Custom Stacey Combo

[Moving Target]

Apparently my custom Stacey Combo is on its way....

I think I broke Stace

http://media.citypages.com/tron-guy-studio-outtakes.2448197.36.jpg

[Moving Target]

This just in from the Nutty Professor.... (will review when the post arrives!)

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/ohnoyoko/StaceyComboFront.jpghttp://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/ohnoyoko/StaceyComboSide.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/ohnoyoko/StaceyComboRear.jpg

[goalie#61]

That looks pretty cool.

Not to sure on the backplate but thats pretty un-important to me.

One of the few Combo's i like!!

What construction is it?

:)

[Moving Target]

Mostly Aramid! (I just asked Stace to keep layering the stuff until all the cash was gone!)

It’s my hot-weather mask for roller, ice and field

To be fair, the design was almost entirely left up to Tony.

We started with a traditional cage and then changed to an SM90.

This initially presented some minor problems with the straps. Conventional tear-drop chins allow the fixing points to sit further forward ….and given the relatively small cheek piece to this mask, I guess it became a question of leverage?

Anyhow, this project was all about the Research & Development > and with some time to think, we went on to find the correct solution

Total order, research, design and build time was a little over 8 weeks – which is pretty amazing considering it’s virtually a new mask type

As always the back-plate is for left painting. As soon as I get it, I’ll post some comments on the size and fit

[acmeguy]

I'm a purist man! I don't care who makes 'em, those things are hard to look at :D

Don't tell anyone but I'm curious as hell how they feel on yer head.

[DRE75]

Wow that looks awesome! Nice lid man.

[kevinsane]

I Like!!!!!

[Spidey]

How much?
...................

[Moving Target]

I maxed-out the aramid (I gather it's as light as a feather) and including postage and SM90 it came to about US $550 give or take

Allot I know, but a normal aramid spec would be much less

[Moving Target]

Ps the current exchange rate means you Yankees get a bargin!!

[jambon]

Can he make a smaller one to fit a human sized head, though?

[Sprawl]

you are now officially a combo wearing dork

congrats! an upgrade from just a dork!

[Moving Target]

Jambons' pea-sized mellon isn't neccessarily his smallest appendage either...

CWD's are not superior human beings; but you must accept that we are invariably net-worth, highly attractive metrosexuals who walk amongst you tedious goalie mortals

(Hmmm.... where the hell is Fort StJohn and why have I been asked to move there? It all sounds a bit Mystic River to me. I ain't joining a hockey team where an off-camera assistant has to push Russell Crowe around on his skates)

[Doc Holliday]

(Hmmm.... where the hell is Fort StJohn and why have I been asked to move there? It all sounds a bit Mystic River to me. I ain't joining a hockey team where an off-camera assistant has to push Russell Crowe around on his skates)

Who the hell would ask you to move to Fort St John?

There's already enough transients and reprobates running around here.

[jambon]

Who the hell would ask you to move to Fort St John?

There's already enough transients and reprobates running around here.

Send him to 100 Mile House.
or better yet, Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump may need a new hospital.:p

[Leaferguy]

I wouldn't want to live anywhere that has prostates running around.

[Doc Holliday]

Send him to 100 Mile House.
or better yet, Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump may need a new hospital.:p

That has to be the coolest named place in the world, or top ten at least.


I wouldn't want to live anywhere that has prostates running around.

You better move your ass then Leafer.

[Leaferguy]

You better move your ass then Leafer.
I don't think I have prostates in my ass. That's not the combo I came to see.

[Doc Holliday]

I don't think I have prostates in my ass. That's not the combo I came to see.

If you can see that particular combo by yourself I think it's time to go to the doctor.:eek:


As for the originally posted combo it looks alright for a combo, but what happens if the top clip breaks and you don't have a spare?

Wouldn't it have been better to make it come back over the top and reclip back onto the harness or backing plate?

[jambon]

Chin strap on that thing? Chin cup? Nothing to keep it on besides your triple chin?

