Lacrosse shoulder pads for beer league?

[fogelberg 9]

Our league requires them as well and there are enough options out there that it really isn't a problem. It costs them nothing to require the pads and helps insulate them from some of the inevitable lawsuits. SWD 5030 or something similar is enough to meet the minimum requirements and you won't even feel them while you're playing. USAH actually requires that any piece of gear being used is "unaltered" for sanctioned play, even for adults. We encountered that issue with regards to cages. You aren't required to have one, but it has to be in stock condition if you choose to use one. I also use lower level elbow pads so that I don't have problems with the shoulder pad and elbow pad bicep protection getting bunched up. More than one way to skin a cat, etc...

If I were designing, there would be at least two or three levels of those as well. I guess I didn't make that clear enough.

I hear you! Off topic, but what elbow pads do you use? Even with the bicep pads cut off, I'd love to find some elbow pads that would feel like the old two strap cooper pads of my childhood that stayed put better.

[Chadd 916]

I hear you! Off topic, but what elbow pads do you use? Even with the bicep pads cut off, I'd love to find some elbow pads that would feel like the old two strap cooper pads of my childhood that stayed put better.

Jofa 8025/9025, they have two forearm straps and keep the pads pretty stable. The elastic straps on mine are getting stretched out and I need to replace them eventually. I also have a pair of DR EP44 ( I think) that have had the bicep pad removed. They have an elastic sleeve in addition to the two straps.

[burr14 17]

Has anyone tried removing the Bicep pads on the CCM CL? The version that I have (which I think is slightly different from the first gen that came out) has adjustable Velcro bicep guards with an elastic band piece that keeps it from falling off altogether. Seems like you could easily just cut the elastic band part though if you wanted to take it off. Since it has an adjustable Velcro part you could always put it back on. Haven't tried it myself though

[kingofnooyork 30]

For beer league, I think Mission nailed it. http://www.icewarehouse.com/descpage.html?pcode=MPROS

Bicep pads and shoulder caps are both removable.

Thats really nice. MIght have to give those a try.

Have you tried on any such franken-pads: are you sure they actually pull off both, as you put it?

We're an incredibly funny species, capable of the most incredibly subtle self-deception (as some psychologists say, that could be the reasonable-innocent explanation behind Brian Williams exaggeration of his helicopter downing story) and an alarm went off reading your moment of realization, happening in front of the mirror. Are you sure you're not just unhappy with the way they look, which is 'deceptively bulky'?

For what it's worth. I tried on the APX2 shoulders recently (though without a jersey over) and was insanely impressed with the feeling of incredibly light and mobile pads that still offer sufficient protection for aggressive hockey. Again, though, the shoulders are not super slim.

My current pads are probably not much better than the lacrosse ones though. I just have 15+year-old Easton Pro Lite Design shoulders that were light for their day, with really slim plastic shoulder caps that have some padding, maybe 1/8" thick, on top of that. I wore those in full contact leagues when I was younger, without any injuries or complaints. I tried to upgrade to bulkier ones, but I simply couldn't move in those. I could barely shrug, much less raise my arm.

It was more of a functional observation followed by a visual one. I usually wear full equipment as a would in a game when playing pick up or stick n shoot. A couple weeks ago i went to lunchtime pickup and it really ended up being stick n shoot on account of the lack of players that day. I was shooting so much and getting very warm. Removed my CL shoulder pads and the mobility difference was alot greater than i realized. The thing that is funny about the CL pads is that the weight and wicking ability of them is pretty much unmatched for that level of protection. With that said the caps do create a fair amount of friction when playing and this is where the mobility comes into play for me.

If there was a pad with a smoother/flatter cap but same chest and back protection i think it would be great.

[IPv6Freely 2096]

Thats really nice. MIght have to give those a try.

If there was a pad with a smoother/flatter cap but same chest and back protection i think it would be great.

It was either that, or the CCM RBZ padded shirt I also posted. I've been debating the Mission shirt for quite some time, but that RBZ shirt having pads on the shoulders instead of caps was intriguing to me. It should be here Monday, I can update if you'd like once I've played in it.

[kingofnooyork 30]

It was either that, or the CCM RBZ padded shirt I also posted. I've been debating the Mission shirt for quite some time, but that RBZ shirt having pads on the shoulders instead of caps was intriguing to me. It should be here Monday, I can update if you'd like once I've played in it.

ok cool yeah would love to hear about that. I'm a little reluctant to go totally cap-less. Just because some of those full speed slide into the boards falls. I'm not getting any younger and i'd im paranoid about injuries bacuase i'd like to play for a long time.

