Bandy goalie protective

FAQs

• What protective equipment does a bandy goalkeeper wear?

  What protective equipment does a bandy goalkeeper wear?

  A bandy goalkeeper wears a goalie vest, leg guards with calf protection, goalkeeper gloves with impact-absorbing rubber, a helmet with a cage, neck guard, protective pants, knee guards, and a jock. Unlike outfield players, the goalkeeper has reinforced protection across the entire body to stop hard shots without a stick. The equipment is designed to provide good mobility when skating and throwing the ball.

• How should bandy goalkeeper protection fit?

  How should bandy goalkeeper protection fit?

  The leg guards should fit so that the kneecap rests in the center of the knee cup and the lower section meets the top of the skate without interfering with skating. The goalkeeper vest should fit close to the body without extra room for growth, so the chest plates and upper-arm protection stay in place when you move your arms or throw the ball. There should be no unprotected gaps between the leg guards, pants, vest, and gloves in the basic stance.

• What is the difference between bandy goalkeeper protection and ice hockey goalie equipment?

  What is the difference between bandy goalkeeper protection and ice hockey goalie equipment?

  Bandy goalkeeper protection is lighter, narrower, and softer than ice hockey goalie equipment to make fast skating across large ice surfaces easier. A bandy goalkeeper plays without a stick and uses two matching gloves with impact-absorbing rubber instead of a catcher and blocker. The leg guards are narrower and designed for mobility in the goal area, while ice hockey goalie pads are wide to cover as much of the net as possible.

• What thickness of goalkeeper rubber should you choose for the gloves?

  What thickness of goalkeeper rubber should you choose for the gloves?

  Thicker rubber absorbs more impact energy in the palm, while thinner rubber weighs less and provides better feel for the ball. Balance the power of the shots you face against how much control you want when catching and throwing the ball. If you replace the rubber, it must be designed for your specific glove, so follow the manufacturer's installation instructions.