[DRE75]

Fort St. John is in my neck of the woods. And Kevinsanes, and Doc Holliday's. That in itself should be enough warning.

[Moving Target]

ref the chin-strap chin-sling thing < will wait and see how it fits.

I might add a cup and attach the backplate to the cage... will wait and see how it sits on my head first!

ref the top-clip - if it breaks I'll get it replaced. Stace is very good with the after-care stuff. However, it only has four points of contact rather than the 'normal' six (and I didn't want J-clips!!)

[bc-30]

I think he means the top strap clip, not the cage clips, but why you wouldn't carry a spare, I don't know. As for the design question, I think he was asking why the top strap is isn't done in reverse, with the snap on the backplate like the lower straps instead of on top of the mask.

[Moving Target]

Ah I see what you mean.

The top 'snap' is simply a loop and is not connected to the mask. The strap passes through it and cams the buckle against the mask

As you say, the only two snaps are on the botton of the backplate!

I'll post some photos ASAP!

[Doc Holliday]

Yeah Bc30 has it figured. We're in the development bunker now as it were:p

[TQLAwilly]

Is he going to have these on his site?:confused:

[Moving Target]

dunnnno... try emailing him through the website maybe?

[Goats34]

Fort St. John is in my neck of the woods. And Kevinsanes, and Doc Holliday's. That in itself should be enough warning.

Man, that's rough when you have to go to Prince George to see the "big city"!

[kevinsane]

Man, that's rough when you have to go to Prince George to see the "big city"!


A trip to Grande Prairie, 90 minutes away, is a big deal in my house, because my wife likes Esat Side Mario's.:p

[DRE75]

Yeah, why go 4 hours West for Prince George when you can go an hour East to see Grande Prairie, or another 5 hours East to hit up Edmonton?

Besides, the big city is overrated. I lived my whole life in Vancouver and moving up here last year made me realize I should have gotten away a LOT sooner. Have fun with your drive home from work Monday! ;) :p

[Goats34]

I'm just hasslin' you guys. I grew up in Penticton and Kamloops and everyday that I stay here in the Metro Vancouver Area I die a little inside. My wife and I plan to move back into the interior one day.

[Moving Target]

wow, you lot are really selling this place to me

Dre just said: 'bring beer' :p

[Moving Target]

Here you go, fresh from the box

fits like a glove - so no apparent need for a chin-cup to replace the chin sling (unless it rubs?)

very very light, and well balanced

solid build as usual... will review after some games

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/ohnoyoko/StaceyCombo2.gif
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/ohnoyoko/StaceyCombo3.gif
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/ohnoyoko/StaceyCombo5.gif

Now Go Buy One!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/ohnoyoko/StaceyCombo6.gif

[kevinsane]

Man. I REALLY like that lid.:)

[Moving Target]

I think you'll find its Kung Fu Cool.... :p :p :p

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/ohnoyoko/StaceyCombo8.gif

[Bassai]

I think you'll find its Kung Fu Cool.... :p :p :p

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/ohnoyoko/StaceyCombo8.gif

Startling resemblance to the pic in your first post. :eek:

[Moving Target]

hahahahhahahahhahahah

I don't know what you mean old man? :p

[Moving Target]

On a serious note, this pretty much reminds me of a LAX mask

[DRE75]

If Stace made it, it's gonna be a solid mask no matter what, but that combo is crazy cool.

Bring beer.

[FRAM]

Now Go Buy One!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/ohnoyoko/StaceyCombo6.gif

Awesome picture! :cool:

[Punisher]

you look nothing like Timmy.

:p

pun.

[acmeguy]

That does look like it fits incredibly well. Not bad at all - may need to do some evil experimentation...sshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

It's not as round (front view) as other models which I like. Got any profile pics with it on?

[Moving Target]

That does look like it fits incredibly well. Not bad at all - may need to do some evil experimentation...sshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

It's not as round (front view) as other models which I like. Got any profile pics with it on?

here you go

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/ohnoyoko/side-for-acme.gif

[Duff33]

That looks alright don't it, if it wasn't for your puny neck, it would almost look like a hockey player in there :D

You need to make the top strap stick up though, like a sharks fin!

