daffy
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Winnipeg
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Leg Pads
Verbero custom
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Glove
Verbero custom
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Blocker
Verbero custom
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Chest & Arm Protector
BODDAM
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McKenney
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Protechsport
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Hockeystickman black out
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True custom
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Skate - Cowling
Vaughn
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Skates - Blades
Step
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None
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Neck Guard
Kova
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Jock
Brown
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Leg Pads
Boddam patriot
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Boddam patriot
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Boddam
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I'm totally with you guys on this. I was lucky enough to have a goalie friend who was going through a bunch of different pads. I tried warrior G5, Vaughn SLR, Brian's genetics, Passau, etc. nothing felt as good as my old soft stuff. Ended up waiting a year for Kenesky to make my V5 specs. Only way I could get the stuff I wanted. Glove was made by Wilcox and is an old Sherwood model I believe. Fits great. Skates, I'm still in cowlings so I stock piled steel knowing it will be all gone soon. I have friends who are older than me (I'm 47) and love the new stuff. For me, it just doesn't work. My goalie days are slowly coming to an end. I don't want to spend ice times just trying to get used to new stuff. I want to enjoy the game as much as I can while I can. Oh I should mention, I have a new project. My frankenskates are complete. Konekt boots is ccm cowlings. Hate the height of new holders so managed to get them into old school cowlings. We'll see how that works on ice.
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Thanks guys. Yeah I've come to realize 2 times a week is probably the way it will have to be. Quality over quantity. My physio gives me a good workoit program that I religiously do 2-3 times a week. I'm willing to put the time in as long as I keep seeing the results. The effort put in hasn't translated to the ice lately. Time away and some consistent workouts should get me back. My mind says play 5 times a week but I'll have to start listening to the body and keep it to two. Could always play out but the desire to stop the puck too strong. One day might consider throwing forward gear on.....one day.
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That is the key. As long as the work put in is still worth it. I've been questioning that lately....
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I know there are a bunch of threads about injuries and it's toll on the body and mind. I feel I need to share with guys who can relate. I injured an MCL last season. Took a full 5 months to recover. Came back and started this season really well. I'm 47 and playing up as high as Div 2 with decent numbers. It's all come crashing down. I've got a bad left hip that continually acts up. I go to physio, acupuncture, massage and even shockwave on a regular basis. I put the time in with workouts throughout the week and spend 45 mins warming up before heading to the rink. No one can say I haven't made the effort. The issue has been i do all of this and go out only to play in nagging pain and have a terrible game. Went from 2.00gaa when feeling good to 6.00 GAA when I don't. It's mentally taxing. Since it doesn't feel right on the ice, I've gone from confident in stopping the puck to hoping I stop the puck. My mind and drive say get back out there tomorrow but that's like beating my head against the wall. Go back out only to drive home frustrated and disappointed. I think if I want to play and actually enjoy the game, I'll have to start taking periods of time away to recover and reset. As much as I'd like to play 4 times a week year round, physically I'm nearing the end of and up and down goalie career. Today I'll feel sorry for myself, tomorrow I'll get back on the horse and try to recover again.
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You nailed it when you said they still advertised 3-4 month wait time when people were waiting a year. That's what pissed me off the most after waiting for a year for my gear. Just tell me the wait time! Don't over promise and under deliver. I was given the whole only 3 month wait bit and every time I checked oh it will only be another 4 weeks. Finally after a year I got my stuff. Back in the day it sounded like Agatone did this so that he had funds for the current order. Take a deposit from someone to finish the last set. On a side note, Agatone came through for me on time with my 2 glove orders. Anyway, I use the gear now Verbero (made by Kenesky) but I hate repping the name. Tried to remove one logo but the outline is still there. I have such a sour taste after that buying experience that if I could, I'd scratch out the logos on all my stuff.
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Quick follow up. The top strap is adjusted to shortest setting and still have lots of movement. Debating on whether worth putting money into or just flip them. Baked at home as mentioned above so I don't know if worth going to shop and trying there. My current skates are custom Trues since my feet are so narrow. Couldn't go stock. If my heel slips this much now, would another bake make that much of a difference?
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Sorry this is all gone. I forgot to close the sale.
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Thanks for the info. I've turned the buckles as tight as possible. I'm looking to go tighter/narrower not widen the boot. My top strap is stamped SR so I'd assume senior which would mean there is a junior. If they are only screwed in, I'll see if I can adjust. Thanks
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So, I bought some used Konekts to try. Read through here and baked them. I have super narrow feel so was sceptical if I could mold them tight enough. After bake, my heel still slips pretty good and top strap can't be tightened tight enough. You guys think getting a shop to bake them would make any difference? Also is it possible to change out top strap for a shorter one?
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Brand new, just took it out of bag for pics. Never worn. Size large. Paid $175 $100cdn plus shipping from Winnipeg MB
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Thought I'd share an update on my Verbero/Kenesky set. As some of you may recall, after 1year of waiting and being treated terribly, the set made it. Ended up using it to mix results. Most specs were met such as double break, V5 style core and strapping. Blocker has med palm and is centered on the board. Glove is medium internals and asked for beefed up thumb area but got full glove beefed up. No complaints there. Quality is good, performance isn't great. First couple times I used the pads, my knee continually hit the ice. Could not tighten straps enough to keep knee on the block. Some rotation straps solved that problem. I asked for a bit of a tapered boot since it has a boot channel. Wasn't done so pads drag on the ice. Toe ties have to be left super loose to make it work. Not ideal. Blocker has no pop off the board and cuff has a design flaw which I hope to correct. Part of the cuff sits against the sideboard but will fold under the wrist. Annoying but doesn't stop me from playing. All in all, for a one year wait, can't say the set is overly impressive. It does the job and until I get some funds in the bank will have to suffice.
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Hey @S-ONE-THREE I have a buddy that might sell me his slightly used Passau chest. Are you interested at all in my Boddam Passau clone chesty?