Lightweight mobile shoulder pads for beer league

[Nealoc187 10]

Stop over at five hole and try on a bunch of pads. You can get decent protection and mobility for way less money, most mid level pads would work just fine. If Andrew or Mike are there, tell them I said hello.

Are you telling him to try other lacrosse pads besides those he listed (i assume five hole is a lacrosse store)?

I too have been considering either lightweight hockey shoulders or lacrosse pads or a padded shirt.

[Chadd 916]

Are you telling him to try other lacrosse pads besides those he listed (i assume five hole is a lacrosse store)?

I too have been considering either lightweight hockey shoulders or lacrosse pads or a padded shirt.

No, I am suggesting he go to a hockey shop in his area (they do also sell lax gear I believe) and try on some hockey pads. I've seen more than a few injuries to guys wearing lax pads on the ice.

[maniacaniac 2]

Stop over at five hole and try on a bunch of pads. You can get decent protection and mobility for way less money, most mid level pads would work just fine. If Andrew or Mike are there, tell them I said hello.

I've tried on several of the lower priced shoulders, just not real thrilled with them. It was here where I first saw the Maybach Duece and started thinking about using lacrosse pads. Next time I'm in there I'll tell them you said hey.

[FunkyDish 0]

Cooper sp34 (the original) 39.99$ cad. Comparing to the U+ CL, the cooper one is lighter.

[Canuck 0]

No, I am suggesting he go to a hockey shop in his area (they do also sell lax gear I believe) and try on some hockey pads. I've seen more than a few injuries to guys wearing lax pads on the ice.

+1 Exactly, that's like everyone else on the road driving an SUV and your driving a compact car.

[Boostinmister2 16]

I use Brine LoPro Superlight Lacrosse Shoulder pads, these things are ridiculously light!

I removed the shoulder cap so its a nice low profiled shoulder pad, doesnt even look like I'm wearing shoulder pads when I have them on.

[OpenIceHit42 2]

I'm down to the CCM 1899's vs. the Sherwood 9950's. I'm looking for low profile, but something that offers a decent amount of protection. On the fence between the two and need some advice.

[DigiV 6]

why shoulder pads at all should be the answer

[McDugan 89]

I don't know the 1899's but the 9950's offer minimally improved protection over the 5030's. The only difference protection wise is that there is a small rectangular piece of hard plastic in the center of the chest and back.

[OpenIceHit42 2]

why shoulder pads at all should be the answer

Is that a serious question?

Anyone can lose an edge at any give time and go shoulder first into the boards. Not to mention a shot from out high could be deflected and catch you in the shoulder.

[gosinger 122]

@losing an edge: a few days ago an opponent in pick-up roller hockey made a very sharp turn and crashed head first (wearing a visor) into my shoulder, sending him flying across the rink and resulting in 3 loose teeth. My shoulder (without wearing any pads - well, it's roller!) had an impression of his teeth, so I am even contemplating using a light pad for roller....so yeah, wear shoulders or suffer the consequences....be it the boards or an opponent or a puck :)

[Powerfibers 8]

I was wearing my Farrell's without the caps and blocked a clearing attempt along the boards. The puck hit my shoulder so hard it went over the glass and out of play, and it hurt like hell. I jumped a mile when I stepped in the shower and realized it not only bruised but broke the skin!

[Chadd 916]

I'm down to the CCM 1899's vs. the Sherwood 9950's. I'm looking for low profile, but something that offers a decent amount of protection. On the fence between the two and need some advice.

I wouldn't say that either offers a "decent amount of protection". Minimal, yes. Decent, no.

why shoulder pads at all should be the answer

Because some people have to work the morning after a game.

