Are ball hockey shin guards measured differently than ice shin guards?

[Scoracek]

Should I use ice hockey shin guards for DEK hockey?

I joined an adult dek hockey league to try and work on some of my bad habits while playing (mainly having my head down while controlling the puck) and try to improve other skills. Should I wear ice hockey shin guards while playing or would that restrict my movement/be overkill? What about wearing my inline pants? Would that be overkill? Is it intense or is it generally laid back and fun?

I've never played in a dek league before so any tips or experiences would be gratefully appreciated!

 

[NickyFotiu]

I have not played dek in years. Back then I felt like the very basic light weight plastic ones (made for street/dek) were better for sliding than ice hockey shinguards.

 

[Skerb]

Where are you playing scoracek? Honestly do what ever makes you comfortable, there is a wide mix in what dek players wear between old style mylecs, new style mylec/dgels and ice hockey shins. If you feel like wearing ice hockey shins is holding you back then maybe make the switch, ive seen guys wear roller pants but its pretty uncommon, gym shorts being the norm.

 

[Scoracek]

Where are you playing scoracek? Honestly do what ever makes you comfortable, there is a wide mix in what dek players wear between old style mylecs, new style mylec/dgels and ice hockey shins. If you feel like wearing ice hockey shins is holding you back then maybe make the switch, ive seen guys wear roller pants but its pretty uncommon, gym shorts being the norm.

You guys talking about these kind of shin guards?:

http://www.hockeygiant.com/mylecsgsr.html

http://www.hockeygiant.com/mylecrlrshinjr.html

http://www.thehockeyshop.com/d-gel-ball-hockey-protek-shin.html

How about these from Bauer?: http://www.hockeygiant.com/bauprefshinjr.html



I joined a league in Marple, PA. Don't really know what to expect in terms of how serious people take it, since I've never played organized ball hockey. I just hope I'm placed on a team that is full of a bunch of older adults so I'm not the only one dying for air after my first shift

 

[AIREAYE]

I would recommend against that...too bulky and very unnecessary.

The ones you listed are for ball hockey, yes, but wouldn't soccer shin guards suffice? I imagine many play without anything.

 

[Skerb]

The dgel ones you posted are becoming more popular with the elite ball hockey players. The Mylec 131
Are the best cheap option you will find, surprisingly they aren't that bad of an option, soccer shins are a bad idea and some leagues will not recogniz them as being shin guards

 

[Scoracek]

I measured the shin pad length I would need and it's like 17-18 inches. All the sites I've been on looking for some all come up to 15" total, some are measured in small, medium and large. I can't find any in store to try on so I'm hesitant to buy online because paying for shipping then if it doesn't fit I'll have to return it so that would be a nightmare. I'm 5'7" if anyone else can provide advice on what length I should go with that would be awesome.

 

[Vader76]

I would use soccer shin guards for ball hockey. Ice hockey ones are too bulky to run around in.

 

[Hobby Bull]

I'm ancient, so I have a question...

Are you just using one of those plastic balls?

We just used to use simple knee pad only things to prevent kneecap on floor injuries. Players didn't slash each other, so that wasn't a factor.

Has the game changed?

I wouldn't use anything to play, otherwise.

 

[Samus44]

I would use soccer shin guards for ball hockey. Ice hockey ones are too bulky to run around in.

They do make some specially for ball hockey but i agree soccer one's are good enough, you can even get hard soccer shin pads.

Shin pads really aren't a big deal some guys don't even play with them but blocking a slapshot, even though it's just a ball, isn't the best feeling at the higher levels.

 

[Samus44]

I'm ancient, so I have a question...

Are you just using one of those plastic balls?

We just used to use simple knee pad only things to prevent kneecap on floor injuries. Players didn't slash each other, so that wasn't a factor.

Has the game changed?

I wouldn't use anything to play, otherwise.

Yeah hard orange balls are the standard but i've had to play with the soft ones before too which sucks so most guys avoid using them. Some guys can get pretty crazy with their sticks, but it's really not that bad. Ankles and toes can get banged up from time to time but it isn't terrible. The lower levels can be worse for slashing i hear, which really isn't surprising.

 

[varano]

They do make some specially for ball hockey but i agree soccer one's are good enough, you can even get hard soccer shin pads.

