Konig von Kuhlem 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2006 The past few weeks I've been pretty hardcore in practicing stick handling in my basement with my SmartHockey ball. I've been following the tips from the USA Hockey Drills website.http://edit.usahockey.com/ntdp/ntdp_featur...ce_drills_home/Anyway, my hands are getting pretty quick with and without gloves on. Of course, I haven't been practicing with elbow pads on. But I just realized tonight when I was playing in a game that I don't have the same range of motion when I wear my elbow pads and my stick handling was as slow as it usually was before I started practicing. When I took them off I had my quickness and control back.My elbow pads are Nike Quest V10s and have awesome forearm protection. And I have my Bauer Supreme 5000 gloves which I really like.Does anybody have any suggestions on how to reduce the movement restriction caused by the elbow pads without losing the forearm protection? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reaper07 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2006 i dont wear elbows for the same reason. but im stupid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted November 13, 2006 Cut off the upper bicep cuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbyun04 7 Report post Posted November 13, 2006 I played with a guy who wore no elbow pads last week, he got hit into the boards, landed on a screw that was sticking out. Lets just say he needed to get a new jersey and see someone about that bone-deep cut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konig von Kuhlem 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2006 Cut off the upper bicep cuff.I was thinking it is more an issue of the forearm protection of the elbow pad interfering with the cuff of the glove... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletch 219 Report post Posted November 13, 2006 Anyone who doesn't wear elbow pads is nuts. An old saying - "the ice is unforgiving to the elbows." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slapshot19 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2006 i noticed a similar problem, and also was given some great advice by my brother. try out some lacrosse elbow pads, they're fairly inexpensive, offer excellent elbow protection and don't compromise maunverability or dexerity one bit, definetely worth a try. I think mine are warrior and are about 3 years old? i picked them up for about 35 bux at my lhs, definitely worht a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Joe 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2006 I used to have this issue when I had Mission Elbow pads. When I switched to my Bauer Vapor 8's I gained some really awesome movement. The way I use my elbows is simple, the forearms are strapped really tight with the biceps loose/just snug. Try this combo it may help, electrical tape makes it easy. It could be your elbows, or it could all be in your head. Keep trying... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muzza_77 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2006 if I do my elbows pads up too tight I cut the blood off from my hand and it starts to hurt. There is a very fine line between comfort and pain with my elbow pads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted November 13, 2006 Cut off the upper bicep cuff.I was thinking it is more an issue of the forearm protection of the elbow pad interfering with the cuff of the glove... Most people wear elbows and gloves that leave a gap on the forearm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pantherfan 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2006 Maybe slice the cuff on your gloves, that can give you more wrist movement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konig von Kuhlem 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2006 I'm thinking of either using some old elbow pads that I have (but they don't offer much protection), or finding some elbow pads that have really slim-fitting forearm protection. Is there any brand out there that has a sleek design? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indaslot 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2006 Don't know as i would call them "sleek", but lower end RBK's (3K and 4K) seem to be short and light and don't get in the way. probably not as protective as a higher model, but probably better than tampering with the overall construction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeymom 2 Report post Posted November 14, 2006 Have you considered the other alternative of a glove with a wider cuff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeytim18 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2006 I just picked up Easton Stealth S5s and right now they're the best fitting elbow pad (with good protection) i've ever tried on. I get to use them tommorow night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm47 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2006 I just picked up Easton Stealth S5s and right now they're the best fitting elbow pad (with good protection) i've ever tried on. I get to use them tommorow night. I have the S5's and love them. Very comfortable and they dont hinder my movement at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konig von Kuhlem 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2007 Just an update. Being a sucker I've been trying to live with this mobility issue for the last 9 months. The suggestion of keeping the forearm protection tight worked somewhat well.But I was at an open ice session a couple days ago with no elbow pads and my mobility was awesome and I could dangle the way I've been practicing. Today I went to my hockey lessons (full equipment) and when I was shooting on the goalie, my mobility was terrible compared with the open ice session. I took off the elbow pads for the rest of the drill and my mobility increased say by 10x.This got me to thinking... I love my gloves (Bauer Supreme 5000s) because they have a large cuff for protection, while allowing great range of motion. That said, when I got home from skating I started rummaging through my Dad's OLD hockey gear and found some pads that I think will do the trick...Old School KOHO elbow pads, circa late 70s - early 80s. :D I just have to get one of the velcro patches replaced and I think/hope the mobility issue will be solved. I'm having flash backs to the Gretzky era. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roach 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2007 Cut off the upper bicep cuff.I was thinking it is more an issue of the forearm protection of the elbow pad interfering with the cuff of the glove... Most people wear elbows and gloves that leave a gap on the forearm.Guilty as charged! I use an Eagle slash guard to bridge the gap, and I can't play with elbow pads with bicep/tricep protection. All of my elbows just have the forearm protection with straps. I leave the shoulder pad bicep protection to do the "protecting" in that area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daca 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2007 get elbow pads without such intense forearm protection, and some slashguard wristbands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nickyb13 9 Report post Posted August 10, 2007 i use lacrosse elbow pads and they are amazing. you dont even know they are there. protection could be better but since i play no check men's league i dont need all that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarick 5 Report post Posted August 10, 2007 I use Stealth S9's:No mobility problems at all. I also use CCM Vector 10 gloves with a medium cuff and TPS slashguards (although I haven't had much problem with slashing). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramensandwich 1 Report post Posted August 10, 2007 i have to agree with the stealths. i have stealth s5 elbows. they fit nice and tight, you can probably go a size smaller than usual in them... they are the most mobile elbows i have ever used. as said before, i recommend keeping the forearms strapped as tight as possible. also, i use vapor xxx gloves with a very wide cuff on them, so i have unrestricted wrist movement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgiovanni 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2007 I use Mission Fuel Shoulder pads and remove the Bicep protection from this. I also wear Reebok 7K elbow pads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allsmokenopancake 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2007 My stickhandling is limited by my talent, not my elbow pads.I use Koho 3360, which have a fairly short forearm, I should really get wrist slashguards or something, it's only a matter of time before I get whacked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leafs1967 2 Report post Posted August 10, 2007 Not wearing any elbow pads is crazy. I feel like i have more mobility when i skate without any of my gear on so maybe i should give that a go for a game to see how it works out. Have a look at some of the best stick handlers in the NHL they all have elbow pads with added protection to protect them from slashes. If you're going to practice your stick handling wear both your gloves and elbow pads to get a more gamelike feel than just gloves. Work at this for a while and you'll notice a big difference. Don't give up protection in the wrist area as it only takes one whack. Your stick handling will really suffer in a cast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
