Least Restrictive Shoulder pads?

[Cole13 0]

These are mine.... i love them, and they werent to expensive.........

[BGM 0]

You have to watch out for some of lower end model lines of shoulder pads--yes they are light but most have just a one-piece chest which is not good for flexibility--look for a 3 piece chest or strap-up (like the Sherwoods and Bauer Classics).

[VakarLajos 5]

The Bauer Classics are Identical to the SWD's.. I'm afraid that won't hold up for College Club level hockey.

The Farrell's look sick. similar to what the NEW TPS is trying to do...

Bauer Classics are a little different than the Sher-Woods. Sher-Woods have a free-swinging shoulder whereas more of the NBH is stitched onto the main piece of the pad.

Also, a lot of pros use shoulder pads that are as flimsy, if not more so than those two models. Niedermayer and Shanahan are using very thin shoulder pads that are also 20+ years old. McSorley used to have just the caps sewn onto his suspenders.

NBH Classics and SWD 5030s will be fine for college club hockey.

It all depends on how you are built and what you are comfortable with.

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Yeah I work for Hockey World... but I need something with great mobility and Good shoulder protection vs the Sherwood classic pads... I love the sherwoods but I think for MAHL/College Club I'm going to need something a little bit more protective...

If I could find some older Jofa's I would consider those... but as of now I'm looking at the RBK and the Bauer Lightspeed....

What are Farrell's? does anyone have a pic... I have never heard/seen these..

They are shoulder pads that are intended to have a tighter fit, they are made of small, individually placed foam cubes and there are adjustable shoulder caps. Essentially it's supposed to increase your range of motion and the foam acts as impact absorbtion.

http://www.farrellsports.com/products/proh.../shouldies.html

they're a small company based out of MA, the guy actually got an degree from MIT for these

they dont have the biggest names yet, but Poti and Yandle have signed on

Dan does not have a MIT degree. It was tested by MIT.

[Monty22 835]

Check out the Itechs- start with the 255 and work your way up if need more protection.

[jimmy 194]

We sold more Farrells than any other brand shoulder last season. It may not be the most protective, Jofa/RBK prob has that claim, but for least restrictive out of the box and range of motion, the Farrells seemed to get the best immediate feedback from customers. They were real popular amoung the local Junior players, most who immediately removed the shoulder caps because they didn't like the bulky "look". I tried to talk them into leaving the caps on but just trimming them down, but you can't convince these kids to do anything that is against the "trendy" thing to do.

[Chadd 916]

We sold more Farrells than any other brand shoulder last season. It may not be the most protective, Jofa/RBK prob has that claim, but for least restrictive out of the box and range of motion, the Farrells seemed to get the best immediate feedback from customers. They were real popular amoung the local Junior players, most who immediately removed the shoulder caps because they didn't like the bulky "look". I tried to talk them into leaving the caps on but just trimming them down, but you can't convince these kids to do anything that is against the "trendy" thing to do.

Trendy people are just about the only ones buying them.

[Tikkanen 1]

I bought the Farrells and took the caps off. I didn't do it to look cool since I wear a jersey over my shoulder pads. I haven't worn shoulders in league play in about 4 years and needed something that didn't make me feel like I was playing middle linebacker in the NFL for the no check leagues I'm in. IMO, you cannot beat the mobility and protection that the Farrell's offer-and I guess I look cool when I'm in the locker room and that's all that really matters?

[jimmy 194]

We sold more Farrells than any other brand shoulder last season. It may not be the most protective, Jofa/RBK prob has that claim, but for least restrictive out of the box and range of motion, the Farrells seemed to get the best immediate feedback from customers. They were real popular amoung the local Junior players, most who immediately removed the shoulder caps because they didn't like the bulky "look". I tried to talk them into leaving the caps on but just trimming them down, but you can't convince these kids to do anything that is against the "trendy" thing to do.

Trendy people are just about the only ones buying them.

and...how is this different than say trendy skates that people buy, or colored sticks. No difference. I've found that someone will try on a teammates, then like it so much, they buy their own.

[sweed 5]

The one90´s are really good. The only shitty detail on them is the frontstraps with to weak velcro and plastic/rubber ends that gets ripped open during play. The coming xxxx might be the way to go I think!

[shooter27 117]

The Bauer Classics are Identical to the SWD's.. I'm afraid that won't hold up for College Club level hockey.

The Farrell's look sick. similar to what the NEW TPS is trying to do...

I used the SWD classics my last two seasons of NCAA hockey and never had a problem with them. That being said, if Farrell's had been around back then I probably would have worn those instead.

[flyerman 0]

Check out Rebellion's new "old school" shoulder pads. They are even lighter with lower profile caps than the SWD 5030's. A buddy of mine wears them and loves them; definitely what I am getting next if my LHS still has a pair left in my size.

