Overview
Playing Style
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Power-Focused Playing Style
This style suits players who thrive on generation strong, top end speed through longer and forceful strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.Acceleration-Focused Playing Style
For players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game, this type of skate is ideal. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. These these skates, you can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves and accelerate rapidly.
Fit Profile
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
Low Profile Fit
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth and low overall volume.
Medium Profile Fit
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth and medium overall volume.
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High Volume Fit
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
Recreational-Level Skates
Built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
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Designed for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Engineered for the best performance, protection, durability and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
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Cut Protection Level
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This is the general level of protection against cuts.
- Minimum: Basic protection suitable for competitive play
- Standard: Balanced protection for intense gameplay. Protects against more severe cuts.
- Maximum: Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay. Ideal for competitive adult hockey and designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
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Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
ANSI Level Description Grams of Force N/A No specific cut resistance rating provided by the manufacturer. N/A A1 Minimal protection; withstands light cuts. 200-499 A2 Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts. 500-999 A3 Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play. 1,000-1,499 A4 Standard protection; defends against significant cuts. 1,500-2,199 A5 Elevated protection for intense play. 2,200-2,999 A6 Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play. 3,000-3,999 A7 Ultra-high protection. 4,000-4,999 A8 Premium protection for all levels of play and ages. 5,000-5,999 A9 Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection. 6,000+
Certifications
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Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
- USA Hockey: Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
- BNQ: Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
- CE: Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The Easton ST16 hockey shin guard is the premier pad in Easton's ST line. The ST16 offers an advanced level of protection to accomadate players with high demands from their pads.
Similar to the other shin guards in the ST line, this pad has six air vent holes in the front shin. Easton has placed metal screens over these holes. This is more of a cosmetic feature, but it does give the pads a nice look to them. The covered knee cap adds to the look too.
Easton has done a great job at placing HDPE plastics in the calf wrap, a high thigh protector, and outer knee guard to offer additional protection to the pad. The thigh protector is adjustable, allowing the player to costumize the height it extends from the knee. This is especially nice for ice players to costumize the fit to work seemlessly with their ice pants, and avoid the ice pant getting caught on the top of the shin pad.
Easton has given this pad a monster 4" neoprene strap across the calf that comfortably locks the pad in place. This strap is a neoprene core with almost a felt like exterior that offers a soft feel. Along with this strap there is a removable nylon strap below the knee. Not the most comfortable strap, but it is removable making it great for the players that use tape to secure the pads.
- Protection:
- Wider kneecap allows the knee to sit deeper into the pad providing additional protection to the outside of the knee
- Sling Tec™ cradles and supports the shin a comfortable distance away from the outer shell of the pad. This space between the shin and shell allow impacts to be dispersed before reaching the shin.
- Ribbed shin design to reduce direct impacts
- Easton's Tib Flex™ allows for more forward flexing without sacrificing protection
- HDPE Calf Wrap to provide advanced protection to the back of the leg
- Height adjustable HDPE thigh protector providing additional protection above the knee that allows the player to customize the fit to match their playing style
- Liner:
- Bio-Dri™ soft knee donut - Wicks moisture away from the player providing a better fit
- Dry Flow™ shin liner - Easton's unique system that releases moisture and excess heat created during play
- Fit:
- Removable velcro nylon strap below the knee
- 4" soft neoprene strap across the calf providing a comfortable solid secure feel to the pad
- 6 air vent holes with metal screens to increase air circulation through the pad
- Tapeline below the knee offering a more efficient fit to players that use tape
- Level of Play: Ideal for advance to pro level of play
- Easton Sizing Guidelines:
Shin Pad Size / Player height
14" / 5'4" - 5'8"
15" / 5'8" - 6'
16" / 6' - 6'4"
17" / 6'4"+