Overview
Cut Protection Level
ANSI Rated Cut Level
Cut Protection Level
This is the general level of protection against cuts.
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Minimum
Basic protection suitable for competitive play
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Standard
Balanced protection for intense game play. Protects against more severe cuts.
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Maximum
Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay, designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
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N/A
No specific cut-resistance rating provided by the manufacturer.
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A1
Minimal protection; withstands light cuts (200-499 grams of force).
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A2
Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts (500-999 grams of force).
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A3
Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play (1,000-1,499 grams of force).
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A4
Standard protection; defends against significant cuts (1,500-2,199 grams of force).
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A5
Elevated protection for intense play (2,200-2,999 grams of force).
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A6
Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play (3,000-3,999 grams of force).
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A7
Ultra-high protection (4,000-4,999 grams of force).
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A8
Premium protection for all levels of play and ages (5,000-5,999 grams of force).
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A9
Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection (6,000+ grams of force).
The Elite Hockey "A6" Cut Resistant Wrist Guards have a slip-on design and add pro-level coverage and protection to a hockey player's wrists. On the bottom is incredible ANSI Level 6 (A6) laceration protection that increases safety against sharp skate blades. The top of the wrist guard features a PVC insert to absorb and dissipate impact energy caused by stick slashes or blocked shots without hindering wrist mobility. That's 360-degree protection for the wrist!
Specifications
| KEY TECHNOLOGIES | |
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| Slash Protection The top of the wrist features an integrated slash guard that provides incredible impact protection while remaining flexible to ensure a contoured fit that won't inhibit mobility. |
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| Cut-Resistant Built with high-performance fiber, the bottom of the wrist guard provides A6-level laceration protection, a very high rating of cut-resistant protection against sharp skate blades. |
| CONSTRUCTION | |
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| Fabric | 94% Polyester / 6% Spandex |
| Details | PVC Slash Guard ANSI Cut Level A6 Protection Slip-on Fit Sold In Pairs |
| Model Number |
ELT-WGAM
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Sizing Chart
| GENERAL WRIST GUARD SIZING GUIDELINES | |
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| Measure the circumference of your wrist using a soft measuring tape, string, or shoelace. Correspond your wrist measurement to a wrist guard size using the table below. If you are in between two sizes we recommend going with the larger size. |
| ELITE HOCKEY WRIST GUARD SIZING CHART | ||
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| Size | Wrist Circumference | Sleeve Length |
| SM/MD | 7" - 8" | 3.25" |
| LG/XL | 8" - 9" | 3.25" |
