found a great new shin guard

[dacodee]

Hello,

Two years ago, I was looking for a comfortable pair of shin guards. I've ordered several pair and either gave them away or sent them back. Well, opening day came and I didn't have a pair of shin guards. In a panic, I went to the local sporting goods store and all they had were the catchers shin guards. They were just too big! I asked the sales guy for his advice. He showed me a pair of Easton hockey shin guards. I bought them for $35 and have been using them since. They are blue with two thick velcro straps. They fit securely and are comfortable. I have recently purchased the GD shin guards, just to test them out. I think I'm going to stick to my hockey guards. Love them....

DAC

[IceGator8]

I used my hockey shinguards for half a season. The reason is I had a knee injury and the brace would fit under them better than my GD's. Mine were designed for players not referees so they are more bulky but they protect better than any baseball shinguard I've ever had with the possible exception of my old Easton/Donzis umpire shingards that I had way back when.

I don't get the resistance because they aren't "designed for baseball". Pucks are harder and can travel faster than any baseball. If a hockey shinguard will protect against a puck it will for sure protect against a baseball.

[clips2]

i'm really convinced these referees i bought are great.lightwieght, more comfort that the GD's and just overall fit better.also you can't see em under the slacks...

[clips2]

gerry davis sent me a catalog and one of the quotes regarding the davis shinguard...i qoute....modeled after the hockey shinguard.So, i was right when i first brought up this thread and i do believe the referee hockey guards are more comfortable and lighter.