CCM Tacks Vector Plus Senior Hockey Shin Guards - 2020
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The CCM Tacks Vector Plus Shin Guards are a Source for Sports Exclusive product. The Tacks Vector Plus is based on the Tacks 9040 Shin Guard with upgraded features from the Tacks 9060 and Tacks 9080 Shin Guards.
Shin Protection
The shin cap on the Vector Plus Shin Guard is anatomically designed to fit your leg, with PE materials providing you protection against pucks, sticks and falling. An added tape groove feature is provided to give you a more secure fit.
Knee Cap & Protection
The Vector Plus knee cap is a JDP molded PE cap design. JDP, short for Joint Dispersing Protection, is designed to do exactly what the name says, disperse impact away from your joints, dulling the overall impact on your knee cap. Dog bone style protection is provided to surround your leg giving you extra protection on the side of your knee, which is an upgraded feature found on the Tacks 9060 shin guard.
Calf Protection
The calf protection is molded to fit securely around the back of the leg. Constructed from exposed PE foam, this providing you a good level of protection on your calf.
Liner
The CCM Vector Plus Shin Pad has an upgraded comfort liner from the Tacks 9040 base model. This will provide you a soft to the touch liner that is comfortable to wear. The liner is removable for better drying and cleaning.
Strapping
The strapping system features the upper lock strap found on the Tacks 9080 shin guard for around the bottom of the knee, locking the pad in place. There is also an elastic strap across the calf to keep the shin guard tight to the leg.
Sizes
The CCM Tacks Vector Plus SR Shin Guard is available in sizes 14” through 16”.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Calf Protection | Molded PE Calf Guard |
| Category | Performance |
| Knee Cap | JDP Molded PE Cap |
| Shin Protection | Anatomical PE Shin Cap Design with Tape Groove |
| Liner | Comfort Liner |
| Made In | |
| Removable Liner | Yes |
| Side Knee Protection | Dog Bone Side Knee Protection |
| Sizes | 14” - 16” |
| Strapping System | Upper Lock Strap and Length Adjustable Calf Strap |
| Warranty | 90 Days |
| Weight |
Player Shin Guard Sizing
- Things to consider:
- Age, Height and Weight
- Level of Play
- Distance Between the Middle of the Kneecap and top of your Skate
When sizing a shin pad, you must determine first if you will wear the shin pad over top of the skate tongue, or if the skate tongue will sit in front of shin pad and “flop” forward. This will determined the length of the shin pad you will want.
Your knee should fit directly into the center of the kneecap, which is usually lined and padded to help direct it and provide comfort. Once the pad is strapped to your leg, it should be secure and snug and should NOT be able to twist rotate or slide freely. There are many strapping systems offered and you must decide what you like and dislike. On some models you will find anchor straps or thicker straps which can offer a better more secure fit. Anchor straps are made up of a stretchy knit material and usually fasten above or below the calf muscle. These straps are designed to anchor the pad in place and not allow it slide up or down. Thicker straps across the calf wrap/guard are also often used, these straps help provide full protection to your leg ensuring that the calf guard reaches across your leg.
Keep in mind that as you go up in price you will usually see more adjustments, options and higher density foams and technologies used. You must determine within your budget, which shin pad offers the most features that you want, as well as provides the most comfort.
Sizing a Shin Pad over top of your Skate Tongue:
To size a shin pad correctly when fitting over top of your skate tongue, measure the length (in inches) of your leg from the middle of your knee cap, when it is bent at a 90 degree angle, to the top of the boot of the skate. Once you have this measurement, round the number up to the next whole number (i.e. 13.2” becomes 14”). Because the shin pad is sitting over top of the skate tongue, it enables your to wear a slightly bigger pad without compromising mobility. This is usually seen as an upside because you get extra protection in areas like the tongue of your skate.
If you are sizing a player and want to include growth room, we do recommend this method as well, because it allows for a bigger pad to be worn, again without compromising motion or mobility.
Sizing a Shin Pad underneath your Skate Tongue:
To size a shin pad correctly when fitting over top of your skate tongue, measure the length (in inches) of your leg from the middle of your knee cap, when it is bent at a 90 degree angle, to the top of the boot of the skate. Once you have this measurement, round the number down to the next whole number (i.e. 13.7” becomes 13”). Because the shin pad is shipping underneath the skate tongue, the pad will not be able to sit right against the edge of the skate and thus a slightly shorter shin pad is used. If a shin pad that is too big is tried on, you will notice that the shin pad is shifted up and the kneecap falls out of the designated spot. If this happens your shin and knee will not be properly protected and you are more susceptible to having your shin pad rotate or more as well.
Compare your height, weight and age to the charts provided to find your best fit. As well, use the measurement that was taken above to compare to the provided charts. Another good estimation is to look at your old/existing shin pads to see what size they are. If you are growing and have outgrown them, then next size up is probably for you. If you liked the way your shin pads felt, it may be smart to continue with the same size.