Shin pads really aren't a big deal some guys don't even play with them but blocking a slapshot, even though it's just a ball, isn't the best feeling at the higher levels.

Well if you're doing it , its mostly for the slashing.....

Having worn soccer shin pads for 2 years as a Dman in ball hockey, I can probably count a handful of blocked shots I've received precisely off my shins.

I ref ball hockey too and have no sympathy for guys that complain about slashing when they don't wear shin guards. In my opinion its a must. But the ball hockey shin pads are overkill

 

[tfong]

Get Dgels for ball hockey. Especially for rec-competitive ball hockey like I play. They are usually available at sportschek or hockey experts across Canada (not sure where youw ould get them in the States).

http://www.d-gel.com/english/produits.php?cid=3&title=Protège-tibias

Cloth and harder plastic are available and they are less bulky than ice hockey shin guards but these ones cover your knee as well and made for running around in.

The problem with soccer shin guards (which nobody in their right mind uses for competitive ballhockey, is that people will get your knees and above your shins and also the sides which aren't protected. In leagues where soccer guards are all thats needed, you probably don't even need shinguards in that case.

 

[Hobby Bull]

Yeah hard orange balls are the standard but i've had to play with the soft ones before too which sucks so most guys avoid using them. Some guys can get pretty crazy with their sticks, but it's really not that bad. Ankles and toes can get banged up from time to time but it isn't terrible. The lower levels can be worse for slashing i hear, which really isn't surprising.

Thanks. I was wondering if things had changed dramatically. It doesn't sound too different from what I remember.

 

[HawksFan28]

I joined an adult dek hockey league to try and work on some of my bad habits while playing (mainly having my head down while controlling the puck) and try to improve other skills. Should I wear ice hockey shin guards while playing or would that restrict my movement/be overkill? What about wearing my inline pants? Would that be overkill? Is it intense or is it generally laid back and fun?

I've never played in a dek league before so any tips or experiences would be gratefully appreciated!

You know what I used when I play ball hockey/roller hockey? baseball catcher shin guards - they work perfectly fine.. Obviously they make ball hockey shin guards but the catcher shin guards are just as good.

 

[Penguins23]

I used to use my soccer shin pads but then bought these and absolutely love 'em. Much more protection.

 

[Sinistril]

You guys talking about these kind of shin guards?:

http://www.hockeygiant.com/mylecsgsr.html

http://www.hockeygiant.com/mylecrlrshinjr.html

http://www.thehockeyshop.com/d-gel-ball-hockey-protek-shin.html

How about these from Bauer?: http://www.hockeygiant.com/bauprefshinjr.html



I joined a league in Marple, PA. Don't really know what to expect in terms of how serious people take it, since I've never played organized ball hockey. I just hope I'm placed on a team that is full of a bunch of older adults so I'm not the only one dying for air after my first shift

My ball hockey team uses the third shin guards you posted. They give quite a lot more freedom than ice hockey shin guards would as they are less bulky and not designed to protect from pucks, but rather designed for flexibility and will protect well against any errant sticks.

 

[Kaapo Cabana]

You guys talking about these kind of shin guards?:

http://www.hockeygiant.com/mylecsgsr.html

http://www.hockeygiant.com/mylecrlrshinjr.html

http://www.thehockeyshop.com/d-gel-ball-hockey-protek-shin.html

How about these from Bauer?: http://www.hockeygiant.com/bauprefshinjr.html



I joined a league in Marple, PA. Don't really know what to expect in terms of how serious people take it, since I've never played organized ball hockey. I just hope I'm placed on a team that is full of a bunch of older adults so I'm not the only one dying for air after my first shift

can you join as an individual there? I live in Wayne, and play in Reading. The drive is pretty awful.

 

[Scoracek]

can you join as an individual there? I live in Wayne, and play in Reading. The drive is pretty awful.

Yeah definitely, the league was supposed to start on July 10th, I think. They just released the start date as August 14th, they can probably use all the players they can get since they pushed it back. I'm not sure if it's just a summer league or if it's another one of their year round leagues, like roller hockey.

Here's a link to the website for more information:http://www.marplesportsarena.com/sports/dekhockey/

If you do sign up you'll have first row seats to see how bad I am