Bulky Elbow Pads?

[moteef17 7]

Since started playing hockey as an adult (about 4 years ago), I've been in the same pair of elbow pads. Not sure how to post a picture, so I'm just lasting a link that shows a clear image of these Nike/Bauer Pro Lightspeed elbow pads: http://www.ruffneckhockey.com/nike-bauer-pro-lightspeed-sr-elbow-pads/

I have no complaints about the protection. But, in the last few years, I've seen lots of other elbow pads that seem much less 'bulky'. Does anyone know more about the composition of these that can explain a bit more...?

I'm open to trying something different at some point, but not at the cost of protection. The pad I have now almost fill the elbow area of the jerseys I use. I've never worn a different elbow pad, so I'd welcome feedback here.

[Chadd 916]

Those don't look all that bulky to me, I've seen some that are absolutely huge. Then again, I wear these: http://www.hockeyworld.com/index/page/product/product_id/145

[bunnyman666 445]

I wear these: http://www.hockeytron.com/tron-hockey-equipment/tron-hockey-protective-equipment/Tron-Elite-Pro-Senior-Hockey-Elbow-Pads.html

Yours don't appear all that bulky.

[Stewie 721]

If anything compared to many on the market now yours seem the opposite of bulky

[AfftonDad 88]

No bulkier than mine...

[Amiroo39 121]

I've worm mainly RBK 7K Pros and now Warrior AX1's. Both offer pro level protection and are a lot bulkier than what you're using. I prefer a heavy duty elbow pad that offers good elbow lock along with good forearm protection, my 7Ks were a size too big for me so I decided to switch to the Warrior's which are designed after the RBK's.

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/topic/63597-new-warrior-elbow-pads/page-2?hl=+warrior%20+ax1%20+elbow

CCM Crazy Lights are an interesting pad, good protection, not bulky, and they use the u foam.

[moteef17 7]

Great comparisons here - thanks

[MarsB 33]

I second the Crazy Lights. Just picked up a pair, solid protection and almost feel like they aren't there when wearing them. Good review here: http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/topic/63397-ccm-cl-elbow-pads/