DropGloveMurphy

Picked up a pair of HP45X and Covert QRL to try. Trying them on at home the HP45X fit more snug, almost too tight, and definitely have the better padding but the QRL are more comfortable. Not sure which way I'll go and will give both the on ice test before deciding. Length wise both fall just above mid-knee which will work.

I'm a little disappointed with the legs above the thigh board being thin foam on the HP45X; taking a puck there sucks and I thought they'd at least have a plastic insert. I want to like the QRL more because of how comfy they are, but the padding doesn't seem any better than my retail Tacks girdle.

No man. You contact them directly via e-mail for custom orders. That dealer may not necessarily know how to make the custom order.  I've also owned a pair of HP45s in small and they are decently long in Size small going mid-knee.

Oh, the FAQ section said you can't order direct and have to go through a dealer so I wrote it off. Thanks for the heads up!

Why not get a pair of customs? I know eagle can make you a pair. You're an inch taller than me and small pro stock pants are too long for me. I can only imagine how long larges would be.

Just checked the Eagle website and the closest dealer is around 160 miles away so unfortunately that's not an option.

I have a stocky build as well, similar to yours, and im my experience i have yet to come across a pair of pants that are slim fitting, protective, short and wider for stocky people. Based off of what you are looking for id say the HP45 pants in a large would be your best option, theyre light, protective and shorter IMO to alternative brands but are slightly bulkier. I liked the Bauer Nexus/One95 and i can fit in a medium of those but theyre longer, heavier and i dont find it as protective as the HP45 but they are slim fitting. The warrior QRE pants are shorter than bauer but have slimmer padding than the HP45 but the waist is much tighter even in a large. So all things considered def HP45 Large. Goodluck, I hope this helps.

Thanks for this! If I'm pushing close to needing an XL in the girdle do you still think a L in the HP45 will work? I thought they fit small.

Pre-pandemic, I had a 38/40 waist and could get by wearing large Coverts very loosely laced.  I even have a couple of XL Coverts that had fit well.  Now, I've dropped a bunch of weight and have a 33-34 waist and the size large pants are almost too loose, even when cinched as tightly as they allow.  The XLs are realistically far too big for me now, though I hate to part with them (Heritage Sharks and current Oilers).  If anyone wants to trade me large Covert versions of those two colorways, hit me up!

 

Oh, as for length, I'm 5'9", and wear the standard length, which is about an inch shorter than Hustlers.  Coverts are the perfect length for me, just above the kneecap on my shin guard.

Is there a particular model of the Covert line you're talking about and how did the L and XL compare in length? It sounds like I'm the same size as you were pre-pandemic and I'm looking for pants but worried about where they'll fall on my legs. I've lost about 10lbs and am still working on losing more so I think the L may work, but want to be sure before pulling the trigger. I'm a 29.5" inseam. Thanks!