EASTON ICE HOCKEY PROTECTIVE LINE - STEALTH RS/ 75s/ 65s/ YTH RS: SHOULDER PADS, ELBOW GUARDS, LEG GUARDS, PANTS & GLOVES
The project included the design and development of three price points (pp); the top tier pp was the RS as shown below, the second 75S and the third 65S. It also involved the size grading of the SR, JR and YTH sizes, with 3-4 sizes each, size validation and tech-packs were created and sampled.
The Stealth RS range incorporated maximum protection with ultra-light EPP/PC (think cycling helmets) components on the sternum, shoulder caps, elbow caps and calf guards through the use of technologically advanced materials to create a shoulder pad that fits, protects and is lightweight. This shoulder pad was designed for the elite player looking for good protection without sacrificing mobility. This shoulder pad features a perforated base foam, a three-piece sternum construction, and a comfortable neck liner. HDPE rib protection and dual over-lapping segmented FRM (Free Range Motion) adjustable HDPE bicep protectors. A Griptec lining also keeps the shoulder pad in place for optimal performance.
ROLE: Developer/ Tech-Packs/ 3D CAD/ Material sourcing/ Factory communication
Designed by the Montreal design team, the work collaboration was mainly on the development side; creating tech-packs, 3D CAD modelling/ follow-ups, size grading, sample/ fit development/ feedback, material sourcing, quality control and R&D visits to factories to review and test samples.
