Been playing in the CCM FT1 shoulders for a while, and love them. The floating internal "suspension" padding really helps keep them in place.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

I just got into ccm protective from Bauer and I agree it’s excellent

Great video. That first hit when buddy took a run from behind at you was brutal

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Yah most people can’t believe that happened. Guy was a loon running around doing stuff like that for first part of the game. There’s always some chipping stuff once and awhile but that was straight dangerous. But thought it would also make good content lol mostly cause I wasn’t hurt luckily!

Thanks for the insights; You've convinced me from your experiences to go expensive/protective/light instead of cheap/unprotective/light. I always thought the only option was expensive/protective/heavy but you've enlightened me and now I know they make expensive/protective/light! And the gear should last a while so it's a worthy investment.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

4 ай бұрын

Definitely! Thanks for checking out the video

That is absolutely true. I think the same way about my kids gear. I understand how some will cheap out on the protective since it's going to be small soon, but you can always sell them again to someone. I want my daughter to be safe on the ice and that is something I'm willing to invest and cheap out on something else that doesn't matter as much.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

3 ай бұрын

Great call as someone looking out for their kids on the ice. Nice work!

I used to be a beer league goalie and was constantly getting pucks, sticks, elbows and knees to the head. I had to give it up when my balance gave out, which was later determined to be from repetitive concussions. Beer league is no walk in the park, there are lots of jerks in it. I played in the ASHL here in Toronto when it first started out in the 90's. But I mostly played in The True North Hockey League though.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Yah I try and limit my games, leagues and time to only fun hockey divisions but you’re right sometimes just the worst jerk is on the ice with you. It’s frustrating sometimes we all just there for fun no need for that crap.

I was always under the wrong impression that high-end pads were bulky and restrictive and that I had to get the cheap entry-level stuff for lightness and mobility. This video helped change my perspective, thanks

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Not if you get the right ones! No prob

I got the FT4’s after watching this and have never looked back. Excellent protection. Thanks!

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome those are still my fave. Testing hyperlites now and the ft4 pro wins it.

@shooten1st

Жыл бұрын

Funny we talked about this. I took a full slap to the chest tonight and there won’t even be a bruise. Great protection.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

@@shooten1st yeah I also took a shot there and didn’t even notice

I've been playing "non checking" beer league for years, and always used the best gear I could afford - esp as you get older, you want all the help you can get if and when you hit the ice at a funny angle, or get hit by a puck, or slashed etc, not to mention body contact that always happens.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Totally happens constantly

If you take your safety seriously you should be wearing a cage or a full shield. I will never understand why someone who doesn't get paid to play hockey plays with a visor or nothing at all. It takes practically no force for someone with a hockey stick to mess up your face, not worth the risk imo. Other than that I agree with you.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Totally. I wear a pretty hardcore mouth guard. Saved me a number of times 👍

@ZarkaFX

Жыл бұрын

@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews Mouthguard isn't going to save your eye when you get a puck/stick in the face. Just buy a cage with thin bars and thank us later when you don't end up with a serious injury. It's essentially invisible once you get used to it for like 30 minutes. I love your channel but you can't say you take safety seriously and buy great protective gear because "you just never know with beer leaguers" and then go out there in a visor.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

@@ZarkaFX played for 15 years and have been sticked many many times and my mouth guard and visor have been more than enough to save face Everytime. Cage vs visor is gonna be a personal choice I may agree with u if I wasn’t rocking a visor OR mouth guard but I still prefer my current set up. I’ve been hit with a puck in the face and visor countless times and it’s saved me. So unsure how you can say it wouldn’t. Cheers though

@ZarkaFX

Жыл бұрын

@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews and I've been playing in a cage since I was 3 and been hit in the face even more times than you and can guarantee some of them could have got me in the eye. You can't argue that a visor + mouthguard is safer than a cage because it just isn't true. If you want to keep wearing it then go for it but it's strange when a single errant stick can clip your eye and cause serious damage.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

@@ZarkaFX I’m not arguing that it’s better. I understand the inherit risks but feel I am protected enough since I have had many instances wear it proved to be quite protective. Everything in life has risks even simple beer league hockey. Another great example is a neck guard. Everyone prob should wear one but most don’t. Just comes down to personal choice. Cages are excellent and definitely the best way to not get a face injury.

Yeah, I noticed a big difference wearing nicer stuff. I have a pair of the 1x light shoulders and 2x pro elbows. They weigh nothing, low profile and no protection issues. I did get pro stock pants because I wanted as much padding as possible there.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

It makes a huge difference eh

Looking forward to your LX Pro review. Any general thoughts on it so far?