Oddly enough, I could not find these on their website, but maybe your LHS can order them for you. Apparently they run small.

[jon93 0]

We sold more Farrells than any other brand shoulder last season. It may not be the most protective, Jofa/RBK prob has that claim, but for least restrictive out of the box and range of motion, the Farrells seemed to get the best immediate feedback from customers. They were real popular amoung the local Junior players, most who immediately removed the shoulder caps because they didn't like the bulky "look". I tried to talk them into leaving the caps on but just trimming them down, but you can't convince these kids to do anything that is against the "trendy" thing to do.

how do you trim the caps?

how do you suggest doing it?

[jimmy 194]

We sold more Farrells than any other brand shoulder last season. It may not be the most protective, Jofa/RBK prob has that claim, but for least restrictive out of the box and range of motion, the Farrells seemed to get the best immediate feedback from customers. They were real popular amoung the local Junior players, most who immediately removed the shoulder caps because they didn't like the bulky "look". I tried to talk them into leaving the caps on but just trimming them down, but you can't convince these kids to do anything that is against the "trendy" thing to do.

how do you trim the caps?

how do you suggest doing it?

You can shorten them with a dremel or a hacksaw, or exacto. Just trim off a inch around the perimeter. Personally, I think they are fine as is, why mess with the protection, trimming or removing them does nothing to add range of motion, it's just done for looks.

[duch 0]

Tell me how cool the Farrells without the shoulder caps look when you separate a shoulder. That has to be one of the most painful injuries hockey players can suffer. I'll stick to the Jofa/RBK's thank very much and keep a little protection.

[killthepoodle 0]

I've heard those NBH Pro Stock shoulders with the two caps are super mobile.

[Drewhunz 3]

They are in the shoulder/clavicle area, but I want some shoulder pads that at least come down past my nipples. That's right, I said nipples.

[Chadd 916]

Tell me how cool the Farrells without the shoulder caps look when you separate a shoulder. That has to be one of the most painful injuries hockey players can suffer. I'll stick to the Jofa/RBK's thank very much and keep a little protection.

Even with the caps, they're next to useless. I know two guys that had them and they were covered with welts and bruises after every game. Changed to mid-level Itechs and no more problems.

[Krev 86]

Nike V-10's. If you can find them.

[VakarLajos 5]

Tell me how cool the Farrells without the shoulder caps look when you separate a shoulder. That has to be one of the most painful injuries hockey players can suffer. I'll stick to the Jofa/RBK's thank very much and keep a little protection.

Even with the caps, they're next to useless. I know two guys that had them and they were covered with welts and bruises after every game. Changed to mid-level Itechs and no more problems.

I know three guys who had tried Farrell shoulder pads. One was player Jr B, the other two in men's leagues. Both had welts all over their upper body. While Farrell's system looks good on paper, it didn't seem to work out too well.

The one90´s are really good. The only shitty detail on them is the frontstraps with to weak velcro and plastic/rubber ends that gets ripped open during play. The coming xxxx might be the way to go I think!

The XXXXs, IMO are more comfortable and constructed better than the One90s as far as the straps are concerned. The One90 offers better sternum and rib protection though.

[kenneth 5]

how are bauer lightspeeds?

[Tikkanen 1]

I know three guys who had tried Farrell shoulder pads. One was player Jr B, the other two in men's leagues. Both had welts all over their upper body. While Farrell's system looks good on paper, it didn't seem to work out too well.

These are full check leagues, correct?

[Krev 86]

I know three guys who had tried Farrell shoulder pads. One was player Jr B, the other two in men's leagues. Both had welts all over their upper body. While Farrell's system looks good on paper, it didn't seem to work out too well.

These are full check leagues, correct?

Jr B should be considered a bit more than full check, IMO. And it depends on the type of mens league.

[BMcDonald19 0]

not 100% sure about the vapor xxxx, butthe vapor XXV were awesome when i had them on

[ean 0]

Yeah I work for Hockey World... but I need something with great mobility and Good shoulder protection vs the Sherwood classic pads... I love the sherwoods but I think for MAHL/College Club I'm going to need something a little bit more protective...

If I could find some older Jofa's I would consider those... but as of now I'm looking at the RBK and the Bauer Lightspeed....

What are Farrell's? does anyone have a pic... I have never heard/seen these..

They are shoulder pads that are intended to have a tighter fit, they are made of small, individually placed foam cubes and there are adjustable shoulder caps. Essentially it's supposed to increase your range of motion and the foam acts as impact absorbtion.

http://www.farrellsports.com/products/proh.../shouldies.html

they're a small company based out of MA, the guy actually got an degree from MIT for these

they dont have the biggest names yet, but Poti and Yandle have signed on

I would not put those shoulder pads on my let alone pay 150 for them. Whether or not MIT tested them.