There are many, many different hockey pants available to hockey players. Many people are overwhelmed by the quantity, and end up buying pants that are the highest price, or whatever the store clerk tells them to buy. This is obviously not a good thing, since hockey pants have the biggest impact on how hockey players skate.
One thing a player must realise, is what kind of hockey player they are. A big defenceman would need some thick, heavy pants for blocking shots and taking hits. A small forward would need lighter, more flexible pads.
One pair of pants that I will recommend, is the Tackla series. There really is no comparison in my mind between the other brands when it comes to pants.
Tackla hockey pants are extremely light. They do not take on water, and they dry out very fast. The protection is solid, and very durable. I had been wearing the same Tackla pants all through Bantam and Midget hockey, and I had never had the padding break or wear down. The greatest part of the Tacklas are mobility. You will not find a hockey pant out their that can be as flexible as the Tacklas. The icing on the cake is the price. Tacklas are usually half the price as their top end competitors. Every hockey player should try out some Tacklas at one point or another.
Now, many players believe that the more protection, the better. So they go for the Bauers, the RBK's, CCM's, etc. However, remember this, if its built like a tank, it will move like a tank!
Yours in Hockey,
Hockey Maven
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