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Playing with it this weekend will have to wait for next Wednesday :)

I wear the updated Sherwood 5030 shoulder pads it’s got a spine guard on it and it actually fits me well especially with being a bigger guy

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

6 ай бұрын

Long as it fits and you’re comfortable all you can do

I tried super tacks on as well and went with the ft4’s, definitely felt better for me, mine are more blacked out though

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Ft4 is my jam right now as well. Black would look awesome!

@rickyshingen938

2 жыл бұрын

Oh maybe cause yours are ‘Ft4 pro’ don’t think mine are

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickyshingen938 Ah yes! Makes sense. At the time they didn’t have them to compare. I’ll have to check em out

Have you ever tried the Supreme line protective gear. I know the Bauer elbow pads are just crap with the elbow pointing out like crazy but wondering if you ever tried the pants, shoulder pads and shin guards.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

My last supreme was the 2spro protective abs it was ok. Bit bulky but decent. Without posting a full review the shoulders are protective and the elbows better than the Vapor. However once using others I feel there was better options unless you get it on a nice clearance deal

While I agree with you on the shoulder pads I think CCM pulled a just good enough with these by not going all the way with the protection and using cheap thin bicep guards on them. I had to replace them with an old pair of Jofa’s I had. Not something you should have to do with a pair of TOP END gear at well over $200 dollars.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Bicep guards are minor in this situation but yeah I have same probably with hyperlites. Older shoulders had better ones

I play beer league and I wear top end gear. A few weeks ago I blocked a slapper between my elbow pad and glove. I thought it broke my arm. I'm looking into getting out of the Sherwood shoulder pads too lol

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Ouch! Hopefully that’s a freak accident. I was hit in back with a slapper and luckily was ok with my shoulders. If I had Sherwood 5030 on would be dead for sure

I'd love to see a video regarding prioritizing, on this topic. As a goalie, I often give recommendations on where you can save money on, and whereI never recommend it.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Do you mean on protective or in general gear?

@mattiasfucik5014

Жыл бұрын

@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews all gear :) (but mainly protective since that is everything except skates and sticks)

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Gotcha!

Good to see someone talking mature commonsense about decent body protection. Too many ice and inline hockey players pride themselves - it's mostly a brainless, testosterone, ego thing - on wearing low-grade gear. (In inline, many senior players think it's beneath them to wear upper body/shoulder protection!) Great video. Peace out!

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

9 ай бұрын

Thank you appreciate it. Yeah been to many pad situations to not wear it. I’ve seen guys hit with pucks in the chest wearing Sherwood flimsy shoulders and never looks good lucky shots aren’t as hard as they could be!

I’ve worn top end pads for over two years, not had any bruises since. Had loads of huge ones before. Took a slap shot from 4m away to my forehead, wearing a top end helmet, I felt nothing. I wear Xion shorts beneath my hockey shorts. I wear a cage. Told my mates to wear cages. They said no. One took a puck to his face, lost all his front teeth. They now all wear cages. My problem is thin arms and legs, my elbows slide down, the shins are loose.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

It’s the way to go. I started folding my undershirt over my elbows helps keep them in place. Shock Doctor makes a special shirt for it it’s excellent

@StillAliveAndKicking_

2 жыл бұрын

@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews Excellent idea, thanks.

I tried the ft4 pro protective and it’s great but I still think the ft1 is better overall, minus the elbow pads

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Never used it so can’t compare

My dad played in a beer league while I was still too young to play in their league ( even though I was better than almost everyone on the ice ), and he wasn’t wearing shoulder pads, and this league allowed light checking, and he busted his shoulder bad, and dislocated it. It never healed properly and until the day he died his shoulder bone stuck up and outwards and always gave him problems and pain. He then gave me all his gear he had left. Mostly roller hockey stuff and I still skate in his old Mission blades, and his Mission ice skates broke around the the time his shoulder got messed up. It was their newest ice skates and a puck went straight into the blade holder in the back and got stuck in there. He was so mad because they were expensive af, and supposed to be the next big thing. Then Bauer eventually bought them out, and they didn’t make much ice hockey gear after those skates etc. But I’ve always loved their roller gear especially the skates. Mine are over 20 years old, the boot is all busted up, but they still work great. Only issue is you can no longer buy the hardware spacers sets for the wheels and bearings so mine are mostly held together by 5/8ths bolts and nuts lol.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Ouch that’s rough. That’s exactly why I wear the best stuff. Can’t have a lifelong injury if we can prevent it maybe.

Awesome vid, was just thinking about if I should keep wearing shoulder pads in beer league. That was a crazy cross check from behind, hope the guy got banned. Any low profile shoulders that you would recommend as 2nd and 3rd options to ft4 pro?

