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Fit Check calculates a starting spec. These pages explain the “why.” Read the short answer first. Start a Fit Check when you want numbers for a specific player.

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• First-time hockey player / parent
• Youth vs Junior vs Intermediate vs Senior
• Value vs Performance vs Pro
• Between two sizes

Skates

• How hockey skates should fit
• Skate size vs shoe size
• Bauer Fit 1 / 2 / 3
• CCM Tapered / Regular / Wide
• Forefoot feels tight
• Skate size chart

Sticks

• What flex should I use?
• 65 vs 70 flex
• Is the stick too stiff?
• Flex chart

Protective

• How protective gear should fit
• Helmet chart
• Glove chart
• Pants chart
• Shin chart

Women’s hockey

• Women’s vs unisex equipment

Buying

• Used gear — what to buy, what to skip
• Browse the catalog

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