What is your current gear setup?

Good thread!
Ill start from head to toe.

Shark 996. Its a custom made pro level cat eye. I had it custom painted in a Matrix theme. Love it, good protection. Ive been hit by a number of shots with no issues.
Maltese GPS neck guard. Love it! Like anyone whio has one will tell you you cant even feel it once you put it on.
Bauer Pro chesty. I love the mobility and for me the protection has been very good with one exception. Pucks seem to get between the 2 pieces of padding in the shoulders. Hurts like hell when it happens, and i have had a few nasty bruises. I added one of those padded under shirts to help out.
Vaughn 7500 glove. I think it is, it actually has no model # on it. It is a pro glove though. Protection is good. I had one extremely hard slapshot hit the palm. I though my hand was broken for a minuet, but just a stinger.
Vaughn 7450 blocker. A blocker is a blocker as far as im concerned. Never had any issues with it.
Vaughn Epic 8000 pants. Comfy and seem to offer good protection. I have never felt a puck through them.
Reebok Pro cup. Never felt a shot through it.
Vaughn 7900 knee pads. No issues with them.
Simmons 996 35+3 pads. Great pads. However i still dont have enough experience to really evaluate a set of leg pads. I have a narrow butterfly and still have some problems getting a tight seal. Beyond that they seem to work very well for me.
Bauer One 80 skates. I love them! Still the most comfortable skates i have ever owned. A few people around here hate them, but they work great for me.

Great thread, plenty to discuss, how ever if you can include picts of gear too that would be awesome. I will post my set up 2moro! Thanks guys

Mask: Promasque XDK - For: Excellent mask, can not ask for more protection! Feels solid and has yet to let me down, Amazing paint job! :)
Against: Slightly heavier than other masks of same calibre.

Neck: Maltese GPS Combo - For: Everything!!
Against: Nothing!!

Chest: Passau C/A series - For: Customer Service, Price, Quality & wait time.... Will comment more once I get to use it
Against: Will update soon.

Glove: Simmons 995 Pro - For: Excellent protection, comfortable to wear, deep skate lace pocket, easy closure, good layout of internal strapping for
getting a good fit, large catching surface and cheater cuff, light, Price
Against: just a slight problem with one section of internal strapping, doesn't affect functionality though,

Blocker: Simmons 995 Pro - For: Excellent quality, great comfort, great protection, Price.
Against: None so far

Jock: Vaughn V3 - For: Don't have anything to compare it to, but what can I say other than it works lol
Against: None so far

Pants: Bauer Vapor XXX Pro - For: Light, Breathable, comfortable, excellent protection, internal removable knee protectors
Against: Belt doesn't go tight enough, could do with an internal belt aswell as external. Easy fix though

Pads: Passau Hasta 90's 32+4 - For: Customer Service, Price, Quality, Customization level to get the perfect pad, Light weight, easy slide, minimal break
in time, plenty of colours available to choose from.
Against: Would have prefered a sliding toe bridge, again an easy fix.

Skates: Bauer Vapor XXX - For: Good protection, good price from local store. First skates so not alot to compare to.
Againsts: Not alot of padding through tongue or sides, the casing has be known to break on medium shots, no replacable blade
option.

Sticks: SWD 9950 Ex Thin Lalime curve - For: Excellent durablity, easy and comfortable in grip, good lie pattern, price, Larger blade surface
Against: I bought it too big, im 5'7" and using a 27" paddle, thats not right lol
RBK 6K Pro Return Dekanich curve - For: Not really a favourite of mine, so I guess only plus for is price.
Against: Doesn't feel that comfy, lie pattern slightly off, blade is a smaller than others

Bag: Bauer Pro Wheel Bag - For: Capicty size, lots of compartments for various bits and pieces including 2 external skates pockets, plenty of ventalation,
strong stitching and seams,
Against: Needs 3 wheels as the middle sags and drags, if you put skates in skate pockets bag width is difficult to get through
many regular sized doors, inlcuding cars.




* Picts will follow!

Sorry Scottish i had to take your format

Mask: Protechsport - For: Excellent Mask, Excellent Price, Custom Fit, Excellent Customer Service have nothing bad to say about it.
Against: Wish i could have afforded the full kevlar one and gold cateye

Neck: Bians Beast Throat Protector - For: Great Protection!
Against: Very Hot!

Chest: Simmons 995 Chest Protector - For: Very Light and Mobile, Nice overall protection, Good Price.
Against: Wish there was a bit more shoulder protection.

Glove: Simmons 995 Pro - For: Excellent protection, comfortable to wear, deep skate lace pocket, easy closure, good layout of internal strapping for getting a good fit, large catching surface and cheater cuff, light, Price.
Against: Nothing.

