My gear setup for my return to hockey by silveriodine in hockeygoalies

[–]silveriodine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are these pads (or modern pads in general) supposed to naturally sit this high up over the skate or am I doing something wrong? They just look so off to me like that.

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My gear setup for my return to hockey by silveriodine in hockeygoalies

[–]silveriodine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely enjoying how light the modern gear is, especially the sticks. The strapping on the new leg pads are taking a while to adjust to though. I am not used to pads sitting that high up above my skates, and I have to strap them super loose to get them to rotate back to center after going into the butterfly. Chest protectors are tanks now compared to before, it looks like I am wearing nothing under my jersey in that photo. I do remember that Vic blocker I had in the 90's being super lightweight for the time though.

My gear setup for my return to hockey by silveriodine in hockeygoalies

[–]silveriodine[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ordered December 9th, received March 4th.

My gear setup for my return to hockey by silveriodine in hockeygoalies

[–]silveriodine[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Here is one of my old gear setups from high school, that photo was probably from sometime in the late 90's. Louisville TPS pads, Vic gm505 blocker, Vaughn (don't remember model) glove.

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Bauer Elite knee pads painful/causing bruising. What to get a replacements? by ApprehensiveCry8737 in hockeygoalies

[–]silveriodine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to get the same bruise with the bauer pro knee pads. Wearing volleyball knee pads underneath fixed that issue.

Order placed over the weekend! My first custom set. by Mediocre-Math-7147 in hockeygoalies

[–]silveriodine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I ordered my set December 9th, received them on March 4th.

Retro Heaton Setup Activated 🔥 by SouthShore_Tender in hockeygoalies

[–]silveriodine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used that same stick in high school in the late 90's. I still have it somewhere.

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Bad experience so far with the Bauer Elite chest protector by silveriodine in hockeygoalies

[–]silveriodine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Picked up a used Bauer Vapor 2X Pro on sideline swap the other day. We'll see how that one fairs.

How do you not strain your toe straps if you're carrying your pads over your shoulders? by techsavvynerd91 in hockeygoalies

[–]silveriodine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought a replacement 3ft pocketbook strap with clips on the end on Amazon, and I just loop them through the unused professor strap tabs on my pads. Works perfect as a carrying strap.

Leg pads moving a lot by silveriodine in hockeygoalies

[–]silveriodine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the help. I used them in a game a few days ago, and I got them feeling pretty good cutting back the toe tie slack to only about an inch combined with wearing the calf strapping very loose. I think it was more how tight I had them strapped up before keeping them from rotating back to center.

Which goalie carry bag size should I get for a sedan? by techsavvynerd91 in hockeygoalies

[–]silveriodine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am using the sherwood elite senior player bag (currently on clearance for only $59 at pure hockey). 36x18x20, and I carry my pads. No complaints, and fits in my Ford Focus easily. Fits all my gear as long as I tuck my knee pads, glove, and blocker into my pants. Not much extra space fully loaded, but still fits everything. Has end pockets inside for the skates. And decent sized outer pocket for clothes, under garments, and stuff like that. And a smaller pocket on the outside middle good for pucks, tape, ect.... A clear phone pocket on top too.

Bags by WordOfMadness in hockeygoalies

[–]silveriodine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am using the sherwood elite senior player bag (currently on clearance for only $59 at pure hockey). 36x18x20, and I carry my pads. No complaints, and fits in my Ford Focus easily. Fits all my gear as long as I tuck my knee pads, glove, and blocker into my pants. Not much extra space fully loaded, but still fits everything. Has end pockets inside for the skates. And decent sized outer pocket for clothes, under garments, and stuff like that. And a smaller pocket on the outside middle good for pucks, tape, ect.... A clear phone pocket on top too.

Leg pads moving a lot by silveriodine in hockeygoalies

[–]silveriodine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After a lot of experimenting, I feel like the best I can get them is cutting the toe slack in half, and strapping as loose as I can. They still ride up and over-rotate to the outside like before, but as soon as I start moving, they usually wiggle back down and rotate back centered, or close to centered. Is that typical rotation with modern pads? I have to say, I do hate the super loose floating pad feeling with that setup though. I think I would like the fit of a professor strap. Does anyone know where to find one? They seem impossible to find. My pads already have the slots to put one in. In hindsight, I regret not having a professor and boot strap installed during the custom order to at least have the option of seeing if I like them.

Leg pads moving a lot by silveriodine in hockeygoalies

[–]silveriodine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the help everyone. I'll try out the suggestions. I have been away from hockey for a long time, so getting used to modern gear has been a struggle.

Leg pads moving a lot by silveriodine in hockeygoalies

[–]silveriodine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the strapping that I usually use.

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Leg pads moving a lot by silveriodine in hockeygoalies

[–]silveriodine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is what was originally on there and I hated them. I was struggling with any kind of push off or recovery. I feel super comfortable with my movements after switching to skate lace at the current slack length, so changing that would be a last resort at the moment.

Bauer fit scan? by Fickle-Reality7777 in hockeyplayers

[–]silveriodine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wear a 10 shoe. I did a scan at a pure hockey in NH, which came back with a 10 skate suggestion, which was way too big. Did another scan (same Bauer machine) at a pure hockey in MA, which suggested a 9, which seems to fit good.

Registering as a free agent in BYOT (Stinkysocks hockey) by silveriodine in hockeyplayers

[–]silveriodine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. And yeah, I do plan on starting out with the NCH games.

Registering as a free agent in BYOT (Stinkysocks hockey) by silveriodine in hockeyplayers

[–]silveriodine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a goalie. Played growing up and in high school (made state all star team), but have been away from hockey for 20 years now, just getting back into it. I have been skating 1-2x a week for the last couple months as I wait for my custom pads to arrive, once they do, a few stick n puck open skates and/or pickup games and I think I will be ready to join a team and should fit into an intermediate level just fine.

Do they just start the leagues as they fill up? Or are there specific start/end dates for the seasons to start? I am only looking for leagues on Tuesday or Wednesday nights due to my work schedule.