How to Size Goalie Pads

There are two main types of goalie pads: leather and nylon. Leather pads are best for indoor ice hockey, whereas nylon pads are designed for outdoor roller hockey. It is important to choose pads that will protect your legs without weighing you down, but most essential is that they must fit correctly. Sizing your goalie pads differs slightly from brand to brand, but the basic idea is the same.

Things You'll Need

  • Measuring tape
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Instructions

    • 1

      Use the measuring tape to find the distance between the inside of your ankle and the middle of your kneecap.

    • 2

      Find the distance between the middle of your kneecap and the middle of your thigh.

    • 3

      Add these two measurements together.

    • 4

      If you have a smaller build, add 4 inches to the sum. If you have a larger build, add 5 inches to the sum. The result, which is the required size of the pads, should probably be between 23 and 36 inches.