JR Boucicaut 3793 Report post Posted January 11, 2005 It's funny, EVERYONE wants their catalogue reviewed!http://www.modsquadhockey.com/pics/JR/2005...ission_2005.pdfSkatesL Series - Mission is now offering a "traditional" skate in their lineup for 2005. The L7 skate, which stands for Lite, is about 100 g lighter than the S500 and is geared towards the skate who wants to stay in a traditional hockey boot. They have fused the quarters to the stiffener package, which means that they can save weight because you won't need glues to hold it together. It's got some of the nicest foam I have felt in a skate. It really feels nice on your foot. Mission also has added a vented outsole and an anatomical tongue.The L5 has a glass outsole and a different liner. The L4 has a felt tongue instead of the one on the L5/L7.The S series remains unchanged other than the fact that they dropped the S200.SticksHex-1 - This stick is Mission's top dog for 2005. The shaft has a different feel than the M-1 (not as boxy) and they are using 4 materials in their shaft to increase strength. The kicker is the blade, however. Most blades on the market have one I-beam for rigidity - the Hexcore blade is supported by many "hexagons" which are able to make a stronger, more supportive blade while enabling them to make it thinner. It comes in a grip version, which is silver.M-1 - unchangedZ-1 - Mission is now offering a value-priced stick. The blade is made with a Zed-Core core, which is comparable to an ABS core, but retains its stiffness better.L-2 and M-2 - unchangedGlovesL series - THe L series has replaced the M glove series. It is slightly more traditional-looking and has some of the same features that the M series offered. It comes with digital gussets along with a nash palm that has a tackified goatskin patch on the top part of the palm. Helium series - The Helium is offered as a crossover glove. It has a microfiber shell and is a very light glove. Also comes with a digital gusset package along with the same nash/goat palm as the L series, however, the fingertips have a silicone strip on them for increased grip.PantsL series - Once again, the L series has replaced the M series. Same features as the M pants, however, the L7 pant now comes with a cooler liner. The L3 pant improves on the M-2 - padded belt and height adjustment. Should be a very nice pant for the price.Looks like the protective line has been scrapped. Let's see if it ends up somewhere in the Itech line... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kosydar 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2005 That Ribeiro pattern looks real nice. Any ideas of the weight on the Hex-1? I couldn't find one listed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3793 Report post Posted January 11, 2005 Not sure. Mission usually doesn't list their weights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asdfa 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2005 Will mission price their L series gloves like the M series? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ambro 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2005 Yea that Ribeiro pattern does look nice. Also, is the Hex-1 shaft not made by Aldila? I don't see the little "a" logo on the shaft of it like I do on the M-1 and M-1 Grip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted January 11, 2005 That Ribeiro pattern looks real nice. Where did you see the patterns? Also the M-2 and L-2 will not be offered in grip? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ambro 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2005 Page 14 I think the patterns are on. Also, no the shafts are not offered in grip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Accord 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2005 I'm really loving the L-series skate lineup! Is the fit of the those (arches, width, etc.) similar to the fit of Bauers or? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted January 11, 2005 Will mission price their L series gloves like the M series? I believe Justin verified this when the glove pics were first shown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3793 Report post Posted January 11, 2005 I'm really loving the L-series skate lineup! Is the fit of the those (arches, width, etc.) similar to the fit of Bauers or? Arch is the same as the S series. I cannot comment on width - all I know is that my prototype pair were WIDE...much wider than the S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted January 11, 2005 JustinHow dare you make a curve that I like and put a name like Ribeiro on it? Tell me it's a 5 or lower lie, please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
43%burnt 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2005 JustinHow dare you make a curve that I like and put a name like Ribeiro on it? Tell me it's a 5 or lower lie, please. someone seriously needs to make a good curve with a lie under 5. would custom size 14 L-series skates cost major bank (if its even possible to get them)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ponty 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2005 I am suprised to see the M-1 still around and unchanged. Suprised but happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LickerLongTail 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2005 J.R, any idea when the Hex-1 is gonna hit the Retail shelfs???Tomas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3793 Report post Posted January 11, 2005 My God...I give up.FOR THE FINAL TIME...Everything comes out in the spring. Every company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Accord 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2005 I'm really loving the L-series skate lineup! Is the fit of the those (arches, width, etc.) similar to the fit of Bauers or? Arch is the same as the S series. I cannot comment on width - all I know is that my prototype pair were WIDE...much wider than the S. How is the fit of the S series compared to Bauer? lol... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_The_Man_16 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2005 Im likeing those L7 gloves. I think I've found the replacements for my HGT's already :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ponty 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2005 My God...I give up.FOR THE FINAL TIME...Everything comes out in the spring. Every company. Why spring? :P ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted January 12, 2005 Hey guys, RIBEIRO ROCKS MY SOX. lol.Good deal Mission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GekigangarIII 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2005 Hey guys, RIBEIRO ROCKS MY SOX. lol.Good deal Mission. What I'm wondering is, do Ribeiro's gloves have some sort of spring mechanism that releases and fires the gloves in the air in the event that someone checks him?Out of curiosity.. did Mission drop their protective line after only one year of being back in the game??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
predshockey17 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2005 I hope they didn't. I really dig Mission shin pads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted January 12, 2005 The protective line is still available....As for Ribeiro's gloves, I put a special foam in them to make them more protective. Also, they are a bit of a tighter fit, so they won't come off as easily ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GekigangarIII 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2005 Sweetness on both accounts! ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted January 12, 2005 (edited) The protective line is still available....As for Ribeiro's gloves, I put a special foam in them to make them more protective. Also, they are a bit of a tighter fit, so they won't come off as easily ;) Hey Justin, are you serious about Ribeiro's gloves? I thought Ribeiro prefers looser gloves...EDIT - I assume you were not serious... Edited January 13, 2005 by Kovy_Ribs_Fedo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ambro 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2005 Anyone know a price on the Hex-1? Is it gonna be typical Mission and be about $20 less than the competition (~$150)?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
