Gilbert Perreault
"The three important elements of hockey are: forecheck, backcheck and paycheck."
(SI.com)
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Goalie's Are Getting A New Edge In Footwear
Unmasked: New skates giving goalies an edge
VANCOUVER -- From revised training methods to new techniques and tactics, NHL goaltenders are constantly looking for anything that will give them an edge on shooters.
The latest evolution in goalie skates is giving some that edge -- literally.
New models from Bauer and from VH Footwear, a small skate company based in Winnipeg, have taken the hard plastic cowling off goaltender skates, removing the extra layer that used to wrap around the front edge of the boot and provide an extra air gap around the toe. The result is a thinner profile across the width of the foot and less material on the inside edge below the big toe, which allows a goaltender to dig in his blade at more extreme angles before that inside of the skate boot makes contact with the ice, which can cause him to lose that edge and slip out.
This means a goalie can hold his inside edge better from a lower, wider stance and still be able to push laterally with power. It also makes it easier to establish a good edge when he is down on his knees and wants to push side to side.
(NHL.com)
VANCOUVER -- From revised training methods to new techniques and tactics, NHL goaltenders are constantly looking for anything that will give them an edge on shooters.
The latest evolution in goalie skates is giving some that edge -- literally.
New models from Bauer and from VH Footwear, a small skate company based in Winnipeg, have taken the hard plastic cowling off goaltender skates, removing the extra layer that used to wrap around the front edge of the boot and provide an extra air gap around the toe. The result is a thinner profile across the width of the foot and less material on the inside edge below the big toe, which allows a goaltender to dig in his blade at more extreme angles before that inside of the skate boot makes contact with the ice, which can cause him to lose that edge and slip out.
This means a goalie can hold his inside edge better from a lower, wider stance and still be able to push laterally with power. It also makes it easier to establish a good edge when he is down on his knees and wants to push side to side.
(NHL.com)
What Is Your Preference?
Should you buy a leftover 2015 or a brand new 2016 model?
If you're a keeper instead of a trader when it comes to cars, it's probably worth buying the tried and true instead of the fashionable and unproven. If you're into new technology and don't plan to keep the car too long, a new model can suit you better. Just be sure to consider more then just the initial purchase price.
(AutoBlog.com)
If you're a keeper instead of a trader when it comes to cars, it's probably worth buying the tried and true instead of the fashionable and unproven. If you're into new technology and don't plan to keep the car too long, a new model can suit you better. Just be sure to consider more then just the initial purchase price.
(AutoBlog.com)
I'll Do This To Every Car I Drive Until I Die
12 Car Modifications That Make You Look Like an Idiot
6. "Slamming" your ride
6. "Slamming" your ride
- Lowering a car has all sorts of benefits in terms of cornering performance, but this isn't a "more is more" situation. Lowering a car too much messes up the suspension geometry, and after a certain point, you'll notice that the handling gets worse.
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