New Gear arrived

[Oykib 0]

After I break it in I will be sure to write a review. Scott has been a pleasure to deal with

[LivHockey84 0]

very Nice!

[Oykib 0]

I figured I will explain what I got.

Nexus pad that was built to my ATK, +2 Thigh, Double break in the knee, Sliding toe bridge, Extra knee lift, custom graphics and embroidered.

[Law Goalie 147]

Gorgeous set: I really like the clean, simple colours and graphics, especially the way the little angles at the top of the pads and blocker echo the main design lower down.

Any particular reason you went with all-leather straps instead of the quick-release?

Am I right in thinking that the boot is minimally tapered (less than 1") or not tapered at all?

[Oykib 0]

Gorgeous set: I really like the clean, simple colours and graphics, especially the way the little angles at the top of the pads and blocker echo the main design lower down.

Any particular reason you went with all-leather straps instead of the quick-release?

Am I right in thinking that the boot is minimally tapered (less than 1") or not tapered at all?

The design of the graphics is the one that Carey Price uses so I can't take any credit.

I went with leather for durability. I will get a leg channel picture to show but I requested the same knee that was in my Epics.

The boot is tapered about 1/2" I don't play the hybrid style much any more and prefer to extend out and over-rotate. I feel the squared boot gives me more stability in the backside push when I am rotating my hips. I feel it just gives me a stable platform to balance from.

Leg Channel

[weedsnager 0]

beautiful pads!!

[Law Goalie 147]

You'll really notice the benefits of a sliding toe-bridge with a boot that close to square. It's remarkable how well Scott can reproduce something like the Epic knee.

Touch wood, but I've never had an issue with quick-release straps. Hell, every strap on my pad - including the boot, which was tricky - is now quick-release.

[srv2miker 0]

Great set Oykib!

[Gwyren 0]

Those are making me jealous...

Nice set of pads. How do you like them after having them out on the ice?

[Oykib 0]

I noticed I didn\'t have this view yet.

Gwyren, I haven\'t had a chance to wear them yet. I really shouldn\'t play till I get the Doc\'s okay but I do hear Stick and Pucks calling my name!

Wife took this picture while watching the US - Canada gold medal game. I am steaming my glove in the picture.

[Law Goalie 147]

Great shot - though it may be used in future as evidence of mental instability.

My wife has one of me on the couch wearing a new mask (to get tused to the sightlines, of course) and sewing toe-bindings on my pads (they were needed!) with a 10" bayonet-point needle (the right tool for the right job) while visibly yelling at a ref in a playoff game on TV in the background (it was a bad call!); she's always threatening to use it against me, and I don't have anything comparable on her.

At least it isn't video...

[Oykib 0]

Great shot - though it may be used in future as evidence of mental instability.

My wife has one of me on the couch wearing a new mask (to get tused to the sightlines, of course) and sewing toe-bindings on my pads (they were needed!) with a 10" bayonet-point needle (the right tool for the right job) while visibly yelling at a ref in a playoff game on TV in the background (it was a bad call!); she's always threatening to use it against me, and I don't have anything comparable on her.

At least it isn't video...

Rofl,. Yeah you should see the caption she put with this on her facebook page lol!

[K9 Unit 1]

Great shot - though it may be used in future as evidence of mental instability.

My wife has one of me on the couch wearing a new mask (to get tused to the sightlines, of course) and sewing toe-bindings on my pads (they were needed!) with a 10" bayonet-point needle (the right tool for the right job) while visibly yelling at a ref in a playoff game on TV in the background (it was a bad call!); she's always threatening to use it against me, and I don't have anything comparable on her.

At least it isn't video...

HAHAHA :lol: i would love to see that pic