SWOT - Super Light Senior Shoulder Pad

[VegasHockey 1280]

https://www.swothockey.com/product-page/copy-of-super-light-sr-shoulder-pad

Anyone ever seen these in person? They look like a decent option for those wanting some shoulder/chest protection in a breathable and light package. 

[boo10 323]

Looks like a paintball vest. 😄

[VegasHockey 1280]

Just now, boo10 said:

Looks like a paintball vest. 😄

Hey, if it works thats all I care about. lol

[IPv6Freely 2092]

No, but I’d try it. Looks like a more minimal version of the CCM CL shoulders with whatever that foam was. Which were awesome. 

[clarkiestooth 235]

If you're going to wear shoulder pads , you might as well wear ones that offer protection. For $50, these don't look very protective ( no sternum guard, no real bicep/tricep/deltoid protection). You can still find new Bauer X700 out there for $30-$35. I'd go that route.

Edited September 24, 2019 by clarkiestooth

[xstartxtodayx 343]

I just checked out their website, yikes.  Best part was their Mission Statement, looks like something Michael Scott would write.

[.am 13]

I ordered one of these to try out. The small gaps and holes in the padding may provide more ventilation than my padded shirt that I currently wear. For $65 after shipping it's worth a shot. 

[sbecks72986 51]

Vapor 1x lite shoulders are lightest I’ve ever worn and more protection than the CCM RBZ/FT1s I used to wear

[IPv6Freely 2092]

6 minutes ago, sbecks72986 said:

Vapor 1x lite shoulders are lightest I’ve ever worn and more protection than the CCM RBZ/FT1s I used to wear

Where do you get them for $50?

[VegasHockey 1280]

3 hours ago, sbecks72986 said:

Vapor 1x lite shoulders are lightest I’ve ever worn and more protection than the CCM RBZ/FT1s I used to wear

Yes, very light but a little bulky too. 

[Sniper9 529]

I just got ft1 shoulders. Got a pretty big discount on them. Would not pay retail for them as they are pretty much foam and a couple of rocket frame prices on the sternum and spine. Impressed at the weight and mobility though. 

[IPv6Freely 2092]

Let’s try to keep this thread on-topic, please. There’s no point in posting what shoulder pads you use here. 

[sbecks72986 51]

On 9/24/2019 at 10:43 PM, SkateWorksPNW said:

Yes, very light but a little bulky too. 

Really, I never thought they were bulky at all. I was previously using CCM CL, and RBZ, I have same mobility as those. 

[VegasHockey 1280]

5 hours ago, sbecks72986 said:

Really, I never thought they were bulky at all. I was previously using CCM CL, and RBZ, I have same mobility as those. 

I think the caps don't sit as snug as the CL and U+ but yes, they are just as light, breathable and do offer great mobility. 

Edited September 27, 2019 by SkateWorksPNW

[the iceman 132]

On 9/24/2019 at 7:19 AM, xstartxtodayx said:

I just checked out their website, yikes.  Best part was their Mission Statement, looks like something Michael Scott would write.

That all black model is called "Threat Level Midnight".

[VegasHockey 1280]

On 9/24/2019 at 11:17 AM, .am said:

I ordered one of these to try out. The small gaps and holes in the padding may provide more ventilation than my padded shirt that I currently wear. For $65 after shipping it's worth a shot. 

How did these work out? 

[.am 13]

On 11/13/2020 at 2:19 PM, SkateWorksPNW said:

How did these work out? 

Works fine, actually less hot than the Reebok padded shirt I used to wear. Not quite sure on the protection level, but I've never worn legit shoulder pads to begin with.

[darkhors 88]

I just bought a set of the STX RX3's and I took off the bicep guards so it's just the chest and should caps. Very light and breathable, super mobile and very protective. Plus with the discount codes they send out, you can almost always get them under $100 for top of the line shoulders.

[VegasHockey 1280]

10 minutes ago, darkhors said:

I just bought a set of the STX RX3's and I took off the bicep guards so it's just the chest and should caps. Very light and breathable, super mobile and very protective. Plus with the discount codes they send out, you can almost always get them under $100 for top of the line shoulders.

I had the RX3 before. It was a nice pad but still a little too much for my needs. I bought the Vapor X2.9 shoulder pads and they were ok, but not ideal, i ended up selling them after a few weeks.

Lately I have been wearing my lacrosse shoulder pads. I wish more of the hockey shoulder pads were designed in a similar manner. 

Edited November 17, 2020 by SkateWorksPNW

[darkhors 88]

3 minutes ago, SkateWorksPNW said:

I had the RX3 before. It was a nice pad but still a little too much for my needs. I bought the Vapor X2.9 shoulder pads and they were ok, but not ideal, i ended up selling them after a few weeks.

Lately I have been wearing my lacrosse shoulder pads. I wish more of the hockey shoulder pads were designed in a similar manner. 

That's why I took of the bicep guards. With those gone, the pads feel much different and much more mobile. Very similar to a lacrosse pad. It's amazing how different they feel now.

[VegasHockey 1280]

2 hours ago, darkhors said:

That's why I took of the bicep guards. With those gone, the pads feel much different and much more mobile. Very similar to a lacrosse pad. It's amazing how different they feel now.

Maybe I'll give the STX RX a try again and remove the bicep guards. 

[beerleaguecaptain 999]

Is that for a dirt bike rider?  Pass....

[IPv6Freely 2092]

As a guy who runs a web store, I can't tell you how funny I find it that their url has "copy-of-" as part of the product page

Looks like they've dropped to $50. Honestly, as a guy who absolutely loved his Down Low shoulder pads, so doesn't mind getting some weird looks while putting my gear on, I'd consider them.

I'm also a guy who continues to use a 3' long shoe horn to put his skates on. Weird looks are just par for the course for me.