grlz

hi, i've been looking around the internets for a pair of shin pads to complete my paintball "uniform". something like the heavy leg armor for rainbow six vegas 2 if anyones played that. big and bulky shin guards. i cant find any except for thin neoprene shin pads and crazy shiny soccer shin guards. i did find some ballistic shin guards but i dont want to pay 700 bucks for em!

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Doctor Mitchler

Have you taken a look at ice hockey shin pads? These have the knee pad connected to the shin pad, both of which are a hard shell on the outside. The newer pads made are a little colorful sometimes, but you may be able to find some all black ones, or just bust out some spray paint. A little nail polish remover and a scrub sponge will get rid of any logos. You will definitely be able to find some under $50. If you have any used sporting goods stores near you (Play It Again Sports?) check those out first.

grlz

oh yeah hockey pads. sheesh i live in canada you think i would have thought of that... hehe.

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Johnson2008

Hockey pads can give some good protection yes. :P

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Tyson

Go with mountain biking shin guards. They are designed for maximum comfort and being able to take metal spikes into your legs... so they'll definitely work.
I had a pair of Six Six One pads when I rode MTB and they were amazing. Wish I would of owned them before I already chopped my shins to bits

grlz

ah good call man, those mountain biking pads are just what im looking for...

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Jville Juggalo

for a paintball course you dont need that much anyway. some 1/8 to /1/4 inch foam shin pads and leg pads with skateboarding knee pads should be very good for flexibility and cover.

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