Blocker: Simmons 995 Pro - For: Excellent quality, great comfort, great protection, Price.
Against: None.

Jock: Simmons Matrix - For: Best jock on the market imo for your boys, best jock ive ever used.
Against: Nothing.

Pants: Simmons 996 - For: Light, Breathable, comfortable, excellent protection, internal removable knee protectors
Against: Belt doesnt go very tight, definitely recommend suspenders especially if you want your ca tucked

Knee Pads: Simmons Knee Protector - For: Great protection, Great price, build quality.
Against: Break in time took longer than expected.

Pads: Simmons 995 Pro 34+2 - For: Customer Service, Price, Quality, Customization level to get the perfect pad, Light weight, easy slide, minimal breakin time, plenty of colours available to choose from.
Against: Wish the landing gear had a bit more give (My mistake should have ordered a softer landing gear for my crappy knees),

Skates: Bauer One80 - For: Very Nice Protection, Love the cowlings, Very comfortable
Againsts: Find the tongue bites, replace the insole asap the original is like theres nothing at all.

Sticks: Bauer Supreme One80 - For: Excellent durablity, easy and comfortable in grip, looks good.
Against: Nothing.
Bag: Grit Sumo Wheel Bag - For: Fits everything pefectly, Very organized, best all in one bag if you have a vehicle that can handle it.
strong stitching and seams,
Against: Extremely Big!!!

I didnt wanna make my post a mile long so i though id put a pick of me with my gear on, also im a bit of a simmons fan if you didnt notice

Realistically, other than my set(pads + gloves) I could probably use all new stuff..getting old

Mask -- white Olie, have had it since midget...time for an upgrade

Neck -- Vaughn 7450 small style neck guard...take too many shots to the throat to go without it

Chest -- ccm gatekeeper, again had it since midget..I have a love/hate relationship with new gear.. light, mobile, good arm protection...still does the job

Glove -- Vaughn V3 7500, not a big fan..but was in a jam heading into provincials and got the whole set fairly cheap. Getting more and more used to it as I use it. Too much palm, not enough pocket.

Blocker -- Vaughn V3 7500, for me a blocker is a blocker.. most high end ones are generally the same..again bought the whole set.

Pants -- Vaughn V3 7500, think I got these in midget too, but they are still in great condition.

Jock -- Itech, pretty sure this was my first ever goalie cup. Still works I guess.

Pads -- Vaughn V3 7500, love them. Recently took the thigh wraps out because at one of the camps we were at, one kid took his off and took a shot in the knee, so I lent him mine. Like the feel without them but not looking forward to taking a shot either....so far so good. Been in Vaughn pads since bantam and probably wouldn't wear anything else with the exception of Brian's. I love the Pro Stock Brian's but can't afford at the moment.

Skates -- Graf Goaler Pro, definitely due for an upgrade as well. Have had these since...oh boy.. either pee wee or bantam. Love them but this is probably the next investment.

Stick -- Bauer supreme one80, P39 curve, 27 1/2 paddle, broke too many wood sticks last year so I switched to a composite, and I love this one. Also have an x:50 or something but reallly don't like it.

Bag -- my old Beardy's Blackhawks bag, all leather, whl style carry bag. Spacious, no tears. Can't see myself buying another one any time soon.

Mask: Eddy GT Ultimate II - For: Excellent mask, feels solid and has taken a beating and no problems
Against: no paint job yet :)

Neck: Maltese GPS Combo - For: Everything!!
Against: Nothing!!

Chest: Simmons 995 - For: Customer service, quick delivery time, price, prot4ection is excellent, moveability is excellent
Against: shoulders seem abit forward.

Glove: Simmons 994 Pro - For: Excellent protection, comfortable to wear, deep skate lace pocket, easy closure, large catching surface and cheater cuff, light, Price
Against: wish there was another internal strap across the knuckle

Blocker: Simmons 994 Pro - For: Excellent quality, great comfort, great protection, Price.
Against: None so far

Jock: Bauer - For: it works lol
Against: None so far

Pants: Simmons 995 custom Pro - For: Light, Breathable, comfortable, excellent protection and great price
Against: none

Pads: Simmons 995 custom 34+2 - For: Customer Service, Price, Quality, Light weight, easy slide, good delivery time, custom built to my leg/height specs and personalized
Against: Would have prefered a squared toe, oh well next ones

Skates: CCM U+08 - For: Good protection, good price
Againsts: nothing yet

Sticks: SWD 9950 Brodeur - For: Excellent durablity, easy and comfortable in grip, good lie pattern, price
Against: none, this is my backup twig
Warrior Swagger Kiprusoff lie 14 heel curve 26" paddle - For: I love this stick! I will and always be a Warrior fan for their sticks both player and goalie.
Against: none

