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    Shin Pad Tape: How to Keep Your Shin Pads From Slipping

    A shin pad that shifts halfway through your shift is annoying and dangerous. The fix is simple and takes a couple of minutes in the room: shin pad tape. Here's how to do it.

    🧦 Step 1: Socks first

    Under your shin pad, wear thin socks that won't bunch up in your skate - like Howies hockey socks. Then put on the shin pad and pull your hockey socks up over it.

    🔁 Step 2: Where to tape

    Tape in two or three spots:

    • Just below the knee - holds the top of the pad
    • Mid-calf - keeps the pad stable while you skate
    • Above the skate (optional) - if your socks keep sliding down

    💪 Step 3: How tight?

    This is where most people get it wrong. The tape should hold, not choke. Tape that's too tight cuts off circulation and your calf gets tired faster. Wrap it so you can just about slide a finger under it.

    💡 Tip: Before you tape, bend your knee like you're in your skating stance. That way the tape won't squeeze when you get low in a game.

    🎨 Clear or coloured?

    Clear shin pad tape is the most versatile - you can barely see it on your socks and it goes with any jersey. If you want the tape to match your team colours, go for a coloured option, like black shin pad tape.

    ♻️ After the game

    Cut the tape off after the game and toss it - then let your socks and pads dry out properly. That stops the stink and keeps the material from breaking down.

    A few wraps of tape and you can forget about your shin pads. Just focus on the game. 🏒