Should pads and girdle similar to the Cooper Techniflex?

[VegasHockey 1258]

For those that can remember the cooper techniflex series of gear. I am looking for a pair of should pads and preferable a girdle that has a similar fit and feel. Very lightweight and flexible while still providing decent protection. I've looked at all of the usual suspects, Bauer, CCM , STX, and Warrior. Nothing really is quite the same as the old school cooper techniflex design. Any suggestions? 

 

It seems maybe Eagle or Tackla might have something but I cannot find any specific details for such. 

 

Thanks for the help

[Davideo 99]

I'm assuming you are not a youth medium?

https://sidelineswap.com/gear/hockey/shoulder-shin-guards-elbow-pads/156410-other-brands-cooper-sp500u-shoulder-pads

[VegasHockey 1258]

28 minutes ago, Davideo said:

I'm assuming you are not a youth medium?

https://sidelineswap.com/gear/hockey/shoulder-shin-guards-elbow-pads/156410-other-brands-cooper-sp500u-shoulder-pads

LOL, no. Senior medium. 

[Monty22 821]

Can you fit into a Small shoulder pad? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bauer-Spx-90-Shoulder-Pad-Small-Sec-I12/391994219232?hash=item5b44ad1ae0:g:KOAAAOSwbDFanZo~  Shoot them an email, I believe they had some mediums at one time. 

Bauer rebranded a lot of the cooper protective after the consolidation of all the sub brands. Louisville also made a very similar pad to this style with the foam caps instead of plastic (everything old is new again). 

[VegasHockey 1258]

31 minutes ago, Monty22 said:

Can you fit into a Small shoulder pad? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bauer-Spx-90-Shoulder-Pad-Small-Sec-I12/391994219232?hash=item5b44ad1ae0:g:KOAAAOSwbDFanZo~  Shoot them an email, I believe they had some mediums at one time. 

Bauer rebranded a lot of the cooper protective after the consolidation of all the sub brands. Louisville also made a very similar pad to this style with the foam caps instead of plastic (everything old is new again). 

I got a pair of adult small Cooper Techniflex pads yesterday but they are slightly too tight. A medium would be ideal. It seems there are a few options when looking online. Did Bauer change much of anything between the Techniflex and the SPX lines?

[JR Boucicaut 3759]

3 hours ago, Nicholas G said:

For those that can remember the cooper techniflex series of gear. I am looking for a pair of should pads and preferable a girdle that has a similar fit and feel. Very lightweight and flexible while still providing decent protection. I've looked at all of the usual suspects, Bauer, CCM , STX, and Warrior. Nothing really is quite the same as the old school cooper techniflex design. Any suggestions? 

 

It seems maybe Eagle or Tackla might have something but I cannot find any specific details for such. 

 

Thanks for the help

Anything pre-1S is a direct descendant of a Techniflex girdle. The difference is they became wrap girdles when the Vapor came out. 

Closest to it on the market currently will be the TotalOne HP Girdle Pure Hockey sells, which is like the NXG. Still has the inner pelvic/thigh padding that was stripped out with the MX3. 

I’m not sure if Eagle still sells the lace-up  Vaughn used to manufacturer Tackla, so that’s where that came from.

There is Techniflex DNA in the Vapor protective line. 

[CigarScott 132]

If you're looking for Tackla, this company seems to be the importer for Tackla in North America. Call them or email them and see what he has on hand if you want a Tackla girdle. If they don't have one, you'll have to do what I did and order directly from Tackla and pay international shipping.

http://www.montrealhockey-usa.com/

montrealhockey@optonline.net

[Monty22 821]

A bit pricey: https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COOPER-MBP-1000-LARGE-W-TECHNIFLEX-HOCKEY-GIRDLE-PANTS-RARE-FIND/352307095428?hash=item520723a784:g:2BAAAOSw0o5aq~hO

[flip12 699]

Odd, your link text links back to this thread.

10 hours ago, Monty22 said:

A bit pricey: https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COOPER-MBP-1000-LARGE-W-TECHNIFLEX-HOCKEY-GIRDLE-PANTS-RARE-FIND/352307095428?hash=item520723a784:g:2BAAAOSw0o5aq~hO

That snake that eats its own tail!

[Monty22 821]

That is odd, the item number appears to be at the end of the link if needed. 

[flip12 699]

Yeah, the text works if you copy that and enter it into the URL bar. The anchor’s href just points here for some funny reason.

[JR Boucicaut 3759]

Yeah - I fixed that for you.  

I don't get the reasoning - why spend $150 to buy a 25 year old girdle?  The HP is the closest thing (spare lace up).

[Monty22 821]

I agree, just posted as a reference for the young kids who missed out on the glory of Cooper.