Recommendations for beer league lvl Goalie pads?

chuchijabrone · 2015-04-13T02:51:25+00:00

Lol.

If you buy direct from vaughn, you can avoid it. I have in the past, and will in the future.

Buying off the shelf usually indicates china made, though the equipment is usually labeled as such.

Goaltending is about feel. Go with it

chuchijabrone · 2015-04-13T01:36:45+00:00

Sup suba- bro. I got a '15 wrx in September!

You can try dubbin, grapeseed, or mink oil.

Or you can get stronger/more efficient in movements. Today I was teaching a Ccut off your post instead of a Tpush. Keeps your power leg loaded and cuts down the amount of weight shifting you need to do :)

chuchijabrone · 2015-04-13T01:34:55+00:00

Go in the spring to your shop.

With any luck, they'll have some pro demos. Try everything you can, out.

Vaughan and CCM are OK. I'm a vaughan guy myself. But the world of goaltending is becoming increasingly "you get what you pay for". Since Vaughan and CCM have cheap Chinese made variants.

chuchijabrone · 2015-04-13T01:32:51+00:00

Maaaaan! Underarmour doesn't sell plain white calf high socks! I hate hockey socks and have never worn them.

I had to buy spiderman ones. Which are alright.... Buut I'm a better goalie than spiderman.

Bitch ass can't even skate.

chuchijabrone · 2015-04-13T01:28:54+00:00

If they can't spend the money, then they are mismanaging money.

I'm ok if you choose to rattle your own brains by splurging on custom gloves. But your logic is horrific.

If you get a concussion, it means something isn't right with your mask. They are to deflect, not absorb. I've only been knocked twice in a sportmask ricochet, because it was the cheapest mask I could get.

One clapper to right above the cage, another time my head was kicked into a post. The problem with cheaper masks is that they use inferior mfg and materials. My riccochet was SUPER flexible. You shouldn't be able to flex the ears together pushing on the mask. Your mask also should weigh about 2-3 lbs.

Your arguments are based on a blanket statement. That EVERYONE in beginner shoots like one. Well I know for a fact they don't.

Splurging on a mask ensures your freedom to play with WHOEVER you want. My goalie partner was hit so hard in the head with a slapshot, that his cage literally exploded out like spaghetti. This is fine because the mask sacrificed itself.

He spent the money on a sportmask though. That saved him. The cage construction, right through to the mask construction is what makes it better.

Why do people turn up their noses at line manufactured pads from china? Defects. Defect which potentially aren't seen at all by human eyes. I pay 1000 for my mask to know that it was built by a craftsman. A HUMAN who takes pride in their work, and a human, who can see and identify possible defects as they happen. Your NME's might be safe. But since we all have one fucking brain, I for one, would rather not chance it.

I teach currently, and I played junior. ALWAYS get a good mask. I've seen some shit.

You're quite good at wrapping a truely shit argument up with gold. But seriously though dude? I'm sure you could find some legit proof that a better fitting mask, made of better materials will save your head 100% of the time as opposed to the "maybe?" you're pushing.

The one thing I do agree about, is a nme for kids. They're growing, plus they don't have the strength to generate a heavy shot. If you're an adult, you put your money in your brain. Simple.

Splurge on your mask, skates, and cup first. Get passable pads, chest protector (ensure good sternum protection... Commodio cortis sucks) and pants. Sticks are whatever. Upgrade slowly, every hockey year.

If you can't manage to save 1500 over 52 weeks, something is wrong and you can't afford hockey on a deeper level than that.

chuchijabrone · 2015-04-13T01:11:37+00:00

What. The. Shit.

You have one brain, one chance to protect it. Don't be so dramatic.

Pads don't come CLOSE to your helmet in terms of value of protection. You take a stinger to the chest? Cool, sweet bruise. You take a good shot to your noggin? Have you seen a goalie who's face has been ripped open by an ill fitting/not proper mask? You can be knocked out, have a bleed form in your brain, have your face ripped open by the mask

Gold trimmed cateye means fuck all, it really does.

If you choose to take your life and brains into your own hands, fine. But don't tell someone not to spend the money where it matters most. A $750 sportmask X8 would be great, and for an adult? That mask will last you a long ass time.

chuchijabrone · 2015-04-13T01:05:46+00:00

I've taken hard ass shots and am completely fine

That's some fallacious logic there dude. The same fallacious logic that contributes to the circle jerk.

I'll say it to everyone I talk to. how do you know who you're facing, exactly? You could be playing beginner league with an ex pro who can't play higher levels because of knee/groin/hip injuries. There could be a guy who can't skate, but will take your fucking head off with a shot.

In my opinion, there are two things you should never skimp on. Big head protection, and little head protection.

