Brian's OPTik 3 Senior Goalie Blocker
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Intro & New Features
Experience the ultimate body to blocker connection with the improved and customizable Brian’s Optik 3 blocker adjustment system. Choose your own custom fit with the Smart Dial and Smart Strap system to find the perfect balance between mobility and control. As a pro-level blocker, the Optik 3 is built with top end materials like Bri-Core composite and features meticulous design details like the weight reducing bevelled blocker board.
External Material
The pro-level Optik 3 blocker is built to last with tried and true external materials. This blocker will stand up to a full season of high velocity shots on a regular basis and much longer when facing rec level shots a couple times a week. The Optik 3 blocker is made with a traditional JenPro external material, which can be found on nearly all Brian’s goalie equipment. Overall external construction also includes durable nylon bindings on wrist and cuff components to prevent wear and tear on seams. Traditional braided nylon lacing is used to secure various cuff and sidewall components that require a bit of wiggle room for maximum mobility.
Internal Construction
A pro-level blocker needs lasting rigidity and the Optik 3 blocker provides that with the Bri-Core composite blocker board. The carbon-fiber reinforced board ensures that you can take advantage of the flared design all season for greater control of rebounds with reliable consistency. Older blockers can become a bit floppy or spongy once their plastic blocker board breaks down. You don’t need to worry about that with the Optik 3.
Palm Material
We’ll check off a few specs regarding the palm before getting into the cuff and thumb design. The core palm material is breathable grey Clarino known for having a soft touch. The thin, flexible and durable Clarino fabric provides a responsible feel in your fingertips. For additional grip and padding, the soft textured grip palm layer also has ventilation to keep your hand cool while locking in the stick paddle and reducing vibrations. Last but not least the vented air mesh gussets keep air moving through the blocker so you’re dry and cool when the barn burner goes to double overtime.
Side Hand Protection
Two key components in the Optik 3 blocker that improve side hand protection are the removable pillows and the squared thumb. The protective pillows are located in the thumb and sidewall and can be adjusted or removed as needed. The squared thumb is less restrictive with the stick and allows the paddle to nestle nicely into the opening.
Cuff
The low and wide cuff opening is a key design that increases wrist mobility. The signature Smart custom fit strapping and dial system will secure the wrist joint, but above that joint you want almost zero restriction to move your blocker into position for the save. This wrist mobility also allows for improved puck handling and stick positioning to clear the zone or take that end to end shot toward the wide open net to seal the game and put your name in the record books.
Hand Protection
Hopefully pucks and sticks are only rebounding off the Bri-Core blocker board but if you do end up in a chaotic scrum in front your fingers, thumb, wrist are protected by strategically placed shields. The Optik 3 protective shields use lightweight but rigid plastics and impact absorbing foams to keep your digits protected from errant pucks and unnecessary slashes.
Colors & Customization
As with all of our pro-level gear, the Optik 3 is available with several stock options at retail for quick delivery and nearly endless options at custom. Our team of goalie experts can walk you through all the possibilities and work with you to build and design your dream setup. Feel free to call our team at 1-800-567-7790 or send an email to goalie@thehockeyshop.com.
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Board Profile | Bevelled |
| Strapping | Smart Dial |
| Fingers | Adjustable |
| Cuff | Low And Wide |
| Hand Position | Mid / Neutral |
| Catch Hand | Regular , Full-Right |
| Palm Sizing | SR, INT, XL |
| Graphics | Stock, Customizable |
| Warranty | |
| Weight |
| Senior | *7" - 8 ½" |
|---|---|
| Intermediate | 6 ⅓" - 7" |
| Junior | 5 ¾" - 6 ⅓" |
| Youth | 4 ½" - 5 ¾" |
| *8" - 8 ½" is typically seen as a SR-XL palm **Hand Measurement is made from heel of palm to the tip of your middle finger |
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Goalie Blockers Sizing
More times than not, the fit of your Goalie Blocker is often overlooked. This is likely the result of the limited size availability compared to other pieces of equipment, however a properly sized Blocker provides you the protection and stick control you trust.
Which Blocker Size is for you?
The first step to finding the correct Blocker size is to utilize the “heel-of-palm-to-tip-of-middle-finger” measurement. This measurement will generally send you to the appropriate size you need.
Analyzing the Blocker Fit
It is important to ensure that the fingers tips lie close to the seam of the palm, or within 0.5” if the Blocker is for a young growing goaltender. Next you want to ensure the adjustable wrist strap goes directly across the wrist bone, and has minimal to no interference with your chest protector. The goaltender should be able to swivel their wrist to accommodate a range of save selections without any restrictions from the chest protector. You also want to ensure that the goalie can maintain control of their stick in addition to being able to maneuver the blocker when handling the puck.
Which Hand Do I Need?
Figuring out which hand you need for your Blocker can be slightly confusing. Goalies generally refer to themselves as "REGULAR" or "FULL RIGHT". Below is the easiest way to simplify which hand you need.
- Blocker Hands Simplified
- Regular - Blocker worn on your Right Hand
- Full Right - Blocker worn on your Left Hand
