Fitting Shin Pads
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Shin pads which are improperly fitted may result in the knee or instep being exposed and unprotected.
To Fit Properly:
- Measure from the centre of the kneecap to the top of the skate boot. Match the player's shin size to the inches of shinguard
- Shin pad cap should be centered upon the kneecap
- If worn under the skate tongue, shin pad should sit approximately 1" above the skate boot (usually worn this way by forwards)
- If worn over the skate tongue, shin pad should not go below the top eyelet of the skate (usually worn this way by defencemen)
- Shin pads should be secured with shin pad straps, shintights or shin pad tape
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Shin Pad Sizing Chart
| Player Age |
5-8 |
6-9 |
8-11 |
9-12 |
11-14 |
14+ |
14+ |
15+ |
15+ |
15+ |
| Player Height Inches |
3'7" - 4'4 ' |
3'9" - 4'7" |
4'3" - 4'8" |
4'7" - 5' |
4'11" - 5'4" |
5'5" - 5'9" |
5'8" - 5'11" |
5'9" - 6'1" |
5'11" - 6'3" |
6'1"+ |
| Shin Size Inches |
8" |
9" |
10" |
11" |
12" |
13" |
14" |
15" |
16" |
17" |
Please note the shin guard sizing chart above is for your reference only. Each shin guard varies depending on what brand you choose.
When purchasing hockey equipment the most important aspect to consider is that the equipment is properly fitted. When equipment is not suitably fitted the player is exposed to injury.
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