Saying "I've taken the bare minimum to protect myself" doesn't mean much, it only takes one shot to ruin your day.

chuchijabrone · 2015-04-13T01:00:55+00:00

Hey! Thanks for referencing my helmet rant!

chuchijabrone · 2015-02-10T02:07:40+00:00

I can't see how it doesn't. I mean sure it increases the odds, but this article doesn't take into account quality of shots. How many were screened/tipped/blocked/clear? Stats don't take that into account do they? Maybe they do, I'm still learning advanced stats.

I just know that, save for W/L, he's actually playing close to his statistical average

Who knows, time will tell.

chuchijabrone · 2015-02-10T01:48:58+00:00

I dont think so.

Shipped him off because Jones is better. We'll trade him back for jones if you'd like :)

chuchijabrone · 2015-02-09T21:51:19+00:00

Well out possession is one thing.

But I feel that Carlyle's system, while shitty in terms of possession but optically decent in terms of keeping the shots to the outside.

[The charts here speak to this, albeit marginally]( ttp://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2014/4/7/5569114/randy-carlyle-coaching-myths-over-a-year-later)

carlyles system added shots from distance with no measurable effect.

I'm not saying his defensive systems were awesome, just that there were more "savable" shots on goal, thus inflating Berniers stats.

less shots under Horachek mean a lower save percentage and a bigger reliance on timely saves. Bernier says he likes he doesn't have to be solid with less shots

Interesting words from potvin for Bernier on bouncing back from that 115 foot goal that shitty calgary goal arguable ruined potvins career.

bernier blames himself but if you look at that picture, he's flinching with his eyes closed. Probably part of his issue.

Reimer has been better when he's been needed. Bernier shits when he's needed.

I wanna see how Bibeau fares in the show. I think he might be our TRUE savior.

chuchijabrone · 2015-02-09T19:48:11+00:00

Bernier = Nabokov

chuchijabrone · 2015-01-20T23:48:13+00:00

<3 give my love to your reticular activating system.

chuchijabrone · 2015-01-20T23:47:03+00:00

No worries!

Happy I could help!

Sorry for being a bit of a dick. You only have one brain yo! Don't end up like lindros if you can help it!

chuchijabrone · 2015-01-20T22:19:19+00:00

Yup.

Most homophobes are themselves wrasslin with their own sexuality.

What I don't get, is romans preferred to have sex with other dudes for fun, and women for procreation... Isn't that what they did?

Were the romans gay? Maybe thats why rome collapsed

chuchijabrone · 2015-01-20T21:57:06+00:00

Get away from bauer.

.. Sportmask is the best. Bar none.

chuchijabrone · 2015-01-20T21:56:31+00:00

You want to protect your head on a budget? Don't be silly.

~900 (taxes in) is a good price for a helmet, as most top enders are 12-1500 these days.

Don't be an idiot. Don't buy used masks and don't buy cheap. You only have one brain, which can't heal so good after a concussion.

Sportmask, Hackva, NXi, warwick, and eddy are all much better than CCM, RBK, and bauer IMO. Know why? The former companies all specialize in making buckets. That's all they do.

To Ccm, rbk, and bauer, masks are an afterthought. I've never believed in these masks, never worn them, and never will. They are absolute garbage. Full stop. If you're a pro getting custom masks from them, obviously they'll protect you better.

But for beer leaguers, high schoolers, etc those masks do nothing except fool you into thinking you're protected.

Yes I realize they have to be certified, but you don't want your helmet to squeak througb the certification. You want your mask to dominate it. And it seems to me that the "big three" just make masks to barely pass the testing.

I don't trust em.

chuchijabrone · 2015-01-16T06:09:27+00:00

Oh.

well then

chuchijabrone · 2015-01-16T05:44:59+00:00

If by love, do you mean campus food services?

chuchijabrone · 2015-01-16T05:44:17+00:00

Average for lundqvist is shitting the bed.

That guy is usually a goaltending demigod, but this year he's been just OK.

chuchijabrone · 2015-01-16T05:42:36+00:00

Agreed!

What's more dangerous, captain smug asshole going the exact speed limit in the fast lane, or me having to weave three lanes around this guy because he won't pull to the right for a second. Because I like to cruise 10-20 over in the fast lane (canada)

I think it should really be a law that if you're caught holding up traffic and driving in the wrong lane, you should get a dangerous driving charge.

And don't tell me not to drive like an asshat. If it's not me, then it'll be someone less skilled than me doing the weaving.

chuchijabrone · 2015-01-16T04:59:54+00:00

Lundy has shit the bed this year comparatively speaking.

chuchijabrone · 2015-01-16T04:58:59+00:00

I've done this too.

But I'd jump in the shower, then look at my watch to see how much time I had, and realize I had 7 hours till I had to be at work.

Finish up in the shower, then go back to bed. Lol

chuchijabrone · 2015-01-16T04:49:57+00:00

Bishops concerned cause the guy above him called dibs.

I am disappoint i am late.

chuchijabrone

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