Bauer Elite Intermediate Goalie Pants - 2021
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Coming in at the second price point level for 2020 is the Bauer Elite INT Goalie Pant. Made of a durable nylon outer shell with a moisture wicking Thermo Max + liner, these pants are made to stand up to skilled shooters. Dynamic 2 Flex double thick 10” wide thighs reinforced by Shocklite Foams provide superior protection along with an extension fit system to give excellent comfort and adjustment.
External Material
The Bauer Elite goal pant features a durable nylon construction with a stretch fabric in order to keep the pant flexible. Thermo Max+ is used on the inside which wicks away moisture keeping you cool throughout the ice time. Bauer also uses a synthetic leather material on the bottom of the pant legs in order to increase their durability by reducing fraying.
Fit
Bauer really knocked it out of the park fit wise with these pants. The new fit will definitely contour towards more customers, allowing for tight or loose fit. The pant uses a fairly large squared off leg which allows for your leg to move freely through the pant. The pants also will not match up with NHL regulations making them illegal for the NHL.
Waist Closure & Internal Belt
Bauer is going back to a more traditional closure and belt setup than what we had seen in the last two years. Bauer is moving back to the single internal belt, and a singular external belt. As well the pants also offer a lacing system to give you the chance to find your perfect fit.
Hip Protection
The Elite goalie pants use a high density cheater block on the outside of the hip in order to improve protection and coverage. They utilize their Dynamic 2 Flex technology on the front of the hips in order to provide good protection and flexibility.
Groin Protection
As with most goal pants the groin protection is fairly light and features a tucked in free flex groin pad with lace in system, allowing for a good flex through the front of the pant.
Thigh Protection
The Elite goal pants uses 10” squared off thigh guards, reinforced with Shocklite double thick foam which provide elite level protection and coverage while remaining flexible.
Leg Extension
Bauer uses their extension fit loop to give this pant some length customization. The fit loop extension gives the ability to lengthen their pants an extra 1.5 inches.
Knee Pad Attachment
As for Knee Pad attachment systems Bauer does have one on the pant but it is very basic, it features a single nylon strap on the inside of the pant to help give the knee pad a more secure fit.
Sizes & Colors
The Bauer Elite INT Goalie Pant will be available in Black, Red or Navy colorways. The pants are available in a full intermediate size run; S, M, L.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Belt/Lace Closure | 2 Belt System with Laces |
| Category | Performance |
| Customizable | No |
| External Material | Nylon, Thermocore |
| Groin Protection | Tucked Free-Flex |
| Hip Protection | Cheater Blocks |
| Internal Belt | Yes, Single |
| Knee Pad Attachment | Yes, Internal Loop |
| Leg Extension | Yes, Extension Fit Loop +1 |
| Made In | Thailand |
| Sizes | S-L |
| Suspender Buttons | Yes |
| Thigh Protection | F1 with Double Thick Foams |
| Warranty | 90 Days |
| Weight |
Goalie Pants Sizing
Goalie pants offer substantially more protection than their player counterparts: the hips are reinforced with high-density foam instead of a thin layer of nylon/elastic, the thighs of a goal pant are usually squared off for coverage purposes and made with thick plastic and foam while the waist is also beefed up to protect vital organs. Lastly, the way the two pants move is even different: player pants are designed to move back and forth while goal pants are more effective for lateral movements.
Properly sized goal pants are the difference between having your chest protector ride up or seamless integration for unrestricted movement. After all, they do connect the biggest pieces of gear a goaltender wears—their chest/arm and leg pads.
The first step is to approximate the size using the sizing charts listed on any individual goal pant’s product page on our website. Usually this is accomplished by matching a waist to a given size. Sometimes companies will list an oversized waist; you can match your size by adding 8” – 10” to your measured size to effectively use the chart. Matching up waist sizes exactly isn’t always necessary. It is very common for goalies to wear pants that are wider to increase net coverage, mobility and comfort.
Unlike player pants, the goalie version isn’t necessarily always worn directly on the waist. It is very common for goaltenders to wear their pants high on the waist (oversized) with suspenders, or low and loose (undersized) that the leg pads are the only things holding them in place. After deciding which one feels more comfortable for your playing style, it is important that the pant is sized such that they terminate above the kneecap—leaving ample room for the knee wing of the leg pad to rest on the inside edge of the knee.
Another thing to consider is if the goalie wears his/her chest protector tucked into the pant or outside. If you’re the former, a pant with an internal belt, non-tapered waist and bigger size is going to accommodate the extra bulk from the chest/arm. On the other hand, if you’re wearing the chest protector on the outside, a tapered waist is going to reduce interference and improve feel.
Lastly, it is crucial to ensure that the pant works well with additional knee protection and the leg pads as well. We recommend trying everything on at once to make sure there is limited interference and that there is enough space in the thigh cradle (inside the pant’s leg) for knee protection to reside without overly restricting movement.
