[natelevi]

For anyone who is interested in a review of my newly installed slide plates, I was able to use them last evening at my beer league hockey game on sportcourt. I was pretty satisfied with how well they worked! I think i built it up in my mind, that I would be sliding all over the place which was not the case haha Don't get me wrong, I was definitely able to slide much better - but what I found to be the best effect of the plates was the huge improvement on my butterfly. I made several saves last night because I was able to kick and flare my legs out with great ease once I was down in my butterfly - this was a big improvement. I would definitely recommend those on the fence about slide plates to bite the bullet and do it. You will definitely get some curious looks, but when you're able to move much easier in the net while your opponent is stuck to the floor in his/her leather pads - you will be glad you did it.

Thanks leaferguy for the tutorial!

goodluck all!