how are hockey shin guards suppose to fit? is the bottom of the shin guard suppose to go under the skate tongue or does it start on top of tongue?
2007-02-13 13:06:39 · 7 answers · asked by shortstoperic7_2000 2 in Sports ➔ Hockey
I put my shin guards inside the tongue of my skates because if not a shot could hit just below the shin guard and break my foot. I would suggest to put it inside or outside of the tongue but do not stop at the top of the tongue.
I would suggest bringing your existing equipment with you when buying shin guards so you can try on the skates and the pants at the same time. I made the mistake of doing that and only relying on gthe salespersons "expertise" in judging what size of shin guards to buy. Needless to say they were too long and rubbed on the bottom of my hockey pants. I had to fiddle with them at every face off.
2007-02-15 02:02:51 · answer #1 · answered by mapleleafskickass 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can wear them over or under the skate tongue, and the length depends on which way you choose. If you play defense or block a lot of shots, you might want them over the tongue since then you can get them a little longer and get more protection. But some (like me) don't like how the shin guard feels when it's over the skate tongue. I like the shin guard tight to my leg under the tongue, and the skate tongue free to move with my foot and skate.
2007-02-14 03:43:35 · answer #2 · answered by rinkrat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A 21" shin guard will fit a player 8" tall. Don't play hockey play basketball. If your Calf is 21 " in circumference Miami Dolphins are looking for a guard show up there. Go to a Sports store and get fitted.
2016-05-24 07:55:44 · answer #3 · answered by Mollie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always got mine so they went just inside (behind) the tongue of the skate, so there is no gap between the top of skate and bottom of gaurd (that would break some bones blocking shots). But don't get them to low into the skate as to interfere with tightening the laces.
2007-02-13 13:12:04 · answer #4 · answered by deavil02 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The length of shin guards is measured from the top of the foot to the middle of your knee.
Based off of that measurement you can decide whether or not you want to go shorter or longer, depending on your personal preference or how you wear your shin guard.
2007-02-15 01:29:58 · answer #5 · answered by zapcity29 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just behind the tounge resting on the top of the boot laces in a relaxed stance. That way as you skate it will gap in your push and cover in your stride.
2007-02-13 14:14:59 · answer #6 · answered by sk88in 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know what the hell a skate tounge is, or hockey for that matter. but i do know this: you have great taste in hats.
2007-02-13 13:09:11 · answer #7 · answered by Lawrence M. Enopee 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