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 Bauer Pro Goalie Pants provide many great features seen in the Elite goal pants with several enhancements making them suitabe for pro level roller or ice play.
The Bauer Pro goal pants use a densely woven nylon shell to provide great durability and abrasion resistance. Bauer has used mesh panels in the crotch to ensure that goalies will have a full range of motion. The Bauer Pro goalie pants use a large flat face design offering superb net coverage. Bauer has also used their "V" flex design to allow the pants to conform to body and help with the mobility. Bauer has used multiple vents in these pants to allow for great airflow during the game and a quicker drying process. In addition to the vents, these pants also use a mesh liner and an antimicrobial liner around the top of the pants.
The Bauer Pro goalie pants have dense, molded foam pieces with poly inserts to provide pro level protection while still remaining lightweight. On the front of these pants, Bauer uses flex hip panels to provide protection that will move with the body. These pants feature telescope style thigh and knee protectors to help bridge the gap in protection between the leg pads and pants. The thigh protector hangs slightly below the bottom of the pants and the knee protector is attached with a velcro piece and can be adjusted or removed. There is some foam protection throughout almost the entire backside as well as a molded foam and poly tailbone piece to help dampen any impact from falling.
The Bauer Pro goalie pants use a padded interior belt design to allow for a comfortable and snug fit around the waist along with an outer belt and a traditional lacing system to ensure a proper fit. To ensure that you will have a full range of motion with these pants, Bauer has made rear flex cuts in the back of the thigh.
Not only do these pads provide pro level protection, but the also provide a pro quality look with stitched on logos.
- Construction:
- Densely woven nylon shell
- Soft mesh liner with an antimicrobial liner around the top of the pants
- Full Motion mesh crotch
- Stitched logos
- Large flat face thigh design maximizes coverage
- Vent Ports on the outer sides and under the front flex hip panels
- Protection:
- Dense Molded Foam and Poly thigh protection
- Front flex hip panels to move with the body
- Telescope thigh and knee protection
- Hip Protection
- Molded Poly and foam
- Full protection on the backside
- Molded foam protection around the waist
- Tailbone pad with soft foam and poly insert
- Fit
- Dual nylon belt system-Padded inner belt to fit directly on the waist
- Traditional lace up system
- "V" flex design for a better anatomical fit
- Flexible outer belly flap
- Rear thigh flex cuts
- Leather reinforced suspender ready buttons
- Level of Play: Ideal for up to pro roller or ice play
- Bauer Sizing Guidelines :
Size / Waist Measurement
Sm / 30" - 34"
Md / 32" - 36"
Lg / 34" - 38"
XL / 36" - 40"