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Vaughn VPG 500 EPIC GOAL PAD

Vaughn VPG 500 EPIC GOAL PAD

The VPG 500 Epic goal pad is designed for the younger goaltender to give great protection yet provide easy break-in with added flexibility, comfort and very light weight. Large thigh guard provides extra protection to the knee and thigh area. Full length inner knee and calf protection keep the leg from impacting the ice surface while going down and help stabilize leg position for added pad control and provides added protection from puck impacts. Proportionally designed and constructed in each size for proper fit that places all the flex points in the correct location to maximize performance.

• Large thigh guard
• Full length inside leg protection
• Closed toe design
• Tie on toe system to attach to skate
• Deep leg channel for added pad control
• Available in Black/Silver/White color only
• Available in sizes 20″, 22″, 24″, 26″


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Vaughn VPG 8000 Goal Pad. Reviews. Information. Discussion

vpg8000 goal pad

Manufacturer: Vaughn Hockey

The Epic goal pad is designed to instantly follow the movements and reactions of the goaltenders leg to give the ultimate in control for quick rapid movements. Full length shin cradle and knee cradle with Velcro adjustment strap, along with inside edge torsion drive bars, transmit every movement directly to the body of the pad for instant reaction and quickness. The torsion pads also function as a leg and knee lift to keep the leg parallel off the ice and reduce stress to the knees and hips and allow greater leg extension. Wide inside edge and knee platform allow for easy balancing and movement on the inside edge while down on the ice and keep the face of the pad square to the ice for increased blocking area. The Unique stabilizer skate strap keeps the pad from twisting on the leg and improves pad positioning to cover more net area. This innovative features along with dual skate straps helps drive the pad with quicker rotation to get complete coverage and firmer seal while going down to the ice and the full length inside edge five-hole rolls give additional coverage. Knee hugger shaping in the top section of the pad keeps the knee from drifting away from the knee cradle and provides greater pad control, body balance and increases protection. The knee hugger design along with a tall thigh rise and solid thigh guards function to provide full five-hole coverage while down on the ice. Scoop shape and angle designed to provide additional coverage along the ice surface. Engineered and constructed with temper foam padding in the pad face at the knee and shin for reduced rebound added puck control and increased protection.

Features

  • Designed to hold leg parallel to ice while down in the Pro-Fly position to limit stress on knees and hips
  • Balanced construction for lighter feel
  • Tall thigh rise for five-hole coverage
  • Skate stabilizer strap for added control
  • Wide square shape for added net coverage
  • Full length five-hole roll
  • Large outside roll to prevent puck skip over
  • Full leg and knee cradle
  • Full length inside leg protection
  • Internal torsion drive bars for quick response
  • Flex-Pac internal padding for flexibility and quick break-in
  • Closed toe design
  • Double five-hole roll at inside shin area
  • Available in sizes 31″, 32″, 33″, 34″, 35″, 36″, 37″, 38″ and custom sizing

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