Skate fender sizing

[shoot_the_goalie 281]

After getting tired of taking pucks to the feet/ankles, I'm looking into getting some skate fenders and had a question about fit/movement. I wear my shins over the tongue and I wear them pretty long...the bottom of the shin guard goes to about the 2nd eyelet down. Would skate fenders interfere/restrict some movement? I'm looking at the skate fender full pro (the compact pro would definitely get in the way), and it looks like the skate fender caps at top around the 3rd eyelet down. I'm concerned that the shin may keep banging into the fender, and I don't want to go with shorter shin guards.

Thanks

[beerleaguecaptain 999]

I wear my shin over the tongue as well. Mine are not as long as yours but the top of the fender is fairly low. When I wear the skate fenders there is no impediment in that fashion. I think you should be fine.

[syinx 139]

Another good alternative are the Nash Skate Wraps, which can be heat modded to your skates and are cheaper than the fenders.

[CB1 8]

I've seen some pictures (on this board) of the pros using the extra skate protection. Are the flat ones the Nash product?

Also wonder which is better, the ridged Skate Fenders or the flat protectors that follow the contour of your boot? I can see how the ridged ones can can dissipate impact (some), but do the contoured ones dissipate enough of the impact to really protect you?

[syinx 139]

I've seen some pictures (on this board) of the pros using the extra skate protection. Are the flat ones the Nash product?

Also wonder which is better, the ridged Skate Fenders or the flat protectors that follow the contour of your boot? I can see how the ridged ones can can dissipate impact (some), but do the contoured ones dissipate enough of the impact to really protect you?

The Nash ones use shock-absorption pads installed after the molding process to help dissipate impact.

[beerleaguecaptain 999]

How did the molding process go? Easy? I saw the video and I sure don't have gloves like that!

[nicktsigos 12]

Another good alternative are the Nash Skate Wraps, which can be heat modded to your skates and are cheaper than the fenders.

This......I love mine. the molding process is pretty easy

[IPv6Freely 2096]

Got a URL to the skate wraps?

[BubblesNConky 0]

Video from Nash: http://nashsports.ca/videos/apply-a-skate-wrap/

Store in Vancouver selling them: http://www.hockeyvancouver.ca/products/custom-skate-wrap-shot-blockers

Assuming those are the one's being talked about it looks like the same ones many NHLers wear.

[syinx 139]

Video from Nash: http://nashsports.ca/videos/apply-a-skate-wrap/

Store in Vancouver selling them: http://www.hockeyvancouver.ca/products/custom-skate-wrap-shot-blockers

Assuming those are the one's being talked about it looks like the same ones many NHLers wear.

Can also contact Nash directly.

[nicktsigos 12]

Ordered mine from dk hockey. They were great, I'm probably going to order a second set to keep as a spare

[IPv6Freely 2096]

Those look fantastic. I'll be ordering a pair for sure.

[syinx 139]

How did the molding process go? Easy? I saw the video and I sure don't have gloves like that!

Oven mitts work fine.

[flyers10 57]

Anyone else used these newer Nash ones and have feedback on them and how they compared to skate fenders brand?  Any US stores carrying them? Didn't see the majors stocking them.