NOTE: this thread will be for all types of gear.
I am unable to try on pads because I live in israel.
It’s been a while since I last purchased pads. The pads I bought were 1s od1ns, we all know how the durability on those are.
so it’s time for new (used) pads. When I bought these pads I thought I would grow into them, my body had other plans.
Question 1) what size should I wear? I’ve been using a 1s medium and I am landing on bottom right of the knee stack (if I’m lucky)
my atk is 16/16.5 and I am 5’8 (pic below)
Question 2) what pad should I use? Before I started using my 1s pads I used to play as a more athletic goalie. Once I got the 1s I had to dial that back because I had trouble getting into stance since they were too tall. I’m hoping once I get into smaller pads I can get back to that play style.
The most comfortable I’ve been on ice was using warrior swaggers (31+1). Even though they didn’t slide well at all.