Comfortable leg guards

[UMP25]

Ice, with the Davis guards, try this:

1. If they're quite dusty after a game, keep a water spray bottle handy and simply squirt some onto the guards, especially the crevices and all.

2. Also use a little Fabreeze on them to keep them from getting all scummy. FWIW, I also use Fabreeze on my caps after every game. It keeps the sweat stains from building up and keeps the dirt from settling in. While I buy new caps every year, I have extended the life of them when using Fabreeze.

[DG]

I put my chest protector, shin guards and face mask in the back seat and drive home with the back windows down, then put them back in the trunk. I also take the chest protector and shin guards out about once a week and spray them down with a water hose and then lay them on the top of the bushes out front of the house to dry. Hats are also laid in the back seat and when they get to looking bad I put them the dishwasher for cleaning and then hang up to dry

[ncump7]

I have been using Davis shin guards for years. They are pretty light and comfortable, but I have a problem with them sliding around during the game. I ordered some pro nine last week and they arrived today. They seem pretty nice and I like the fact you can remove the pads and wash them. I have also used Fabreze on shins, cp, and cap. It seems to work pretty well.

[UMP25]

Try tightening your Davis guards' straps. That solved the problem for me. Plus, don't forget to criss-cross them when you buckle them up.

[ncump7]

Mine are the ivex and they only have 2 straps. I have tightened them as far as they will go due to the way the straps are attached with velcro, then I taped them tighter. They still turn. I have to straighten them at least once per half inning.

[PABlue]

Look at the pro nine guards they are fairly inexpensive,loight and are very comfortable.

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by ncump7

Mine are the ivex and they only have 2 straps. I have tightened them as far as they will go due to the way the straps are attached with velcro, then I taped them tighter. They still turn. I have to straighten them at least once per half inning.

The Davis guards don't have Velcro straps, so this isn't a major issue.

[kylejt]

I tried the Davis guards on yesterday. How do you keep the "wings" tight to your ankles? They just seemed to flap outwards.

They are nicely built, but just didn't fit me.