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wing wrap basically hugs ur calf like the knee strap, if you get it... i can post pictures when my gear comes in 3 weeks
This is a discussion on Understanding Pad customizations within the Equipment Chat forums, part of the The Gear category; There are a few things that I have very little knowledge about when it comes to customizing a new set ...
Understanding Pad customizations
There are a few things that I have very little knowledge about when it comes to customizing a new set of pads. All pads I have purchased previously have been pre owned so there was no discussion of these areas. How ever in order for me or other for that matter I would like to know what you each of these areas are and what the benefits are:
Break - This is where the pad gets it's range of flexabilty from. It can be Single, double or no break.
Thigh Board or wrap -
Inner Calf - Wing or Bevelled Wedge?
Landing Block - How do you determine this factor?
Calf Lock - This is a piece of velcro strapping across the calf area
Flexibility - Maximum flex, standard and rigid.
Outer Roll - The break points applied to the outer rolls directly determine the level of flexibility desired. They permit the goalie to accentuate or reduce the level of interior flex.
Curve - Depending on the goalie's style and/or flexibility, the curve profile chosen for the pad can allow a less flexible goalie to more easily close the five-hole in the butterfly position.
Boot section angle - The boot section angle is available in four different widths: standard, square, 1/2" taper and 1" taper. This option can be particularly advantageous for smaller size pads.
wing wrap basically hugs ur calf like the knee strap, if you get it... i can post pictures when my gear comes in 3 weeks
So that means the beveled wedge is more of an open leg channel, correct?
"Soccer players pretend they're hurt, Hockey players pretend they're not."
eh kind of,
the bevelled wedge is thicker contoured, more substantial calf lift versus a thinner more enveloping calf wrap. Pad has a square inside gusset which will platform out irregardless. 2 thinner seperate lifts versus 1 thicker lift which in my opinion is more stable.
thats the wing wrap, wing wrap is the NHL spec
The angle is referring to the lower inside edges of the leg pad.Originally Posted by Scottish
I don't see the need to get a tapered inside edge if you have a sliding toe bridge. If you use toe straps like Brodeur, then a taper will help you get your skate edge on the ice when coming up or needing to slide across.
So for the knee landing block - hard or soft? single or double? Is there a benifit to being higher or lower in this area?
I have been told that softer is easier on the knee's, but stiffer allows you to be high when in b'fly
Great thread idea, this could be very helpful.
Thanks. I have been looking at buying my first set, and came across all these possible options for cuztomization that I really knew nothing about. Figured it would be of help to others who may be starting out and wondering about the different aspects of pads also.
Regarding the curve, I don't think this is an option you choose. The combination of the break and flexibility you select gives you the curve you desire.
From Passau Hockey they have 3 curve choices on their web page.
Passau Hockey > Products > **Pads
2nd image in shows you 3 seperate curve options - 1st time I have heard of this also. I thought that the curve was broken in over time.
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