Purchasing Shoulder Guards
This manual will assist you in selecting shoulder guards that suit you optimally.
Hockey shoulder pads offer protection not only to the shoulders but also to the upper chest, upper arms, back, collarbone, and spine. These pads shield you during tackles and from the impact of the puck. For defensive players, thick padding is advisable, whereas offensive players might prefer a more lightweight and smaller design to gain increased agility.
Determining the correct hockey shoulder pad size
The appropriate size for you is dictated by your body measurements. To measure, wrap the tape around your chest just below the underarms.
Sizes differ across various brands. Below is a chart that offers a useful guide to the size you require, based on both your measurements and height:
Model | Measurement | Height (approx.) |
Child | 51 - 56 cm (20" - 22") | < 120 cm (< 4') |
Junior small | 56 - 61 cm (22" - 24") | 120 - 134 cm (4' - 4' 6") |
Junior Medium | 61 - 71 cm (24" - 28") | 134 - 147 cm (4' 6" - 4' 11") |
Junior Large | 71 - 76 cm (28" - 30") | 147 - 160 cm (4' 11" - 5' 4") |
Senior Small | 76 - 81 cm (30" - 32") | 152 - 165 cm (5' 1" - 5' 6") |
Senior Medium | 81 - 86 cm (32" - 34") | 165 - 178 cm (5' 6" - 5' 11") |
Senior Large | 91 - 96 cm (36" - 38") | 178 - 183 cm (5' 11" - 6' 1") |
Senior X-Large | 101 -106 cm (40" - 42") | > 183 cm (> 6' 1" ) |
Evaluating the quality of shoulder guards
High-quality shoulder guards offer significant mobility while simultaneously ensuring complete protection, even when you extend your arms in front or behind you. The padding's quality is crucial to provide the utmost protection.
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