Shock Doctor Compression Jock

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

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[LkptTiger 1]

Reviewer Background:

Age: 15 years

Height: ~ 5'10"

Weight: ~ 155 lbs.

Waist: 31"

Product:

Shock Doctor "Power Hockey" Compression Short Jock

Size: Medium

Fit: Very comfortable. It took a little bit of adjusting coming from the heavier, more restrictive Itech jock, but once I was used to the Shock Doctor it felt great. Nice, tight fit, in no way cumbersome to the stride. Very well done. 10/10

Protection: My main problem with this jock in the fact that the cup itself is somewhat narrow. I hate to be so graphic, but after slipping into the shorts, it is necessary to "move things around" in order to make sure nothing is left unprotected. Again, this takes some getting used to, but once I adapted the jock felt great. 9/10 (adjustment period)

Velcro: Great so far. I've been using the jock for almost a month now and can not foresee any issues with the velcro. My socks do stay in place (I use tape to make sure nothing moves around too much, but I have skated without the "re-enforcement" and did not have any problems). There has been no tearing or stretching of any kind. 10/10

Drying Period: Much better than any other jock I have used. I skate, on average, about four or five times every week, airing my equipment out every night after practice/game. The jock is almost completely dry by the time I leave for school in the morning. 10/10

Availability: Not available in many major stores yet (the guy I asked at Dick's told me he had never heard of it). I bought mine at Great Skate, and have seen it at a few of the rinks in the area (the Pepsi Center, most notably - affiliated with "Front Row Sports"). Retails at about $50.

Durability" Well, a few years later, I'm still wearing it. Some of the stitching is pulled, but that's about it. The thing has held-up really, really well. 10/10

Overall: I really like this jock. It's comfortable, light and protective. If you find yourself considering picking one up, I would recommend giving in and throwing down the dough. 9.5/10

Edited November 20, 2008 by LkptTiger

[MacDaddyDanny 0]

Fit: Very comfortable. It took a little bit of adjusting coming from the heavier, more restrictive Itech jock, but once I was used to the Shock Doctor it felt great. Nice, tight fit, in no way cumbersome to the stride. Very well done. 10/10

AGREED

Protection: My main problem with this jock in the fact that the cup itself is somewhat narrow. I hate to be so graphic, but after slipping into the shorts, it is necessary to "move things around" in order to make sure nothing is left unprotected. Again, this takes some getting used to, but once I adapted the jock felt great. 9/10 (adjustment period)

DEFINITELY SOME "ADJUSTMENT" NEEDED

Velcro: Great so far. I've been using the jock for almost a month now and can not foresee any issues with the velcro. My socks do stay in place (I use tape to make sure nothing moves around too much, but I have skated without the "re-enforcement" and did not have any problems). There has been no tearing or stretching of any kind. 10/10

Drying Period: Much better than any other jock I have used. I skate, on average, about four or five times every week, airing my equipment out every night after practice/game. The jock is almost completely dry by the time I leave for school in the morning. 10/10

Availability: Not available in many major stores yet (the guy I asked at Dick's told me he had never heard of it). I bought mine at Great Skate, and have seen it at a few of the rinks in the area (the Pepsi Center, most notably - affiliated with "Front Row Sports"). Retails at about $50.

Overall: I really like this jock. It's comfortable, light and protective. If you find yourself considering picking one up, I would recommend giving in and throwing down the dough. 9.5/10

I would highly recommend!!!!!