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Help with shin guard choice

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I have a good pair for ice but feel they are way too bulky for roller. I would like a shin guard that really hugs the knee cap. I tried on the one95 and XXXX and didn't feel like they hugged my knee well enough. Also tried a few pair of eastons on as well and wasn't impressed. Anyone have ideas on a shin guard thats not too bulky and has a great fit? Also I like to use a 13" shin.

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Try the Warrior or Easton shin pads. Not too bulky and slim lower taper to the top of the skate.

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I love my One50's, not sure how they compare to other shin pads, seeing as I've used them for the past 3 seasons. They feel great, and I see a lot of people using them at the AAA/AA levels I'm playing at.

Might want to check them out

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one issue you may find with Bauers and Warriors is that 13 inch pads are built for seniors. most other manufacturers consider 13 to be a junior size so the knee cap may be a little smaller as well.

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I just picked up xxV's and did a bit of mods and we will see tonight i am using 14"...I use to have sherwood oldskool ones that were super lean, these are lean and so far so good..Although warriors look nice

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http://www.hockeymonkey.com/mission-hockey...fuel130-sr.html

That is what I have and I do not recommend those. They are the largest shin guards I have ever seen.

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/sherwood-hocke...dition5030.html

I want to try these on but its hard to find sher wood pads at stores around my house. From the looks of it though those shin guards seem thin.

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They are a little more snug. I like that around the leg, but the knee got a little too tight for my preference. It's breaking in on my new pair though, or I'm getting used to it.

To clarify, I'm continuing on the post above about easton.

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check out the fury ones, i just picked up a pair on ebay for about $50.The knee locks in pretty good and they're pretty narrow and light weight

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