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I was thinking the other day, and I want to try soccer socks under my leg protectors to keep my leg guards from digging in after the first game of the day. Plus I think that it will wick away the sweat (at least most of it)and keep my guards from getting too wet. Has anyone had any experiences with this type of situation? Also, does anyone know how to keep the guards from slidding down your legs? It seems like no matter what type of guards you wear or how tight you make the straps, they slide down, and you have to keep hiking them up.
O.K., so I'm a rookie (ha,ha) 
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Sun Jul 30, 2000, 09:25pm
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quote: Hello i would like to let you know that a second pair of socks is a good idea. And if you would like to keep them from moving you could try duck tape. Once around your leg tightly and they should stay in place.
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Sun Jul 30, 2000, 10:20pm
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Yes, I have had this experience but for me it was my knees where they were digging int and it is very painful. I took two ACE bandaged (wraps) and wrapped my knees and it worked. As far as the sliding aspect, I haven't had that problem. My only guess is that the guards aren't the correct length. Mine sit on top of my foot and never move during the game.
Hope this helps. Thanks!
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Mon Jul 31, 2000, 09:40am
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Wear some InteraWear tights under your plate pants. They will stop the shin guards from chafing and wick away the sweat and help it evaporate faster --keeping you cooler.
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Thu Aug 03, 2000, 05:39pm
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I've been wearing UmpSkins--the long-legged model--for years now. They offer total protection against chafing, wick away sweat, and keep their original shape, washing after washing. High-topped plate shoes also are more comfortable to wear with guards.
In my early years of umpiring my guards used to rub scabs into the top of my ankles. Finally, I broke down and went to Cece Carlucci to order a pair of custom make guards. He measured me at a mere 16-1/4", whereas--trying to follow the directions given by commercial manufacturers--I had been measuring myself at 17-1/2" to 18". Also, Cece uses only 3 straps on his guards, but they are custom-positioned on your leg. The middle strap is just above the bulge in my calf, but below the knee crease. Very comfortable and they never slip down. $120, which is no more than most of the best pro guards, and less than some. -Jack
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Mon Aug 14, 2000, 09:01pm
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Try Gerry Davis black knee high socks and/or Interawear compression pants (same as the short just longer). Good luck!
quote: ------------------ Dan Ignosci [email protected]
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Tue Aug 15, 2000, 09:15am
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I wear the nike soccer socks as well and have found them to be excellent for not only support, but for comfort. I also removed the top strap of my Diamond shin guards, this lets the knee pad float over and keeps it from chafing. Bottom line is we all tinker with our equip to find what fits and feels right for us........
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Tue Aug 15, 2000, 05:44pm
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I worked with an umpire that used the knee length black soccer socks under his shins a couple of weekends ago and he liked it. I'm considering trying them too. I wear a knee length compression shorts, two neoprene knee braces and two pairs of socks with West shins. An above the calf crew socks (dyed blue) and a black cotton dress socks. I have noticed the last several years with my shins that I develop dry skin and itch a lot if I don't get the socks off quickly when I finish. Yes, we always tinker with our gear, but you can't do too much because you may become more preoccupied with it rather than staying locked. I don't want the knee pad to float and I'm glad I don't because I took a shot to the knee, which caused it to bruise in two different spots. If it had been loose, I feel, the knee pad would have been
whacked me harder. So, be careful out there. Russ Lockhart Member, UT eContact for eUmpire.com
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Tue Aug 15, 2000, 11:58pm
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Many years ago I switched from the major brand name shin guards, due to similar problems.
I tried the McGregor YL-MCB60 Triple Knee Pro Series and have not had a problem since. The only modification I made, was to remove the toe guards. No sweating, chaffing, sliding around, etc., etc. These have taken many a hard shot; and, I've yet to get so much as a tiny bruise. The plus to all this was the price: $40 [This message has been edited by Rog (edited August 16, 2000).] [This message has been edited by Rog (edited August 22, 2000).]
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