Looking for new Shins

[yianni54 2]

Hello

Looking for new shins. I am currently wearing older CCM V 08's and liked them a lot. Theybare starting to fall apart so looking to get new shins.

I looked at the new CCM CL shins but they have slimmed down quite a bit since the Vectors and dont care for them.

Does anyone have any info on the CCM U + 12? Is this the same shell as the CL or is it a bit wider closer to the U fit and Vector models?

Also loooking at the AX1 Warriors and RBK 20Ks

What are your thoughts? I love the wide knee cap of the older CCMs.

Thanks

[flip12 728]

You slimmed down or the CL shins did compared to V 08's?

[yianni54 2]

My bad I meant the shins have slimmed down since the V08 model

[flip12 728]

Ah, just wanted to make sure. I've always loved Jofa's fit, so I'd lean toward the Reebok option. The Warriors look quite derivative of that whole line of descent though.

[yianni54 2]

Problem with the Reeboks though is the new strap system is real big in the back and it doesn't close with a nice tight fit. I would have to cut the strap and sew it back on tighter.

[JSK81 400]

Just get 11k's, they're on clearance and the straps are the right lenght.

[mjpisat 36]

Who still has 11k?

[mjpisat 36]

Hocjey monkey has them but u can't return them and I don't know what size I'd be. I have cheap Bauer x3.0 right now in size 14. But I heard the 11k maybe ran smaller/shorter. I'm 5'8 with short legs.

[yianni54 2]

Anyone try the warrior AX1 shins?

[flip12 728]

Problem with the Reeboks though is the new strap system is real big in the back and it doesn't close with a nice tight fit. I would have to cut the strap and sew it back on tighter.

Yeah, I saw that whole debacle in the LTR of the 20K. Even all of the Jofa shins I had, with just the one strap behind the knee, were crap when it came to their straps. It worked ok to use them on the outside of the sock, but inside, it just burrowed itself into the back of my leg like a parasite. I just taped. I also didn't like the hyper-extension guard, but I found ways around it.

[Souldriver 64]

Problem with the Reeboks though is the new strap system is real big in the back and it doesn't close with a nice tight fit. I would have to cut the strap and sew it back on tighter.

I had the opposite experience with reeboks. I tried to replace my old cracked esstons so I figured I'd go with the reeboks on clearance. Top strap just makes it bottom strap doesn't. If I keep pulling it tighter not only does it dig into my calf the S clip starts to bend to where it WILL snap.

I got a size 14 (eastons were a 13 and considered a Sr when I bought them) and I'm 5'7" with shorter legs

[fogelberg 9]

Yianni, I had the same reaction to the CCM shins after the V0 models. I had Vector V06 LE's and loved them. When it came time to replace them, I looked at the new CCM stuff but didn't like the more tapered shape. I wound up with some Warrior Bonafides that I really like. They are wider at the bottom, which I prefer, and have a nice, deep knee. I wound up removing all the strapping, but they do have some nice wrap around straps, nothing like the CCMs, but pretty good nonetheless. I just preferred to use them without straps.

[AIREAYE 248]

It's the current CCM line that has slimmed down. See if you can still find any of the older line headed by the U+ Pro and Fit series.

[fogelberg 9]

In my opinion, even the U+ and Fit series were slimmer compared to the Vector shin pads.

[superchad 2]

try these

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-JOFA-REEBOK-7K-NHL-PRO-STOCK-RETURN-HOCKEY-SHIN-PADS-GUARDS-14-SWEDEN-MADE-/161026776689?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item257df19e71&_uhb=1#ht_6294wt_1186

[yianni54 2]

Just found some U+Pros on Ebay brand bew from the Monkey and I pulled the trigger. Thanks all!!!!

[Cosmic 178]

Just found some U+Pros on Ebay brand bew from the Monkey and I pulled the trigger. Thanks all!!!!

Will you please provide a link to HockeyMonkey's ebay account? I cannot seem to find it.

[greyskull 21]

Ive got 11k shins, and as far as protection, they are tanks.

The strapping is okay, but I tape em too, as I grew up using shins that didnt come with straps, so hard to break the habit!

[yianni54 2]

Will you please provide a link to HockeyMonkey's ebay account? I cannot seem to find it.

MonkeySports is their tag.

[mickz 107]

Just get 11k's, they're on clearance and the straps are the right lenght.

The 11Ks felt very curved outwards and felt awkward to wear. The new 20K line fits much straighter from top to bottom and feels more natural. Such a shame though, the straps are what deterred me from buying this pad. They should start using the same strapping system Bauer and Warrior have on the front, it's a much better design.

[Vuronov 18]

I'm using the new Mako shins, coming from Reebok 9Ks, and I love them! They are less bulky than the Reeboks, but not nearly as trim as the U+CLs I tried on or Bauer Supremes.

They have a large comfortable knee cap and then begin to taper down the shin, but not too drastically until the very bottom.

The calf protection is comfortable and nice with extra plastic back there, and the padding is both soft and a little grippy to keep things in place.

I also love the strapping system vs the Reebok straps I cam from which seemed a bit short and just not comfortable. The Mako knee strap is slightly below the knee bend and is an elastic strap so it can hold tight but gives enough not to be uncomfortable.

They're very protective too.

Worth a look if they feel comfortable on your legs.

[voxyledbetter 9]

I'm using the new Mako shins, coming from Reebok 9Ks, and I love them! They are less bulky than the Reeboks, but not nearly as trim as the U+CLs I tried on or Bauer Supremes.

They have a large comfortable knee cap and then begin to taper down the shin, but not too drastically until the very bottom.

The calf protection is comfortable and nice with extra plastic back there, and the padding is both soft and a little grippy to keep things in place.

I also love the strapping system vs the Reebok straps I cam from which seemed a bit short and just not comfortable. The Mako knee strap is slightly below the knee bend and is an elastic strap so it can hold tight but gives enough not to be uncomfortable.

They're very protective too.

Worth a look if they feel comfortable on your legs.

Exactly the post Ive been searching for... I using Bauer X60's right now playing defense and feeling a lot of blocked shots. Reeboks are too wide for my legs and I'm thinking about taking a look at those new Makos.

Anyone else have experience with them?

[Cosmic 178]

I'm using the new Mako shins, coming from Reebok 9Ks, and I love them! They are less bulky than the Reeboks, but not nearly as trim as the U+CLs I tried on or Bauer Supremes.

They have a large comfortable knee cap and then begin to taper down the shin, but not too drastically until the very bottom.

The calf protection is comfortable and nice with extra plastic back there, and the padding is both soft and a little grippy to keep things in place.

I also love the strapping system vs the Reebok straps I cam from which seemed a bit short and just not comfortable. The Mako knee strap is slightly below the knee bend and is an elastic strap so it can hold tight but gives enough not to be uncomfortable.

They're very protective too.

Worth a look if they feel comfortable on your legs.

You tried the new NXG's? What did you think?