[IPv6Freely 2096]

ok cool yeah would love to hear about that. I'm a little reluctant to go totally cap-less. Just because some of those full speed slide into the boards falls. I'm not getting any younger and i'd im paranoid about injuries bacuase i'd like to play for a long time.

Yea I'm right there with you, the lack of shoulder cap is a bit worrying but we'll see. I know I've said it a hundred times but my god I wish they hadn't discontinued the Down Low shoulder pads! They were near PERFECT for beer league hockey!

Maybe I should start up a kickstarter or something to make similar... heh.

[McDugan 89]

It was either that, or the CCM RBZ padded shirt I also posted. I've been debating the Mission shirt for quite some time, but that RBZ shirt having pads on the shoulders instead of caps was intriguing to me. It should be here Monday, I can update if you'd like once I've played in it.

I'm curious to hear how the chest and spine protection on this RBZ shirt are. That's what kept me from buying the Mission, but the RBZ looks like it's better in that dept. and the price is certainly right if the protection is decent.

I still have my frankenshirt that I made using the pads off of some Farrell shorts I got on clearance, but it's starting to get worn out (the shirt part... I guess I might be able to take the pads and put them on another shirt). I wish I had the time and the resources to scare up some materials and produce a more refined version of this. It would be pretty much perfect in my biased opinion.

The pics are of an "alpha" version - I added some more pads - lower protection for the belly and lumbar/sacral spine, and a plastic shield over the sternum - after these were taken. It's ugly on account having literally hacked the shorts apart, but god it works. The compression block padding is quite protective and breathes very well because of the circular holes in all the blocks. The shirt it's sewn to is a dri-fit, so it wicks nicely. Overall helps keep very cool. The shirt isn't really light, but because the pad segments sit on the shirt, they're extremely mobile and the weight isn't noticeable at all. Overall it covers much better than any shoulder pads I've tried and fits closer to me without being restrictive. No shoulder caps per se, but those compression blocks are much more protective than they get credit for. If I had more materials, I'd probably beef up the padding with maybe a double layer around the shoulder cap area. I toyed with the idea of trying to attach shoulder caps but make them removable, but never felt the need to, so didn't get around to it.

Anyone who wants to help me make the dream of a "real" version of this shirt is welcome to PM me ;)

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Now I know what I'm wearing for next Halloween :)

[kingofnooyork 30]

Picked these up on sale. They are actually pretty great. Same or better weight and mobility of the sherwood 5030s and alot more protection in a really low profile cap.

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/easton-hockey-shoulder-pad-synergy-20-sr.html

[Nealoc187 10]

It was either that, or the CCM RBZ padded shirt I also posted. I've been debating the Mission shirt for quite some time, but that RBZ shirt having pads on the shoulders instead of caps was intriguing to me. It should be here Monday, I can update if you'd like once I've played in it.

when i tried the Mission shirt at Total Hockey i decided against it because the foam used seemed really low density, making it seem almost as though you were just velcroing shoulder caps on to a non-padded shirt. The 9K shirt I ended up getting is more medium density, with the KFS shirt being medium density as well as thicker than the 9k shirt (though covering less area of your body). I, like you, wanted at least some semblance of padding on the shoulder so i opted for the 9k shirt (which was remarkably hard to find) over the 7k shirt (a 6k shirt also existed but i never saw it listed for sale anywhere, could only find pictures of it on google image search).

I wish I had picked up a down low shirt when they were available. I am thinking of modifying my 9k shirt to be a bit like the down low.

[maniacaniac 2]

I just started wearing these after breaking my clavicle, really low profile and not bulky.

http://lacrosseunlimited.com/stx-assault-lacrosse-shoulder-pads.html

I've been wearing a set of these for almost a year and a half now. The segmented nature of the build is fantastic as it really allows you lo move with little to no restriction. There's enough padding in the shoulder caps to keep you from getting hurt if you happen to shoulder the boards, glass, or the occasional run in with another player. The only drawback is the way the pad cuts back in around the pecs. Essentially they are exposed and could take a puck. They also don't come down but so far so there is a gap between where your pants/girdle stops and the chest protection begins. The foam padding is thick enough though when you take a puck or a stick to the chest/back where it is you won't be too sore.

[IPv6Freely 2096]

when i tried the Mission shirt at Total Hockey i decided against it because the foam use seemed pretty low density, making it seem almost as though you were just velcroing shoulder caps on to a non-padded shirt.

I agree, and I think that's what kept me from buying it for all this time.

[Jakedajewler 1]

So anything new? I wanna know what some of these padded shirts are like? Any reviews yet?

[IPv6Freely 2096]

Just got my RBZ shirt. Insanely light. Will wear it this weekend and post my thoughts.

