Store Name/Your Name: Address:      Address2:      City:      Province/State:      Country:      Zip/Postal Code:      Phone:         Fax:           Email:           A- center of knee cap to desired height:   B- instep to center of kneecap:  C- instep to end of toe:     D- skate size: E- height: F- weight: Comments: Please double check the above information since you will not have an opportunity to recheck after you click Submit!

 

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.