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Under Armor/mcdavid Shoulder And Rib Pads
byulax22
XXL Youth Champro (Used)
Pedro_Wosnes
XXL Youth Champro (Used)
$30
Retail price: $50
Schutt Used Shoulder Pads
PIASAustell
Used ( 43 ) Shoulder Pads
Vamezquita
Used ( 43 ) Shoulder Pads
$1,000
Retail price: $2,200
Used XXS Shoulder Pads
PIASAustell
Used Large Shoulder Pads
PIASAustell
Small Youth Douglas (Used)
Pedro_Wosnes
Small Youth Douglas (Used)
$30
Retail price: $50
Large Youth Schutt (Used)
VaughnRay40
Large Youth Schutt (Used)
$55
Retail price: $126
Used Large Shoulder Pads
PIASAustell
Youth XS Douglas (Used)
Pedro_Wosnes
Youth XS Douglas (Used)
$30
Retail price: $50
Schutt (Used) Shoulder Pads
PIASAustell
Schutt Used Shoulder Pads
PIASAustell
Used Nike 2x Football Girdle
PIASLouEastSideline Pro
Schutt Used Medium Shoulder Pads
PIASAustell
Used Youth Schutt Rib Protector
GreatLakeSportsSideline Pro+
Used All Star Ribs Protector
Vamezquita
Used Adult Riddell Shoulder Pads
Jozc4k
Schutt Used XS Shoulder Pads
PIASAustell

There are two styles of football shoulder pads: cantilevered and noncantilevered. Cantilevered shoulder pads are typically used by offensive linemen, linebackers, and sometimes defensive linemen. They are bigger to protect the shoulders during blocking and tackling. Noncantilevered shoulder pads are smaller and lighter than cantilevered ones. The padding covers the collarbone to allow for a larger range of motion. Quarterbacks, receivers, and youth players prefer this type of padding.

Properly fitting shoulder pads should sit comfortably on your shoulders and give you roughly 1" of padding on your shoulder. They should completely cover your upper shoulders and sternum and not pinch your collarbone or neck.

If properly cared for, football shoulder pads should easily last anywhere from 2-3 seasons, provided they do not get cracked, damaged, or lose any important padding. New pads may be needed for youth players every season as they often quickly grow out of their old ones.

Buying used gear is a sustainable way to score high-quality items at a fraction of the cost. Not only can you find great deals, but you might also stumble upon rare or discontinued gear that’s no longer available in stores. When buying used shoulder pads, here's what to look for:

✔️ There are no cracks in any of the shell pieces.
✔️ There are no rips or tears in any of the cushion pieces.
✔️ The belt / buckle is attached, securely locked, and in good condition.
✔️ The epaulet and cup are securely attached.
✔️ The elastic of the belt is not stretched.
✔️ There are no rivets that are broken or missing.

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