Peter36 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 My dangler often interferes with my C&A, as does my mask sometimes. Is it a good idea to just remove the dangler? I already wear a neck guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoRhinehart Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 It is personal preference and you are exposing yourself to the potential of getting dinged in the throat collar bone region more. Personally I used to wear both a dangler and neck guard for a long time, only now switching to just a neckguard, as soon as I did, I got nailed in throat 4 times, but the neckguard did its job. Depending on what mask I use, I may or may not put a dangler on. Long chin wall, no. Mage or combo, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Having no dangler will absolutely give you more mobility. If you're wearing a neck guard you could probably ditch the dangler. So long as you wear one or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk3190 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I wore a dangler my entire life. Then one day I got my mask back from the painter and didn't have time to put a dangler back on before my skate that same day. A few days later I skated again but this time with a dangler back on and what bothered me the most was the noise it makes! I never noticed how much (previously) I was able to tune out the clink-clanking going on. From that point on I have never gone back to the dangler. Neck Guard: Neck guards were not my favorite thing to wear because of how they move around and sometimes ride up. What I started to do was wear the neck guard beneath my undershirt while playing. It keeps the neck guard down & in place at all times. Never rides up or twists around. Simply put, by putting it beneath my undershirt rather than on top I do not notice I'm wearing it at all. It's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalieThreeOne Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 How are you guys wearing your dangler that causes interference? Once I had mine dialed in, I've never had it get hung up or interfered with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, goalieThreeOne said: How are you guys wearing your dangler that causes interference? Once I had mine dialed in, I've never had it get hung up or interfered with. I never had much issue with interference. Just can't get over the clanging, so much noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 42 minutes ago, goalieThreeOne said: How are you guys wearing your dangler that causes interference? Once I had mine dialed in, I've never had it get hung up or interfered with. ....in way that bothers you.....to finish your thought. I wear a dangler too. I have my whole life. It absolutely makes contact with shoulders and sternum in a way that your mask by itself would not without one. The question is: does that bother you? For me, definitely not. For some, definitely so. It is absolutely the case that you have more mobility without one. Same with the noise. A dangler makes more noise than not having one. There are a few ways to dampen the noise; I use car door liner on the chin on my mask. Speaking of bothering....neck guards make me feel suffocated/claustrophobic, so I don't wear one. Wearing one is better from a protection point of view, but for me it's not worth it. @Peter36 you just have to take your personal preferences and weigh out the pros of cons of either piece of gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter36 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, seagoal said: ....in way that bothers you.....to finish your thought. I wear a dangler too. I have my whole life. It absolutely makes contact with shoulders and sternum in a way that your mask by itself would not without one. The question is: does that bother you? For me, definitely not. For some, definitely so. It is absolutely the case that you have more mobility without one. Same with the noise. A dangler makes more noise than not having one. There are a few ways to dampen the noise; I use car door liner on the chin on my mask. Speaking of bothering....neck guards make me feel suffocated/claustrophobic, so I don't wear one. Wearing one is better from a protection point of view, but for me it's not worth it. @Peter36 you just have to take your personal preferences and weigh out the pros of cons of either piece of gear. The noise isn’t a problem for me. However, I find it hard to track pucks down low in a scramble sometimes (if it is directly beneath me), or when the puck is behind the net there is resistance/interference from the dangler. I’ve never taken a shot the collarbone before, but I’ve also always worn a dangler/neck guard. Also, would a Bauer neck guard offer enough protection by itself? I’m sort of looking into upgrading it anyways, so what would offer the most protection without a dangler? (Excluding the crazy expensive Maltese like ones) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Peter36 said: The noise isn’t a problem for me. However, I find it hard to track pucks down low in a scramble sometimes (if it is directly beneath me), or when the puck is behind the net there is resistance/interference from the dangler. I’ve never taken a shot the collarbone before, but I’ve also always worn a dangler/neck guard. Also, would a Bauer neck guard offer enough protection by itself? I’m sort of looking into upgrading it anyways, so what would offer the most protection without a dangler? (Excluding the crazy expensive Maltese like ones) Excellent questions.....I have no idea, personally. Zero experience with neck guards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter36 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Peter36 said: The noise isn’t a problem for me. However, I find it hard to track pucks down low in a scramble sometimes (if it is directly beneath me), or when the puck is behind the net there is resistance/interference from the dangler. I’ve never taken a shot the collarbone before, but I’ve also always worn a dangler/neck guard. Also, would a Bauer neck guard offer enough protection by itself? I’m sort of looking into upgrading it anyways, so what would offer the most protection without a dangler? (Excluding the crazy expensive Maltese