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

He was suspended forever. Pretty ruthless eh. Low profile go with a lower end model of any top brand still great protection just lacks some of the small details is all

@GeeVideos

2 жыл бұрын

@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews Def ruthless, that could've paralyzed someone. I'm starting to get more skates in per week and starting to feel the discomfort in skates and shoulders thinking of upgrading from ft375 to 2x shoulders and x2.7 skates to 2x (non pro) skates. Significant enough upgrade to make a difference? Thanks!!

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeeVideos awesome man! You will like having some upgraded gear

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeeVideos always upgrading from entry level gear will help. Slowly add things and you will see differences

@GeeVideos

2 жыл бұрын

@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews thanks! Just curious, how many times do you skate a week?

It was fight night at our game last night. 4 fights and multiple big hits in a no contact league. I got cross checked in my game last week in my back. Thank god i had my chestie on. Also you never know you could be flying down the ice, hit a rut and lose an edge next thing you know you’re going hard into the boards. I gotta work for a living i can’t afford to get injured in a beer league game. Lol

@nickbruce5658

2 жыл бұрын

Can we get some glove reviews too?! 😁

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds brutal. I’ve take a very mild approach to the game as I get older. I don’t need scrums, cheap shots etc. I play over 30 now but I’m almost 39 and can’t wait for over 40 lol. I find the lower divisions are still about fun. The younger guys or higher divs still think they are making the chel and sometimes it’s a bit to chippy. Glad you weren’t hurt! But it’s true you just never know. Bunch of younger guys on my one team don’t wear them and will catch up with them one day.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickbruce5658 what gloves you interested in? It’s also on my list lol it’s a big list haha

@nickbruce5658

2 жыл бұрын

@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews the Bauer vapor 2x pro and the ultrasonic maybe even throw the jet speed ft4 in there 😁

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickbruce5658 I have the ultrasonic. And I had the 2xpro so I have experience with both of them. I will do.

I do, too many guys taking neck high slap shots from the point. Definitely scarred me into wearing shoulder pads. Currently wearing Supreme S29s.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Yah lower divs people aren’t as good controlling shots all the more reason to have it. No need to get drilled by someone in the back lol

@ericgreenwood7979

2 жыл бұрын

@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews Definitely! I switched to a full cage for a while too, but switched back to a half shield since I have been coaching 3 or 4 times a week and got sick of switching it on and off.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericgreenwood7979 yah half and a mouth guard is best of both I find a full cage just a little to restrictive

What size of these shoulder pads do you wear? And what’s your chest size and height? Trying to see what size I should buy

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

I’m 205 pounds 5’9 and wear a large. I work out and train so I’m a pretty “large” in terms of musculature compared to average.

While I played minor hockey there were times where an elbow pad didn't make it back into my bag after the drying process. No big deal I thought. WRONG. It turns out that elbows make contact with the ice way more often and with way more force than the safely coddled elbow pad wearing fool that I was, could ever have believed. 25 years later the floating bone chips in my elbow are mostly harmless but every once in a while they jam themselves into the joint like a stick in the spokes of a bicycle. It hurts.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Oh man I would never play without elbows. ThTs craziness

@calenlaughlin3132

Жыл бұрын

@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviewsNeither would I. 12 year old me saw things differently.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

@@calenlaughlin3132 yeah that’s rough

Similar to you i prefer top end gear and hesitating right to buy a prostock pair of vapor pants because of weight and mobility vs top end retail. Have you tried prostock pants? Overkill for beer ligue in your opinion? Thx

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

7 ай бұрын

Depends what pro stock and who’s they are. I’ve had only one pair of pro stock gear way long time ago and just found it wierd so it’s gonna depend on fit and design. For beer league the top stuff is probably fine I have ft6 pros now and they are excellent protection

@francoislamarre8660

7 ай бұрын

@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews thanks for the reply ! ft6 pro is on my radar also , weight and mobilty good ? I am usually a Bauer guy but lots of reviews rate Ft6 pros at the top

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

7 ай бұрын

@francoislamarre8660 I have all the ft6 pro protective, I haven’t had the chance to do the review just yet, but the shoulders are decent, have an odd kink in mine that is kinda annoying on the sternum. The shins are great love those, the elbows are a bit clunky and I prefer the ft4 as elbows can be super annoying if they aren’t sleak. The pants are solid for protection and great

I tried the hyperlite shoulder pads but they were so thin and flimsy It was probably like the crappy Sherwood shoulder pads, so:lite but not hyper

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Ft4 pros are better

@DumbOrangeFrog

Жыл бұрын

Yeah

The guy who hit like that from behind would've been kicked out of our league right away.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

One year suspension only!

I always say. If they know how to shoot. wearthe best shin guards and skates yo get get. I used to play in a elite league with some 100$ shin guards and a guy deleted my knee from this life with a shot to the side of the pad. Lesson learned. Get the best ones. I got the supreme supersonics from bauer (yeah that happened recently LOL)

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Oh for sure! Totally a good call

I have gotten smoked a number of times even in fun shinny pickup games. I have seperated my right shoulder twice jumping. Don't care to repeat it while playing hockey.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

It’s pretty aggressive sometimes and not necessary. The culture needs a change a bit. Just a game.

