Big shoulder pads

[Meathead 0]

The Euros brought the big shoulder pads in because they couldn't take a check because they played in a no-contact league.

[mack 44]

Goddamn are you a tired old broken record. The only thing Canadian about you is the fact you're obviously a thalidomide baby.

[LetsGoWings13 0]

Lmao canadien made hates anyone thats not from north america.

[DamnLocust 0]

yeah, most of us have that one figured out.

[Quintin 16]

The Euros brought the big shoulder pads in because they couldn't take a check because they played in a no-contact league.

I'd like to see you say that to Zdeno Chara.

[Meathead 0]

The Euros brought the big shoulder pads in because they couldn't take a check because they played in a no-contact league.

I'd like to see you say that to Zdeno Chara.

If I was in the NHL that would be the first guy I would run. I would fight him, but he'd probably back down.

[Meathead 0]

Lmao canadien made hates anyone thats not from north america.

I don't hate european hockey players, I just dislike them and there style of play. And there's plenty of North Americans I dislike too.

[Andoy 5]

you're Sean Avery aren't you?

[sabre09923 0]

you're Sean Avery aren't you?

:lol:

And let me guess, you hate the new rules because of the new style of play they encourage.

[jimmy 194]

I've found that people don't give "big" shoulder pads a chance. Any equipment change takes a break-in and a getting use to period. Most want INSTANT comfort and the only thing that gives that usually is lightweight, non-bulky, low end stuff. I cant tell you how many bantam and up players are still using their mite elbow pads. They never give the more protective pads a chance.

[LetsGoWings13 0]

Also the adjustable bicep pad is really bothering me on my pads and I was wondering if I took them off would I be loosing that much protection? they seem like they really dont cover that much of my arm plus they push down my elbow pads.

[Okeetee 0]

I've found that people don't give "big" shoulder pads a chance. Any equipment change takes a break-in and a getting use to period. Most want INSTANT comfort and the only thing that gives that usually is lightweight, non-bulky, low end stuff. I cant tell you how many bantam and up players are still using their mite elbow pads. They never give the more protective pads a chance.

Wow, bringing back an "ancient" thread.

But after watching a preview for Doug Weight's Day in the Life preview on the NHL Network, it is obvious that his shoulder pads are huge. Any idea(s) on what kind he sports?

Also, any other players you can think of who sport equally large shoulders?

Here's a link to the preview of said video:

[CTK30 0]

Jofa/rbk's aren't exactly small either, but are pretty low profile

A lot of people wear them

Heres ovechkin in his 8k's

http://www.hockeygearonline.com/ASD-Shoulder-Pads/p/A10035

[duch 0]

Quite frankly I think anyone who wears nothing for protection is just asking to get injured but that's my opinion only. Beat it to bits if you like. I still believe you need at least a bit of protection in case you accidentally get hit or fall awkwardly into the boards, hockey net frame or onto the ice. It doesn't make sense to me to go without anything at all, just because of the nature of the game. My theory is don't tempt fate because it does often come back to bite you in the behind. I've seen it time and time again and it ain't pretty.

[ahbroody 1]

AGREED.

call me a puss, but never so glad the time I lost my edge behind the net and flew into the boards. Fucked myself up good, but not as bad as if I didnt have pads. Not good when the ref skates over and asks if your okay. Not to mention catching sticks in the ribs. To old at 33 to do the macho thing and cant afford to miss work in todays economic times with 2 kids and a third on the way. I dont wear big ass pads on ice but a decent pair with some shoulder protection. older itech pair cant even remember the model

Of course they are restrictive, but I am joe average anyway so what does it matter. I like picking up my kids with my good shoulders and back. Shit I even wear a chopped up shoulder pad at roller. No shoulders or biceps. Just chest and ribs and collarbone. Yes I have gotten sticked in all those locations. People just cant be trusted to watch their sticks anymore it seems. Also some jackasses think shits game 7 and need to settle down which is why I protect mysef.

[njd07 0]

if your playing pick up/beer league sherwood 5030's are the way to go.

[benz88 0]

I agree with the being safe rather than sorry later. i've been using some NBH pro defenders everytime i hit the ice, mainly cause i have a bad shoulder. and i'd rather not take a stray puck or stick and get hurt

[xstartxtodayx 343]

I agree with the being safe rather than sorry later. i've been using some NBH pro defenders everytime i hit the ice, mainly cause i have a bad shoulder. and i'd rather not take a stray puck or stick and get hurt

I agree... and I'd love to wear those pads if they weren't so expensive. I'm wearing an old pair of Flak's that I've had for 10+ years, mainly b/c they're so broken in/ mobile and I'm just really used to them, also I know they offer some real nice protection in case I ever needed it. Back in bantam I wanted the biggest pads I could find for some reason (me and my friend thought they were cool, he got the orange/black Easton's and I got the black/white TPS), I used those TPS linebacker style pads that made me the biggest guy on the team, I actually got the Flak's after those when I realized that bigger isn't always better and being able to move my upper body was a pretty important thing.

