Jump to content
  • advertisement_alt
  • advertisement_alt
  • advertisement_alt

Shin protectors... I'm sure this has come up before.


senna_trem

Recommended Posts

  • advertisement_alt
  • advertisement_alt
  • advertisement_alt

Osu! I noticed you are from the Armstrong Dojo. A lot of good people there and great instructors.

 

Personally, and most fighters that I have spoken with, like the cloth type of shin guards. They are really cheap too. About $30 should get you set up.

 

I'm not sure what age you are, but if you are under 17 then I beleive you are required to wear shin guards in a tournament. If that is the case, just make sure that whatever shin guard you want to get is approved by the instructor first.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

See if people at your dojo will let you try theirs on. That way you'll find out what type you like and have a rough idea of the size that you'll need. Also find out if you'll need the cloth or the dipped foam type before you buy them.

"Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My Cologne


Sheffield Steelers!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

What is this dipped foam kind? We may not have it at the dojo, all I can ever remember seeing is the cloth kind.

 

http://members.aol.com/chajonshim/images/pf%20lightning%20shin%20group.jpg

 

These are the dipped-foam kind. They're usually used at kickboxing competitions, although I've seen them used at karate competitions a lot more in the last 12 months or so.

"Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My Cologne


Sheffield Steelers!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

They are the catalac of shin pads, they work real good. The only complaint I have of them are they tend to slide to the side some times.

"Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to go to his class." Choi, Hong Hi ITF Founder

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Oh, they look all nifty, but they're more expensive than the cloth kind I'd bet...

 

Yes, they are more expensive, but not usually too much more.

 

However, I find that they can be sweaty to wear. :dead:

 

They do give good protection, though and usually protect the shin bone better than cloth pads.

"Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My Cologne


Sheffield Steelers!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...