"Official" Smith Thread

[admanimal]

Originally Posted by shutout31

OK guys, I now have my new pads and even got to wear them last nite,but......Pete sent along a parts bag with replacement parts in it. The buckles , straps and toe bridge hardware are self explanatory but what are the white foam strips for? I was gonna ask after we got my son's pair but didn't want to sound stoopid................

I never got any white foam strips with my gear, maybe they are something 4000-specific?

[Bren]

Originally Posted by jrroyals31

just wondering...but is the smith glove good for someone that passes like marty turco?

Which glove are you looking at? My "old" glove is a 2000 and I feel the classic underhand method works better.

With my new 5000 I like at least trying the turco method.

[laandrew]

oh no im not the only one in IL any more with smiths
your going to love them

[Tater]

Originally Posted by laandrew

oh no im not the only one in IL any more with smiths
your going to love them

Sorry to burst your bubble but I've had mine for about 2 years now. Shutout has worn them before, his son has a pair... they are great though. Where do you play at?

[jrroyals31]

Originally Posted by Bren

Which glove are you looking at? My "old" glove is a 2000 and I feel the classic underhand method works better.

With my new 5000 I like at least trying the turco method.

im looking at the 5000

[Barren]

The white strips are for the adjustable thighrise. If you raise it up, pull the piece out all the way and put that underneath it for filler, that way it can't get pushed into the top of the pad.

[Kael]

Originally Posted by jrroyals31

im looking at the 5000

From my recollection, they're all the same - different graphics.

[Barren]

Originally Posted by Kael

From my recollection, they're all the same - different graphics.

I believe you are correct.

[admanimal]

Originally Posted by Kael

From my recollection, they're all the same - different graphics.

Nope, the 5000 has a slightly different break and a couple other construction-related changes. I was actually somewhat shocked at how different the 5000 felt from the 1000 when I first put it on, because I wasn't expecting it to be noticeable, but it is.

So far I seem to get fewer popouts with the 5000, but I'm not sure if that's just the "new gear effect" or if it is the glove.

[Ryeno42]

there was the original dish smith glove then then reworked which everyone knows about and a thrid one that looks the same but is also a major change.

you could tell by the laces on the catch surface.

one of them has 5 dashes and the other have 6 dashes.

The new one or 3rd generation is the best with a solid notch on the bottom of the heel and reworked thumb.

Of course Pete always tweeks it little by little.

[Kael]

Originally Posted by admanimal

Nope, the 5000 has a slightly different break and a couple other construction-related changes. I was actually somewhat shocked at how different the 5000 felt from the 1000 when I first put it on, because I wasn't expecting it to be noticeable, but it is.

So far I seem to get fewer popouts with the 5000, but I'm not sure if that's just the "new gear effect" or if it is the glove.

That's interesting to know. I should find out soon.

I was a May 29th order, and it appears that Pete is getting ready for my set soon from the exchange of emails I've had with him (last minute detail stuff).

[Gators76]

Originally Posted by Kael

That's interesting to know. I should find out soon.

I was a May 29th order, and it appears that Pete is getting ready for my set soon from the exchange of emails I've had with him (last minute detail stuff).

I would like to see your pads when you get them. I am interested in the 5000s (pads).

[cook222]

yea ive had the 5000s pads since march, no complents the pads are amazing

[Kael]

Originally Posted by Gators76

I would like to see your pads when you get them. I am interested in the 5000s (pads).

Not a problem. You have the Fury's right? I was originally in talks with Battram, but I had so many mods and the fact the Canadian/US exchange rate is slim (plus the FedEx/UPS BS fees) that I opted for the US made Smith's simply because of cost. I've seen Smiths and really liked them everytime too. It was a tough decision though, since I've used Battrams for the past 3 years *shrug*

Incase anyone is curious, this is the color scheme. Silver/White/Red/White

http://www.kaelmedia.com/images/pads..._white_red.jpg

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[Ben N]

I'm so happy, I could just Sh*t!!!
Just got an e-mail from Pete, informing me that my gear shipped today!
WOOO HOOO!
Now I FINALLY have a reason to retire my Cooper gear!!! LOL...
Ben N