OSI Shinguards

[JerseyDevil]

YO! So I'm up to the task of finding a pair of new shinguard, and I really want to try out "OSI" technology. After taking a good look around i found only about three different guards, take a look

Kwik Goal Viper
http://www.soccer.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=1059&pcount=&Product_Id=173114

Sondico
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001195XW4?smid=A33GDBJ87L57RQ&tag=yahoo-sg-20&linkCode=asn

Brine QED G6
http://www.ocsoccerco.com/ssgqg61.html

Anyone got some opinion? Thanks in advance

[teamryan]

What does OSI stand for exactly? Anyone try these out?
http://www.soccer.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=1059&pcount=&Product_Id=310657

[actusreus13]

Ontario Swine Improvement. It actually came up as a google match so I could not resist:D But seriously, good question; I think it is the name of a trademarked moldable fiberglass technology, but could not find more info. I've wondered about it but never personally tried it. My Nike J guards are still holding up strong.

[Case]

man id kill for some new nike OSIs, mine are getting worn- eastbay do some under armour ones im gonna get next time I order from the states, they look sweetens!

OSI- lightest strongest guards i ever had

[JerseyDevil]

Anyone try these out?
http://www.soccer.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=1059&pcount=&Product_Id=310657

I was thinking of it but they look wide. BUT damn thats light and that new sleeve with the pocket looks perfect.

man id kill for some new nike OSIs, mine are getting worn- eastbay do some under armour ones im gonna get next time I order from the states, they look sweetens!

OSI- lightest strongest guards i ever had

these?
http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/productdetail/cm--GLOBAL%20SEARCH%3A%20KEYWORD%20SEARCH/supercat--home/model_nbr--77437/sku--75502/node--0/

[Case]

Yea I guess technically not OSI but it seems a similar animal

[teamryan]

i am thinking about getitn them i just dont know if 40 dollars for shinguards is worth it...

[JerseyDevil]

They look nice but I'm not sure how comfortable they are. Im leaning towards the Kwik's they seem like they will fit my shin the best towards the bottom!

[UVaGooner]

I actually tested these for Nike about 4 months ago (I've been a tester for years now). They were okay, but the sleeves kept slipping - they weren't tight enough. Of course, it was a prototype, so hopefully they fixed the problem. They are very, very light and strong, however. They had me test 3 different type of shinguards over the past year.

[JerseyDevil]

Tested these referring to which model? Or are you referring to the Nike OSI shinguards which I've never seen before.

[UVaGooner]

Tested these referring to which model? Or are you referring to the Nike OSI shinguards which I've never seen before.

Yes, they were a Nike OSI - had to bake them in the oven for a short time, then molded them to my shin.

[JerseyDevil]

Interesting to bad no stores have them :mad: I'm sure they are very nice!

[Case]

Oh really, my Nike OSI's I got like 5 years back were a sock then bandage to your leg jobby..no baking. Didn't come with the sleeves back then but in all honesty F the sleeves and just tape em!$40 for shinguards, ain't that like £3 or summit rite now:D Nah seriously Id say they're worth it IF they're as godd as the old ones were

[UVaGooner]

Oh really, my Nike OSI's I got like 5 years back were a sock then bandage to your leg jobby..no baking. Didn't come with the sleeves back then but in all honesty F the sleeves and just tape em!$40 for shinguards, ain't that like £3 or summit rite now:D Nah seriously Id say they're worth it IF they're as godd as the old ones were

Yeah, I kept them up with tape. Wish I could have kept them, but had to send them back to Nike HQ after 6 weeks with my game-log.

[quixoticelixir42]

these?
http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/productdetail/cm--GLOBAL%20SEARCH%3A%20KEYWORD%20SEARCH/supercat--home/model_nbr--77437/sku--75502/node--0/

a couple people i know have those. they like them, but have had problems with them taking some leg hair with them.
personally i'm not fond of them just cause they look so flimsy, cause the part that isn't in that hex arangement is soft rubber.
i'd go check them out in person if you can first to get a feel for them.

[JerseyDevil]

Good idea, I really wish my local stores had some :mad: Thanks

[spejic]

Back when Adidas made them, I bought the really beefy guards that wrap around the whole front of the shin. Despite being larger than just about any other guard, they are very light, protect far better than comparable weight plastic, and fit extremely well. I heartily recommend the technology.

[quixoticelixir42]

http://www.soccer.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=1059&pcount=&Product_Id=293041
these are by far the most ridiculous shin guards i have ever seen. anyone who would pay this much realllly has more money than sense.

[JerseyDevil]

Back when Adidas made them, I bought the really beefy guards that wrap around the whole front of the shin. Despite being larger than just about any other guard, they are very light, protect far better than comparable weight plastic, and fit extremely well. I heartily recommend the technology.

Like?
http://www.soccer.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=1059&pcount=&Product_Id=263790


http://www.soccer.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=1059&pcount=&Product_Id=293041
these are by far the most ridiculous shin guards i have ever seen. anyone who would pay this much realllly has more money than sense.

Ya, haha those things wrap really far around your leg. When I first saw the side view I thought it was, in entirety a different apparatus.

[spejic]

Like?
http://www.soccer.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=1059&pcount=&Product_Id=263790
No, they attach by velcro straps and have a hinged parts covering the outside and the lower third of the inside shin. Can't find any pictures.