"Official" Vaughn thread.

[NYInk]

Originally Posted by wgeary

Not only that, which is pretty weird, but it doesn't have the binding outline thing that velocity blockers have. Is it an epic blocker with a velo design, or is it possible to mod a velo blocker to not have that outine?

You can custom order a Velo blocker w/out the binding. I did.

On another note, I asked about getting the V3 blocker bindingless and Vaugn USA told me that they have not tried to do it yet. It would be a little different since they got rid of the zipper and went to lacing at the top.

EDIT: For those who were wondering why Vaughn is still carrying the V2. I was told that they are keeping it b/c in their eyes it is still a great pad and that is the only way you can still get a Velo w/ the swoosh graphics. Also, the V3 is only available in 11" width and I guess you could still get the V2 in 12".

[swisswall]

i like that epic chest and arm in black

[Goose Man]

Originally Posted by VaughnWarrior09

I'm not totally understanding why the V2 is still in the lineup...

Not only is the graphic different, but the V3 has a taller stock thigh rise, squared up, denser foams in areas, and a more open leg channel. The V2 is really a different pad if you consider all that.

[bigbadcapitalist]

What I don't understand is their numbering/naming system. The V2 is 7000 and the Epic is 8000. Does this mean that Vaughn is trying to promote the Epic as their best pad? The Velocity is their staple pad, why name the Epic series 8000.

And now the V3 is here, which is 7500, like in between the V2 and the Epic. Why not call the V3 9000? I just don't get it.

[jholland]

Originally Posted by wgeary

2007 Vaughn Catalogue is up

http://www.vaughnhockey.com/catalog/catalog.htm

the black/red/silver/white combo looks nice. that and Theo's colors are my favorite looking combos right now.

[jabber_39]

Originally Posted by sleep-O

He's not using knee pads

They are under his hockey socks. Look at photos a page or so back. Nobody's knees (not even Chakal's) are that bulky or round.

[Stopper37]

i'm surprised that they still are gonna offer the V2's since they came out with the
V3's.

[runnersdialzero]

I'm guessing they call them 7500 because they are almost Velocity 2.5, which would be 7500.

Also, I'm not sure why everyone can't believe that they are still going to produce the V2's anymore. It's probably their best selling pad ever and they realize that not everyone is going to like the new graphic.


Saxon

[NYInk]

Originally Posted by runnersdialzero

Also, I'm not sure why everyone can't believe that they are still going to produce the V2's anymore. It's probably their best selling pad ever and they realize that not everyone is going to like the new graphic.


Saxon

That, plus the V3 will only be available in 11", where you can still custom order the V2 in 12".

[m31]

Originally Posted by chakal

It's full-right, it really makes the graphic looking weird!

I think the other difference is it appears not to have the extra stitching on the white section of Theo's blocker.

[velo2]

I think the naming system is just for something to call them. basically all vaughns canadian made products are the same level of quality. Like an epic isnt any better then a velocity its just a different style. So the number sytem is just for labeling purposes not quality purposes like rbk.

[HockeyPride2035]

Originally Posted by NYInk

You can custom order a Velo blocker w/out the binding. I did.
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On another note, I asked about getting the V3 blocker bindingless and Vaugn USA told me that they have not tried to do it yet. It would be a little different since they got rid of the zipper and went to lacing at the top.

EDIT: For those who were wondering why Vaughn is still carrying the V2. I was told that they are keeping it b/c in their eyes it is still a great pad and that is the only way you can still get a Velo w/ the swoosh graphics. Also, the V3 is only available in 11" width and I guess you could still get the V2 in 12".

im sure u will be able to because when i custom ordered my v2 block a yr ago i got it bindingless and top laced which was done with no questions asked

[bigbadcapitalist]

Originally Posted by velo2

I think the naming system is just for something to call them. basically all vaughns canadian made products are the same level of quality. Like an epic isnt any better then a velocity its just a different style. So the number sytem is just for labeling purposes not quality purposes like rbk.

But I do think that its worth noting that they call the V3 '7500', maybe an indication that they don't consider it a big enough change/step forward from the V2 to call it '9000'

[velo2]

well the velocity line is never going to be hugely changed just minor improvements. When vaughn designs a new pad they give it a new name hence why the Epic was never called the vision or legacy. Im rather happy they kept the v2 though I was a little worried that my barely used pads would have a resale value of like 500 bucks but since they kept it on I can get more for them when I go to sell them in like august

[low0f0]

can anyone get the closure on a pro spec 5500? Thanks