"Official" Vaughn thread.

[rusto33]

Originally Posted by feliks

Well I picked up this beast today....

I really don't like how hard it is to hold a stick with all that extra protection there....will I get used to that? Or should I remove that one piece that's clearly bugging me...?

not sure what piece you are talking about, but i have the 8800 blocker and it was a bit hard to grip the stick at first and it loosened up after the first use. so i would try it a couple of times to see if it breaks in before cutting stuff off.

[Python952]

I just got my V3's with Iceberg graphics a few days ago. I ordered them in late June and just got them, worth the wait though. I wanted them in the style that Biron and Ward use but Vaughn used this style. They are 35+2's with a single knee break and are also thinned out. I also got the V3 blocker with the iceberg graphic and the V3 glove with standard graphics. Here are some pictures.

[Keeps33]

thats lame that they put the iceberg graphic upside down on the blocker.

[Python952]

yeah i know, i was pretty mad because i told them that i wanted it the way that Biron has his and they still did it like this.

[feliks]

Originally Posted by rusto33

not sure what piece you are talking about, but i have the 8800 blocker and it was a bit hard to grip the stick at first and it loosened up after the first use. so i would try it a couple of times to see if it breaks in before cutting stuff off.

I'm talking about the tiny flap that's by my index finger....

My old heaton blocker had hardly any protection compared to this...it feels like overkill to me, and I've never been hit by a puck where all this extra padding is... I can see how this would be beneficial so I don't break my wrist or hand but it's really awkward right now to hold the stick. I'll give it a few shots at shinny or something and see how it works... thanks for the reply!

[DESGT123]

Originally Posted by Python952

yeah i know, i was pretty mad because i told them that i wanted it the way that Biron has his and they still did it like this.

if u wanted that you had to order the entire V2 set. They sadly will not change the graphics. i.e birons graphic on V3's unless your a pro (ward)

[runnersdialzero]

Originally Posted by runnersdialzero

I'm thinking about trading these bad boys. Love the pads though.

Going to keep the gloves though. Even though I get a ton of pop-outs on the catcher.

Am I crazy for wanting to trade these?

Saxon

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by runnersdialzero

I'm thinking about trading these bad boys. Love the pads though.

Going to keep the gloves though. Even though I get a ton of pop-outs on the catcher.

Am I crazy for wanting to trade these?

Saxon

If its not broke don't fix it.

[Södy]

I'm about to pick up a new blocker. I want to get the 8600 or the 7400. I've had the 7400 in my hands in a store and was pretty pleased with finger protection and balance. I've heard good things about the 8600, too but didn't had it in my handys and the finger protection looks not good on the pictures. The 7400 is only 25€ more, is it worth it? Is it a better unit?

[Zipper]

Originally Posted by feliks

Well I picked up this beast today....







I really don't like how hard it is to hold a stick with all that extra protection there....will I get used to that? Or should I remove that one piece that's clearly bugging me...?

That was my problem too.. I cut that thing out and I would never take it back, it's ok now..

[spin]

Originally Posted by Python952

I just got my V3's with Iceberg graphics a few days ago. I ordered them in late June and just got them, worth the wait though. I wanted them in the style that Biron and Ward use but Vaughn used this style. They are 35+2's with a single knee break and are also thinned out. I also got the V3 blocker with the iceberg graphic and the V3 glove with standard graphics. Here are some pictures.

Just curious, what is your ATK, and how do these fit for you - I'm thinking of getting some 35+2's as well

Thanks!

[Keeper35]

Originally Posted by Python952

yeah i know, i was pretty mad because i told them that i wanted it the way that Biron has his and they still did it like this.

Hey Python, how did you attach those pictures full size like that? When I try to do it it gives me the dumb little thumbnail that opens a new page. I did a search on attaching photos and I got a bunch of stuff about photobucket and that kind of stuff.

[riegzy31]

does anybody know if you can still order the graphic that had the cat face like the ones kevin weeks wore in his carolina days?

[RichMan]

After much deliberation the past few weeks, or months, i have decided to cut off the calf stabilizers/wedges or what you might call them. I have yet to try them on the ice. I should get 1/2 a pound off of the pads, give or take. This should help me with my moving and recoveries.

I'm referring to my Velo1s of course.

[NickT55]

Originally Posted by RichMan

After much deliberation the past few weeks, or months, i have decided to cut off the calf stabilizers/wedges or what you might call them. I have yet to try them on the ice. I should get 1/2 a pound off of the pads, give or take. This should help me with my moving and recoveries.

I'm referring to my Velo1s of course.

Rich

I just got a new pair of V3s and I coming from a set of V1s that didn't have
calf wedges. I've worn the V3s a couple of times on the ice and I am thinking of doing the same thing. I am finding the calf wedges to be a bit cumbersome when I am moving and I don't slide as well with them either.