[jambon]

That looks alright don't it, if it wasn't for your puny neck, it would almost look like a hockey player in there :D

You need to make the top strap stick up though, like a sharks fin!

His neck is average size, it's just his massive cranium makes it appear puny by comparison.
YouTube - So I Married an Axe Murderer (Heid Speech) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=varaAADgC84)

[DRE75]

LOL! I love that scene, it's one of the only parts I remember from that whole movie. I drop that on the kid when he's in front of the TV, especially during hockey games. The little one does have a huge noggin, so I feel it's justified. :cool:

[kevinsane]

"Annnn ya think ah'm SAXXXXY......":p:p

GREAT movie, especially the underrated beatnik poetry readings.

[Goats34]

"Woman... whoa, man! She stole my heart and my cat, ya!"

[Punisher]

i've tinkered around with the idea together with MT,

this is what we came up with.

STACEY MT MK2.
http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/1824/sideforacme.gif

only MT would put the earholes a bit further back to have more clear between holes and cage.

pun.

[Moving Target]

the bottom strap clip is protected by the cage! that was Puns idea... :p

[Punisher]

this is what happens if your end customers are designers LOL.

pun.

[Moving Target]

this is what happens if your end customers are designers LOL.

pun.

dont - you'll make him mad

and you took off the logo FFS!:rolleyes::mad:

[Punisher]

dont - you'll make him mad

and you took off the logo FFS!:rolleyes::mad:

only to prove to your faggot ass that that's why the round holes looked off you poof.

i think stace did a bang up job, and is happy with feedback.

you suck mt, i thought you were cool, i was wrong.

:D:p

pun.

[Moving Target]

only to prove to your faggot ass that that's why the round holes looked off you poof.

i think stace did a bang up job, and is happy with feedback.

you suck mt, i thought you were cool, i was wrong.

:D:p

pun.

hahahahahah.... :rolleyes:

[goalie33]

I like it, does it come in colours?

[Sprawl]

So when can we order Moving Target brand combo's so we can all be dorks

[Moving Target]

So when can we order Moving Target brand combo's so we can all be dorks

hater...:mad::rolleyes: ... you have no hockey mojo

[DRE75]

This weekend I'm going to toy with a combo plug after I put the final touches on my modern one... MT and Stacey inspired me!

I think Iwould wear a combo if it was compy and like this, the Mages that I've seen seem kind of... thin in the forehead? Nothing against Sportmask, I like their products enough and I've seen plenty of buddies with theirs doing fine. I'll be quick to say the Mage was a brilliant concept.

[Cheese Bandit]

The combo model now comes with a SLING-CUP in addition to the flat sling version.

It fits like a chin-cup but has the freedom of a sling.

CB

PS - anyone else think MT looks a bit like Keannu Reeves????

[Moving Target]

The combo model now comes with a SLING-CUP in addition to the flat sling version.

It fits like a chin-cup but has the freedom of a sling.

CB

PS - anyone else think MT looks a bit like Keannu Reeves????

Played today and it was awesome...

I wont bother talking about build quality as thats a 'given'; but the sight lines are superb and my aramid-specification means that the mask is very light indeed

Im going to stick with the chin sling for a few weeks and see how I get along with it.

My girlish 'Keannu Reeves' chin means that it did slip over the sling when I cranked my neck back; but shortening the top strap has over-come that problem

Having the two options will certainly help

[acmeguy]

I like Keannu, he's a goalie too, MT has more range though.

[jambon]

Played today and it was awesome...

my aramid-specification means that the mask is very light indeed



You were light-headed?
So aramid is like absinthe?:eek:

[Moving Target]

This is us <------------------------------------------------------------->This is you

[jambon]

This is us <------------------------------------------------------------->This is you

Oh c'mon.... give yourself some credit.
I'm not THAT far ahead of you.:p

[Moving Target]

First game last night... absolutely great

The SM90 cage is far more crowded than a normal non-HECC cat eye, but the whole effect was excellent.

