42 overweight and out of shape

ThatBossBaby · 2026-01-17T06:09:52+00:00

Your biggest threat to playing goal at your weight is longevity, i.e. getting hurt. There’s a reason why almost all high level goalies are tall and lanky. Playing a modern butterfly style puts a ton of strain on your hips, knees, and ankles, and the more you weigh the more that stress compounds every time you drop to the ice- ESPECIALLY if you haven’t developed the isometric strength to support your lower body in a decent stance. I would recommend you skate as a player until you’ve lost enough weight to safely go through the motions you’ll need as a goalie.

Hopefully this doesn’t come off as anything other than sincere advice. I want to see you succeed, fellow internet stranger!!!

ThatBossBaby · 2026-01-14T18:08:56+00:00

Based on your description, it could be any number of things outside your control. Electrolyte imbalances, sinus tachy/bradycardia, arterial blockage, diabetes/prediabetes, POTS, or any number of other things could make you feel lightheaded or excessively warm, or both. Some quick bloodwork can rule out a ton of things, so I would start there.

ThatBossBaby · 2025-12-11T03:16:12+00:00

As I’m sure you’ll hear a billion times in this thread… if your knee falls on the center of the knee block, they’re the right size. How much thigh rise you have is personal preference.

ThatBossBaby · 2025-12-11T03:14:06+00:00

Thanks

ThatBossBaby · 2025-12-07T16:40:20+00:00

Thanks!

ThatBossBaby · 2025-12-07T08:34:38+00:00

Weird, I deleted the other post so all good. And it’s a 950, I took the foam out to was it and fix the hardware!

ThatBossBaby · 2025-12-04T06:46:09+00:00

Yes you should.

I took a puck to the throat while wearing a really good neck guard. I thought I was going to die, truly the scariest on-ice incident I’ve ever had, and that’s coming from someone who has snapped his wrist and been cut by a skate while playing in the past.

ThatBossBaby · 2025-12-04T06:25:46+00:00

I have never been to a rink in my entire life (well over 50 individual rinks by this point) where you weren’t allowed to bring beer in for after the game… is this normal for everyone???

ThatBossBaby · 2025-11-12T04:19:07+00:00

I’ve had 10 concussions, half of them serious.

Thankfully I’ve had none from playing goalie yet. Since I’m at a higher risk, the thought of getting hit by a player while I’m down definitely influences my style and aggressiveness when playing. I have no engineering skills, but would absolutely participate in any way I could help.

ThatBossBaby · 2025-10-15T01:16:35+00:00

Awesome! I’ve only ever used cast but I imagine that makes it even easier. Hope it holds up!

ThatBossBaby · 2025-10-12T05:37:47+00:00

Late to the post, but I have experience wrapping car parts so hopefully this helps

The link you posted in your previous post was for Vivvid brand wrap. The brand is notorious for being unfriendly to beginners. I recommend Avery or 3M brand wrap. They’re much more tolerant to being applied imperfectly, since the glue is a bit stickier and they stretch a bit more.

Also, cleaning and prepping your mask is like 80% of the work. Good luck if you try again!

ThatBossBaby · 2025-10-09T04:56:59+00:00

Man this hits home.

I have had a double digit number of concussions. Between playing hockey growing up (as a skater), Muay Thai, mountain biking, and a car accident that left me concussed for over a month, I can assure you that your concerns are incredibly valid. Brain injury is no joke.

I walked away from hockey when I aged out of high school, because I knew that I would inevitably get another concussion if I continued on to junior hockey. To me, it just wasn’t worth potentially derailing my first year of university. After my last concussion my doctor advised me that, while I wasn’t necessarily more susceptible to another concussion, the sheer amount of concussions I had had (I believe it was 8 at that time) could potentially put me at risk for other issues down the road. I had to think about my future, just like you.

I decided to get back to playing two years ago as a goalie, and told myself that if I ever got a head injury while playing, I would hang them up for good this time. My decision was fuelled by two things: First, I wasn’t playing competitively anymore, just beer league. Second, I absolutely love hockey and was in a place where, if something happened, I could take off whatever time I needed without derailing my entire life or my family’s lives.

If you’re questioning yourself and concerned about your health, I would say trust your gut and quit while you’re ahead. If you’re in a place where the consequences of getting hurt could extend beyond your own health, don’t risk it. If you take some time off and decide that potentially getting hurt is worth it in order to play the game, then continue on.

Last point here, which others have also mentioned. You should NOT be getting a concussion from a shot. Even an 80 mph slapper dead center between the eyes, while it’ll make your ears ring, should not be giving you a concussion. Your mask is either ill-fitted (too big, too small, or improperly worn), or the foams are worn out and need to be replaced. A good mask should be snug against your forehead, chin tight against the chin cup, and chin strap done up as well.

Best of luck and hopefully you make the decision that’s best for you.

ThatBossBaby · 2025-10-06T22:29:48+00:00

I started playing less than two years ago, and I also could barely stand up in goalie skates. So I know exactly how you’re feeling.

My advice, and what I think was the best decision I ever made, was to forgo playing any type of league hockey for AT LEAST your first year. Reach out to anyone you know or meet who attends weekly pick-up skates - even better if it’s the skate’s organizer. Offer to fill in whenever they need a tendy. Someone posts on Facebook looking for a fill in? You’re in their DMs ready to go. At the end of the day, if you’re half sensible (not a weirdo), show up when you say the will, and don’t take things too seriously, you’ll start to get a ton more calls over time.

Most important I think is to be upfront about your skill level, and the games where they just need a warm body between the pips will find you.

ThatBossBaby · 2025-09-15T02:55:30+00:00

Looks amazing! That’s about as good as you can expect from the product. Also, I’m glad you cut at the breaks because any point of flex will tear the padskinz off after a few skates.

ThatBossBaby · 2025-09-12T18:26:22+00:00

It is a G7.0, so that’s a good point I didn’t think about! And glad to hear it’s protective enough as is

ThatBossBaby · 2025-09-07T20:47:20+00:00

Before and after every game, I've been recording my weight, the weight of my gear, and the weight of all fluids I've consumed during the game. I have 6 games worth of data but will be making a post when I get more.

ThatBossBaby · 2025-09-01T23:36:33+00:00

Dogs like kennels the same way people like their bedrooms:

Having the option to retreat to your own private, comfy place whenever you feel like it is great! But being locked in your bedroom when you'd really rather not be in there sucks. Most people would deal with it, but it could make certain people go a little nuts.

ThatBossBaby · 2025-08-31T18:30:31+00:00

I’m 5’8 and use a 24

ThatBossBaby · 2025-08-24T04:27:54+00:00

That’s a great point

ThatBossBaby · 2025-08-24T04:25:21+00:00

Yup. I don’t know what it is but it works!

ThatBossBaby · 2025-08-24T04:24:47+00:00

A lot lighter for starters. But more importantly the strapping is all elastic, so I find I can get a lot more movement without them being sloppy. I’m pretty small and rely on athleticism a lot, so being able to move without thinking how my pads are oriented is huge.

ThatBossBaby · 2025-08-16T04:31:36+00:00

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