D.I.Y Leg Armor-Possible?

You could somehow put laces up the side or something, tie it up like a
shoe you know?
The real 661s use velcro, but only to keep the real straps from flying
around, the straps actually go across the back, and loops through some
loops back to the other side where they velcro.

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thats a good idea, but if i have to use metal grommets to reinforce the
laced up area, then i will probably need a better material than a sock

I dont know what im going to do, i might just shell out the mone and
buy the 661s

Off Topic: does anyone know why no one makes leg armor besides 661? it
doesnt seem that difficult

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[censored], hate to double post, but i just realized that 661s wont really
work as i hoped they would, as they dont have any ankle protection, and
right now that is what hurts the most on me, so i want ankle protection
to be there

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nah, i don't have sixsixones.
I use Fox Northshores.
They're nice.

there are other brands besides 661 who make them. Fox, roach, etc...
Kris Holm's knee/shins are discontinued now, but he used to make them.

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then he brought his face back and it dug into his flab and his face
disappered, lol he's soo wrinkley!! eee he's soo cute!

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I think the fat kid wrapped newspapers on his shins in the "The Mighty
Ducks".....

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get some ankle protectors separately. or wear high tops shoes. seems to
me the hassle of making shin guards would be off set by finding 661s on
sale.

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The 661s don't really give protection to the back of the leg either.
Right now I'm just using a pair of 7 dollar soccer shin guards under my
pants until the new Kris Holm leg armor comes out.

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firstly way to go on being jewish. they started movie piracy. secondly
you could pray for shinguards or steal them and pray for forgivness,
thirdly dont buy fox shinguards because they dont protect the back of
the leg and fray easily.

i hope none of you are too religious and take offence. things like this
make my religion teacher want to ban me from religion.

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gabetheunicycleman said:

firstly way to go on being jewish. they started movie piracy. secondly
you could pray for shinguards or steal them and pray for forgivness,
thirdly dont buy fox shinguards because they dont protect the back of
the leg and fray easily.

i hope none of you are too religious and take offence. things like this
make my religion teacher want to ban me from religion.

If you wish to avoid religious offense you could say "Way to go being
Scottish..."

(just kidding guys)

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hmm i dont want to start another iraq war

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661 protect the back f your lg. Sure it doesnt have padding back there,
but it has saved me from cuts that would of left a 4 inch gash.

You can buy 661 ankle iters. Thats what I used, and they work perfect,
and arent restricting to movement.

Your sock idea would work, but you really dont have to worry about the
sides of your legs too much, its usually on the front, or back, so a
little padding on the sides will work fine.

Just have to make sure the sock wont slide around much when you ride,
other than that, your idea seems pretty solid.

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BluntRM said:

I think the fat kid wrapped newspapers on his shins in the "The Mighty
Ducks".....

I donno about the Might Duck, but in the George Peck video on Universe
2 he talks about using newspaper for protection.

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Chris.James said:

[censored], hate to double post, but i just realized that 661s wont really
work as i hoped they would, as they dont have any ankle protection, and
right now that is what hurts the most on me, so i want ankle protection
to be there

I just bought a pair of 661s and I can't say I'm too impressed with it
so far. Previously, I owned a cheap pair of Fox guards which covered
only the front but they got loose really fast and didn't really protect
my entire shin.

The good thing about 661s is that they cover most of my leg but yes,
not the ankles. However, I believe 661 also sells ankle biters but I'm
not sure how useful they are. Perhaps skate shoes + 661s would be more
effective in preventing hard knocks to the ankle. I wear Converse high
tops and having the crank hammer the eyelet into my ankle is the most
painful thing ever!

A better brand perhaps, and what i've been recommended, are Dainese
guards. They're about twice the price of 661s here but they cover most
of the back and a better portion of the ankles. I've also heard that
they're more cooling and don't spoil as fast.

My 661s have their threads broken by its constant rubbing against the
tire already and especially on the canvas surface, it's starting to
tear. Even my crappy Fox guards had a more lasting fabric surface.

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