SHOULDER PADS FOR D [Archive] - The Lacrosse Forums

HRLAXER

11-22-2005, 11:11 PM

i use the rhino skin 3 but it kinda breaks down. it also isnt fun for long sweaty summer camps. what you you defensemen (or defensive teammates) wear. i want something with like no weight or constricting of movement. i was thinking of soemthing like the g forces or the insaintiy shoulderpad liner. but i dunno

a2lacrosse

11-22-2005, 11:15 PM

steveissogreat

11-22-2005, 11:30 PM

i have brine spartans that i got for real cheap, took off the bicep pads, works awesome.

unta8

11-22-2005, 11:33 PM

I have some brine spartan cores to sell. Brand new, never used.

Visirale

11-22-2005, 11:38 PM

I use the G-Forces. Those things are so hard. The other kids on my team take baseball bat swings at me and I can barely feel it... And it makes no sense since they weigh nothing... So go g-forces.

shoebag2000

11-22-2005, 11:45 PM

Most people would say go as little protection as you can, but you may wanna consider pads that are at least well padded over the heart. Just remember that story about the kid who died from a shot to the chest. If you haven't heard it, google it and you will find it.

Also, if you are a D guy like me, you get good clears from time to time that turn into fast breaks, and you will get slashed. So keeping that in mind, something with bicep pads might be a good idea.

marflax33

11-22-2005, 11:52 PM

get something light weight and small. You dont need big protective ones for defense.

Visirale

11-22-2005, 11:53 PM

I don't get the emphasis on as little padding as possible. I make some pretty big hits, and I like my hefty shoulder pads. May just be me though...

creaseattack

11-23-2005, 12:48 AM

I recommend gait sp liners like the insanity,chaos,mayhem, or flare liners

BigDlacrosse17

11-23-2005, 12:53 AM

i got a pair of Warrior MLL 4.0 for free and ripped off the shoulder cap, bicep guards, torso piece, and back piece... now they're practically nothing, i love 'em

pretty much any shoulder pad that isn't extremely bulky will work like mine. Brine SP4's also work very well.

BigDlacrosse17

11-23-2005, 12:57 AM

I don't get the emphasis on as little padding as possible. I make some pretty big hits, and I like my hefty shoulder pads. May just be me though...

its all personal preference (how many times have you heard that..?) i like practically nothing because i dont need it. i dont mind getting hit, and its also easier to throw..

moondog

11-23-2005, 01:10 AM

Agree with a2

Get small and minimal bulk shoulderpads. Personally, I would avoid the ones with the big, plastic shoulders. They restrict movement. Just get a simple, basic pair that doesn't get in the way.

spenny

11-23-2005, 09:50 AM

if you are doing any hitting, get the shoulder pads that are protective and have the plastic cups. you will thank me when you are 40.

read my post towards the end of this thread:
http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=8038

spenny

11-23-2005, 09:53 AM

just buy a pair of really cheap shouler pads, and cut the bicep pad off.

http://www.anacondasports.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10201&categoryId=51251&langId=-1&sportId=49305&productId=111136

altering shoulder pads is illegal.
you can read the discussion on that in the thread i linked to above. if you want pads without bicep protection buy adams pad liners, but those are the exact pads that led to my problems

LaxBoy92

11-23-2005, 09:56 AM

read my post towards the end of this thread: http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=8038
wow. i didnt know big hits could cause shoulder problems in the future. my dad is a weightlifter and he hurt his shoulder bench pressing a while ago and now he gets those cortisone shots and he cant bench press anymore.

PilotShinjiIkar

11-23-2005, 03:13 PM

I don't get the emphasis on as little padding as possible. I make some pretty big hits, and I like my hefty shoulder pads. May just be me though...

See technically the hitting part is suppose to be with your arm more than your shoulders, thats why you dont exactly see companies coming out with football size shoulder pads.

Visirale

11-23-2005, 03:34 PM

See technically the hitting part is suppose to be with your arm more than your shoulders, thats why you dont exactly see companies coming out with football size shoulder pads.
Every video I have ever seen has said put your shoulder into their numbers... You just can't as much force when you lead with your arms, and they are libel to break...

PilotShinjiIkar

11-23-2005, 05:43 PM

Every video I have ever seen has said put your shoulder into their numbers... You just can't as much force when you lead with your arms, and they are libel to break...

Well then a former teammate of mine from long island who is right now at St. Leo and played for 6+ years said never to hit with your shoulders into a guy cuz then your likely to break your collarbone. Like I said technically a hit in lax is a push with your hands as you know, if everyone hit like you advocate then the current pads wouldn't do anything. We would have to move onto football shoulder pads. And you could get alot of strength in your hits if you had alot of forearm strength.

HRLAXER

11-23-2005, 09:29 PM

ok i understood what defensemen needed i just was wondering what all you other defensemen wear. how much flexibilty do you have with the g-forces?

sammyduelist

11-23-2005, 09:32 PM

ild rather be safe then sorry tho
ild get a good fitting pair, but one that doesnt feel to uncomfortable

vroom125

11-24-2005, 01:08 AM

If you want the bare minimum, which would probably be the most comfortable, you could go with the gait chaos or insanity shoulder pad liners, the harrow sabre shoulder pad liners, or the STX EXO shoulder pad liners. You can remove the extensions for any shoulder pads that have extensions on the sides that are connected by velcro strap things.

laxismynak

11-24-2005, 01:27 AM

are d-pole cut were the pink line is off to his intreped shoulder pads and there cheap so go buy them

PilotShinjiIkar

11-24-2005, 01:48 AM

Lol why dont get just buy adams shoulder pad liners which are cheaper and that is so illegal.

W.e Lax

11-24-2005, 11:55 PM

ahah i liek the spartan cores , but find shoulder pad liners , i personally use cut down brines , yeah i know there illigal but there just sooooooooo comfy

wrwarrior19

11-25-2005, 01:35 PM

I've got Exo shoulder pads. I keep the extra back pad on, put the extra shoulder caps on, but leave bicep pads off. I like the protection and they're pretty light too.

lax_crazy027

11-25-2005, 01:58 PM

didnt know altering your shoulder pads was illegal. but i was considerign getting these, maybe you'd like to look at them too: Harrow Sabre Shoulder Pads (http://www.harrowsports.com/Zing.asp?Item=10206&Group=322&Type=25&Cat=30&p=49)

HRLAXER

11-28-2005, 09:33 PM

yeah the harrow stuff is pretty nice. im leaning towrds g forces though. i am looking for a review. they look low profile andsmall. a little on the expensive side for a plastic shell.