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aiR-maNagemeNT  Selecting Your New Pads

          Since 1986, the professionals at Douglas have worked one-on-one with customers to help them select the right pads
          and best options for their needs. Our goal is to outfit each player with a pad that allows them to compete at their
 How Air-Management Works   highest level.

 The protective padding (cushion) of the shoulder pad is made of open cell foam. Within the foam are   Remember, when taking an AC measurement, never lay the tape on the body.  The best tool for measuring AC joints is a
 thousands of tiny air cells. By adhering the outer fabric to the foam, a sealed environment is created   yardstick. Call your local dealer for any questions regarding the proper way to measure for Douglas shoulder pads.
 trapping the air inside of the cushion. When an outside force is exerted on to the shoulder pad shell (load
 spreader), the force causes the shell to push on the cushion, forcing the air to move within the cells of the
 foam out 360 degrees, thereby dispersing the blow from being felt straight in to the point of impact. There   MEN’S PADS SIZING CHART IN INCHES
 is a much wider area of dispersion, resulting in less trauma to the body.
                                   AC           CP         SP         LP         D2       Snapper     Mr. DZ
               Measure            16-17          XS*       XS         XS         XS
 Cantilever Pad  Cantilever
 (shock        Tip to Tip         17-18          S         S          S          S                     XS*
 absorber)
                                  18-19          M         M          M          M           S         S
                                  19-20          L         L          L          L           M         M
                                  20-21          XL        XL         XL         XL          L         L
                                  21-22          2XL       2XL        2XL        2XL         XL        XL
                                  22-23          3XL       3XL        3XL        3XL         2XL       2XL
                                  23-24          4XL       4XL                               3XL       3XL
             AC Measurement
                                  24-25                                                                4XL
 Plastic                          25-26                                                                5XL
 (load spreader)                                                                       *only available in select CP pads



 Enclosed Open Cell Foam                      WOMEN’S PADS SIZING CHART IN INCHES
 (energy dispersion)
                                   AC           25           Ms. D                 Breast Plate Chart
                                  16-17          S                         A Plate         Fits A/B Cup
                                  17-18          M            M            B Plate         Fits C Cup and up
 Flat Pad                         18-19          L            L
                                  19-20                       XL


 Top Redundant
 (shock absorber)                              JUNIOR PADS SIZING CHART IN INCHES

                                   AC           CHEST                 JP           JCP          Commando
                                  10-11          22-24                                           2XS
                                  11-12          24-26                             XS            XS
                                  12-13          26-28                S            S             S
 Plastic                          13-14                               M            M             M
 (load spreader)                                 28-30
                                  14-15          30-32                L            L             L
                                  15-16          32-34                XL           XL            XL

                                  16-17          34-36                2XL                        2XL
 Belts
 Enclosed Open Cell Foam
 (energy dispersion)            Sizing charts should be used only as a guideline. For an exact fit, always consult your Douglas professional.




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