TheGoalNet Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 So... Wearing my size M 1S (34+1) pads last night made it completely clear why people are so hot on Knee guards. I think that most people gave up on the +2 and +3 tigh rises when the NHL did. The M pads were not too small in the knee landing, but the thigh rise left me exposed. With my 35+2 GNetik, I never had an issue and had a great overlap. I am pretty sure that pad would NOT be NHL leagal for me at 6'2" with around a 18.5" ATK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Snowman took a look at my sons CCM Pro knee pads and noticed the screws you where talking about - timing could not be better as the screws on one of the pads was coming loose! I also dont understand how these screws can hurt you - you are not supposed to be landing on that section?? Do your knee pads rotate on you?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman30 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 They did a couple of times and it was enough for me to change them out to lace. I still don't understand the point of helmet screws in knee pads, especially in an area where you could land on them. Also they are prone to coming undone overtime time so I went out replaced the crappy steel screws that rust easily with stainless and put a little blue lock tight on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I still don't wear knee pads. Thankfully I have flexible hips and knees. I'm gonna be in trouble when the time eventually comes thought because I tried the stock Vaughn thigh wraps and I tried the knee wraps that came with my pants and I hated both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 4 hours ago, SaveByRichter35 said: I still don't wear knee pads. Thankfully I have flexible hips and knees. I'm gonna be in trouble when the time eventually comes thought because I tried the stock Vaughn thigh wraps and I tried the knee wraps that came with my pants and I hated both. Although everyone advised against it, haha I think I'm taking the plunge for some Maltese. I don't wear anything now and I'm thinking that might be a nice medium. As long as they stay in place, I'll be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: Although everyone advised against it, haha I think I'm taking the plunge for some Maltese. I don't wear anything now and I'm thinking that might be a nice medium. As long as they stay in place, I'll be happy I think that's where I would end up going too. I've seen them in person once before and they're very low profile. A bit heavy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MTH Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Took a blast off the top of my knee last night. Was in a brutal VH and a dude cranked one below the circle and off the top of my knee for the dropped leg. Thought of this thread - where I boasted that "I never get hit there"... I lied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 1 hour ago, MTH said: Took a blast off the top of my knee last night. Was in a brutal VH and a dude cranked one below the circle and off the top of my knee for the dropped leg. Thought of this thread - where I boasted that "I never get hit there"... I lied. I actually have that same paranoid thoughts... that's why I almost never mention I am freak and don't wear knee guards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 My NikeBauer knee pads are so old and worn out - they're useless. So I feel your possible pain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I'm not saying a damn thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 You guys are nuts. Didn't wear knee protection for the first few months of playing net. All it took was one shot off the knee to see that I was retarded for doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 My knee has been killing me the past few days (I'm too old for this shit), so the now swollen contusion shifted the pain to a better place. Pain don't hurt anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 In fairness, I think my Optik pads might come with a set and a smaller company is supposedly sending me a tester pair. So either way, I will probably join the club soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I have the warrior ritual g2 knee guards and was recently hit right on the thigh so does anyone know what knee guards sit higher than others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 KOHO swiss sits pretty high and with those big carbon plates there is realy no chance you get hit to the thigh. But they don´t fit to all pads - there must be LOT of room in the knee area and in your pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 On 10/12/2017 at 8:05 PM, Turbo said: I have the warrior ritual g2 knee guards and was recently hit right on the thigh so does anyone know what knee guards sit higher than others? Maybe you should check on the quality of your shorts first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 5 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said: Maybe you should check on the quality of your shorts first. This for sure. The Warrior knee pads are pretty standard for length, I'd be more inclined to know why a thigh shot that (should) be hitting your pants hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Just now, coopaloop1234 said: This for sure. The Warrior knee pads are pretty standard for length, I'd be more inclined to know why a thigh shot that (should) be hitting your pants hurts. My thoughts exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BadAngle41 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 1 hour ago, coopaloop1234 said: This for sure. The Warrior knee pads are pretty standard for length, I'd be more inclined to know why a thigh shot that (should) be hitting your pants hurts. 1 hour ago, SaveByRichter35 said: My thoughts exactly Yup Yup... my first guess is pad interference pushing you pants up... but even then that's a Pants thing. If you're square to the puck or even in the midst of a reaction save... there shouldn't be a gap between pants and thigh/knee guards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 17 hours ago, BadAngle41 said: Yup Yup... my first guess is pad interference pushing you pants up... but even then that's a Pants thing. If you're square to the puck or even in the midst of a reaction save... there shouldn't be a gap between pants and thigh/knee guards. My pants are senior medium and I’m 5’7” but I think it could’ve been a freak accident because I narrow butterflied on a breakaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAngle41 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 10 hours ago, Turbo said: My pants are senior medium and I’m 5’7” but I think it could’ve been a freak accident because I narrow butterflied on a breakaway. I hear ya. I wear a Medium as well and I'm 5'9" (5'10" in morning skates) and maybe my V5 7800s just need to be replaced, but I've found they occasionally get caught on my pads when i go down in the butterfly and end up getting pushed up. I wear some Frankensteined knee/thigh guards that have kept me off IR (knock on wood.) Considering getting Small on my next set of pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I'm 5'9", medium Bauer Reactor 5 pants, and 33+1 V6. Never have a problem with my pants getting stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAngle41 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said: I'm 5'9", medium Bauer Reactor 5 pants, and 33+1 V6. Never have a problem with my pants getting stuck. Oddly enough when I had a pair of Bauer Reactors I don't recall having that issue either. Not sure what size they were but likely were oversized for me... and it's just recently I've noticed the V5s doing this. I dunno... maybe I'm spending too much time looking at Instagram and where the bottom of pants end up on those lucky guys who have managed to make a living between the pipes. Then again... I'm also just itching to buy some new gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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