How to Customize Your Own Goalie Pads
Part of a any ice or inline hockey goalies gear bag is a good set of leg pads designed to protect the wearer's legs as well as aid in stopping the puck. Once, the pads only came in one color - brown - but now many companies offer pro and amateur goalies the chance to create their own custom pads. The usual custom options reflect fit, color, play style and graphics.
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Instructions
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Consider your style of play, whether you're a strict butterfly type of goalie or use a mix of stand-up and butterfly moves. You play style will affect the type of pad you choose. Although not the rule, butterfly goalies generally choose a pad with stiff thigh rise and hybrids choose pads with a flexible knee for greater agility. Most companies offer these pad models.
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Measure from the your instep to the middle of your knee, then from the middle knee to where you want the pad top to rise on your thigh. Add these number to your skate size to determine proper size. Add another two to four inches to the pad size for additional blocking surface if desired.
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Sketch some ideas for graphics on your pads that reflect your personality or team, or choose stock graphics supplied by the manufacturer. Choose your colors. Determine what material you would like the pad made from. Common choices are weave, nylon, Pro-Glo or leather.
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Submit your pad ideas online or consult an authorized dealer of the brand of your choice to receive a price quote. Many companies require a deposit before beginning custom work.
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Tips & Warnings
Many options vary in price so realize the more custom work you want done. the higher the total price will be.
