light shinpads

[hock20 0]

I am thinking about picking up some bauer 6000's shinpads tonight does anyone have them, what do you think of them? What are the lightest shin pads?

[jjtt99 0]

I had Bauer 6000 shins and they knee cap cracked after about a year. They were comfortable, weight was okay, but after they broke I upgraded to the 8000's. Definitely a sturdier, more protective shin, but also heavier.

[Edge 0]

If you're looking for lightweight the 8000s I had were pretty light. I'd say go for those. Eastons are pretty light also.

[hock20 0]

what brand makes the lightest overall?

[tsanga 0]

I've got some Missions; they seem plenty light. Love the lining on those.

[joshy207 15]

Do you still want good protection? There are plenty of "light" shinpads out there, but they're very basic but don't offer a lot of padding, like Sherwood 5030... or are you looking for a top-end pad that doesn't weigh much?

[Chadd 916]

Eastons are pretty light also.

Eastons are light but they have a tendancy to break when you block shots. One of the guys who used to play with us blocked a shot with his Eastons and not only did it break the shin pad, he had a hairline fracture of his leg.

[Edge 0]

Eastons are pretty light also.

Eastons are light but they have a tendancy to break when you block shots. One of the guys who used to play with us blocked a shot with his Eastons and not only did it break the shin pad, he had a hairline fracture of his leg.

I've taken several hard shots straight on with my S9s. Couple kids on my team have also with the 700 shins. I have seen some of the clear plastic break though

[Chadd 916]

Eastons are pretty light also.

Eastons are light but they have a tendancy to break when you block shots. One of the guys who used to play with us blocked a shot with his Eastons and not only did it break the shin pad, he had a hairline fracture of his leg.

I've taken several hard shots straight on with my S9s. Couple kids on my team have also with the 700 shins. I have seen some of the clear plastic break though

The clear ones can't even handle a decent wrist shot.

[theone96 0]

My RBK 7ks have been doing a good job for me, weight is not an issue

[hock20 0]

k ill see what they have at the shop tomorrow, im wearing them at my tryouts so they have to feel perfect since i will only be skating in them 1 time before tryouts

[MJDhcky9 0]

bauer 4000 are really light and have decent protection

[hockeysew 0]

My Jofa 8090's are quite light and are tanks-