Bauer Vapor HyperLite Senior Goalie Leg Pads
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The Bauer Vapor HyperLite Senior Goalie Leg Pads bring modern technology and innovations to a soft, flexible pad. The new pad features key upgrades such as a new StabiliFlex knee block, updated leg channel and strapping as well as a tweaked boot and flex profile to create the best Vapor pad seen to date.
External Material
Bauer uses C.O.R.Tech Plus skin on the new Vapor Hyperlite pads. This promotes harder, faster rebounds than other pads found on the market especially when combined with the harder, denser cores and composite reinforcement seen in the Hyperlite pads.
Internal Construction
The Hyperlite pads are no exception to this bringing a new Rebound Boost Core in combination with their CURV Composite to punch rebounds out of harm's way harder and faster than before.
Pad Break
Bauer made sure that the Hyperlite still played like a Vapor pad giving it an ultra soft boot with break points both above and below the knee.
Boot Angle & Toe Taper
A new 110 degree boot has been introduced. This makes the boot of the Hyperlite sit slightly flatter than that of the 2X Pro allowing the goalie to feel more sucked into the pad. The new boot also brings the overall standing height of the pad down by about half an inch.
Knee Cradle
Bauer brought a new Stabiflex knee block to the Hyperlite leg pads. First seen in the Ultrasonic line, this new design creates an ultra stiff knee block that’s built right into the core of the pad.
Strapping
Bauer kept their Tune Fit strapping setup but had to make a few adjustments to accommodate the new knee and calf blocks. The knee strap is the same as the one seen on the Ultrasonic featuring an adjustable velcro attachment to the back of the knee block. The updated “Y” shaped calf strap has an adjustment built more like that seen on the knee to work with the Balance Plate while maintaining the feel of the original Tune Fit strapping seen on the 2X Pro
Colors, Sizes & Customization
The Hyperlite pads are offered in the stock colours of all White, White/Navy, White/Blue and White/Red. However, goalies that seek more custom options can customize their dream set on Bauer.com. Bauer also offers their True Design custom graphics program, creating endless possibilities for goalies through their digi-print capabilities.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Boot Angle | 110º |
| Category | Elite |
| Customizable | Yes |
| External Material | C.O.R Tech Plus |
| Heel & Toe Attachment | Bungee Toe Strap |
| Internal Construction | Rebound Plus Core |
| Knee & Calf Strapping | Tune Fit 2.0 |
| Knee Cradle | Stabiliflex Knee Block |
| Knee & Thigh Protection | None |
| Pad Break | Soft Flex |
| Warranty | 90 Days |
Goalie Leg Pads Sizing
Deciding your Goalie Pads size is crucial for having total control while moving in the crease. Sizing your pads properly is the difference between getting that perfect seal on your butterfly, and feeling clunky or unprotected in the net. Below we have compiled some information to better assist you in deciding which size is right for you.
Floor-To-Knee Measurement
Your Floor-To-Knee measurement will give you a good indication as to what "Pad Size" you will need. This measurement can be matched up with the provided sizing chart above.
How to Measure your Floor-To-Knee
- 1. In your bare feet, place the soft measuring tape at the inside of the bottom of your foot.
2. Slightly bend your knee.
3. Run the soft measuring tape up your shin, to the middle of your knee.
4. Match your Floor-To-Knee measurement with the provided sizing chart
What to look for when trying on your new pads.
Once you have your new leg pads, you’ll need to make sure they fit you properly. To do so, you’ll need to put the pads on with your skates. There a couple things to do to check size, once you have the pads on:
1. Stand straight and bring your feet together. This will show you the overall height of the pad, while on. Your pads should not be taller than your hips. Ideally you want the top of your pad at the half-way point of your thighs. A pad fitted for a young growing goaltender can be a little taller, so a little above the half-way point is normal.
2. Next you want to get in your stance, keep your hands in a ready position, and drop to your butterfly. Without moving your legs to correct your butterfly, bring your heels together. This is where you assess your knee position. For a proper fit, you want the middle of your knee to sit directly on the center of the knee stack. If you’re looking for growing room, you want the middle of your knee to land roughly 1.5” below the center of the knee stack (1” for JR).
Not getting a complete seal while in your butterfly?
If you're having trouble getting a full seal in your new pads, it may be the way you’re strapping them up. Make sure your boot strap and top straps (above knee) are loosened up a bit. The reason you want these straps loose is because they have a direct effect on the rotation of the pad. Having a loose boot strap makes it easy for your foot and ankle to rotate as the pad moves. Same goes for the top straps, as you don't want them pulling down too hard on the thigh rise.
