JR Boucicaut 3799 Report post Posted July 9, 2012 They slip because they don't have any grip on the inside and half the people who drop the large amount for them either get them in a size that doesn't fit or don't have arms big enough to fill them outExactly right.If fit correctly, they don't move. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jds 20 Report post Posted July 9, 2012 or don't have arms big enough to fill them outGuilty on that one. Pipecleaners Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harv 86 Report post Posted July 9, 2012 Reebok made a retail 7k elbow that wasn't as wide in diameter that were better suited for players who weren't made of bricks. These are the kind of people who should be wearing 7k Pros. (And I bet those are still only a Sz.6) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harv 86 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Snagged one of these.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron26 2 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Sick visor! Not a fan of any non-straight cuts to be honest but that looks super bad ass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrhky36 1 Report post Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) found this on craigslist. could not pass it up. he has at least one more. brand new still has the upc sticker. it is a synthesis bladehttp://s349.photobuc...t=shanny028.jpg Edited July 13, 2012 by jrhky36 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warrior37 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2012 found this on craigslist. could not pass it up. he has at least one more. brand new still has the upc sticker. it is a synthesis bladehttp://s349.photobuc...t=shanny028.jpgone of my all time fav patterns, nice snag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelnation248 101 Report post Posted July 13, 2012 found this on craigslist. could not pass it up. he has at least one more. brand new still has the upc sticker. it is a synthesis bladehttp://s349.photobuc...t=shanny028.jpgWas this on the Metro Detroit craigslist? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrhky36 1 Report post Posted July 14, 2012 it may have been. don't want to give up my source Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ibeck 38 Report post Posted July 14, 2012 After a lengthy search and wait, these are mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekster 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2012 Well, to tell the truth, it is one of the areas of concern for me. The sternum plate in particular isn't as irritating as the one on say the Easton ST16, but I'm going to wear it as is for a few more skates before I lop it off. The good news is that it's only being held in place with 3 straps which can be easily cut and it seems like there would still be very good chest protection even if you were to remove it. Of course, should a well-placed puck or stick find that spot...I think the new Warrior Projekt shoulders have a much better sternum plate in comparison to the first generation Projekts/Koncepts. Of course, the new Projekts will set you back more, and although I only tried them on once, I didn't get the same "yes" feeling I got from the older models.I also don't think the Koncepts are as comfortable or protective as the old Projekts, and I think you can even find them cheaper than the Koncepts. Given a choice between the 3, I think I'd have gone for the old Projekts instead. That said, if you have your heart set on the Koncepts, I think you could do a whole lot worse.Thanks for your answer! If you cut away the sternum and spine things what will be underneath, just some thin fabric or also some foam padding? I'm mostly looking for really good shoulder protection and "ok" chest/body protection. Did you maybe see/try the warrior bullys? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moose 1 Report post Posted July 14, 2012 Amen. My tree limb arms are looking forward to trying on someone's Jofas at SJ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burning Bear 76 Report post Posted July 14, 2012 Thanks for your answer! If you cut away the sternum and spine things what will be underneath, just some thin fabric or also some foam padding? I'm mostly looking for really good shoulder protection and "ok" chest/body protection. Did you maybe see/try the warrior bullys?Here's a pretty good picture showing off what's underneath:The chest protection covers the sternum pretty well at the top, but opens up slightly going down towards the stomach.Here's the thing, though. I skated with them as is again on Wednesday and I can honestly say that the spine and sternum guards never entered my mind at all while wearing these. Still, if you were to cut them off (I checked again and it's actually held on by 4 straps, not 3) I don't think it'd be a tremendous step down in protection. I've seen one or two NHLers do so, but then what's good for them isn't necessarily good for the rest of us.The few things still irking me are the shoulder caps, which while aren't really all that big, feel very stiff and bulky compared to the 5030's. The worst of all, believe it or not, might be the rip wrap. I noticed that a lot while playing. Granted, that was because it bunched up with the kidney guards on my TotalOne girdle and my torso is rather short. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekster 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2012 Here's a pretty good picture showing off what's underneath:The chest protection covers the sternum pretty well at the top, but opens up slightly going down towards the stomach.Here's the thing, though. I skated with them as is again on Wednesday and I can honestly say that the spine and sternum guards never entered my mind at all while wearing these. Still, if you were to cut them off (I checked again and it's actually held on by 4 straps, not 3) I don't think it'd be a tremendous step down in protection. I've seen one or two NHLers do so, but then what's good for them isn't necessarily good for the rest of us.The few things still irking me are the shoulder caps, which while aren't really all that big, feel very stiff and bulky compared to the 5030's. The worst of all, believe it or not, might be the rip wrap. I noticed that a lot while playing. Granted, that was because it bunched up with the kidney guards on my TotalOne girdle and my torso is rather short.Hey, thanks for the answer and review!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bar down 1 Report post Posted July 14, 2012 got some ccm cs shins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAPS10 3 Report post Posted July 14, 2012 pick ups today...2 Dennis Wideman/"Krejci" Clone EQ50 repaintsWinter Classic Socks & Navy Home SocksBrooks Laich X60 Pro MittsScott Hannan Winter Classic Easton MittsDennis Wideman Franchise Advanced Mitts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoop 1 Report post Posted July 15, 2012 pick ups today...2 Dennis Wideman/"Krejci" Clone EQ50 repaintsWinter Classic Socks & Navy Home SocksBrooks Laich X60 Pro MittsScott Hannan Winter Classic Easton MittsDennis Wideman Franchise Advanced MittsVery nice! Any Wideman Graf gloves there? There were reports on here about the new Graf line of gloves, but I haven't seen them anywhere except Mr. Wideman's hands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric_legare 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2012 A couple of modifications on my skates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3799 Report post Posted July 15, 2012 Any particular reason to why you went oversized on the LS2? Next time, try LS2.1 steel - might fit your needs better than doing the holders that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric_legare 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2012 Hey JR! It's been 2 pairs of Reebok 11K skates that I've had this exact setup. It would be interesting to try your suggestion next time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3799 Report post Posted July 15, 2012 Yeah, if you are going one size up (from say, 272 to 280) just go ahead and put LS2.1 steel on. It's 8mm longer than standard LS2 steel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bagsbie 8 Report post Posted July 15, 2012 Easton NHL 700s are impossible to find. So I bought all he had and passed them on to friends looking for them. Same with the Jofa/RBKs.I kept 1 pair each for myself and the rest were passed on for others to use. I'm not any kind of dealer or anything. aren't you the person who is asking $275 for a pair of 7k elbows on ebay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harv 86 Report post Posted July 15, 2012 aren't you the person who is asking $275 for a pair of 7k elbows on ebay?There was a reason why your post was deleted in the first place.And yes, I got that before and I'll get close to that again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussianDangler15 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2012 Was in need of new elbow pads. My last pair were the Bauer pros and I feel these are a bit of an upgrade so far. Also new gloves for my travel team. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
