Low profile, light shins?

[ponder 0]

Seems like most shin guards today are quite bulky, fairly wide on both sides of the leg, and quite bulky in front of the leg too, often with a big gap between the liner/padding and the shell. Obviously this is for protection, but if you don't care as much about high end protection, and just want a really low profile, close fitting shin guard (preferably a light one), what are some good options?

[automorph 0]

Bauer Vapor series

[hampshirepuck 2]

i love my sherwoods

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/sherwood-hockey-shin-guards-tradition5030.html

[duch 0]

Eastons, Bauers, Sherwoods. Slim fit, low profile shin pads.

[Top Cheese 0]

Yeah the Bauer Vapor line is very slim and tapered. I use a Bauer Supreme ONE55 and IMO they are one of the better looking ones.

[HattrickSwayze 3]

For me the Vapor line was way too shallow though. I bought a pair of X40's and I felt like they were just sitting on top of my leg; not very comfortable. They also seemed shorter in length than other shin pads too. My older Easton Synergy 800's are deep and really cup my knee and shin in place.

[SolarWind 23]

For me the Vapor line was way too shallow though. I bought a pair of X40's and I felt like they were just sitting on top of my leg; not very comfortable. They also seemed shorter in length than other shin pads too.

my feelings exactly. Coming from One90-One95 shins I tried X60 hoping they'd be light etc but they are just too narrow & short...

[NuggyBuggy 0]

I have a pair of Easton S17s (I think, maybe S19) that are about 3 years old. I've had a few comments on how slim they are, which is the main reason I bought them.

[raoul_duke2k 0]

I went to x40's just recently from Easton S17s and I like the change. The Vapors are noticeably lighter but I haven't had any protection issues.

[ponder 0]

Good tips so far, I'll try on some x40s, S17s and 5030s and see what I like!

[lsamped 0]

I havent owned any warrior shin pads, but by looking at them they do seem to be what you are looking for. http://www.hockeymonkey.com/warrior-hockey-shin-guards-projekt-sr.html

[danno25nh 3]

Another X40 vote. I took several shots off them last night no pain, though I am pretty careful to position straight on so no shots off the side of the leg.

Got tripped and went down right on the knee. I felt that one but no real pain