Tracking the puck is much easier in this mask, especially on back-door passes and action behind the net.

The compact shape means that there is no rubbing on the CA and head movements are both fluid and easy.

Conversations with D-men are naturally very easy... and any practitioners of on-ice 'behavioral-reinforcement-technique' will find that they can fully verbalize long sentences of short syllable words!

I initially wore a dangler - but was confident enough to remove it in the second period - meaning that i could see my feet very clearly without a myriad of plastic and bars!

I took two mid-level shots to the head - one was a snapshot on a rebound to the temple and the second was a straight blast, that hit my cage whilst butterflying

Needless to say, the mask did its job and the whole percussion / impact 'thing' was non-existent. I must admit to feeling a little relieved as the 'CWD' jokes were doing the rounds on both both teams.... (although I would point out that at-least four different goalies tried the combo on afterwards)

The only 'weakness' in this mask will be the SM90 'off-the-shelf' cage. Its absolutely fine to wear but the only thing thats not been created by Stacey himself!!

Maybe thats a little unfair, but a couple of SM90 variants would now make this a very desirable helmet indeed. I trust Stacey's work implicitly - but don't trust any mass-produced junk! Time will tell :p

The cage is the only thing that needs refining IMHO ...and although Pun and I batted about some modifications, I wouldn't now choose to add a chin-cup either

The sling works well for me (although the option of a chin-cup would be welcomed by others) and the backplate/strap-set up is also fine

Pun suggested that the lower straps tie back to the mask (and not the cage itself) in order to give more adjustment to the chin-sling...

I agree with his observations, but still think that this is part of the retro-style that I was looking for; and thus part of its finesse! After-all, it is a custom shaped mask and was designed to fit my bulbous shaped noggin :p

My only other suggestion would be to consider a smaller back-plate? I deliberately asked Stace to give me a 'paintable' option - but a dinky backplate (like my Mach10 H) would be an ideal addition to the CWD

In-fact, I'm half tempted to order a second backplate just to see what its like!!

Score?

This is an ongoing R&D project, but I am willing to say this is a good 8.5 / 10.

The next few orders will be hard pushed to change the geometry of the mask and I can only think that the strap/cage connection will be refined - together with a more elegant SM90 (or ST90? *LOL* :p)

[jambon]

You wear a neck guard or any protection? neck/clavicle etc?

[Moving Target]

You wear a neck guard or any protection? neck/clavicle etc?

Yeah mate, an RBK like this:

http://www.goalieheaven.com/images/rbkneckguard.bmp

Its got enough coverage... and the cage still covers a fair amount of throat.

My 'personal test' is that the cage must cover my cricoid / cricothyroid muscle to warrant giving up a dangler

Link for the non A+P literate!:
Cricothyroid muscle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricothyroid_muscle)

[Moving Target]

I've just re-read my post and think 'weakness' is a pretty harsh way of describing the SM90.

Its well made and absolutely fine. Put its this way: I'd now happily take a splapshot to it.

Hopefully you'll undestand what I mean?

[Punisher]

we never quit understand what you mean, why would it be different this time.

In all fairness, you can do the straps go all around the chinsling but then i would suggest going for a cooper HM50 style chinsling.

http://www.rey.cz/img/mrizky/hom_03.jpg

a fairly good pic of the idea, this is easily home made.

pun.

[goalie#61]

but don't trust any mass-produced junk!


Yeah mate, an RBK like this:

http://www.goalieheaven.com/images/rbkneckguard.bmp

Its got enough coverage... and the cage still covers a fair amount of throat.



But you trust a RBK neck guard!! :D:p

[Punisher]

But you trust a RBK neck guard!! :D:p
he has no neck so why worry?

pun.

[goalie#61]

he has no neck so why worry?

pun.

It has to support the bobble head. Worried it might fall off and bobble all the way down the hill!!!

