Bauer Elite and GSX Knee Pads for Goalies

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We are going to take a look at the Bauer Elite and GSX knee pads this week. Now you guys wear knee pads, right, when when you play?

Yeah. I just skipped the dangler there and everything else.

Okay. I just I just thought if you if you weren't gonna protect your head, you might not take care of your knees too. So far be it for me just to assume that you guys would would wanna protect yourself.

Is that Jonathan Quick on line one about not wearing knee pads?

I was gonna say it's not an assumption because I see questions all the time from new goalie parents with young goalies who aren't sure if they should have knee pads because they've got those flaps at the top. And, yeah, we've known a few people at the National Hockey League level have tried it. But, yeah, for all of us, it seems like a no brainer. But if you're very new in the position or as it were have been in it for a very long time, don't assume that knee pads are worn everywhere.

I will tell you a story on one of the reasons why I wear them, and it's not the reason that you would automatically assume. But first, let's go to the Hockey Shop and talk about the Bauer Elite and GSX knee pads.

New options for knee pads, a goalie garter belt that makes Cam feel like Batman. Not Batman. We're gonna get into all of it this week at The Hockey Shop Source for Sports. Our gear review. Cam, we did the new Bauer Pro knee pads a while back, but they've updated the next models down.

Elite for me, GSX on you, as well as we mentioned, the Goalie specific garter belt that's been updated and it's kind of cool. So let's let's start with let's let's work our way top to bottom. We've already done pro.

Let's tie this all together. Elite. Elite. So notice how I have the elite? Yes.

I'm just Why? Because you're elite?

I am. Oh, wow. It's not

a coincidence folks. That's why I have it on. So bit of a redesign, but still holding on to the same design. So, based off that original one S Vapor knee pad, Bauer's done a little bit of refurbishing to the overall outside.

Like the better straps. Neoprene. Clearly neoprene straps on the top and it's tapered, so a little And

[crosstalk] then, so it's not gonna get bunched behind you. You have that influence from that pro knee pad coming down into the elite. Bottom as well. That bottom strap has got the neoprene. Yes.

I like this sorta hold it underneath. Why do they do that, Kevin? Actually, Cam, why don't you tell me?

Yeah, I figured that was coming. So that helps- I just liked it.

I didn't know why it's on.

So that helps to anchor the strap on you and stop it from sliding down. So not a 100, but it can definitely help with that shifting of that knee pad up and down. So nice hard cap. They still have their curve X composite inside. So you are getting that overall protection and coverage.

Basically this elite knee pad, if you find that that Pro is just a little bit too substantial all the way around, this is just a little bit of a trimmed down version. It actually shares a lot of its DNA with the one that I'm currently wearing, the GSX Knee Pad, which has also gotten a bit of a facelift.

You know what I like the best about it? What's that? It says left on this one, which means I've got the right one on

the proper leg. So easiest way

[crosstalk] to remember is always Velcro on the outside. Yes, but I don't have to remember because they put a label on it. So for goalie parents, that will help a lot.

Yes. GSX knee pad. Again, little bit of a facelift, still same basic design from that older previous GSX. Nice little facelift in terms of the design and the graphic. I like how it like just the pivot feature of it.

Yes. Which again is hidden underneath there as well. And that's what gives that knee pad that flexibility, especially around. And as you can see, your knee is bent right there. Nice movement.

So with these, we have that return of that neoprene strap.

Neoprene right down to the GSX.

Yes, Exactly. So you're getting that nice little bit of flexibility, but a little bit more rigidity in the strap itself. A little anchor flaps there too. Exactly. To help hold that on.

So just a little less protective.

Yes. So there still is a nice hard plastic cap in here. No curve X or anything like that. Have that extra piece across the Exactly. So if you're looking for a minimalist knee pad, which these definitely are.

Right. Because some guys don't like to have a ton over their knees. They want it to be very, you know,

Please wear something. Some guys

have that like super wide butterfly. They never get hit in the knees.

It's only a matter of time.

Okay. But so some guys in the NHL don't wear an EFlex cam. Name two. Devan Dubnyk. I guess he's not in there anymore.

I'm pretty sure Jonathan Quick is still just wearing basically a thigh wrap.

So let's find out. I named two. There you go. Well, good for you. So there's two that one that doesn't even play in the NHL and one that clearly holds on to his old school style.

Okay. Now that said, we have one more caveat to this. Because how do

you attach if you are somebody who likes to attach your knees to your waist to make sure it doesn't shift? I do like the flap. There's another option. Cam, show them your new Batman utility belt. That's not the music for Batman.

No, that definitely wasn't in it.

We should have like the bat say, I don't know.

So probably copyright involved folks. If you are looking to have another way to anchor your knee pads, Bauer's come up with their new garter belt, attaches conveniently to the GSX Elite and Yes. Nice and easy to strap on. They have their plastic clips, which slide on right through their nylon loops, easily adjustable Velcro to be able to have that anchored perfectly on where it needs to be and a nice easy strap up front. Nice big fat Bauer logo, just to remind everyone that you are wearing a Bauer garter belt and ease of adjustability in the back.

There we go.

That's the last time I want to see your backside. Thank you very much. Quick question for you, Cam. If you were to wear it like this with this, are you still putting the socks over top? I would still recommend socks over top.

But because?

Personal preference.

Velcro on the pads?

Exposed velcro, so no matter what, that catch and grab effect can always happen. So totally up to you on how you wear your gear. I tend to recommend wearing socks over top of your knee pads. It creates a better slip surface too for the knee pad inside of the knee cradle of your pad as well. I know that's a personal preference and a

big one for you. So I wanted to give you the opportunity to share that. Once again,

I think we can find about four or five other episodes where he's done it with our audience. Any questions about how these integrate sizing, give them a shout. Hockeyshop.com. Most of the information is on there, whether it's Cam or anyone on his team, they'll be able to answer your questions. If you call them at (604) 589-8299

or 1-800-567-7790 or check us out at the hockeyshop.com.

Thanks, Cam.