IPv6Freely 2096 Report post Posted November 19, 2014 Why has Warrior struggled so much to crack into the protective market- gloves aside...Because they killed off the Projekt elbows ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amiroo39 121 Report post Posted November 19, 2014 Why has Warrior struggled so much to crack into the protective market- gloves aside...gloves? a lot of nhlers are in Warriors. And as far as protective goes, a lot of players try warrior, bauer, ccm, products and go right back to their jofa gear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 717 Report post Posted November 19, 2014 Why has Warrior struggled so much to crack into the protective market- gloves aside...gloves? a lot of nhlers are in Warriors. And as far as protective goes, a lot of players try warrior, bauer, ccm, products and go right back to their jofa gear. I was confused reading grnmtnvt's post at first, but I think he means, 'Other than gloves, why has Warrior struggled to crack...'Ilya Kovalchuk's using Warrior shins. I think they're not doing too badly in the elbow department though. It seems like it's just hard to beat Jofa, RBK, or CCM at the undergear categories in general though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
osicks 6 Report post Posted November 19, 2014 ^ You'd probably be surprised about the amount of NHL players wearing Warrior pants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted November 19, 2014 Why has Warrior struggled so much to crack into the protective market- gloves aside...Considering how "new" they still are in the industry, they have done a pretty good job in getting players into their gear. A lot of players stick with brands that they used when they were growing up and I don't think we're quite to the point where any NHL players first equipment came with a Warrior logo on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnmtnvt 18 Report post Posted November 19, 2014 Yeah, that's fair. I've seen lots of Warrior gloves and sticks, no doubt. I should have been more clear, I was referring to the pants, shoulders and elbow pads. It seems that CCM with their new-ish CL line has done a nice job of taking over on that front- especially with shoulders. Considering how "new" they still are in the industry, they have done a pretty good job in getting players into their gear. A lot of players stick with brands that they used when they were growing up and I don't think we're quite to the point where any NHL players first equipment came with a Warrior logo on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirJW 207 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Can we please get back to posting the sightings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingofnooyork 30 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Based ont he few things of theirs i've used/seen they really have great quality on their products. Everything just seems stitched well and very mobile. Will definitely be giving them a close look when it's time for some new protective gear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSK81 400 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Kovalchuk wearing AX3 shoulders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewie 721 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 looks like the trainer is replacing his batteries too. Duracell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leftwinger37 43 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 looks like the trainer is replacing his batteries too. Duracell?Russian machine never break down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icewalker_bg 126 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 looks like the trainer is replacing his batteries too. Duracell?Something nuclear most probably. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Amiroo39 121 Report post Posted November 22, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C8h0cdaP3o&sns=emBauer Supreme TotalOne MX3 Hockey Shoulder PadsLook forward to the colt going more viral, especially at the NHL level with their stick budgets, it will force the other manufacturers to improve.They currently have no incentive to improve the durability of their sticks. It will be good for everyone.Stick manufacturers have every incentive to improve the durability of their sticks. It's called competition. Look at Warrior and how far they've come. Also at the NHL level, I don't see anyone using the colt because it will save the team money spent on sticks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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TeamHonda401 54 Report post Posted November 22, 2014 In order for a player to use a branded stick the company that produces that stick has to pay the NHL. Otherwise the stick or gloves are blacked out. Same thing happened with Jagr and his Combat gloves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Gummer12 134 Report post Posted November 22, 2014 Back on topic.... there are plenty of other threads that have already covered all of these points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milos 1 Report post Posted November 23, 2014 Matt Beleskey with RBZ/CL shoulder elbow combo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Amiroo39 121 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 I can't believe anyone would wear shoulder pads like that. The shoulder pads of today are not even comparable to what they used to be.Some excellent marketing right there.who are you referring to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnmtnvt 18 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 I think he's referring to the Kovalchuk pads. who are you referring to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarsB 33 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 And comparing them to Douglas Defenders. Whole different philosophy in the NHL nowadays regarding injury compared to the 'good old days' of pseudo-football pads. You should try a modern shoulder pad, you will likely be pleasantly surprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amiroo39 121 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 I can't believe anyone would wear shoulder pads like that. The shoulder pads of today are not even comparable to what they used to be.Some excellent marketing right there.I think he's referring to the Kovalchuk pads. And comparing them to Douglas Defenders. Whole different philosophy in the NHL nowadays regarding injury compared to the 'good old days' of pseudo-football pads. You should try a modern shoulder pad, you will likely be pleasantly surprised.Then there are guys like Sean Thornton:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i2uRpr88z0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 717 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 I think Stephen Weiss wears Sher-Wood 5030's as well. And I'm sure a host of others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
