The Brian's OPT1K series has raised the bar for goalie equipment, across the board. Unifying innovation and craftsmanship, Brian's has created a series that can cater to any type of goalie.
The most noticeable feature of the OPT1K blocker is the BOA System. The BOA System uses a dial and steel wiring to tune-fit a piece of equipment more precisely and with ease. The wrist strap is moved down on the blocker to be positioned on the heel of the palm, rather than the wrist. This allows for better wrist mobility.
To no surprise, the OPT1K comes with a binding-less edge for a clean aesthetic. The outside edge of the blocker, however, takes from the old Brian's DX2 blocker, where it is cut inward to a give a right-angle triangle look. This design cuts weight from the blocker and gives it a unique look.
Updated wrap-around finger protection provides better protection and an easier, more comfortable grip on the stick.
No-Slip Grip is now used on the entire blocker palm and fingers, for considerably better stick control, and wears better than cream Nash.
The Brian's OPT1K blocker is the product of innovative thinking and excellent craftsmanship. From the chassis to the looks, you can find the OPT1K that works best for you! Make sure to read our Brian's OPT1K blocker and trapper review to learn even more.
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Goalie Blockers Sizing
More times than not, blockers are often overlooked compared to other pieces of gear where fit is concerned. Perhaps this is a result of the limited sizes available compared to other pieces of equipment: youth, junior, intermediate and senior. The first step to finding the correct blocker is to approximate your size by following the estimated age range and “heel-of-palm-to-tip-of-middle-finger” measurement:
- Youth (age 5 – 8): 4.5” – 5.75” / 119 – 143 mm
- Junior (age 8 – 11): 6.35” – 5.75” / 144 – 160 mm
- Intermediate (age 11 – 13): 6.35” – 7” / 161 – 178 mm
- Senior (age 14 and up): 7” – 8.5”* / 179 – 216 mm
*8” – 8.5” would constitute an XL palm on a senior blocker
Once a size has been approximated it is important to ensure that the fingers tips lie close to the seam at the fingertips or within 0.5” if the goaltender is growing. This is important to ensure that the goalie can maintain control of the stick while making saves in addition to being able to maneuver the blocker when playing the puck.
Another thing to look for is that the wrist strap goes directly across the wrist bone and has little to no interference with the chest/arm. The wearer should be able to swivel their wrist to accommodate a range of save selections without any restrictions from the chest protector.
