Hockey is a game of speed, finesse, and agility everyone knows that. In order to achieve these aspects you need equipment that works with you rather than against you. Get the best of both worlds with the second round Vapor APX2 Shoulder Pads by Bauer. AEROLITE technology is the main focus of these beauties. From the front, to your sides, to your back this advanced technology reduces the overall weight by 30% while maintaining key impact properties for pro level protection. In layman"s terms you get a serious level of protection all around from minimal, non-bulky padding. It almost feels like you have nothing on, but take a hit and it feels like you"re a brick wall, nothing can break you. Tapered fit provides you with mobility for quick movements and allows your arms for a free range of motion. This particular fit has a wider top while through the lower portion it"s a standard fit. Free Flex Construciton rounds out this package by equipping you with a flexible segmented bicep guard, only adding to the range of motion for improved performance on the ice. 37.5 technology dries up to six times faster than competitive products. While other fabrics simply wick moisture around the garment, trapping humidity near the athlete"s skin, 37.5 technology uses body heat to evaporate moisture and release sweat from under equipment so you stay comfortable all game long.