I've used the search function but I'm still confused so thought I'd just
bother all you nice people with another question on leg armor. 661
seemed like a good place to start, according to some people who've
posted to these forums, and my LBS carries them. I thought I'd get the
full knee/skin guard. When I got there and asked the guy about them and
whether they'd also provide calf protection, he said no. He brought out
a pair of 661 veggie skin guards (the lack of knee protection is no big
deal really because I have an old pair of rollerblade knee pads) and
said they have the most calf protection of anything he carried. I did
try them on in the store, but had black pants on, so I didn't notice
what I found out later. So, I spend the whopping $48, (half of what I
spent on the Torker!,) brought them home and actually tried them on bare
legs. There's an unprotected spot about 3 inches square right in the
middle of my calf, and when I practiced tonight, the pedal caught me
right in that spot, just like it's already done a couple of times with
no protection. What the heck? Isn't there anything out there made
specifically for uniing? I anticipate getting as many bruises on my
calf as I would get smacks on the shin! I think I remember someone
mentioning Lizard Skins - do they protect the calf? My LBS only carries
661, so if I bought the Lizard Skins on the internet, how would I know
if they're going to fit me?
Thanks thanks. Any help is appreciated. Hope the LBS will take back
the 661s.
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