I'm 5'6.. will 32 inch goalie pads be good?

Question

theres a nice pair on craigslist and its a really good deal.. the pads are 32". do you think they will fit me?

Answer 1

A safe rule of thumb is Measure from the top of your Knee to the top of your skate then add 6 inches. 32' is a little big for you I think but that gives you some room to grow. Plus your not in the NHL(yet) so it is not likely to get called for over sized pads. Plus you can re-adjust or strap the tops accordingly for best comfort.

Answer 2

What model and what surface / level are you playing?

Answer 3

http://www.goaliemonkey.com/sizinginfo.h...

these guys r smart they i got my pads from them and they fit perfect

Answer 4

What brand are they? I would suggest looking at the brand's sizing chart and measuring yourself first.

Answer 5

Yeah, I am about 5'3" to 5'4" and I wear a 30 inch pad.  They fit pretty perfect.  I would say that you should go and try on a similar pair at a total hockey or something near you just to see if you like how they feel.  You should wear your pants to make sure that the thigh rise doesnt interfere with you pant legs.

Answer 6

its all about ATK (ankle to knee). measure from your ankle to the middle of your knee. then look online to see if the brand of leg pads your buying has its own sizing chart.

Answer 7

Depends on the brand; each manufacturer has their own specifications.  It will depend on your ankle-to-knee measurement.

Try going to the brand's website and see if they have any sizing charts.