CCM Extreme Flex E2.9 Intermediate Chest & Arm Protector - Source Exclusive
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Flex is such an important component of goalie gear that CCM went as far as naming one of their best selling lines of equipment after it. Pushing forward the mobile chest protector market, CCM has released the E2.9 intermediate goalie chest protector, and we at Source for Sports have gotten a chance to improve it.
The E2.9 int goalie chest is already a great platform, but there is never a reason to say no to extra protection. In this case we at Source for Sports have added an improved belly protection by beefing it up with HD foam. Extra protection was only one of the upgrades we included however. The special white colourway is also Source for Sports Exclusive to help you stand out in the dressing room.
But enough with our upgrades, the E2.9 intermediate goalie chest protector was already a great chest to start with. Flex, being the partial namesake of the chest took a priority in its design. But segmenting the chest piece, the CCM E2.9 int chest protector is considerably more flexible than its older brethren based off of the original Eflex Shield. This extra flexibility is especially helpful when the goalie needs to make basket catch saves.
Adjustability is also a very important part of designing a solid chest protector, especially in the intermediate sizes when goalies are usually growing. CCM has achieved this by focusing on adjustability in two places specifically. The first is the shoulder, which allows the goalie to adjust the body larger as they grow. The E2.9 chest protector also features an adjustable elbow cup to ensure the arm still fits as the body is adjusted for size.
CCM`s new E2.9 intermediate goalie chest protector offers a great blend of adjustability, protection, and flexibility. By adding even more protection to the package the E2.9 is a chest that should be exciting to goalies in rinks everywhere.
Goalie Chest Protector Sizing
Sizing a Goaltenders Chest Protector is important to ensure the range of motion is not impeded, while still offering complete coverage from impact. There are steps necessary to finding the right fit in your Chest Protector, and the first is to know your measurements.
Finding The Right Size - Measuring Arm Span
To measure your arm span, hold your arms out and measure from wrist to wrist. Start from the bottom of one forearm (you’ll see a bone where your wrist is) and measure to the other. Avoid measuring from fingertip to fingertip, as hand size is not relative to arm length. You do not want the Chest Protectors arm lengths to be too long and interfere with the Catcher and Blocker.
Making Sure Your Chest Protector Fits Properly
Below are some good criteria to follow to make sure your Chest Protector fits properly.
- 1. The arms of the Chest Protector end just before your wrist. This is important because you want to ensure that the wrist portion of the arms do not interfere with your blocker and catching glove. Depending on the model, adjustable arms may be an offered feature, which is an added bonus for goaltenders that are still growing. If the arms are too long, or too short, check the arms of your Chest Protector to see if the length can be adjusted.
- 2. The elbow of the goaltender fits securely into the pocket of the elbow protection, and doesn't shift too far away from them. Keep in mind, arms usually have to be adjusted and positioned properly while putting on your chest protector.
- 3. Make sure the shoulders of the Chest Protector are sitting comfortably and wrapped around your shoulders. This can be seen visually by looking at the collar of the Chest Protector, looking to see the shoulders are sitting in the pocket of the shoulder caps. You also want to make sure that the collar of the Chest Protector doesn't sit below the clavicle, exposing the goaltenders collar bone.