[Punisher]

anyhoot i did some drawing.
This would be my take on a HM30/50 style chinsling.
Novelties on this one, it has removable chinparts, so you can wash them.
it has 4 push buttons rather then 2 central one to follow the cage better and the thin plastic to keep everything nice and tight.
Between the cage and the plastic is where your elastic would run.
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/7249/hm30.jpg

pun.

edit,

just realized it needs a split lip on the top so make it 4 pushbuttons two in the middle and two on the sides

[Moving Target]

*sigh*

10char

[Moving Target]

anyhoot i did some drawing.
This would be my take on a HM30/50 style chinsling.
Novelties on this one, it has removable chinparts, so you can wash them.
it has 4 push buttons rather then 2 central one to follow the cage better and the thin plastic to keep everything nice and tight.
Between the cage and the plastic is where your elastic would run.


pun.

edit,

just realized it needs a split lip on the top so make it 4 pushbuttons two in the middle and two on the sides

I actually bought that chin-sling, but it needs the MH30/50 to be fitted properly. I also looked at LAX chin cups too

The SM90 drop chin means that the 'cup' hangs in space and isnt effective

Stace has told me about his sling-cup option and I can make a mod if needs be

[Goats34]

I've just re-read my post and think 'weakness' is a pretty harsh way of describing the SM90.

You better not let Matt the Hammer hear (see?) you say that!

I'm quite happy with my SM-90. Not so happy with the SK2000 it's attached to. Might need to get one of those aramid jobbies to stop the pounding in my fore and aft head.

[bc-30]

we never quit understand what you mean, why would it be different this time.

In all fairness, you can do the straps go all around the chinsling but then i would suggest going for a cooper HM50 style chinsling.

http://www.rey.cz/img/mrizky/hom_03.jpg

a fairly good pic of the idea, this is easily home made.

pun.



To keep the terms straight, that would be a Cooper HM30 style sling - The Itech GM50 is a similar cage/sling set up.

The Cooper HM50 is the cage Hasek wore - different animal altogether.


Back to your regularly scheduled experimenting...

[Goats34]

The Itech GM50 is a similar cage/sling set up.

Not true, bc30. The GM50 is a gappy clone of an HM30 and has a has a crappy chin cup in place of the HM30 style sling. I wore one for 12 minutes of a hockey game.

[Moving Target]

The CWD's are coming! The CWD's are coming!

Dont fight it, FEEL it!

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/ohnoyoko/CWD-Land.gif

[bc-30]

Not true, bc30. The GM50 is a gappy clone of an HM30 and has a has a crappy chin cup in place of the HM30 style sling. I wore one for 12 minutes of a hockey game.

You are correct - similar cage (with worse sightlines, IMO) and a chincup. Thanks for catching me - So busy getting the model numbers right I screwed up the description:o

[jambon]

You are correct - similar cage (with worse sightlines, IMO) and a chincup. Thanks for catching me - So busy getting the model numbers right I screwed up the description:o

There's love,
...then there's CWD love.:p

[Moving Target]

CWD update


This is a stunning mask! And it has only got better and better since I bought it IMHO

My only modification so far is to add some foam onto the top of the mask (ie the crown of the head) and to sew-down the straps in a fixed position.

I keep meaning to modify the chin sling (Stacey, Pun and I were talking about a sling-cup modification) but its been absolutely fine and never caused me concern.

Im currently playing in a summer-league with Pros and Semi Pros (think weak ECHL / OHL types) and been getting a few friendly shots to the head.

Nothing.... not even a feint ding/ring/ping/zing whatever...

Its virtually all aramid, but the Mach10 shape works very well in cut-down version.

As you can see from the pictures below, eye-line and movement are A1 quality and its become my main mask (even considering the lovely paint-job i had done on my Mach10.)

Its simply the best mask I've worn

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/ohnoyoko/4478_1156417748153_1159014356_30446.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/ohnoyoko/3669571514_6b716d001f.jpg

[acmeguy]

... and IMO, it looks really good! I'm not a combo fan, but that one looks more like a traditional (full) mask than any other.

