Hockey pads are an important part of hockey equipment, and their competent choice is no less important in terms of the required protection and rational spending on them. Therefore, it is very important to choose the right hockey shin guards.
Instructions
Step 1
As with any endeavor, define a goal for yourself. In our case, determine the purpose for which you are going to buy shields. In addition to the obvious and general purpose of the shields - to protect, there are also those arising from the general purpose, such as protecting from the puck, protecting against hitting with a club, or even protecting against the blade of a skate. Decide what you will do on the ice: practice strikes alone, do the same with a friend, or participate in a serious championship match in one category or another, where the game will be tough.
Step 2
So, how have you determined for yourself the purpose of buying shields. If you are going to play in a team, take into account what position you play in it. If you're a defender, get wider shields. They have a larger inner radius at the bottom and protect almost the entire ankle joint. In addition, by wearing wide flaps, you can place the tongue of the skate under the flap for more comfort. If you play offensively, choose narrow backs. They have a smaller inner radius and do not hinder movements, which allows you to perform all kinds of maneuvers. Compared to wide shin guards, narrow shin guards protect less of the ankle joint.
Step 3
Try on shin guards based on comfort, fit and secure fit. Most of the anchorage straps are made with Velcro as an anchor. Reattach and detach the Velcro straps several times, making sure they fluff up. Pull the elastic body of the strap up and down.
Step 4
Be guided also by the frequency of use of shields. If you are planning to get serious about hockey and train several times a week, invest in some expensive shin guards from a reputable manufacturer. If you take them for less serious purposes, then choose a simpler model for yourself.
