How should hockey equipment fit

[Jat 0]

Okay, I know this is really noob of me, but I am going to buy full gear this weekend but I don't know how anything should fit. I searched for this topic and Could not find sufficient information. For example, I don't have the slightest clue on how pants should fit.

Could you guys tell me how each piece of equipment should fit and throw in any tips (tricks, suggestions, etc). Or Direct me to a site with great info on fit. I'm really really looking for mobility and comfort. suggesting an exact product is welcomed! I plan to get really good at hockey so getting expensive gear isn't a problem. Thanks you!

[Rustpot 1]

Do people work at the store you'll be buying from? Try on as many pieces of gear as you can until you get things feeling good.

Gear needs to cover the area it's supposed to, not move much, allow you to retain as much mobility as possible and fit your criteria for fit.

If you like bulky pads, long pads, slim and tight, loose, etc all changes the way the gear will fit.

[pantherfan 0]

If you go down to your local hockey store they should be able to kit you out fine just explain the situaltion to them.

Edit: Geez, my avatar looks like a gay pride flag... :(

[Jat 0]

I'd like to have a good idea on how things should fit before I walk in the store. i've been to 3 stores so far and the people working at the time didn't have a lot of imput/suggestions so im sketchy in what they were saying.

[Rustpot 1]

Shinpads vary on whether you wear them inside or outside your skates. Generally, while sitting, your knee cap should fit in the spot for it and the pad should extend to just above the ankle.

Pants should come to where the shinpads stops protecting, or just above the knee joint. Make sure you can get on one knee without the pants constricting. Pull them up so the crotch area is snug- not like jeans where you would most likely want bagginess. The top of the protection should come to the belly button area, perhaps extend up higher in the back to cover more of the spine (depending on the model).

Jock- make sure the jock fits the junk. And you need to cross-over without the cup biting your junk or thighs.

Elbowpads should have your elbow properly centered, allow elbow mobility and provide coverage depending on preference and how long your gloves and shoulders are.

Gloves need to be comfortable. Loose/tight in the fingers, palm and wrist, and also how tall the cuff is and the finger mobility are all personal preference.

Shoulder pads need to cover your shoulder with the cap, wrap your body comfortably, protect the areas you need, be comfortable in the neck, and allow you to raise your arms with minimal shifting (tells you if they're too wide or narrow).

Helmet needs to fit your head comfortably. It should not shift on your head when properly adjusted. Shake your head side to side and up and down, make sure it stays put. Grab the cage and twist sideways to make sure the sides fit right and the helmet won't shift after a hit. The chin needs to be supporting, but whether you keep the cage tight to the helmet or have slack is up to you.

These are all suggestions. Try on lots of stuff. If it feels good, get it.

When I went fitting, a lot of elbows and shins were too narrow and didn't feel good on me, the straps cut into my arms or it felt like they weren't in full contact with my legs.

In the end, make sure things fit together well. If your shoulder and elbow pads overlap, see if the shoulder's bicep can be shortened (or vice versa), or choose different pads to get the gaps how you want them to be. If you have tall cuffed gloves and long forearm elbow pads, you won't be able to straighten your wrist or get full freedom.

[shifter 0]

You Forgot the most important equipment! The SKATE!!! Try on as many pairs as you can! Get what fits and comfortable don't waste your money on nice cool pair of skates! Find someone that knows their facts on equipment , ask questions!

[Konig von Kuhlem 0]

Here's a website with some sizing tips:

http://www.thehockeyshop.com/SizingTips.htm

[Chadd 916]

You Forgot the most important equipment! The SKATE!!! Try on as many pairs as you can! Get what fits and comfortable don't waste your money on nice cool pair of skates! Find someone that knows their facts on equipment , ask questions!

If you find skates that feel like they fit, try on the next size down. If that fits, try the next size down again. When you finally find a skate that is too short, go back up a half size.

Make sure that you also don't mistake a width problem in a skate with a length issue. Getting a half size longer to make up for some pain in the sides is not a good solution.

[MLSman 22]

If you go down to your local hockey store they should be able to kit you out fine just explain the situaltion to them.

Edit: Geez, my avatar looks like a gay pride flag... :(

Now that's funny!

It's actually not that bad! It's got old Caps logo feel to it...might want to change the background color though...and add an extra star for the original 13 colonies patriotic theme. I gotta say it's pretty damn original though.

[brent 1]

Not to get off topic, but I can remember the first time that I was ever fitted for equipment. I was probably like 9 years old and my parents took me to a Play it Again Sports.

At 24, I think the shins and pants they sized me up in would still be to large.