Do you hate wearing elbow pads?

[Vishi05 0]

The reason why I posted this thread also was because I have an idea for an elbow pad design, I bought the stuff to make a prototype but have been kind of lazy about doing it. It really should cut down on any slipping and give increased flexability if it works.

[DoubleT96 0]

The reason why I posted this thread also was because I have an idea for an elbow pad design, I bought the stuff to make a prototype but have been kind of lazy about doing it. It really should cut down on any slipping and give increased flexability if it works.

Are u going to patent it?! If so, be careful what you say about it

[ebladeshockey8 0]

i used to wear elbow pads until last year when my old ones got too small and i bought new ones..they are like rbk 7k or sometin like that, and they are big and uncomfortable..i wear them on occasion, and i just cant stickhandle or shoot the same way...i wish farrel made some nice elbow pads, their shouldys are super comfortable and arent restrictive one bit...

[Vishi05 0]

The reason why I posted this thread also was because I have an idea for an elbow pad design, I bought the stuff to make a prototype but have been kind of lazy about doing it. It really should cut down on any slipping and give increased flexability if it works.

Are u going to patent it?! If so, be careful what you say about it

That's why I'm being very vague ;)

[Leafsrule16 5]

Nike Quest V-14's = My Solution.

Used to be pretty restricted honestly, picked up some v14's really liked the fit, now i got some farrells and tackla pants, im pretty good. Its like im wearing nothing at all.

[DoubleT96 0]

The reason why I posted this thread also was because I have an idea for an elbow pad design, I bought the stuff to make a prototype but have been kind of lazy about doing it. It really should cut down on any slipping and give increased flexability if it works.

Are u going to patent it?! If so, be careful what you say about it

That's why I'm being very vague ;)

I"m a patent attorney...that's why I was going to tell you to be careful what you say........Have fun with your idea and good luck!

[Tikkanen 1]

i used to wear elbow pads until last year when my old ones got too small and i bought new ones..they are like rbk 7k or sometin like that, and they are big and uncomfortable..i wear them on occasion, and i just cant stickhandle or shoot the same way...i wish farrel made some nice elbow pads, their shouldys are super comfortable and arent restrictive one bit...

They do make elbow pads. They don't look all that protective but they should be flexible based on the shoulder pads and the block system they use.

[TBLfan 25]

Nike Quest V-14's = My Solution.

Used to be pretty restricted honestly, picked up some v14's really liked the fit, now i got some farrells and tackla pants, im pretty good. Its like im wearing nothing at all.

The old Nike protective was phenomenal. You still see the occasional pro in Nike elbows, their shoulder pads were great too.

[ebladeshockey8 0]

i used to wear elbow pads until last year when my old ones got too small and i bought new ones..they are like rbk 7k or sometin like that, and they are big and uncomfortable..i wear them on occasion, and i just cant stickhandle or shoot the same way...i wish farrel made some nice elbow pads, their shouldys are super comfortable and arent restrictive one bit...

They do make elbow pads. They don't look all that protective but they should be flexible based on the shoulder pads and the block system they use.

are you sure, cause ive been on the farrell website and they havent had them...

[TBLfan 25]

They are football elbow pads. They're very minimal, check hockey giant.

I wouldn't use them for hockey.

[ebladeshockey8 0]

They are football elbow pads. They're very minimal, check hockey giant.

I wouldn't use them for hockey.

the ones on hockey giant are the same ones that are the football ones on farrells website...has anyone used them?

[Tikkanen 1]

They are football elbow pads. They're very minimal, check hockey giant.

I wouldn't use them for hockey.

Either would I but if you're looking for minimal protection I guess that should be OK. Basically a few foam blocks in a nylon sleeve. I took a slap shot directly to my S17 elbow pad last week, probably would have shattered my elbow in the Farrells.

[TBLfan 25]

I got slew-footed and felt my elbow hit in my pro stock Jofas... I think those farrells are just dangerous to wear, they aren't going to protect you at all. A good 3-piece elbow and possibly going down a size would probably be better for those that have slippage/mobility issues.

[ebladeshockey8 0]

I got slew-footed and felt my elbow hit in my pro stock Jofas... I think those farrells are just dangerous to wear, they aren't going to protect you at all. A good 3-piece elbow and possibly going down a size would probably be better for those that have slippage/mobility issues.

i had a nike dry fit shirt with like rubber patches on the elbow to keep them in place..it worked really good..it was really goofy lookin though lol

[Leafsrule16 5]

Nike Quest V-14's = My Solution.

