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 Bauer Reactor 4000 Goalie Leg Pads offer a completely new design for 2013, replacing the Bauer Reflex line of goalie equipment. Bauer originally released the Reactor line of goalie gear in 1994, offering goaltenders innovative and functional designs that helped create the foundation for many of the goalie products on the market today.
High grade synthetic leathers are used throughout the face and high wear areas of these pads ensuring excellent durability. Nylon and mesh materials are used on the inner side, able to wick away moisture while reducing the overall weight. The nylon, elastic and leather strapping system ensures goaltenders get a precise customizable fit.
The Reactor 4000 goalie leg pads feature lightweight construction and design maximizing performance. Bauer's Pro Core insert provides the majority of the internal structure, maximizing the goaltenders blocking surface area. The Reactor goalie leg pads are constructed using a fairly flat face design with slight raised vertical runs improving the shot dampening. Squared knee rolls on the Reactor 4000 leg pads help control rebounds while increasing protection. The outer roll has a triangular design, reducing the overall weight and improves puck deflections by directing pucks away from the goal. Three breaks in the outer roll maximizes leg pad flexibility and mobility, ideal for active goalkeepers. Additional upper thigh protection comes form the removable NHL legal under-pant thigh protector. Ensuring the perfect fit, Bauer is using their upgraded (AKL) Adjustable Knee Lock system that is lined with synthetic leather maximizing fit, comfort and knee protection. The enhanced knee stack system keeps the goaltenders knee elevated, reducing overall joint stress and allows for increased leg extension. Improved performance comes from the synthetic leather lined deep leg and boot channels, allowing the leg pads to contour the shin and skates for precise pad movements and control. Bauer's upgraded three-piece calf wrap design provides additional calf protection and comfort for goalies playing at the advanced levels.
Bauer Reactor 4000 goalie pads offers superior agility and pure performance for goaltenders that are more aggressive, and are willing to challenge the shooter to make the save.
- Model Number: 1041522
- Heritage: New
- Level of Play:
- Roller: Up to Professional
- Ice: Up to Advanced
- Playing Style: Hybrid
Shipping Note:
Excluded from shipping promotions. Ground is only $9.75 per shipment. Please refer to the Shipping Page for further information. Must ship via FedEx/UPS only - No Postal Service
Specifications
- Exterior:
- High grade synthetic leather used on the face of the pads
- Improved durability
- Stitched Reactor design on face
- Embroidered and screen printed Reactor design and logos
- Protection:
- Lightweight Battlefly style design and construction
- Pro Core insert
- Face:
- Square design at the thigh and boot allows for maximum coverage
- Semi flat-face design with squared knee rolls
- Outer Roll:
- Triangle outside roll
- Breaks above, and below the knee as well as at the boot
- Provides maximum flex
- Inner Roll:
- Flat inside glide support for gapless ice contact and stability
- Thin profile
- Thigh Protector:
- Upgraded NHL legal under-pant thigh protector
- Contouring design
- Mesh liner for breathability
- Removable
- Knee Stack:
- 2-piece knee stack design
- Inner Layer - Upgraded 1" Thick medium density foam provides additional knee support
- Outer Layer - Thin, HD foam inserts provide the sliding surface
- 2-piece knee stack design
- Knee Cradle:
- AKL: Adjustable Knee Lock
- Provides a custom fit
- Lined with Clarino leather
- Wicks away moisture
- Added comfort
- Wrap around protection
- Calf Wrap:
- 3-piece calf wrap design
- Prevents straps from rubbing on the leg
- Segmented outer flap provides additional protection
- Leg Channel:
- Clarino lined with soft foams
- Additional comfort and impact absorption
- 3" wide leg channel
- Boot Channel:
- Leg pad fits directly on top of the skate, allowing the leg pad to sit closer to the playing surface
- Straps:
- Two thigh guard straps
- 1.5" elastic velcro strap on upper portion
- 1" elastic velcro strap on lower portion
- Knee cradle
- 2" elastic velcro strap
- Thigh rise (Quick release)
- Two 1" nylon straps around the thigh and knee
- Calf / Boot Straps
- Two 3/4" leather calf straps
- One 3/4" leather boot strap
- Toe bridge with laces to secure the fit around the skate
- Weight:
- 5.5lbs (Based on a Senior 35" +1" leg pad)
Previous Feedback
Comments: These are fantastic pads! Granted it's been a long time since I bought new pads so anything was probably going to feel like a step up from my old ones. But these pads are terrific! They are very light and don't absorb moisture - so they stay light throughout the entire skate. They feel stiff when you're holding them in your hands but move nicely and rotate well when playing. I didn't feel like I really needed to "break them in". They are very comfortable and I feel like I have great control of the pads. Overall they have really improved my game quite a bit!
From: Dennis, MA