Equipment that doesn't compromise on safety
Protecting you effectively is Decathlon's primary objective. The design or feel may vary according to your needs or playing style, but the level of protection remains the same.
What does that mean?
That on all our shoulder pads, you benefit from the same level of protection, which complies with World Rugby standards.
So what's different?
Here, comfort: with ergonomic pads, pass, tackle or jump into touch without any constraint on movement!
A product and a cartography co-designed with top-level players!
To offer a shoulder pad that's truly adapted to the game of rugby, whatever the level, we asked players in elite 1 to draw on a jersey the areas where they wanted to be protected. And after 2 years' work, prototypes and lots of testing, our 4-strong design team is proud to present you with protective equipment that has been co-designed and designed for the game!
Your shoulder pad complies with international federation standards
Play with peace of mind, even during matches: all our protections comply with World Rugby regulations (the international rugby federation). This standard imposes rules on foam composition in terms of density (less than 45 kg per M3) and thickness (less than 1 cm).
So why a maximum standard? To avoid over-commitment to the game.
A shoulder pad co-designed with players from Stade Toulousain and LMRCV, what does it look like?
Lots of details designed for the game and for your practice!
For example:
- We've adjusted the pads for optimum chest protection.
- The foam is denser on the shoulders, to absorb impact, and cut into smaller zones on the shoulder blades, for greater freedom of movement.
- The central part of the shoulder pad is made of elastic fabric for greater flexibility, and the sides are made of breathable mesh, to evacuate heat and perspiration more quickly.
Maud Lanteaume, Stade Toulousain player and department manager at the Colomiers store, talks about shoulder pads:
"I always wear it when I'm playing, and I feel good wearing it. It protects and reassures at the same time: the aim is to soften shocks. And it means you don't have to wear layers: you don't have to wear an undershirt underneath. The trick is to wear it close to the body, to avoid snagging or tearing. It's designed to be form-fitting."
