truebostonian17 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2007 hey i just bought a pair of Bauer supreme one 90 shin guard and i plan on wearing them over the tongue on my skate if any of you do this can you tell me if it limits your flexibility or anything else while skating Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeytim18 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2007 Its personal preference. It really doesn't matter. If you like it and it feels good stick with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gummer12 134 Report post Posted September 3, 2007 I do this, and I have no limitations...I tried going down a size, and just can't get used to the difference. Just like Tim said.. try it out, and if ya like it, keep it. If it don't work, try another pad, or size till you find what works for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tips09 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2007 i switched from inside to outside and have really found no limitations i just felt that it was more comfortable. Its all pp btw my latest shin pads i bought i actually bought one size bigger than before just so it would fit better over the tongue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duch 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2007 I used to wear my shins under the tongue and found the 15" shins I was wearing where a bit restrictive. (According to the charts I am supposed to be wearing a 15".)I dropped down to a 14" and it worked perfectly without any loss in protection. I switched back about three years ago and went back up to a 15" when I began wearing the pads over the tongue again. So long as your protected it doesn't matter which way you do it. Experimenting a bit to get the right feel is perfectly reasonable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted September 3, 2007 Rule of thumb - whatever shinpad that fits you behind the tongue, you can go 1 size up outside the tongue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites