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This is the first company in my search for pads that has a curve option. I noticed that in Itechs reviews though the 996 set he reviewed or was it the Smith set, either way which ever set it was had a pretty wicked S curve to them.
This is a discussion on Understanding Pad customizations within the Equipment Chat forums, part of the The Gear category; Originally Posted by Scottish From Passau Hockey they have 3 curve choices on their web page. Passau Hockey > Products ...
Interesting, I would ask is there any other company that sells with a curve option? I think this is the only company that does this though.Originally Posted by Scottish
This is the first company in my search for pads that has a curve option. I noticed that in Itechs reviews though the 996 set he reviewed or was it the Smith set, either way which ever set it was had a pretty wicked S curve to them.
I never seen a curve option before from anyone which I find interesting....the Simmons pads i bought came broken in with a nice S shape in them already to play out of the box.
the curve is essentially the break in the pad, if u look at RBK's pads they have a 1,2, and no break pad. its more or less the same thing as those curves
I think its kinda different than just the break..... If you take a look again at the Passau link, 2nd picture in. you can see that all 3 pads shown have the double break. The curve is just more slightly more pronounced in each of the 3 pads.
I could be completely wrong though.... as I am just looking at a side view of the pads.
Good observation. Is it just me or is the trend going towards a flat thigh rise?
yea thats how passau does it, but the breaks for RBK pads end up the same exact way once u break them in
For your knee stacks, I'd recommend using double density. I use a firm stack as my main block closest to the ice when I'm down. I have a medium density aftermarket insert between that one, and the low density "comfort" block. Then, my knee cradle has nice soft foam in it. I've found this works best for me. I have great stability with good shock absorption and decent comfort.
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