@78logistics

Жыл бұрын

@Beer League Bum hockey reviews Actually it was people skating way beyond their ability to turn or stop. I also play goal and get run quite often..I between betting hit in the head. I always wear a padded shirt under my gear both as a player and tender. At 64 not quite as pliable as I once was.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

@@78logistics yeah I feel you. No kidding on those who can’t stop

I got suspended 5 games for sticking up for a teammate who got hit in the numbers 4 feet from the boards! I left my net and just hit the guy right against the boards, yes it was charging. But when my teammate who got hit got up and he cought the guy on the chin and he dropped him! The other team said I blockered the guy and the ASHL wanted $250 for an appeal. I left the league cause I moved 4 hours away! I can't tolerate dirty stuff like that!

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

It’s pretty brutal sometimes. Everyone with a chip on their shoulder. No need in old timers and rec. glad you stuck up for your team mate!

I always buy the best because i get hit a lot. My helmet has saved me tons of times as well and I wear the ccm one with the 3d printed padding

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

I have the tacks x as well Excellent and comfy helmet!

Is that a Super Tacks X helmet?

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I have a video on it

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

It’s the video that’s 499$ for a helmet

When will your lx video be up

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately probably the 22nd. Was sick for a few days and haven’t had enough games yet

@swedishgoaliephenom2252

2 жыл бұрын

@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews perfect thank you. Sub earned and keep up the great content

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

@@swedishgoaliephenom2252 thank you appreciate that !

I use the old sherwood shoulders lmao😂

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Haha well if you aren’t getting drilled from behind you are good!

Learning how to skate also helps reduce injury….

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

2 жыл бұрын

Ok 👍

is this ASHL? sounds about right lol

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Yep! Super safe out there lol

beer league and lower leagues is wherre you're more likely to get hurt, upper level you might have bigger hits and faster pace - but more guys are doing it for game reasons, and doing it the right way, not because "I learned hockey from Rock-em Sock-Em Don Cheery videos, now eat this two hander to the back".

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Yah I hear you. This was just a dirty play and the guy clearly has anger issues

Yup. You never know when some lunatic, who can't tell the difference between beer league and game 7 of the Cup finals, is going to show up and do his best Marty McSorley impression.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Yah I’ve had a few of them this last season it’s been brutal

Are you in a hitting league? Those hits were ridiculous. Beer league is actually the most dangerous kind of hockey, I'm serious. Like you said, some people we play with are not stable

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Nope this is ashl “safe hockey” you’re right it’s stupid and shouldn’t happen. Terrible culture on some Of these teams and people

@bittmanbobby

Жыл бұрын

@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews was there any repercussions? Those dudes should be banned

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

@@bittmanbobby he was banned for a year that has been awhile now never looked into it again to see if he was back in the league. Now that you reminded me may do just that

@bittmanbobby

Жыл бұрын

Can't believe we were having this conversation and I just got hit from behind and I smashed head first into the boards. The good thing was my elbows took most of the impact but the bad thing was I forgot my elbow pads 🤦🏻‍♂️ FML. Needless to say but I grabbed buddy in a heartbeat and made him leave in not the nicest way

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

@@bittmanbobby wow eh. Garbage dunno why players do this crap. We all gotta work and it’s just for fun. Hope your ok.

Retail gloves. A non-starter.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Retail gloves are fine. Unsure what you’re getting at.

@amirjon

Жыл бұрын

@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews Betterq quality, much more protection, different foams, built in shot blockers, additional protection, an array of different palms. For a hockey gear review channel, it's remarkable that you say "retail" gloves are fine. Guarantee you'll never go back if you pick up a nice pair of pro stocks. Some Flyers mitts would go with your jersey.

@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews

Жыл бұрын

@LongTermCap I don’t like prostock equipment for a number of reasons. Wierd set ups. Availability, different builds and finding what you like after the first time. I stick with retail because it’s hard to review something like a prostock glove that 1 out of 1000 would even have. Hockey gear itself is not a view heavy niche so I won’t be putting my views lower by reviewing something no one has or can repeat. If you like prostock good on you but from a view and relatability view point it’s not worth me reviewing and to give information on. I’ll give you my one example years ago I purchased a stick from the Vancouver Canucks pro stock store, stick was incredible. Can’t remember the build. But it was a bieksa. Curve was wack but I could shoot so hard. Nothing at the time compared. Bieksa was traded that was the end couldn’t find his stick without either being used on eBay ( no thanks ) and eventually not at all. Went back to my retail stick because in end that’s not sustainable