Many people ask me for recommendations on gear so I thought I would put up a post with all the equipment I use. OBO lead the hockey world when it comes to Goalkeeping gear. They produce the very best quality equipment and have been keeping goalies safe for years. I have been lucky enough to have the support of OBO for my whole international career and I know that I can not play my best hockey without it on.
If you are looking at purchasing your first set of gear then I have two pieces of advice for you. Number one: Always try the gear before you buy it. Borrow some from your club, a friend or a team mate and try training in it to see if you are comfortable and like the feel of the gear. Number two: Buy gear that fits you perfectly. The gear is quite expensive and if you are a young keeper then yes you will grow out of it quickly but if it does not fit properly then you will not be able to move efficiently and your saves will be less effective. As a junior I was lucky enough to borrow gear from my school then Greensborough, my club. Every year I would save up for a new piece of equipment or put in a request to santa. If you need assistance just pop into any Hockey World or OBO store or you can email me through the site.
OBO Robo Hi rebound Leg Guards and Kickers
OBO Robo left and right hand Gloves
OBO Body Armour and Arm Guards
OBO Padded Shorts and Pelvic Protector
OBO Helmut and Neck Guard
Hockeyroos Goalie Smock
OBO Wheelie Bag
Special thanks to Steve Zang for the photos
I am an OBO keeper | Rachael Lynch
I saw you on a poster last night in England advertising your signature Atlas stick, diving without equipment to save your Commonwealths Game medal….ooops 🙂 Panda
Yes I too have seen the poster. My stick is just one part of my equipment and as with many keepers is a different brand to my leg guards and kickers. The OBO sticks are excellent, they just were not appropriate for me when I started