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Shoulder Protection

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EastCoast.
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I know many people use spine protectors, but for me the most common injury I get all the time is shoulders. DO you think this would be beneficial?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Optimum-Origin-Protective-Top-Shoulder-Vest-Black-/270783739157?pt=UK_Protective_Equipment&var=&hash=item3f0bf7f515

I want the gear to be lightweight so it doesn't get in my way a lot.
Dec 30 2012 11:26AM
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EastCoast.
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And yes I know it's meant for rugby, but the purpose is I want it to get the job done without being really bulky.
Dec 30 2012 11:28AM
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Z-PAULY.
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It can help a little bit but I'm not sure if I'd rely on it. Worth a try I guess could definitely help atleast a little bit
Dec 30 2012 3:53PM
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Fun_dip
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I dont think it would. The only padding I see is on top of the shoulder. When I fall, I fall on the outside of my shoulder if I cant get my arm out to pad the fall in time.
I'd look for something similar to this or just go with this. Obviously the price is a lot higher than what you were looking at. http://www.pocsports.com/en/product/1249/spine-vpd-tee
Dec 30 2012 4:16PM
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Z-PAULY.
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^ agreed.
Dec 30 2012 5:47PM
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EastCoast.
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Alright what your saying makes sense, maybe Ill try and find something similar but just for shoulders that's a lot cheaper haha. I just keep on getting ac separations a lot.
Dec 30 2012 5:58PM
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ejm
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it might help prevent just general bruises from falling etc. but as to actually helping prevent injuries i don't think it will be much help.
Dec 30 2012 6:07PM
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EastCoast.
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There's hockey type protection pads so I'm thinking about going to a sporting store and trying them on to see the feel, and hoping they don't get too much in the way!
Dec 30 2012 6:20PM
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Lick
Posts: 1927 - Karma: 518
There are simple lacrosse shoulder pads. I use some for pick up games..
here's an example
http://www.lax.com/lacrosse-equipment/STX-Stinger-Lacrosse-Shoulder-Pads-5945.html
Dec 30 2012 8:05PM
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rozboon
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Shoulders are really hard to protect... all a pad/armor can do is spread the impact force across a larger area. Since shoulders are inherently pretty pointy pads are better for stopping bruising etc but they're not going to help much with the bigger hits you can take when skiing. Your best bet is to build up the muscles around that area so the bones and connective shit up in there have more support when you land on it.
Dec 31 2012 12:29AM
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Blake.P
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i've hurt my shoulder a few times this year already (dislocated a few weeks ago, bodyslammed the snow with it today and cant lift my arm above my head now). unforunately its a hard thing to protect. pads can prevent bruises and such, but they wont do much for dislocations, and huge impacts on the whole shoulder that result in larger injuries.

i would recommend pads but i have even fucked my shoulder up playing lacrosse and actually wearing full shoulder pads. they dont do much
Dec 31 2012 12:51AM
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