Shin guards - fitting question

[TheBeatGoesOn 0]

I'm in my n00b stage of getting my first gear. I got the Rbk 5k shin guards 16". When I put them on the top strap (which goes around somewhere near my knee joint) doesn't tighten as much as I'm assuming it's supposed to. Is it supposed to be real tight? I have chicken legs so it wouldn't be a problem with the shin guard, I'm just worried this will be a problem. I don't have hockey socks yet, so is this how it's supposed to be and the sock will hold the guard in place better and keep it from sliding down my leg? Shit.

[tjl_48 0]

The straps on my shin guards have never kept my shins as tight as I like them. I just bought a pair of the velcro straps that go around the whole guard. That is what I use.

[TheBeatGoesOn 0]

The straps on my shin guards have never kept my shins as tight as I like them. I just bought a pair of the velcro straps that go around the whole guard. That is what I use.

That's brilliant. haha. I wouldn't have thought of that. Where did you get those velcro straps?

[lampliter87 8]

a lot of people use clear hockey tape to get the fit they want out of their shin pads, some go as far as to completley remove the straps and rely solely on the tape

[tjl_48 0]

Pretty much any LHS. These are on sale at HG.

http://www.hockeygiant.com/bausstrpsr.html

[TheBeatGoesOn 0]

a lot of people use clear hockey tape to get the fit they want out of their shin pads, some go as far as to completley remove the straps and rely solely on the tape

Oh ok. I have seen that tape. People normally tape over the sock right?

[w0ahitsm3 0]

Possibly could be your straps. I have some pretty skinny calves right now too and i can never get it tight enough just using straps. Pretty much always have to tape them. They also have these spandex type sleeves that you can use to hold your shinpads in place.

[lampliter87 8]

a lot of people use clear hockey tape to get the fit they want out of their shin pads, some go as far as to completley remove the straps and rely solely on the tape

Oh ok. I have seen that tape. People normally tape over the sock right?

right over the sock, at any part that is most comfortable, but mostly the joint in the pad just below the knee... really PP though

[Fredrik 0]

I allways remove that upper strap on my Jofa/RBK's as I don't like the feeling of it and there's no need for it since I allways tape my shins in place.

[TheBeatGoesOn 0]

Right on.

For anyone that has done both taping and using those velcro straps that tjl48 mentioned, does it make much of a difference either way? Are both efficient?

[bbruins8 0]

Velcro straps are underneath the sock...and because of that, when you are pulling up the sock you can possibly pull the velcro out of place. It's much easier IMO to put the pad on, put the sock over it, get it in place, and tape it with clear tape.

[Fredrik 0]

Tape is way more efficient i.m.o.

[-brady2 0]

a lot of people use clear hockey tape to get the fit they want out of their shin pads, some go as far as to completley remove the straps and rely solely on the tape

Oh ok. I have seen that tape. People normally tape over the sock right?

Around here yes, unless its the ones that like it loosey goosey

[Archangel#16 1]

I like the shin tights. You can find them on hockeymonkey or some other online store. It gives a nice snug fit and is more cost efficient than tape.

[ean 0]

A lot of older shin guards didnt even come with straps...so you had to use tape.