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Best all-round pad?
« on: July 05, 2013, 08:54:58 PM »
Looking into getting new pads because quite frankly my Morrants aren't padded enough, I won't be able to buy any for a while yet but just putting out the feelers as to what are the best all-round pads i.e light, comfortable, protective. Btw I'm 6ft 2 so sizing may also come into it.

I do like GM stuff (shock) so Original pads may be on the cards. Interested to hear what people think.
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Re: Best all-round pad?
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2013, 08:59:36 PM »
save up and buy the L.E's!
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Re: Best all-round pad?
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2013, 09:01:05 PM »
They're heavier than the Originals though aren't they? Is the protection that much better?
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Re: Best all-round pad?
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2013, 09:02:52 PM »
Buy the thruxton pads that soulman has for sale, I've got a pair and they're great. Admittedly I don't face anyone quick so the protection is more than adequate for me but I'd think they would hold up well. I'm also 6'2 and standard mens are a good fit alongside a set of large mens strippers.
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Re: Best all-round pad?
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2013, 09:03:41 PM »
no idea, but you are big enough to wear them. and they really aren't heavy!
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Re: Best all-round pad?
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2013, 09:05:58 PM »
I have last year's Vulcan Zeus pads. The pu's scraping off and the stitching has come loose on one top hat, but they're light, comfy beyond comfy and very protective.
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Re: Best all-round pad?
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2013, 09:08:32 PM »
mmmm L.E.'s...


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Re: Best all-round pad?
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2013, 09:11:06 PM »
Mine were £30!
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Re: Best all-round pad?
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2013, 09:19:04 PM »
You'd do worse than look at SS softs Joe - they make for many other brands and they are well made, lightweight, reasonably priced and comfy.

The Vitas stuff and the Bulldog stuff is also superb for the money.
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Re: Best all-round pad?
« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2013, 09:23:47 PM »
Ooh yes for Bulldog.
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Re: Best all-round pad?
« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2013, 09:25:06 PM »
Buzz man, the leather instep on your pads, what sort if condition is it in after a couple of months of wear??
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Re: Best all-round pad?
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2013, 09:26:58 PM »
Well, his Filipino House-boy starches it nightly - so it's looking pretty good.
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Re: Best all-round pad?
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2013, 09:27:35 PM »
Thanks guys, as I said I can't afford any new pads for a while. I'm quite light wearing on equipment, never worn pads or gloves out ever after season after season of use
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Re: Best all-round pad?
« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2013, 09:32:52 PM »
I love the look of the Vulcan kit it's amazing in person!
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Re: Best all-round pad?
« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2013, 06:14:15 AM »
Quote from: 19reading87 on July 05, 2013, 09:25:06 PM
Buzz man, the leather instep on your pads, what sort if condition is it in after a couple of months of wear??

I will have a look later. I would suggest they have only had about 6 games and 4 nets though, so still nearly new!
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