like ones) 18 minutes ago, seagoal said: Excellent questions.....I have no idea, personally. Zero experience with neck guards. Ok, hopefully someone else knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1200 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 A goalie neck guard that is certified and sized properly should offer enough protection but there are other factors like a properly sized C&A and the style of your mask. I haven’t worn a dangler since I was a kid and I’ve never had any issues other than a few minor bruises over the years. In Canada you should look for a BNQ certified goalie neck guard. Not sure but I don’t think they have the same certification process for neck guards if you’re in the States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpawtendy48 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I’d probably look into upgrading your neckguard, preferably to paw or eco, I wear an eco and it’s excellent, haven’t worn a paw but have heard nothing but good things about their neckguard. I’ve been out of a dangler for almost a year now and I’ve never looked back for your issues states above. Unless you have a ridiculously short chin on your mask you should be okay with a higher level neckguard. Some shots do sting but I guarantee without it I’d probably be seriously injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 When I started playing 8 years ago I wasn't even thinking dangler. Plus I started to tuck my chesty and it rids up to my neck and protects me, does it's job. I do wear Bauer Vapor neck guard but in 8 years I can't say that I was hit in the wrong spot. I know guys with no dangler or guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadlocked1 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Just a few small pieces of soft sided Velcro will dampen the noise of a dangler. I suppose if I had a sweet paint job i'd be reluctant or have to find a close colored Velcro. But I have a black mask and a few strategically placed pieces will silence the clanking. That being said once I got a Maltese and had a dangler explode I decided not to replace it and just go with the neck guard. As Maltese is no longer available, a new company that makes a similar gel combo would be my recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Boiss Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Neck guards are better than nothing for impact absorption, some can be quite good even, but all they do is cushion the impact to your throat; danglers, properly worn, keep the impact from ever reaching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter36 Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 1 minute ago, CJ Boiss said: Neck guards are better than nothing for impact absorption, some can be quite good even, but all they do is cushion the impact to your throat; danglers, properly worn, keep the impact from ever reaching it. Do you think a Vaughn VPC 7000 would be enough protection without a dangler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Boiss Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, Peter36 said: Do you think a Vaughn VPC 7000 would be enough protection without a dangler? I don't know about that particular neck guard. As far as I can tell, the high density foams are in the clavicle/collarbone protection, and not in the part that wraps around your neck. That part appears to be Kevlar over soft internals. If I was to start wearing a neck guard, it would be (ironically) for the clavicle/collarbone protection moreso than the neck protection. I don't, because I don't like how much warmer I feel when I wear a neck guard under my CA, and because my CA has more than enough protection over my upper chest and shoulders. If I was to wear a neck guard without a dangler then I would buy something with D3o (or equivalent non-Newtonian material) in the part covering my neck. I definitely wouldn't feel comfortable otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckstopper Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 19 hours ago, Peter36 said: what would offer the most protection without a dangler? (Excluding the crazy expensive Maltese like ones) That's exactly what I wear now that I've removed the dangler. I wouldn't have gotten rid of it with anything less. As I said to my wife, the Maltese was cheaper than our insurance deductible/what I'd pay at the ER to deal with a broken collarbone. 7 hours ago, Peter36 said: Do you think a Vaughn VPC 7000 would be enough protection without a dangler? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Puckstopper said: No. result may vary, I found the VPC's to be fine more or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckstopper Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 In conjunction with a dangler, sure. But solo? I'd want more padding between my collarbone and a puck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 13 minutes ago, Puckstopper said: In conjunction with a dangler, sure. But solo? I'd want more padding between my collarbone and a puck. Always wore mine solo. Never found it to be detrimental to my protection in the clavicle/neck area. I definitely won't say it's a top tier neck protection, but I found it more that suitable for most goaltending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter36 Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 Does anyone know what the most protective neck guards are that aren't crazy expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Define expensive. What is the most you'd spend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter36 Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 56 minutes ago, seagoal said: Define expensive. What is the most you'd spend? Tbh idk (I’m not the one paying for my gear right now). This summer I have gotten a lot of new gear though because I outgrew my old stuff. I would love one of those RoughNeck ones but they are so expensive for a neck guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1200 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 For under $100 there are 2 options on Pro hockey life 1. CCM TC 500 BNQ SR Throat Collar 2.Bauer Supreme SR Collar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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