One of the most important pieces of gear you will need is a helmet and facial protection. You do not want to end up with a concussion, nor do you want to end up with cuts and bruises on your face. The right kind of head and face protection will help you to avoid these issues. You will want to get the best protection out there when it comes to protecting your head. Our top picks for head and facial protection include:
• Mylec Helmet with Chinstrap. This helmet is great for all kinds of sports, including hockey inline skating. It has an adjustable system that allows for a good fit. It also is very lightweight and durable.
• Bauer Prodigy Helmet Combo. This helmet features both the shell and the facemask. It has quick-release attachments, and it has a dual-density foam liner that helps to provide optimal protection.
• CCM HT50 Senior Adult Hockey Helmet. This helmet is easily adjustable and can be done without a tool. It has a multi-density foam liner and a high-density outer shell for optimal protection.
Shoulder Pads or Padded Shirt
The use of shoulder pads or a padded shirt is highly recommended in this sport for protection. These are designed for performance and mobility. They also add in more breathability for comfort. Some of our favorites include:
• TOUR Adult Code 1 Inline Hockey Upper Body Protector. This upper body protector will keep your sternum, collar bone, biceps, shoulders, back, and sides well protected during impact. It will also help to wick away moisture from your skin to help you stay dry. The compression fabric is kinetic, and this upper body protector allows for a wide range of movement.
• TUOY Padded Compression Shirt Padded Shirt. This padded shirt has padding technology that helps to absorb 95% of any potential impact that you may have. It also helps to control the muscles in the chest and gives protection to your back, shoulders, and the ribs.
• S-BASIC Senior Ice Hockey Shoulder Pads. These pads are very popular as they have EVA and HD foam. This reduces the weight while helping to prevent any moisture build-up. It also has bicep protection, spine protection, and extended rib coverage.
• STX Ice Hockey Surgeon RX3.2 Senior Shoulder Pad. These shoulder pads are great for someone who wants a low-profile protection pad for the shoulders. The sleeker profile allows for less bulk and weight, allowing the player to have full range of motion while still staying protected.
Elbow, Knee, and Shin Pads
Some people who get into hockey inline skating forget how important that it is to protect your shins and elbows. You will want to protect these in case of a fall or impact. Wearing the proper pads also helps you to avoid hurting another player. Here are our favorites in this category:
TronX Force Senior Adult Hockey Elbow Pads.
• These elbow pads are shaped correctly to ensure mobility and great coverage. They are lightweight and have dual-density foam. The outside has plastic reinforcement for further protection.
• GuTe Knee Pads, Black Adjustable Long Leg Sleeve Gear Crashproof Antislip Protective Shin Guard. These knee pads are lightweight and breathable, which allows for moisture to be removed very quickly to keep you comfortable. It has EVA padding, and the outer PE armor offers superior protection. Another great thing about these is that the cap at the knee is designed for a good range of motion.
Gloves
It is a good idea if you have superior protection gloves to protect your hands. Your hands can easily become injured while doing this sport. Here are our favorite gloves:
• STX Stallion HPR2 Ice Hockey Gloves. These gloves are designed with great protection features. It has a roll design that can help to create wider volume for the back of the hand. This will allow for better wrist movement. The finger portion of these gloves has finger breaks which allow for better dexterity. The thumb of these gloves is made to be fully articulating so you can move well.
Franklin Sports Hg 1500 Senior Hockey Gloves.
• These gloves are made to ensure a great tapered volume fit. They have high-density padding for great protection, and that padding is lightweight. The palm is reinforced and vented for comfort and use.
Blockers
Blockers are part of the necessary gear for goalies to ensure that they are protected from injury. Some of our favorites include:
• Franklin Sports NHL GB 140 Goalie Blocker. These blockers give a high-density protection along with a soft leather glove. This glove has a full-flex cuff, knuckle guards, and a padded thumb.
• Franklin Sports Team Licensed Street Hockey Goalie Equipment Set. This set includes a quality blocker that will help to protect you from any injury while playing. It comes with a fully flexible glove, padded thumbs, and knuckle guards.
Inline Girdle
A girdle will help to provide protection in your core areas, especially those of your tail bone, lumbar area, and your thigh area. Here are our favorites:
• Fang Hockey Removable Protective Padding Girdle Ice and Inline Hockey. These pads offer both durability and flexibility due to the air mesh in between the pads. These girdles are best worn as underpants and are created from spandex, nylon, and vent mesh. It is heat resistant and helps to wick any moisture away from the skin. It is very lightweight, even with all the pads. It has removable tailbone pads, hip guards, and thigh guards. They are shock absorbent which will help you to reduce the risk of injury.
• Legendfit Protective Padded Shorts. These shorts are equipped with very thick EVA foam pads. They help to resist any kind of impact by absorbing the shock. These shorts protect the crotch, thigh, tailbone, lumbar, butt, and the hip area. It is made with an ergonomic design that will help fit perfectly to your body. Another benefit of these shorts is that they are lightweight and very breathable. If you are looking for flexibility and comfort, these are the perfect girdle shorts for you.
All of this protective gear is a necessity if you are going to play hockey inline skating. Staying protected will not only help you, it will also help anyone else that is playing with you.