[kingofnooyork 30]

I checked it out at Total Hockey store today. Really nice but curious to see how it will protect on getting hit with the puck. Might be painful without that tough mesh lining most shoulder pads encased in.

[IPv6Freely 2096]

Well keep in mind I'm currently in Down Low pads, which are actually less padding except for the hard plastic on the sternum and the shoulder caps.

[MountainKing 10]

Well keep in mind I'm currently in Down Low pads, which are actually less padding except for the hard plastic on the sternum and the shoulder caps.

I'm curious on the shirt as well and how well it protects/works. I'd love to use it for coaching, I'll jump in and scrimmage with the kids and now that they're getting older they're getting rougher with me out there.

[IPv6Freely 2096]

I'm curious on the shirt as well and how well it protects/works. I'd love to use it for coaching, I'll jump in and scrimmage with the kids and now that they're getting older they're getting rougher with me out there.

For that purpose, I'd absolutely say go for it.

I'm a bit hesitant without the shoulder caps, but in a D6 beer league I'm probably fine. If I ever moved up to D5 I think I'd probably get some normal shoulder pads.

[Nealoc187 10]

I took a weak-to-medium power wrister in the ribs for the first time wearing the 9k shirt. Felt it a bit (by that I mean slight discomfort) but didn't have any lasting effect on my playing (unlike the shot to the cup area i took later in the game which ended my night and had me debating going to the ER). time to start searching msh for jock threads i guess lol

[IPv6Freely 2096]

I didn't even get on the ice in the RBZ shirt. I hated the way it was sticking to my chest and back just sitting on the bench. Felt kinda gross. Kind of like wearing shoulder pads without a shirt underneath. I ended up taking it off, putting my 37.5 shirt back on with my Down Low over it, as usual.

If it hadn't been form fitting I probably could have just worn a shirt under it like I do with my Down Low. Oh well.

[ccarrigan 2]

I have one of the Mission shirts with caps and a Reebok padded shirt. I like them both. Use the caps for league play just in case, padded shirt for pick ups and stick and pucks. I feel like the caps would prevent serious shoulder injury but the rest of the padding isn't top level. Taking a shot to the stomach will most certainly leave a bruise.

[start_today 773]

If you're frequently taking pucks to the back, the issue may not be so much with your shoulder pads as why you keep getting in situations where your back is to the shooter.

[AHill19 0]

For those of you wearing lacrosse shoulder pads, how far do they come down your chest? I went and tried some on at Dick's today (not a very good selection, but I was driving by and decided to stop in, need to find a real lacrosse shop) without any luck. In any hockey shoulder pad I've tried, a Large fits perfectly fine, but in the Lacrosse ones, a Large seemed very small. They sat very high up on my chest. I tried on the Warrior Burn and Brine Clutch models.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=47831846&cp=4413887.4414020

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=47832436&cp=4413887.4414020

I'm currently using some old Nike Quest Pro Stk Junior L shoulder pads that I actually like quite a bit. They are obviously way too small, but I like the mobility much better than the Sr. Medium One90s I used up through high school. I was thinking about stealing the shoulder caps from the Quests if I got some lax shoulders and wanted more protection. I've noticed Brine makes a "Mid" version of the Clutch that has no shoulder caps at all.

Basically, I'm looking for something like I've currently got mobility wise, just extending further down my chest and back, if possible. I went to Total Hockey and Perani's today, but neither had a Sherwood 5030, and I didn't like the Bauer classic I tried on, caps too big.

[maniacaniac 2]

For those of you wearing lacrosse shoulder pads, how far do they come down your chest? I went and tried some on at Dick's today (not a very good selection, but I was driving by and decided to stop in, need to find a real lacrosse shop) without any luck. In any hockey shoulder pad I've tried, a Large fits perfectly fine, but in the Lacrosse ones, a Large seemed very small. They sat very high up on my chest. I tried on the Warrior Burn and Brine Clutch models.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=47831846&cp=4413887.4414020

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=47832436&cp=4413887.4414020

I'm currently using some old Nike Quest Pro Stk Junior L shoulder pads that I actually like quite a bit. They are obviously way too small, but I like the mobility much better than the Sr. Medium One90s I used up through high school. I was thinking about stealing the shoulder caps from the Quests if I got some lax shoulders and wanted more protection. I've noticed Brine makes a "Mid" version of the Clutch that has no shoulder caps at all.

Basically, I'm looking for something like I've currently got mobility wise, just extending further down my chest and back, if possible. I went to Total Hockey and Perani's today, but neither had a Sherwood 5030, and I didn't like the Bauer classic I tried on, caps too big.

For me they stop at the base of my sternum. I some exposure of the abdominal area between the top of my pants and the bottom of the shoulder pad.