goalie advise for atom goalie

mustang19671967 · Squirt Joined: 04 Mar 2010 Posts: 4

MY daughter is going into Atom next year (girls league) and she needs new pads. They supplied them for this year and were 22 inches but have been told she needs 25's. Everything new seems to be 24-26. Now the problem is she is tall and thin. So her RBK's she wore this year were not to heavy but the old style pads she tried where to heavy for her. What is a pad that is a good price and will absorb the shot and is very lite. There is a big selection at goalie monkey but so many brands and prices. would like to get two years at least out of them.

also the trapper and blocker again rbk (3) I believe were so stiff she couldnt even close the trapper and I sat infront of the tv for hours trying to work it in. Need a suggestion for one that will close easy and do a good job

bullsandscars · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:32 pm Post subject:

I can't help you with the pads but if you use shaving cream on the trapper and rub it in well it should soften right up
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mustang19671967 · Squirt Joined: 04 Mar 2010 Posts: 4

thanks but I looked into that, and its not really the leather thats the problem, its all the padding inside the trapper. I went to a couple places and they both said you just have to work them in

Returning2MyNet · Minors Joined: 09 Mar 2009 Posts: 365

traps need be opened and closed alot, you can also tie them shut with a soft ball in the pocket to break the pocket in.
as far as pads go avoid Itechs for her, the inexpensive Itech that have graphics one sliders fall apart.
RBKs are great way to go, as are the monkey Kohos, and bauers.
what is her ankle to knee measurement center of ankle bone, up and to center of knee cap? Atom is what Mite...age 7?
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mustang19671967 · Squirt Joined: 04 Mar 2010 Posts: 4

Atom for girls atleast is 9 and 10 at dec 31 of the year. I haven't done the measurment yet as some say do a measurment from mid ankle to mid knee the mid knww to mid thigh, others are one measurement with leg at 90 degree ankle. I know the reebook are small in size. There 24 inch pads where actually small than the rbk22 inch pads. I have never played goalie or had to dress a goalie.

Also how do you fit a chest pad in terms of size and safety but not to big and bulkie. AT this atom age are goalie skates a big difference that other skates.

Also they are teaching her butterfly almost totally so is a two piece or 1 piece pad better.

I was told simmons are the best but they dont go onsale and I will keep away from Itech thank you. Have the battle is the colour with girls

ps I appreciate all the help, I am reading and when I go tothe hockey store I have 18 year old who never played goalie or who have and think everyone needs $1000 pads and the best or the best. I have to remember that she will probably outgrow this is two year.

right now she is about 59 inches ( tall for her age) and weighs 55 pounds thin for her height.

Returning2MyNet · Minors Joined: 09 Mar 2009 Posts: 365

MY daughter played and since left to focus on swiming.
For a chest protector you can do no better than John Brown.
The simmons are also very nice and compairable in protection and quality and if you go to them or call them with a tape meausrre in hand you can count on getting properly fitting gear. the center of ankle to knee x2 measure ment will give you the ball park, experienced reps can finalize your daughter from that point.
Look at the simmons int pads, and RBK int as well.
Yes she should be in goalie skates now.
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