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02-20-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaWood

I haven't used those but I absolutely love my R.E.D s ones and also have the Protec IPS Rail guards. I like the R.E.D s ones a lot better because they have a seperate knee and shin guard. I am assuming the Protec ones would be compareable as well though I have no experience with them. I don't think I like the idea of the big ass straps wrapping around. The R.E.D. ones have velcro straps, but they are lower profile.

I ordered the R.E.D ones from Dogfunk and after trying them on, I packed them back up and sent them back the next morning. I don't have huge calves but I do play basketball and even with the Large size I had trouble fitting and that stretchy stuff sucks.

I called around different moto cross and mtn bike shops and found these ones for $12.95... a hell of lot cheaper and better fitting too.

Not bashing you homie, but those R.E.D's suck big time!

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joeydzzle · 02-20-2008, 02:08 PM

RED RAILGUARD-Eternal Snow

I just picked these up. I thought this was a steal until i realized after tax and shipping i save a whole $5. wompwomp. somethings better than nuttin.

I wanna start doing rails but i don't wanna f up my knees and shins so i bought these. No shame in that.

Jeffksf · 02-20-2008, 02:17 PM

I use motocross shinguards, alot cheaper and more selection. Plus I use them in the summer when riding my quad.
Also motocross boots are higher therefore the knee/shinguards are usually designed with that in mind, which should work for snowboard boots. Check here:
FOX

Those padded shorts might be a good idea as well....

02-20-2008, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffksf

I use motocross shinguards, alot cheaper and more selection. Plus I use them in the summer when riding my quad.
Also motocross boots are higher therefore the knee/shinguards are usually designed with that in mind, which should work for snowboard boots. Check here:
FOX

Those padded shorts might be a good idea as well....

Yeah, I don't know why I didn't look at a motorcycle shop first before ordering those MX ones.

I got the Shift ones but the Fox stuff look sick!

Bling Bling protection!

02-20-2008, 05:43 PM

oh damn i've been looking into shin guard stuff as well. i'm kind of on a budget though and whiskey doesn't sell them...like evar

so im waiting. but till then let me know if you guys find a really nice pair cus im down to order one!

02-20-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by colortv

oh damn i've been looking into shin guard stuff as well. i'm kind of on a budget though and whiskey doesn't sell them...like evar

so im waiting. but till then let me know if you guys find a really nice pair cus im down to order one!

I got these Shift ones for $12.95 and don't have the lame sock type, just the velcro that wraps around your leg. The Fox ones are dope too and go for $15!

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Cycle Gear - SHIFT 2008 Enforcer Knee/Shin Guard BLACK: 2008 Enforcer Knee/Shin Guard, BLACK

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02-20-2008, 02:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
joeydzzle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 115	RED RAILGUARD-Eternal Snow I just picked these up. I thought this was a steal until i realized after tax and shipping i save a whole $5. wompwomp. somethings better than nuttin. I wanna start doing rails but i don't wanna f up my knees and shins so i bought these. No shame in that.

02-20-2008, 02:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jeffksf Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: OHIO Posts: 102	I use motocross shinguards, alot cheaper and more selection. Plus I use them in the summer when riding my quad. Also motocross boots are higher therefore the knee/shinguards are usually designed with that in mind, which should work for snowboard boots. Check here: FOX Those padded shorts might be a good idea as well....

02-20-2008, 05:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
colortv Guest Posts: n/a	oh damn i've been looking into shin guard stuff as well. i'm kind of on a budget though and whiskey doesn't sell them...like evar so im waiting. but till then let me know if you guys find a really nice pair cus im down to order one!