Hi all, I'm currently trying to get back into playing hockey. I've been out of it for around 13 years. The last time I played, Reebok, Koho, Itech, TPS and Nike were all players in the equipment world, now it seems everything has consolidated. I grew up playing in the early 90s, so I'm your classic standup, early butterflyish kind of goalie. My issue is finding some pads that work for me. In the old days I used everything Heaton, everything Brian made was awesome. I had some Helite 4's that lasted forever. The last time I played they still made Hybrid pads, which were an ok compromise, I used a set of Koho 580s which worked pretty good, then I tried a set of Velocity clones from Battram which I didn't really like. I really don't like the feel and stiffness of the new pads.
So I think my option is to find used pads, the problem is most of what I find is pretty well worn because they are 10+/20+ year old pads. Most of the stuff that I find in good shape is small sized. I'm a 17" ATK, usually wore around 34" 35" pads. Does anyone know of a place that can rebuild/refurbish old pads, or a good place to find old gear in good shape. I would be happy if I could find some BHG Eyelites, Heaton 10s, Koho 580s, Brodeur Heaton 4s or 6s.