[DigiV 6]

@losing an edge: a few days ago an opponent in pick-up roller hockey made a very sharp turn and crashed head first (wearing a visor) into my shoulder, sending him flying across the rink and resulting in 3 loose teeth. My shoulder (without wearing any pads - well, it's roller!) had an impression of his teeth, so I am even contemplating using a light pad for roller....so yeah, wear shoulders or suffer the consequences....be it the boards or an opponent or a puck :)

But these scenarios can apply to anything.

Do you wear a neck guard?

[gosinger 122]

@DigiV: Nope on the neck-guard, but on the ice I wear a cage and shoulders - the gap at the neck can be covered with a slight nod of the head or shrug of the shoulders (similar as the argument that a visor can be supplemented by raising your glove to your face), but without upper-body protection we aren't talking small gap but rather a huge area with no possible way of covering it.

[beerleaguecaptain 999]

I'm down to the CCM 1899's vs. the Sherwood 9950's. I'm looking for low profile, but something that offers a decent amount of protection. On the fence between the two and need some advice.

I have 9950s that I modded and are prettty good. Sewed farrell paddining from a shirt into then front and back. Very light and fairly protective. Only problem was front high shoulder/chest region.

[illinidave 1]

I tried the CCM U+ CL and CS shouldies.....went with the CS's (cheaper) and love 'em. Had Warrior Hustlers beforehand.

[chippa13 1844]

why shoulder pads at all should be the answer

Why not?

[HockeyStop 7]

I've had a lot of luck with my U+12's. Tons of mobility and probably more than enough protection, great sleek fit too. Worth looking at

[bg9 12]

I've had a lot of luck with my U+12's. Tons of mobility and probably more than enough protection, great sleek fit too. Worth looking at

I totally agree. I struggled with 5 or 6 different shoulder pads, including Farrells, until I tried the U+ 12's.

[Goonsquad 209]

why shoulder pads at all should be the answer

Why not?

better to be safe than sorry. You never know if someone is going to rub you out along the boards or is just a plain prick drive your shoulder into the glass... Also the padding in the chest region should help prevent direct contact between a puck shot hard and your beating heart.

[nomorals 0]

Anybody have any idea where I might be able to find some of the senior farrell shoulders or recommendations for something similar? I love those things and after a recent 9 month injury break found that they fell apart in my hockey back due to a water leak in my garage.

[althoma1 575]

Anybody have any idea where I might be able to find some of the senior farrell shoulders or recommendations for something similar? I love those things and after a recent 9 month injury break found that they fell apart in my hockey back due to a water leak in my garage.

Pro Hockey Life still carries the Farrell Shoulder pads: http://www.prohockeylife.com/hockey-shoulder-pads-senior-hockey-shoulder-pads-c-3_26_87/farrell-h600-sr-hockey-shoulder-pads-p-3439

[giogolf 9]

I'm down to the CCM 1899's vs. the Sherwood 9950's. I'm looking for low profile, but something that offers a decent amount of protection. On the fence between the two and need some advice.

The shoulder cap will offer more protection that the 1899's. but the 1899's have slightly thicker chest pads. I was comparing the 5030's to the 1899's and went with the 5030's because the small caps on the 1899's move all over the place.

[McDugan 89]

^^^

Jeez, for that money, I'd just buy the CL's. (referring to the PHL link for the Farrell shoulders)

I made a franken-pad/shirt using a dry-fit t-shirt with the pads cut out of several pairs of Farrell padded shorts (which you can find super cheap from liquidation sellers blowing out inventory)

I put pads on the shoulders, biceps, belly, lower back, and kidney/hip areas. Super breathable, and a total cost of about $40, between the shirt (thrift shop), pads (3 pairs of shorts at $8 a piece) and $15 to have them all sewn on properly by my local dry cleaner/seamstress.

I do love the Farrell padding, and I'm sure it would be easy to add caps from other pads if you want/need - I haven't found the need for more protection than the cell-padding offers yet.

With all the pads I put on the shirt, it's not the lightest-weight kit, but because it's a t-shirt, it sits really nicely and the weight is distributed across the body very well.