Hey! It even matches your gear - meaning - NO PUCK MARKS - hahaHA!

[Moving Target]

I was just thinking that... they simply don't show up marks :p

[acmeguy]

Totally true. Not every save gets documented.

I was just feeling frisky for a second there :D

[Moving Target]

Totally true. Not every save gets documented.

I was just feeling frisky for a second there :D

Seriously though: yours do show up marks ...and yet i'm barely getting anything.

The colored leather marks just fine (and it kinda looks like the Jokers crying) but the white - nada, nothing, zilch, zero

[Punisher]

Seriously though: yours do show up marks ...and yet i'm barely getting anything.

The colored leather marks just fine (and it kinda looks like the Jokers crying) but the white - nada, nothing, zilch, zero

the joker cries for obvious reasons, mainly your art of goaltender.

but i moved some gear, gonne get the money this weekend so Stacey Combo MK2 will soon be ordered.

woot wooot.

pun.

[Moving Target]

I will ignore your torturously poor attemp to get a bite from me and ask what MK2 mods will you be using?

[Punisher]

I will ignore your torturously poor attemp to get a bite from me and ask what MK2 mods will you be using?

strap buckles underneath the cage, 4 strap harness X shaped, round holes
hard chinpiece with strap and chincup attached to that.

It wasn't a poor attempt, it's obvious you don't get hit that much, so either you get very little icetime, very little shots on goal or very little shots on your gear which suggest you don't stop a puck.....

pun.:D

[Moving Target]

strap buckles underneath the cage, 4 strap harness X shaped, round holes
hard chinpiece with strap and chincup attached to that.

It wasn't a poor attempt, it's obvious you don't get hit that much, so either you get very little icetime, very little shots on goal or very little shots on your gear which suggest you don't stop a puck.....

pun.:D

nearly... you nearly had me:rolleyes:

[Punisher]

i aim to please. unlike most players you know, who seem to aim to score.

pun.

[Moving Target]

i aim to please. unlike most players you know, who seem to aim to score.

pun.

Off topic: you're spamming a thoroughly decent thread. I hope you recognise your immaturity and grow up:mad:

[king tut]

I really like the looks of it...Might have to invest in one..

...Bruno...

[Punisher]

Off topic: you're spamming a thoroughly decent thread. I hope you recognise your immaturity and grow up:mad:

you can't handle the truth, that's all.

On topic, gonna send The Stace my mail today, sold a set of RBKpsII's and got the cash, now i need the mask.

so here's the ironic part, "MT, what would you change to it after using it for a while, or what have you altered?"

(yes, i'm asking you for reasonable advice....as weird as that might seem.)

pun.

[Moving Target]

1. I would add another clip to the cage along the vertical bar - a couple of slap shots in recent weeks (well, alot) and the cage is becoming a bit clicky

Nothing major, just an irritant. I just need to take the cage off and re-attach again. (or stop hitting things with my face)

2. Add a Stacey SM90 cage

3. I actually like the strap set up through the cage - but think thats theres opportunity to loop it through the cheek of the mask

nothing else IMHO

[Punisher]

1, check, i need to relook your pics but i think i know what you mean.

2, Does the Stace already make them or not? that is the Question. Cheese bandit any word?

3, do you got a hard part in the chin area or just the soft material?

Cheers.
Pun.

[Cheese Bandit]

Pun - I make what anyone orders. I'm off to your neighbours this weekend - Calais for 3 days. I deserve it. Please send money before I go ;):D;):D

Stace.

[Moving Target]

1, check, i need to relook your pics but i think i know what you mean.

2, Does the Stace already make them or not? that is the Question. Cheese bandit any word?

3, do you got a hard part in the chin area or just the soft material?

Cheers.
Pun.

1. the cage squeeks a little in the clips.... nothing major
2. not yet, but soon IIRC
3. soft - basically the standard SM90 chin strap an foam

the Sportmask 'plastic' chin guard was their own Tim Thomas creation?

