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Posted: 9/13/2015 4:21:19 PM EDT
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Man, my shins take a beating. I'm tall, 6'4" and I'm banging them up every time I'm out. One of these days I'm going to break my leg while I'm or in the woods and not be able to call for extraction.
To be honest, I'm no operator! I get out to hike and hunt a lot this time of year and am sick and tired of icing down banged-up shins and washing down ibuprofen with beer and watching football on the couch. Well, some of those things I'm sick of... I figured this tactical crowd would have some good suggestions. Soccer shin guards suck balls and snake gaiters are expensive. Has to be a better solution. Thanks in advance |
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Explain taking a beating. What are you doing and what kind of beating are they taking? I hike or hunt a lot of hills. Easy to loose footing when carrying a gun or bow, throws you off balance and takes away a hand for grabbing a tree or catching your fall. With a gun I usually have a sling to throw it over my body but it can still affect balance some. Someone else mentioned taller boots, not a bad idea for the lower shin. I have taller boots like Danner Pronghorns I can wear. Upper shin still exposed. |
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When I play paintball, I wear G Form Pro X knee/shin guards. I do a lot of running and feet-first sliding to get in behind bunkers quickly and they save my lower legs from taking a beating. The sleeve material is highly breathable and durable, and the "armor" segments do a wonderful job of protecting. Apparently, they are very popular amongst mountain/trail bike riders. A little pricey at about $100, but it's money well-spent.
ETA: Is this something behavior can modify- i.e. could strength/endurance training help improve your balance/recovery or is this just a consequence of the terrain? How heavy is your footwear? I mean no disrespect, so please don't take it that way. |
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When I play paintball, I wear G Form Pro X knee/shin guards. I do a lot of running and feet-first sliding to get in behind bunkers quickly and they save my lower legs from taking a beating. The sleeve material is highly breathable and durable, and the "armor" segments do a wonderful job of protecting. Apparently, they are very popular amongst mountain/trail bike riders. A little pricey at about $100, but it's money well-spent. ETA: Is this something behavior can modify- i.e. could strength/endurance training help improve your balance/recovery or is this just a consequence of the terrain? How heavy is your footwear? I mean no disrespect, so please don't take it that way. These G Form Pro X knee/shin guards have promise, will look into them. I also do some mt biking so these may have dual purpose. On your second point, Yes. Training and dropping some weight can improve my balance as can choice of footwear. I have better footwear I need to start wearing, I usually wait till it's colder out. I've never been tlhe best ballet dancer n the woods! As mentioned I,m 6'4" and 270lbs. Most my weight is on top, I got skinny chicken legs. I do lots of leg workouts, it's genetics. Was always the lineman with sprained and taped ankles in football. |
Best of luck in your quest.
| OP, you might check out some of the products made for the Cross Fit crowd. |
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Interesting. Will check into this also. 
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Looks like something from the Road Warrior... There's always the old MGyver method: Rolled up magazines and duct tape. |
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The nice thing about that link is that there is a quality and price option for just about anyone.
My family uses $20 - $30 knee and shin guards for our dirt biking needs. Hiking is even more low impact so you should find something to fit your needs and budget in that link. 
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Build some sick Halo-style lower leg armor and rock it. Then when the aliens attack...
...you'll have a leg up. |
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http://soldiersystems.net/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/SS-Photo-with-Guards-440x601.jpg http://www.urbanclimb.us/products_military.html Pretty Cool Product. Price ? Not so much. |
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Although there is truth in that, honestly you come across rather condescending. Quoted:
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Perhaps agility training and dropping some weight would be a better, lighter and longer lasting solution? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Although there is truth in that, honestly you come across rather condescending. He's right, dont have such thin skin. Ive never heard of someone with this problem. In all honesty if your balance is that off you might want to see a neurologist. For deadlifting I duct tape strips of plastic to my shins. I cut them from protien powder containers. Maybe 4"x12". By the time I take them off sweat has loosed the glue enough for painfree removal |
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http://soldiersystems.net/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/SS-Photo-with-Guards-440x601.jpg http://www.urbanclimb.us/products_military.html those are pretty cool. Id like to see a spike on the instep like a tree climber |
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