9/4/2023 0 Comments Best hockey gearShoulder pads: There are two sets of shoulder pads that I’m aware of that have been made in a size XXL both of which are not currently in production. If you want to go baller, you may be able to find some old-school Jofa elbow pads in a size 7 on eBay & Sideline Swap but in that size, they’re unicorns and will cost as much as a car payment. These have the Jofa JDP technology in them with a stretchy neoprene strap at the elbow and stretchy strap on the bicep for comfort and can be had for less than a $100. I tried on several by multiple manufacturers and the CCM Tacks 7092 was the only one that was comfortable on my large, flabby arms. I bought a lightly used pair of Bauer Supreme S150 gloves for $15 and they’ve been perfectly fine.Įlbow pads: CCM is the only company that currently makes size XL elbow pads. I wear an XL golf glove for reference and I’ve had no trouble fitting into any 15” gloves that I’ve tried. You can find gloves in all sizes used and on clearance inexpensive. Gloves: This is the one item where you can save money. They are some popping up on Ebay and Sideline Swap, albeit in offball colors but when you have a massive head, like me, can't be too fussy. They'll be newer than the Reebok's so their certifications should still be good for another 2-3 years. They were made for a time as the CCM HT11KV, the pro stock model is what you want in size large. Update #2: I found out that CCM continued making the 11K VN after they phased out the Reebok name. So if you wear bigger than a size 8 hat/63cm, the Reebok 11K VN helmet in size large is by far your best bet. Update: I tried on a 5100 and it was way too small for my head. You can find quite a few of these new for about $70 on eBay and Sideline Swap in several colors (good luck finding a new one in black but beggars can’t be choosers, eh?) and you can get the matching cage for less than $20 on clearance from Hockey Monkey. According to the packaging, the size Large fits up to an 8 ½ head but I barely fit into mine with an 8 ¼ head. The largest helmet (and the one I currently wear) that I’ve found is the Reebok 11K VN helmets which were made for the 2014 Winter Olympics. I have not been able to find a 5100 to try on but I have tried a 4500, which was too narrow for my head, which isn’t overly round. Both come in a size XL, which supposedly will fit a head up to an 8 1/8 hat size. Helmet: The largest helmets currently manufactured are both made by Bauer, the 4500 & 5100. Just imagine if Vince Wilfork decided to pick up hockey in retirement. I fell on the ice during an open skate and broke my arm someone half my size may had just gotten a bruise and been able to brush themselves off.Ī physical description of myself: I’m about 6’5”, well over 300 lbs with wide shoulders & hips (about a 58" chest and 48-50" waist), wear a size 14 6E (US) shoe, and wear an 8 ¼ fitted hat (about 65-66cm). However, if you’re tall or weigh more than the typical player, that fall or going shoulder-first into the boards that may have only bruised a normal-size player, can potentially cause something on you to break. Most folks playing in non-contact beer leagues that weigh 180-200 pounds can get away with wearing lightweight, old school-style pads and be fine. This is especially true for larger people on ice. The old saying goes: the bigger you are, the harder you fall. If you are new to the sport or getting back into after a long time and have packed on some pounds, I hope you find this handy. Since this question comes up on here and other forums fairly regularly, I figured I would share my experiences and what little insight I have in putting together a complete set of gear for myself.
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