[brendon]

Would Stace be able to give me an approximate quote?

I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to custom masks though so I actually have a few questions. What exactly is a "Lip Model" and a "No Lip Model?" That being said...

Stacey Combo
Regular Certified Cage
Solid White
Round Vents

Head Size: 22.5"
Head Height: 8 and 1/4"
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 148 Pounds

Thanks!

Oh and MT, You said that you asked Stace to continue layering the aramid until your payment was all gone but does anyone know how a stock combo would hold up?

[Punisher]

Would Stace be able to give me an approximate quote?

I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to custom masks though so I actually have a few questions. What exactly is a "Lip Model" and a "No Lip Model?" That being said...

Stacey Combo
Regular Certified Cage
Solid White
Round Vents

Head Size: 22.5"
Head Height: 8 and 1/4"
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 148 Pounds

Thanks!

Oh and MT, You said that you asked Stace to continue layering the aramid until your payment was all gone but does anyone know how a stock combo would hold up?

hey brendon,

I got a stage (stacey combo) too,
i got the MKII (second version)
I believe mine is the highest level of aramid (97%) advertised on staceys website.
Any mask he makes will hold out, but i must say the stiffer the combo the better due to it not being a continuous shell. plus it makes up for the cage, which off course is a bit heavier then a regular mask.

I also own the Spacetech mach 10, the stage and soon the space tech 900 (end of this month)
i didn't have to retire the spacetech mach 10 but after 5 years i decided it was time to get a combo and gearwhore some more.

best idea is to mail stace and ask him yourself.

All i can say is that i got hit hard in the stage and have yet to recieve even the slightest ringer.


pun.

[TQLAwilly]

Guess what I just got in the mail??

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/willyboy52/Mask/DSCN1389.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/willyboy52/Mask/DSCN1390.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/willyboy52/Mask/DSCN1391.jpg

Tempted to goto pickup tonight, but will probably just wait for my regular Tuesday night game tomorrow.

Adjusted to my head perfectly, putting on the eagle wide lexan dangler on it for more neck protection.

Thanks Stace!

Will have a regular review later....

W

[Moving Target]

Sweeeettt!!! Any mods?!?

:D

I absolutely love mine

[SidCaeser]

It looks completely different with the chip cup instead of the sling. I think it looks great. Can't wait to hear about the performance.

[TQLAwilly]

first run tonight, vision was great.

the cup is smaller than my eddy cup and may switch it out. need to adjust the padding on the top as my head is weird shaped. :p got all the instructions from Stace to adjust.

it is light and again the vision is awesome. :eek:

[TQLAwilly]

Sweeeettt!!! Any mods?!?

:D

I absolutely love mine

no mods, just the chin cup as i have a pretty pointed chin and the sling and me just dont work. LOL.

[Moving Target]

Yeah that's something that I'd change..

This said, I've got used to the sling now and will probably not bother.

(ps: The vision is unreal isn't it!)

:D

[Gloveside]

I really like that, do you notice less heat build up in those too? The outside temp right now is 100 degree farenheit, the rinks here are getting pretty warm and the old Eddy has just gotten it's final paint job, she's a tired old gal. I'm trying to decide between the Eddy Vision, one of Ron's Coveted masks or now one of these, leaning heavily toward the Coveted but I like the looks of the Stacey.

[TQLAwilly]

I really like that, do you notice less heat build up in those too? The outside temp right now is 100 degree farenheit, the rinks here are getting pretty warm and the old Eddy has just gotten it's final paint job, she's a tired old gal. I'm trying to decide between the Eddy Vision, one of Ron's Coveted masks or now one of these, leaning heavily toward the Coveted but I like the looks of the Stacey.


Yes, it is very much cooler, having only cage around the bottom part of the mask ventilation is much greater.

[Moving Target]

Ditto... Very cool mask. Puns 'mark 2' version has even more holes than the original so you can be confident in adding more is you wish

[Gloveside]

Did Punisher post pics of his anywhere?

