
Goal Pad Sizing
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The
proper height of goal pads is crucial. If the pads are too tall it will
impede one's side to side movement and mobility. If too short, you will
be vulnerable to injury in the knee and lower thigh area. Although there
is no exact set height a goal pad should be on one's leg, the following
are guidelines which, when followed, will ensure a proper fit. Generally speaking a good rule of thumb is that on conventional pads the knee, when slightly bent, should be centered in the middle knee roll. However, our new TriFlexX goal pad fits differently. Because of its unique design, your knee should be centered in the bottom knee roll.
The highest portion of the pad should
be half to two thirds up the thigh. This will allow proper mobility for
skating and maneuvering around the net.
1).
Have the goaltender in his stance or be sitting down with your feet flat
on the floor and knee bent.
2).
With a cloth measuring tape, measure from the top of the instep (where the
bow would be when you tie up your shoes) to the center of the kneecap.
3).
With this measurement you can go to the chart and see which size of goal
pad would be suitable.
There
are variables that should be taken into account. The following are some
items that should be discussed after the initial measuring. I have also
included a brief explanation afterwards.
1).
Is
the person still growing? You may want to make sure that the pads
are on the taller side to allow for growth.
2).
What
style of play do they primarily use? For a butterfly style you want
a longer and tapered toe with the top of the pad rounded and flexible. For
a stand-up style you may want a more squared toe and top for more frontal
coverage. If one plays a combination of both of these styles you might look
for a pad with good flexibility, slightly rounded and/or angled tops with
a nicely tapered toe. Any type of goal pad can be used for either style
of play without any major problems. Some are more conducive to certain styles
of play.
3). Do they like a smaller or taller goal pad? Some do have a preference so you should take this into account when sizing.
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PREDATOR
AND PREMIER
GOAL PAD SIZING CHART |
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GOAL PAD SIZE |
SHIN MEASUREMENT |
THIGH MEASUREMENT |
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31” |
14 ½” |
7 inches = 2 inches off
the top |
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32” |
15 ½” |
8 inches = 1 inch off the
top |
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33” |
16 ½” |
9 inches = 0 inches off
the top |
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34” |
17 ½” |
10 inches = 1 inch added
to the top |
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35” |
18 ½” |
11 inches = 2 inches added
to the top |
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36” |
19 ½” |
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37” |
20 ½” |
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Junior
Heritage Goal
Pad Sizing Chart |
Senior
Heritage Goal
Pad Sizing Chart |
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GOAL PAD SIZE |
SHIN MEASUREMENT |
GOAL PAD SIZE |
SHIN MEASUREMENT |
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27” |
13” – atom |
31” |
14 ½” |
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29” |
14 ½” – minor peewee |
33” |
16 ½” |
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31” |
16” – peewee |
35” |
18 ½” |
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Int.
CROWN Goal
Pad Sizing Chart |
Senior
CROWN Goal
Pad Sizing Chart |
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GOAL PAD SIZE |
SHIN MEASUREMENT |
GOAL PAD SIZE |
SHIN MEASUREMENT |
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26” |
12 ½” |
31” |
14 ½” |
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28” |
14” |
33” |
16 ½” |
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30” |
15 ½” |
35” |
18 ½” |
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32” |
17” |
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Junior
Featherlite Goal
Pad Sizing Chart |
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GOAL PAD SIZE |
SHIN MEASUREMENT |
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20” |
8” |
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22” |
9 ½” |
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24” |
11” |
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26” |
12 ½” |