Used to be pretty restricted honestly, picked up some v14's really liked the fit, now i got some farrells and tackla pants, im pretty good. Its like im wearing nothing at all.

The old Nike protective was phenomenal. You still see the occasional pro in Nike elbows, their shoulder pads were great too.

That might be why i bought 3 pairs? There like wearing nothing at all, ive been on the same pair for 3 years and there still brand new, great strap system that queer rubber thing, then it has the grip print all on the inside and the zoom air elbow piece, ive taken some tumbles over the years and i dont feel anything.

[tony1233 0]

I personally wear a pair of NikeBauer supreme 30's and I find that they don't offer much protection when I fall down (which sure is alot! lol) I'm more of an enforcer, or grinder type of guy.. so I also like to roll the sleeves of my jersey up on to my elbow pads and I find with the small pads they keep falling down over and for some reason I can't have anything on my forearm... lol monkey see monkey do I guess.. a guy on my local senior team does his the same way. If anyone knows of a bulkier pad that I can get for a fairly low price could you let me know please! I spent 200 on a helmet and jersey today, spending 300 on skates very soon so my buget is a bit small for the time being lol.

[ncbrock 0]

Have not worn elbow pads in over 2 years now, I can't deal with how restrictive elbow pads are, I can't shoot or stickhandle like I can without them.

I don't play contact hockey anymore, so I don't really feel the need to use elbow pads.

I feel the same way. I never use elbow pads except in travel tournaments because the refs always get me without them, ive been going for 2 years without using them and have never gotton hit in the arm with a puck or fell on my elbows, so until that day comes and i get seriously injured, im not wearing them :D

[bigsnake76 2]

Jofa's, been wearing em 15 years, never even notice they are on my arm and the are protective as hell.

[fawn111 0]

The pads I wear are Bauer's but they are more like the football pads.... very minimal, but I am not playing any contact hockey..... Actually, never wore them playing inline, just never really fell all that much, but since i started playing ice and not being a great ice skater to begin with, I fell the second day I was out there and ended up with a bump the size of a golf ball on the elbow.... went out and got some padding.... though just did not see the need for the full elbow cup models....

have fallen several times right on the elbow and did not feel anything with the skinny Bauers... not sure what model, buy they are pretty old for sure

[matix218 11]

I have been using middle of the line easton elbows for years and that is one piece of equipment that I literally never even notice I am wearing. If anyone is finding elbow pads annoying it is probably because you have the wrong size (most likely too big) and they are moving around on you. If they are properly fitted you will never know they are there.

[LkptTiger 1]

I've had my current elbow pads (Easton Z-Airs) since I was 12 or 13...they're currently being held together by approximately 1/2 a roll of tape each and are so broken-down that I barely notice them on - but they still offer protection. The only real problem is the fact that all that tape can make it a bit of a chore to slip them on/off - which means that they're almost impossible to get rid of in a fight. Luckily, I don't fight too often.

I will say that I don't like skating without my shin guards on. I skate just as well without them, but it just FEELS awkward. I actually unzip the legs on my warm-up pants and wear my shin guards when I'm working at the summer clinics/camps. For some reason I just feel more comfortable with them on.

[chippa13 1844]

Don't skimp on elbows, bursa sacs love to burst after a hard fall.

[XLII 0]

I ended up in wearing my Lacrosse Arm Guards (Brine Ventilator Pro),

because I like them much more than any Hockey Elbow Pad I used over the last 17 years.

[furlanitalia 1]

I don't hate wearing elbow pads, but I hate the design of every pad out there. I have vapor 4's that are barely clinging to life and I don't know what I'll do when they're gone because I can't stand (not that I've ever worn) the newer design of two pieces (bicep pad, elbow+forearm as opposed to bicep, elbow, forearm)

[DCott 0]

I ended up in wearing my Lacrosse Arm Guards (Brine Ventilator Pro),

because I like them much more than any Hockey Elbow Pad I used over the last 17 years.

Same here, just ditched the hockey elbows and tried some lax elbow pads I had lying around. Lax elbows are great, especially for non check. They may lack in hard plastic caps and such, but they are very mobile, comfortable, and have good coverage for forearms and biceps (great if you don't wear shoulder pads.