[Moving Target]

Yes he did.. I'll try to dig out a link ;)

[Moving Target]

New Stacey Stage Mark 2 - Goalielife - Battram World Headquarters (http://www.goalielife.com/showthread.php?t=2902)


And found here on the GSBB

Stacey Stage (combo Mask) - Goalie Store Bulletin Board (http://www.goaliestore.com/board/equipment-reviews/88498-stacey-stage-combo-mask.html)

[Gloveside]

Man, that's nice, I'd have to opt for the MarkII, although I prefer a sling over a cup, a thin sling at that.I could never imagine wearing a dangler though, that's the only reason I prefer a chin as part of the shell rather than just a cage. I do wear a collar but I don't expect it to protect from a puck too much, more from a skate. Too many holes makes it difficult to do a sweet paintjob but it might be worth it. Skating backwards a bit to cool down is tough to do when the play is in your end for minutes at a time.

[Moving Target]

Yeah Pun did a nice job.

I find the sling makes for a very comfortable experience - as you can talk easily and control your breathing more.

However you do need a rather pronounced chin to keep it it place(!) and I needed to adjust the straps to make sure the mask didn't slip down.

'Masked' (here on the GLBB) is convinced that the cut-down Mach10 H produces a flat spot on the forehead but I'm adamant that it fits correctly and none exists.

I currently wear the Mark1 for ice, field and roller hockey... and if it can be 'improved', its for you to take forward!?!

Looking at the specs, Willy has opted for something like Mark1.5? Perhaps you should PM him and Punisher and see what the Mark3 might have?

This whole Combo-Stage 'thing' was started as an R&D project with Stacey - and aught to be brought-on by each new order.

:)

[Gloveside]

I suppose it just may be my civic duty to continue the spirit and evolution of the initial project.

[Moving Target]

That's what you should tell your wife anyway ;) :D

[Cheese Bandit]

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'Masked' (here on the GLBB) is convinced that the cut-down Mach10 H produces a flat spot on the forehead but I'm adamant that it fits correctly and none exists. :)

I wasn't aware that the Stage was a cut down Mach 10/H - they are purpose built moulds.

CB

[Gloveside]

I'm thinking Mark II strapping but with your Mark I vent holes and I like the idea of a chin guard as part of the shell ala Coveted but a bit thinner and more of a V-shaped drop, in line with the cage a bit . Difficult to see how the backplate is in relationship to the shell once worn but I'd prefer a smaller one for better cooling. You guys did the hard parts, the rest is simple refinings.

[TQLAwilly]

Mask on my big fat head. With Eagle dangler.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/willyboy52/Mask/downsize.jpg

[Moving Target]

I wasn't aware that the Stage was a cut down Mach 10/H - they are purpose built moulds.

CB

My bad :( :p

How was the first hockey session Willy?

[TQLAwilly]

My bad :( :p

How was the first hockey session Willy?


Great, just needed a readjustment again. LOL.

Vision was great, have to get used to the dangler again but its ok.

Heat was greatly dispersed, neck and lower part of my fat head was cooler.

W

[Goalerguy]

make a TT dangler :D

[Moving Target]

Great, just needed a readjustment again. LOL.

Vision was great, have to get used to the dangler again but its ok.

Heat was greatly dispersed, neck and lower part of my fat head was cooler.

W

It took me a few goes to get the fit just right - mostly the backplate

It now feels like i'm not wearing anything:)

[TQLAwilly]

yes, wearing it around the house now just to get used to it.

have my first league game with the new mask, will let you know how it goes.

[TQLAwilly]

yes, wearing it around the house now just to get used to it.

have my first league game with the new mask, will let you know how it goes.

First league game last night, team was not very strong so only had about 15 shots. 2 of them were taken right off my cage of the new mask.

Its almost redundant, but the vision is great, the two shots were no issue, great heat dispersion.

Still getting used to the new weight and fit, but am already very pleased.

W