[SolarWind 23]

re not wearing pads at all - been there, got hurt - started wearing pads, shoulder got better - dropped the pads again - I guess some people just never lean :)

re pro defenders - I tried them & didn't like them

I think TBL also didn't like the fit

just FYI - to each his own, but the point I was trying to make - I personally didn't find anything very special about these pads - marginal protection everywhere except shoulders & colar bone, average moblity

one piece biceps pads aren't that great - there's at least one more member here who's trying to replace these with two piece ones from One90 which I also found a lot more comfortable

[CTK30 0]

I don't see the big deal with them either, they seem more like a 50 dollar shoulder pad, seems they are used more for the cool factor

I wonder how many pros wear them

[thorpedo26 0]

ive worn winwell classic pads "like the sheerwood classics but ghetto'r" for the last couple years only time i ever get hurt is taking a stick or puck to the gut. but that hurts with any shoulder pad you have

[KABAROV 0]

i started playing hockey about 4 years ago with no experience or skating skill. as soon as we started booking indoor ice times i went out and got a cheap pair of jofa 2500 pads. these are fairly minimal protection pads with a fair sized shoulder cap. awesome mobility and comfort... and when i was starting out was more than adequate protection for the speed/impacts at that level of play...

... 4 years later i'm still wearing the same pads but now the pace of play is much much quicker. i'm one of the faster skaters on my team and am pretty small at 5'7". about a month ago i was in on a late 3rd semi-breakaway that started at my own blue line during a tie-game in beer league. as i cut from the right side of the ice to angle in for my forehand shot the defender chasing me bumped me and boom sent me flying at full speed spinning on my ass toward the end board. i braced for impact as best i could but impacted the boards head/shoulder/arm/hip first on left side then had both of the defenders chasing me slam into me/boards as well (skating/decision making in my division evident). right when i hit the boards it was a massive impact. i was stunned and just lay there face down on the ice behind the net. i remember the ref skating over and asking me where i was hurt and telling me not to move. a min or two later and i was now aware of where i was i skated to the bench and did a few different movements with my arm to assess the damage . when i raised my arm forwards straight out from me i felt a twanging pain when i got above horizontal. so i knew i messed something up and sat out the rest of the game. after about a week of rest my arm had fully recovered.

i was wearing the previously mentioned 2500 jofa's. if it weren't for that good jdp shoulder cap i'm certain that my shoulder joint would have gotten straight mangled. i think it did its job as advertised and transferred the impact forces around the joint to the surrounding muscles. i had just upgraded an old ccm base model bucket to a nbh8500 w/ itech dx100 sheild. i think that saved my head from a possible concussion because that full speed impact to the boards could def do some damage. i decided that i should upgrade my shoulder pads as well so i went to my lhs and all i could find in my size was a rbk 5k. seemed a bit bulky so i kept looking. saw some jofa8700's in my size and picked up a pair. i haven't skated with these new pads yet as they feel a little too big/bulky. they haven't been broken in at all but the shoulder caps seem super huge. i have trouble putting on my jersey whereas before with the 2500 it was no problem.

all i can recommend is to definitely get as much protection as you can afford/stand to skate with. it's much better sacrificing a small bit of comfort or mobility compared to the massive rehab bills or time sitting out due to injuries!

[mwerth 5]

I don't see the big deal with them either, they seem more like a 50 dollar shoulder pad, seems they are used more for the cool factor

I wonder how many pros wear them

First off, it seems as though a lot of pros wear the same shoulder pads their whole careers. Have you seen what Chelios puts on? The only thing across his back is a strap (I'm pretty sure Shanahan wears something similar, too). There are also lots of guys who wear modified stuff, so it's hard to really tell exactly what they wear.

Second, I think people like them because they provide excellent shoulder protection while keeping the chest/back bulk to a minimum. I know a lot of people on this board have cited protection from pucks and sticks to the chest as a pretty important factor in choosing shoulder pads, but there's a reason they're called shoulder pads. I wore the Bauer SBDII then the Pro Defender during my checking days because the shoulder and collarbone areas were so solid, yet it felt like I was basically wearing the NBH classics as far as mobility went. I guess I was lucky that I liked the fit, too, so that didn't hurt.

[CTK30 0]

I can't complain about my 9k's, I think they are a way better pad for the money

They seem to have really good shoulder protection and front and back protection, even kidney protectors. It's no fun to get cross checked in the kidneys

I like the front and rear protection playing D

[IniNew 53]

I don't see the big deal with them either, they seem more like a 50 dollar shoulder pad, seems they are used more for the cool factor

I wonder how many pros wear them

First off, it seems as though a lot of pros wear the same shoulder pads their whole careers. Have you seen what Chelios puts on? The only thing across his back is a strap (I'm pretty sure Shanahan wears something similar, too). There are also lots of guys who wear modified stuff, so it's hard to really tell exactly what they wear.

Second, I think people like them because they provide excellent shoulder protection while keeping the chest/back bulk to a minimum. I know a lot of people on this board have cited protection from pucks and sticks to the chest as a pretty important factor in choosing shoulder pads, but there's a reason they're called shoulder pads. I wore the Bauer SBDII then the Pro Defender during my checking days because the shoulder and collarbone areas were so solid, yet it felt like I was basically wearing the NBH classics as far as mobility went. I guess I was lucky that I liked the fit, too, so that didn't hurt.

They're called shoulder pads because they sit on your shoulders. Theres no reason they shouldn't provide a bit of padding for your chest and back area.