The new Ventus LT80 blocker features a unique construction that incorporates the side shield into the front blocking board. This creates added stiffness and reduces twisting under high impact loads for improved precision puck control and more solid blocking surfaces. The hand and palm position is designed to angle and tilt the board forward from the hand. This effectively improves the gloves blocking angle to the puck for more net coverage. Special high density internal foam board provides lightweight and is reinforced with a polyethylene plastic overlay to give added protection and durability. The palm is constructed of our special MSH3 material that gives incredible feel and durability. The palm is designed with anatomically curved fingers to naturally allow a more comfortable hand position and has a textured overlay surface that provides precise grip for excellent stick control. Mesh gussets allow for air flow to improve hand cooling and reduce heat buildup. Large side shield with solid high density foam insert creates rigid side blocking surface. The bottom board edge is tapered to provide quick paddle down moves with a tight seal to the ice with no gaps for more compete protection. Extra large finger protectors have HD foam and plastic inserts for maximum impact protection. Inner index finger pad closes the index finger from shots that can ride up the stick paddle to impact the side of the hand and fingers. The hand position is moved one inch from standard location on the blocking board to drop the board lower to extend and increase the goaltenders reach effectively increasing net coverage.