skate?

[VakarLajos 5]

wait im confused... so your saying the skates that maxim afinogenov are new eastons? Sorry im just a bit confused, and plus i dont think ive seen those skates before

Yes they are. They're the Easton EQ5, which is going to be a high end traditionally constructed skate.

Should be interesting to see how those do at retail, it seems like they've gotten a fair amount of pros in them already.

It's a hybrid skate.

What's a hybrid skate?

Half Liger/Half skate.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

wait im confused... so your saying the skates that maxim afinogenov are new eastons? Sorry im just a bit confused, and plus i dont think ive seen those skates before

Yes they are. They're the Easton EQ5, which is going to be a high end traditionally constructed skate.

Should be interesting to see how those do at retail, it seems like they've gotten a fair amount of pros in them already.

It's a hybrid skate.

What's a hybrid skate?

A hybrid is a mix of two materials or concepts. Like the car, you know.

Actually not the first time it has been used to describe skates.

[DarkStar50 679]

I saw the EQ5 this week. If you like ONE90s, you will be interested in this skate. The interior ankle padding is not as thick as the ONE75. The skate will be in D and EE widths.

[kenneth 5]

I saw the EQ5 this week. If you like ONE90s, you will be interested in this skate. The interior ankle padding is not as thick as the ONE75. The skate will be in D and EE widths.

interesting do you know anything about the fit?

[mwerth 5]

Did anyone see highlights of Atlanta/LA last night? What's up with the Bauer logo on Kovalchuk's helmet?

Photo gallery here, with a couple looks: http://thrashers.nhl.com/club/gallerylanding.htm?id=10216

Also - same photo gallery - check out the carbon fiber guards on Kovalchuk's skates that were added after he broke his foot.

[kovey10 0]

The Bauer logo looks like the one used right before everything was branded Nike Bauer.

http://av.warehousesports.com/iw/ProductImages/BH4000.JPG

Similar to that logo, but white.

[stuie7 6]

I saw the EQ5 this week. If you like ONE90s, you will be interested in this skate. The interior ankle padding is not as thick as the ONE75. The skate will be in D and EE widths.

any ideas on the fit, same as stealth/synergy or other?

[gatorade09 0]

Zetterberg had a new pair of eastons on.

Chris Clark had a similar pair but his were a darker grey similar to the pictures posted.

Green used the new ST also.

I posted these early on in the season. They look similar to what Afinogenov was wearing.

[K9 Unit 1]

a pretty good look on how the x:60 flex's, on the other hand, we need to bring back those white shoulder jerseys, looks so much better

its poni btw

[DarkStar50 679]

Yes, the Leafs wore those jerseys during the glory years of Ian Turnbull, Pat Boutette, Bob Neely, Rocky Sagniuk, Bill Derlago, Jim Benning, Bob McGill, Fred Boimistruck, Dan Daoust, and Jiri Crha.

Regarding EQ5 fit, I wasn't able to try on my size, so I cannot give an accurate impression.

[turc91 0]

Went to the UWaterloo game Against Mcgill tonight, a large majority of the Mcgill team had x:60 Gloves, pants, Total ones skates and the new 9900(?) helmet, i guess it helps they product testing at McGill

[Dupes 1]

Went to the UWaterloo game Against Mcgill tonight, a large majority of the Mcgill team had x:60 Gloves, pants, Total ones skates and the new 9900(?) helmet, i guess it helps they product testing at McGill

Interesting, last game I attended McGill they only had the X60 sticks.

Yes they do test the products, a few ex Redmen's now work at Bauer and Bauer is their officiel equipment supplier.

On the other hand, my g/f team (McGill Martlets) is supplied by Sherwood, which is not as cool for them lol

[jrhky36 1]

Went to the UWaterloo game Against Mcgill tonight, a large majority of the Mcgill team had x:60 Gloves, pants, Total ones skates and the new 9900(?) helmet, i guess it helps they product testing at McGill

that's intresting b/c no one is in either skate right now and bauer is not allowing them to be worn by anyone they will be worn for the first time in the olympics. i recieved this info first hand from a bauer pro rep.

[DEATHTRON 19]

Dont they have a development plan with the school, joint venture sort of deal? They are like the "test mules" for bauer I thought...which would make sense.

Zach

[DarkStar50 679]

There is a difference between the relationship McGill has with Bauer to test and use product with launching a new skate at the pro level with maximum exposure.

[Hockeyman11385 1]

As a McGill alum, they do have a special testing relationship with Bauer. I remember going to a few games when I was up there, before the one95's were released, and they were wearing them at that time. Well before the actual release.