Grays Kids’/Adult Low Intensity Field Hockey Shin Guard Shield

Designed for teens/adults playing field hockey at low intensity; this shin guard is suitable for beginnersField hockey shin guards perfect for beginning to play safely.

Detailed description

Polyethylene plastic shell to cover the shin. Lined with EVA foam that also partially covers the sides of the leg. Extended downward with a stitched ankle guard with small hard plastic shells over the malleolus and front of the ankle, the whole thing lined 360° with low-density foam, all in a thick, elasticated fabric. The low-density foam on the ankle guard also covers the Achilles tendon.

Detailed description (continued)

There are holes for ventilation. The ankle guard has an elasticated strap that fits under the foot. Open shell. The product stays in place with an elasticated rip-tab that closes over the calf. Not asymmetrical.

Weight

240 g per pair in size M

Which size?

Place the shin guard as low as possible on your leg so that your ankles are well covered (make sure there are no pressure points and your ankle can move freely). Ideally, the top of the shin guard should come to 2 cm below your kneecap. Your shin guard should fit snugly around your calf without being too tight.

Which size?(cont.)

Manufacturer’s information:
– between 100 and 120 cm tall -> size 2XS
– 120 and 140 cm -> XS
– 140 and 160 cm -> S
– 160 and 180 cm -> M
– 180 and 200 cm -> L

Safety tips

Hockey should be fun. Don’t neglect your safety. Always wear your mouthguard, shin guards and a glove. Use hockey shoes with protective reinforcement and soles designed for your playing surface.Wear a mask and specially designed gloves. During matches and training.

Protecting your legs

A shin guard is a piece of personal protection equipment. It should meet current regulations, including the PPE regulation (EU) 2016/425.
Use a shin guard that was specifically designed for field hockey. A field hockey shin guard has two features specific to the sport: it covers the ankles and comes up to just beneath the kneecap, and provides wide coverage around the legs.

Protecting your legs(cont.)

Football shin pads are not suitable for field hockey.
A field hockey shin pad features a moulded plastic plate that is generally lined with foam to absorb impacts.
Replace your shin guard according to the manufacturer’s indications or as soon as it begins to show signs of wear. Refer to the product user guide in case of questions.

Information

The information here was provided by the manufacturer or observed by our teams from samples received from the manufacturer.