Overview
Playing Style
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Power-Focused Playing Style
This style suits players who thrive on generation strong, top end speed through longer and forceful strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.Acceleration-Focused Playing Style
For players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game, this type of skate is ideal. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. These these skates, you can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves and accelerate rapidly.
Fit Profile
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
Low Profile Fit
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth and low overall volume.
Medium Profile Fit
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth and medium overall volume.
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High Volume Fit
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
Recreational-Level Skates
Built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
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Designed for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Engineered for the best performance, protection, durability and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
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Cut Protection Level
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This is the general level of protection against cuts.
- Minimum: Basic protection suitable for competitive play
- Standard: Balanced protection for intense gameplay. Protects against more severe cuts.
- Maximum: Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay. Ideal for competitive adult hockey and designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
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Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
ANSI Level Description Grams of Force N/A No specific cut resistance rating provided by the manufacturer. N/A A1 Minimal protection; withstands light cuts. 200-499 A2 Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts. 500-999 A3 Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play. 1,000-1,499 A4 Standard protection; defends against significant cuts. 1,500-2,199 A5 Elevated protection for intense play. 2,200-2,999 A6 Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play. 3,000-3,999 A7 Ultra-high protection. 4,000-4,999 A8 Premium protection for all levels of play and ages. 5,000-5,999 A9 Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection. 6,000+
Certifications
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Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
- USA Hockey: Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
- BNQ: Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
- CE: Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The Vaughn Velocity V5 7490 Goalie Blocker is built using lightweight construction, durable materials and superior protective foams offering suitable protection up to the advanced levels of ice hockey.
High grade synthetic leather and tough nylon materials are used ensuring a high level of durability and safety. Palm materials consist of soft reinforced leathers that help with grip and shot dampening. Mesh materials are also used throughout the palm and fingers that help keep your hand cooler and help with drying after the game.
The Velocity V5 7490 blocker features a slight flared board to help with deflecting the puck and beveled edges on the underside that reduces weight while providing greater balance. Vaughn is using a no binding construction which creates an increased blocking surface to help goaltenders make the save. Full Pro finger protection and Custom spec construction adds the durability and protection throughout the entire goal blocker. Vaughn's articulating cuff allows maximum flex at the wrist and allows arm protection to overlap ensuring gapless protection.
Vaughn pays close attention to their hockey goalie equipment insuring each piece of their protective gear maximizes performance and protection. The Vaughn Velocity 7490 goalie blocker provides excellent protection for goalkeepers and the pro look is sure to impress.
- Model Number: B7490
- Heritage: Vaughn Velocity V4 7480
- Level of Play: (Senior)
- Roller: Up to Professional
- Ice: Up to Advanced
- Sizing Guidelines:
- Senior: 7" - 8 3/8"
- Measured from heel of palm to tip of middle finger
- Hand Selection:
- Regular = Blocker used on the right hand
- Full Right = Blocker used on the left hand
Specifications
- Exterior:
- Custom Spec Construction
- Added protection and durability
- High grade synthetic leather
- Lightweight construction
- Stitched on Velocity V5 graphics
- Interior:
- Flared cuff
- Enhances mobility and puck deflection
- Allows arm protection to overlap providing full coverage
- Air cushion for back of the hand protection
- Soft density foam dampens shot impact
- Helps keep blocker from twisting upon impact
- Finger Guards:
- Pro finger protector
- Split finger flap protection with wrap around fingertip protection
- HD foams
- Large side hand shield
- Added net coverage and protection
- Molded poly and foam reinforced thumb
- Blocker Board:
- Tilt forward board design
- Binding less edge
- Increased blocking surface
- Angled board for increased wrist mobility
- Beveled edges
- Improves balance
- Tapered at the bottom
- Allow blocker to lay flush on the rink in the paddle down position
- Easier goalie stick pick-up
- Palm:
- Reinforced leather palm and thumb
- Knitted air mesh material on the sides of the fingers
- Allows additional airflow
- Weight:
- 1.94lbs
Previous Feedback
Comments: Get this one!!!! been using it for a couple weeks now It's awesome!!! It's very comfortable well-balanced and provides great coverage and very cool feel cold air going through all the time. Great protection taking pucks on every side of the blocker and never felt in any danger of any kind of injury just awesome rebound control from the great curves Would recommend it to anyone Well worth it!! And it's not even the most expensive one!!!!! For a well-built very good performing and comfortable blocker this is the one
From: Ken, Racine, WI