Bag: Vaugn 7500 Wheel Bag - For: Capicty size, with 2 internal pockets for skates and uni/towels ect..strong stitching and seams, this thing fits everything I have in one bag(except my sticks) and is very well made.
Against: none

Bucket: Hackva ???? (I don't know the model number - they only make one mask anyways)- Like - solid; take alot off the head, never really been rung. Started with birdcage, but switched to Cert. Cateye from Manufacturer and will never go back. Might switch out from the chrome to something more in a matte finish. Stock Red Carbon Fibre.
Diss: The foam on the backplate fell off a few weeks back. I've hotglued it back in place, but will likely head back to the warehouse to see if they can fix it up better for me... not sure if the hot glue is damagin to the materials, but I figured it's the back plate, so not a huge concern.

Neck: RBK something something- Like: Protects neck and colarbones
Diss: it's a little stiff. I wish it had some more flex to the collarbone protection part. But that would likely protect less, soooo... I deal with it.

Core: RBK Premiere Series 6k (i think - it's the blue and white thing)- Like: Cost pretty much. It was not the cheapest, but I don't need really high end stuff... at least I didn't, I'm playing against higher level players now, and might consider an upgrade.
BiteMe: Doesn't like to stay put. Straps seem to adjust to where they want to be, and have cost me some bruises. I got what I paid for though. It protects the main areas well. Never felt anything in the chest or shoulders.

Glove/Blocker/Pads: RBK 6k- Like: Was on sale, and really, I just needed a glove/blocker/pads.
Diss: workmanship and durability is on the lower end. I don't play alot, and after 4 years it's wearing a fair amount

Blocker: Simmons 994 Pro - uh, see above

Jock: Sherwood (I think)- Like: Never had a painful shot there yet, so I guess it's doing its job. Also make me look much more endowed... I should wear it to the mall....
Diss: Nothing yet.

Pants: Nike Bauer XXX- Like: they were all that was instock that would comfortably fit my fat ass.
Diss: Actually, I don't really like Nike.

Pads: RBK 6k- Like/Diss: See above above above above

Skates: RBK 3k- Like: Price
Diss: That i look like an RBK fanboy

Wood Sticks: SWD 9950 Brodeur - Like: Excellent durablity, easy and comfortable in grip, good lie pattern, price (yes, I just copied what someone else put... sue me.... er, don't sue me... )
Diss: none, this is my backup twig
Comp. Sticks: Bauer X:60 (i think - it was a gift) - Like: I love this stick! I will and always be a Warrior fan for their sticks both player and goalie. (yes, I just copied what someone else put again... the same someone in fact. Might not make alot of sense, but whatever...)
Diss: none

Bag: Grit Sumo- Like: Durability, organization, the ventilation for when I store dead bodies in it... it can hold 2... 3 if i chop them up... (kidding. probalby will hole more than 3 chopped up)
Honeslty, the best bag I think. Also, it's named after my other favourite sport.
Diss: none

I'm likely going to replace my pads/blocker/glove in the next two years, looking to go Warrior Ritual, Brians SubZero, or Passau. Need something a little more durable, and I can be pickier about features now that I know more.

Mask: Old Don Simmons Lefebvre mask knock off, circa 1995. Padding has been replaced and the chin was fixed by ProtechSport. No cons - can't complain after 16 years of use!

C/A: Itech 8.8 Ozone. Has been okay, but the belly padding isn't adequate anymore. Time for a new one soon.

Catch Glove: Vaughn T5500. Off all of my equipment, this is one of two pieces that I'll never replace. Ever. EVER!

Blocker: Vaughn B5500. I don't like a lot of side hand protection so this has been great. Cons - it's got a wedge on the blocker board on the outside edge of the face which produces weird rebounds. I've gotten used to it and until I find a new blocker with less side hand protection I'll keep it.

Pants: Vaughn Legacy 6000's. Like 'em. I tuck my C/A in so I like the wide barrel fit.

Jock: Vaughn 8800 Epic Double Cup. As Eddie Murphy once said, "You don't have to hit nuts, you just have to graze nuts to feel pain". With this cup, no more grazed nuts.

Leg Pads: Smith 1000's. This is the other piece of gear that I'll never replace - until Warrior gives me a Ritual set to demo, that is. I cried when Pete Smith went to Warrior, then I started working for Total Hockey and got happy again.

Skates: Bauer Supreme 5000's. Looking to replace them soon as the boot is getting flimsy and I really want to wear the Vortexx cowling full time.

Stick: Warrior Swagger and Sher-Wood 9950. Of the two, I lean towards the 9950 for better feel, but the Warrior is stick 1A.

Love reading about everyone else's set up. Keep 'em coming!