RyanSxi
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Let's talk shinpads 
Not specifically the brand (feel free to add your brand and pics mind im not fussy ) im thinking more the style. I currently use the type which have the ankle support. These are good as they offer more protection especially on a sunday morning. But, they seem to affect my play and really get in the way of my play. Really starting to annoy me so considering cutting them off.
What pads do you use?  
[Edited on 13-08-2008 by RyanSxi]
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J da Silva
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Nike protega 2, the ankle support is velcro attatched to the shinpad so you can choose to get rid of it if you wish.
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RyanSxi
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Seems my old ones are the Nike Protegga Shields but the supports doesnt come off (unless I get the scissors to them  )
Do you use them mate or prefer without?
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C2RL R
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Puma V3 Slip ins
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J da Silva
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quote:
Originally posted by RyanSxi
Seems my old ones are the Nike Protegga Shields but the supports doesnt come off (unless I get the scissors to them )
Do you use them mate or prefer without?
I prefer to play with none, I train without them and play 5/6/7 aside with just the shinguard but weekend football is a bit dangerous without, especially sunday morning when defenders are still drunk from the night before and misstime a tackle.
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RyanSxi
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quote:
Originally posted by J da Silva
quote:
Originally posted by RyanSxi
Seems my old ones are the Nike Protegga Shields but the supports doesnt come off (unless I get the scissors to them )
Do you use them mate or prefer without?
I prefer to play with none, I train without them and play 5/6/7 aside with just the shinguard but weekend football is a bit dangerous without, especially sunday morning when defenders are still drunk from the night before and misstime a tackle.
Thats what im thinking. I really hate wearing pads altogether but obviously respect the fact that my shin will end up broken without them.
Would prefer to wear no ankle guards but as you say for sunday league it is dangerous. Can imagine me cutting the ankle guard off tonight then getting whacked on my ankle bone and regretting it 
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Cosmo
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Old school books 
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RyanSxi
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quote:
Originally posted by Cosmo
Old school books
You seen the film "Goal!" might just use some cardboard from the bin like he did
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Cosmo
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I use the ankle protection part of mine, always have since I was young so it doesnt effect me anymore and has saved me from getting kicked directly on my ankles a lot in the past.
[Edited on 13-08-2008 by Cosmo]
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Danny P
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quote:
Originally posted by J da Silva
Nike protega 2, the ankle support is velcro attatched to the shinpad so you can choose to get rid of it if you wish.
Mine are like this (althought there not Nike, think there Umbro  )
I normally wear both together when playing Sundays, although sometimes I wear the ankle part seperate so I can wear the Shin Guard bit further up my leg.
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RyanSxi
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quote:
Originally posted by Cosmo
I use the ankle protection part of mine, always have since I was young so it doesnt effect me anymore and has saved me from getting kicked directly on my ankles a lot in the past.
[Edited on 13-08-2008 by Cosmo]
Yeh must admit I have been hit on the support bit once or twice and been glad I had used it. Just I feel I could play better without it
Gotta weight up that extra 10% / Getting my ankle snapped
 
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Danny P
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I feel naked without an ankle protection on
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RyanSxi
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quote:
Originally posted by Danny P
quote:
Originally posted by J da Silva
Nike protega 2, the ankle support is velcro attatched to the shinpad so you can choose to get rid of it if you wish.
Mine are like this (althought there not Nike, think there Umbro )
I normally wear both together when playing Sundays, although sometimes I wear the ankle part seperate so I can wear the Shin Guard bit further up my leg.
Might try this actually as it does seem to be the fact the shin pad is so low that it gets in the way
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corsa - gus
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I always carry slip ins with me in the kit bag but prefer to wear ankle support as it can get a bit rough. If I'm playing 5's 6's and 7's I hardly ever wear shin pads, unless its a grudge match
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J da Silva
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Well I have broken my leg twice and dislocated my ankle, the first break was a pretty bad one and my tibia politely popped out for a quick chat, ever since I've been careful, it was more a mental struggle than anything else though.
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Carl
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ones with ankle support, i too feel naked without!
As for playing in none, my shin is caining from a tackle i got caught with on Sunday, would have defo snapped it without any!
I used to wear mine for 5 a side too, but my mates laughed at me.
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Marc
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Nikes with ankle support. I always wear them, even for kick abouts.
Had a lot of ankle problems when I first started playing so always wear them. Even wear elasticated straps over my socks!
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MarkM
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Some Puma King shin pads that I have had since I was about 14. They did have an attached ankle support but the day after I got them I cut it off. So they have always been slip ins.
I couldnt imagine ever playing football with those horrible uncomfortable ankle protection pads.
Only down side is I have suffered two pretty bad ankle injuries in my time...
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MarkM
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Oh and elasicated bandages under my socks but over my shin pads to help keep them up...and tape 3/4 way down the outside of my sock to help keep them up.
[Edited on 13-08-2008 by MarkM]
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IvIarkgraham
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cheapo £1 umbro ones
i'd rather not wear any though
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Bram
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I always wear ankle support, feel that my boots fit a bit better too as I wear 2 pairs of socks also
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Richie B
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Scabby old Umbro ones. Don't like ankle supports at all, but also really dislike shinpads.
Or could just use leaflets
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by Bram
I always wear ankle support, feel that my boots fit a bit better too as I wear 2 pairs of socks also
Sounds the most uncomfortable thing ever...how do you feel the ball with two sets of socks on and ankle support shin pads...
My slip ins are cracked in about 3 places...they are thin but I prefer it that way. They give you lots of feeling and movement....
Biggest pointer is you never see professionals wearing ankle protector shin pads...they're all slip ins...
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RyanSxi
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quote:
Originally posted by MarkM
quote:
Originally posted by Bram
I always wear ankle support, feel that my boots fit a bit better too as I wear 2 pairs of socks also
Sounds the most uncomfortable thing ever...how do you feel the ball with two sets of socks on and ankle support shin pads...
My slip ins are cracked in about 3 places...they are thin but I prefer it that way. They give you lots of feeling and movement....
Biggest pointer is you never see professionals wearing ankle protector shin pads...they're all slip ins...
On the same note tho, hard challenges arn't aloud in the prem so they don't have much need for ankle support. Sunday mornings is a different kettle of fish.
Anyways I wore the ankle support last night, and, go whacked in the back of my ankle within 1 minute lol. Nobody gave me a man on call so got smashed in the ankle note to self, need read ankle protection
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BYRON
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adidas junior slip ins. Steve Claridge style.
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