Shin Pads And Guards
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One of the more advanced pieces of protective gear utilized in different sports activities are shin pads or guards. In ice hockey they are important in shielding players' legs from a variety of accidents due to other players, the ice, rapidly flying pucks, hockey sticks and the boards. Injuries are extremely common to the shin and tibia in ice hockey and are recognized to be extraordinarily painful. They also take a long time to heal. Shin guards have a tough outer shell that comes with a knee pad but most of the time lacks defense to the calf. They're worn to protect the front parts of the lower leg and to cover up an ice hockey player from the top of their hockey skate to just under their breezers.
It is crucial to buy shin pads that fit properly to be able to obtain the highest level of defense. When shin pads are too short they leave the leg open to injury; similarly, when shin pads are very long, they will hinder a player's capability to maneuver correctly. Modern shin pads are made out of a wide range of synthetic materials, such as plastic, polyurethane, foam rubber and fiberglass. The very best combinations of materials make highly sturdy, light pads that don't hinder the player's mobility. The following section briefly explains the product details of 2 of Players Bench's highest-selling shin guards, the Bauer Totalone and the Easton Stealth S19.
Totalone Senior Shin Guards comply with Bauer's redefined SUPREME line of safety product specifications and provide players a new True Asymmetrical Design. This style guarantees a superior fit that follows the natural curves of the leg and knee. Free-Flex Technology also makes these pads very maneuverable. The F-One shell technology that's used during production incorporates both a high-density foam and HDPE. The combination of these two materials makes this product 15% less heavy and 25% stronger. Max-Sorb is Bauer's exclusive technology that combines premium foams and gels with the XRD PORON foam, thus displacing 30% extra energy than traditionally built shin pads. The Thermo-Max liner will help to reduce moisture and stop bacterial buildup too.
The Stealth S19 Senior Shin Guard, an improvement from the S13, is Easton's topof the line product. This particular pad is unique in the fact that it gives some calf coverage while adding stability through a molded calf wrap. The S19 was constructed utilizing a ribbed shin design that reduces direct impact and also has reinforced thigh guard inserts. The added XPJ joint safety helps to cut back probable damage to the knee joint, making this shin pad extremely impact-resistant. Moreover, the liner of the shin pad is removable, which permits quick drying and helps to reduce odor and mold. The S19 is a comfortable shin pad that is ergonomically designed for a deeper fit while giving more lateral support by locking the knee in place. |
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By :
abraham ciwolski
Submitted
2011-11-15 22:57:26 |
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