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    1 hour ago, start_today said:

    With protective especially, there is no “best.” At some point you are trading degrees of breathability and movement and weight for protection.  So, you gotta figure out how to configure those different things that work for you. Think of it like creating a character in a video game. You have an allotted number of points, so you can’t just put every category at 100. If you want lighter, they’ll be slightly less protective, etc  

    It’s been a while since I wore CLs, and everyone liked them, but it’s not like you’re gonna put them on and be like “oh, these are clearly noticeably better than everything else and it was worth paying $200 for a used pair of 10+ year old shoulder pads, plus all the time I spent looking for them.” 

    Rather than thinking about “THE BEST,” the about “these are fine.” Get something that does its job and you don’t notice them much, and spend the money on sticks or drugs or something fun. Protective stuff generally won’t improve your game like sticks or skates might*. Just find something you can be content with and don’t overthink it. 

    *these really don’t either, but let’s pretend. 

    Thanks for the detailed response! I suppose you’re right. Just wish I could find a damn pair of CL’s to determine whether or not they’re for me. Looks like I’ll have to go with the ft6 pros tho. 
     

    Do you have any pics of your franken-shoulders? I’d love to see em!

     

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    1 hour ago, Westside said:

    ‘Best’ is all relative, right? Do you want protection, breathability, etc. 

    I went through this journey years back. At the time I ended up with CCM QLT shoulders. I liked the breathability and profile. They had enough protection for beer league and wouldn’t have prevented the shoulder tear I got wearing them. I wore them for 4-5 years before moving into CLs. Preferred the CLs for moisture wicking and felt the breath ability was about the same, if not slightly better, than the QLT.


    When the FT4 line came out they were pitched as true replacements for the CL line. Unfortunately I tried the FT4 Pros and got rid of them almost immediately going back to CLs. For me, the FT4s simply did not breathe nearly as well as the other pads and that’s my primary concern. 


    When the FT6 line launched and I found a pair of FT6 Pros for half price I figured why not. IMO CCM improved ventilation significantly compared to the FT4 line and that’s not accounting for the aer-tec part. I sold the CLs and these are now my primary shoulder pads. 
     

    So for me and my ‘best’, the FT6 Pros and CLs fit the bill. I wouldn’t pay retail price for them, but if you can get them at a discount, they’re well worth it 

    Agreed, “best” is definitely relative. It seems the consensus everywhere I look is that CLs>everything else. Can’t find a damn pair anywhere though!

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    I’m an idiot.

    I have been struggling to find a pair of shoulder pads that I can confidently say I fully like. I have large FT4 pros that are solid but too big so I’m going to give em to my dad. I just bought Medium AS-V Pro NHL Spec shoulder pads (the variant from EU) which seem decent but I don’t like how the sternum guard sticks out of my jersey so I’m selling them. I really want to find a pair of U+CLs as it seems to be the perfect mix of mobility and protection but I cannot find a pair for the life of me. I’m wondering if I should just get the FT6 Pros or stay patient and hope a pair of crazy lights pop up. I always want the “best” gear. 

    My girlfriend is getting sick of me buying so many different pieces of gear just to determine I don’t like em. What are everyone’s thoughts on the “best shoulder pads”? Has anyone made any successful mods to the newer jetspeed s? Please help as my relationship is on the line. 

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