Originally Posted by FreeridinLoon
I like to consider myself a big guy (6'4 225lbs) I don't wear light pads. I wear Roach Rally FR shinguards. They look big and bulky, but they offer more protection that the 661 veggies and I would think more ventilalation since they aren't neoprene. Neoprene might not be bad, but other than stopping road rash, I don't see how they can offer much in the ways of bruising or bone breaking protection. You might not be too bad off with Roach pads.
The veggie pads aren't JUST neoprene, they also have a plastic panel inside the front of the pad that works really well for protecting your shin from your pedals and frame.