Posted 29 June 2013 - 08:19 PM
I know these pads are very popular here are the forum. PHL has them for 90 bucks. How is the quality and what makes them better then other shoulder pads? I can't try them on because they only have stock online. Do they fit similar to the bauer vapor series. I have that and I liked it alot. I recently purchased the x7.0 shoulders but I hated them. To bulky. Are these shoulder pads very easy to move in?
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Posted 29 June 2013 - 08:29 PM
Couple of threads that have people talking about em:
HFBoards recommend me some shoulder pads thread
Review on em by the same guy from the HFBoards thread
I picked up a pair of medium U+Pros a few weeks ago. They fit me very well at 5'9" 150 lbs. The shoulders seem kinda weird to move in, but I only had em on for a bit and they've been sitting in storage awaiting the upcoming hockey season.
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Posted 29 June 2013 - 08:35 PM
Without reading weight is the key sale for u+ protective.
I dont understand? I am 5"7 150 Ibs
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Posted 29 June 2013 - 08:37 PM
I dont understand? I am 5"7 150 Ibs
I think he meant how heavy the pads weigh, but he is incorrect. That is the main selling point for the new Crazy Light line, not the U+ Pro line.
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Posted 29 June 2013 - 08:40 PM
I think i might go with the fit 09 cause they are less bulky
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Posted 29 June 2013 - 09:28 PM
Posted 29 June 2013 - 11:18 PM
how is the mobility pa puck. MOstly looking for a cheap shouldfer pad that is very mobile but has a little bit of protection
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Posted 29 June 2013 - 11:21 PM
how is the mobility pa puck. MOstly looking for a cheap shouldfer pad that is very mobile but has a little bit of protection
The U+Pro is a tank. I feel like I could go through a wall with em on. NHLers use the retail version of the pad (which says something in its own right). The mobility seems pretty solid. If you want something for like shinny or beer league this probably isn't what you're looking for.
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Posted 29 June 2013 - 11:24 PM
ok what do you recommend for mobility then. PLease dont say the sherwood those are like paper
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Posted 29 June 2013 - 11:35 PM
Posted 29 June 2013 - 11:39 PM
I play house leaugue, We took out contact so there isnt really a point of wastin 250 bucks on a good shoulder pad.
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Posted 30 June 2013 - 12:14 AM
I play house leaugue, We took out contact so there isnt really a point of wastin 250 bucks on a good shoulder pad.
I bought mine for house league 
. I mean they are crazy protective, but they aren't bulky per say. They are low profile and look pretty small. The Fit09s are probably a good idea.
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Posted 30 June 2013 - 08:28 AM
I agree with Bleafer and Monty -- the Fit09s or Fit07s would be good. I have the U+Pro's and I like the way they fit and that they are low profile but they also have a neat feature, the stretch material between the shoulders and bicep protector keeps the pads from constantly bumping into your elbow pads and pushing the elbows down your arms.
Posted 30 June 2013 - 09:13 AM
do they fit similar to the vapor series
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Posted 30 June 2013 - 09:50 AM
Posted 30 June 2013 - 10:01 AM
I've worn the Pros and the Fit09s, and frankly, didn't see too much of difference of them when they were on. They're both good, protective pads. I think they are pretty low profile and fit more vest-like (if that makes sense) than a lot of other shoulder pads.
As for the protection levels necessary for whatever level you're playing at, I think that's a personal decision. I take worse slashes playing against worse players because they equate defense with slashing the hell out of you and/or your stick. I've taken worse hits from the guys who can't really stop and probably saved myself countless stitches from errant sticks from bad players because I've stuck to wearing a cage. In many cases it isn't me that I'm worried about, its the other guy who thinks there are scouts out there watching him at midnight on a Friday. I'm also not sure how old you are, but as someone who has gotten older, let me tell you, bumps, bruises, pulls and strains don't heal as fast as they used to.
