Lightest Pant - Rec league non contact

[stevo_323 0]

I play in a non contact beer league and I dont need a pant with a ton of protection, all I want is the lightest pant I can find. Low end, high end, doesnt really matter. Ive heard Tacklas are really light? but also some lower end pants are as well with less protection. What do you guys suggest?

Thanks

[TML_FAN 0]

I used the Bauer X30's for a couple of years. They offer decent protection and I found them toi be pretty light.

[stevo_323 0]

Thank yo for the reply TML. I do wonder if a very high end pant will be lighter than a few stages under it, but probably the same weight as a lower end pant, but obviously different protection

[AllCanadian 2]

I'll second the low end Vapor pants. I've had a pair of Vapor VI's playing higher tier men's league and they've held up for 4 years. Very little protection but enough in key areas plus great durability and mobility.

[mike_big_mac 1]

Yup I'm wearing X:30's.. just don't fall on your ass! lol no padding whatsoever!

[lassek20 1]

i have a mesh/foam mission roller girdle with a shell. thats the lighest option, sometimes i feel like im skating naked

[MarsB 33]

One of our defensemen is also a ref and plays in his ref girdle and shins. Personally, I think he's crazy.

[Havok19 0]

x60 girdle is crazy light

[stevo_323 0]

Really eh? I had read around that the X60 was one of the heavier girdles, which is why I was leaning more towards the One95, or the Warrior Projekt

[Zylos45 118]

you want light?

go to Pure Hockey. They are selling Bauer Pro Stock bottoms.

Not much upper protection but light as hell

[stevo_323 0]

THank you for the tip! I searched the site but I couldnt find them anywhere

[s_franchise 5]

The new supreme pants are pretty light you could get the one80's for about 100 i believe. they fit great and aren't bulky

[Zylos45 118]

Was in the Braintree store. Does Pure Hockey do phone orders?

Have to check my receipt but believe they were 49$

[nickyb13 9]

I'm using a mission thorax flow girdle with an eagle shell and the only thing I feel is a cool breeze while I'm skating : ) I wouldn't make a habit of going out of your way to block a shot though. The thigh pads have ok protection but everything else may not be up to par

[stick9 903]

Thank yo for the reply TML. I do wonder if a very high end pant will be lighter than a few stages under it, but probably the same weight as a lower end pant, but obviously different protection

A higher end pant may be close in weight but it also may feel more bulky due to the added protection.

You might be better off going with a mid level pant with good mobility. That way you can stay fairly light without sacrifcing protection.

[wrlittle 0]

I have a pair of CCM U+ 03s. Minimal protection, maximum mobility. They were less than $40, too.

Like you, I go for comfort and mobility now that I play beer league.

[Jamie_tnt 6]

i have a mesh/foam mission roller girdle with a shell. thats the lighest option, sometimes i feel like im skating naked

Was thinking of going with this setup myself. However did you size the shell in comparison to the girdle? The same size or did you get the shell a size bigger?

[5 Minute Major 1]

x60 girdle is crazy light

Same here. I love it! I have an 11K Pant and 9K girdle but I always go with my x60.

[theflash0000 0]

I used to have a pair of Sande "The Show" pants--they were incredibly light, but also had reasonable protection in the key areas.

[IPv6Freely 2100]

Yup I'm wearing X:30's.. just don't fall on your ass! lol no padding whatsoever!

Definitely +1 on the X:30s. They are what I started with, and they were super light and comfortable... but at that skill level you fall on your ass WAY too much. I don't fall much anymore, so I almost wish I had my X:30s back!

[lassek20 1]

Was thinking of going with this setup myself. However did you size the shell in comparison to the girdle? The same size or did you get the shell a size bigger?

same size shell, maybe even a size down. anything bigger i think would be obnoxious

[Coldclay 53]

I also play in a beer league but I was looking for the lightest pants (not girdle) WITH adequate protection and not low end... After checking out Vapor XXXX, Tackla, One80 and Easton S19, I went with S19. Super light and great protection...

[HOPE 0]

id wait for the ccm cl

[jsykes 35]

id wait for the ccm cl

Ditto. The new CL is ridiculously light with full pro level protection and a two piece unit just like pro pants.

[HOPE 0]

Ditto. The new CL is ridiculously light with full pro level protection and a two piece unit just like pro pants.

how you tried them? and what do you mean two pieces unit?