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Post by mtbrob on Mar 29, 2015 17:54:00 GMT
Hey all,
Do I need them and if so is it the more I spend the better?
Where is good to get them?
Feel a little awkward at mtb shops as they are often too personable for me, I like to self select sometimes
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Post by marsbarman on Mar 29, 2015 18:06:55 GMT
Only you can answer if you need them or not. But surely the vast majority of riders wearing them should help answer it.
Think of it this way, it's all about damage limitation, you crash, you're going to get hurt, end of. What pads do is help reduce the risk of serious injury to the areas they cover. Reckon you can still walk with a smashed knee cap?
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Post by hodgy on Mar 29, 2015 19:31:40 GMT
I've never worn them ..and guess I have been lucky not to have done anything too serious to elbows and knees ..plenty of scars to both ..but that's about all .
What's the best of what's out there at the moment...?
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Post by andywatson on Mar 29, 2015 20:11:55 GMT
After asking around the Cannock Chapter guys on here I got the Troy Lee knee and elbow pads from CRC.
You hardly know you are wearing them.
Whether you need them or not is the $64k question.
One good crash without them and you might wish you'd got them.
I'm 60 and ride in Derbyshire so I'm doing what I can to tilt the odds in my favour. ETA> before anyone else says it I'm also a crap bike handler!
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Post by step on Mar 29, 2015 20:19:48 GMT
The troy elbow pads are great nice slim fit etc. knee pads for me I have some Fox Launch the older chunky ones saved me a few times still scrub up like new.
Padding gives you a little more confidence I find. Before I had elbow/forearm pads I hated a tightish twisty singletrack because how close you had to have your arms to it. Now I know if I hit I'll know ive dont it but nothing more. Plus I dont give a shit about Gorse bush now.
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Post by Chris on Mar 29, 2015 20:26:27 GMT
I always wear knee pads, helmet and gloves, sometimes elbow depends where I'm riding but saying that you could fall off anywhere and get injured.
I'm self employed so no work, no money so for me its important.
Question is what are the important bits of your body worth to you ?
As for pads I have Fox launch pro knee pads, nice and comfy IMO and got some second hand Dainese elbow off Ebay.
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Post by bettyswollox on Mar 29, 2015 20:52:10 GMT
Lol some people ask daft questions
Only you can decide if you need them
I just wear knee pads, full face and neck brace for DH
Some people wear body armour, shin/ knee pads, protective under shorts etc etc etc
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2015 22:23:55 GMT
Troy Lee Shock Doctor knee and elbow pads (only wear the elbow pads if going somewhere away from my normal trails) but I always wear the knee pads.
It's because I'm shit though.
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Post by mtbrob on Apr 3, 2015 13:01:59 GMT
Lol some people ask daft questions Only you can decide if you need them I just wear knee pads, full face and neck brace for DH Some people wear body armour, shin/ knee pads, protective under shorts etc etc etc No such thing as a daft question, only daft responses. Cheers folks |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2015 13:08:08 GMT
it's better to have them and need them to need them and not have them..... lol
I use raceface knee/shin pads and elbow/forearm for the trails.... but I use alpine stars for the downhill...
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Post by bettyswollox on Apr 3, 2015 13:23:10 GMT
Lol some people ask daft questions Only you can decide if you need them I just wear knee pads, full face and neck brace for DH Some people wear body armour, shin/ knee pads, protective under shorts etc etc etc No such thing as a daft question, only daft responses. Cheers folks How was that a daft response? |
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Post by hodgy on Apr 3, 2015 14:00:14 GMT
It wasn't
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Post by mtbrob on Apr 3, 2015 16:22:28 GMT
No such thing as a daft question, only daft responses. Cheers folks How was that a daft response? I didn't say it was, that's a standard response to some people ask daft questions. No smiley or thumbs up on the mobile version |
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Post by jgmu97 on Apr 3, 2015 18:13:44 GMT
I got a pair a few months ago in the CRC sale. Just basic set but they do the job.
Feel abit odd wearing them on my short travel XC bike, but I only put them on when I'm at the trails and plan on doing jumps/ riding a new section
It depends on what you're riding. If it's flowing single track with not too many rocks then I wouldn't bother, but if you're doing big jumps,drops and its rooty and rocky as fuck, then yeah I would. All personal preference really
You'll want them though if you do twat yer knee on something
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Post by mtbrob on Apr 3, 2015 20:26:01 GMT
Not quite at the jumping stage yet. Lots of advice here, I'll do some searching
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Post by glynnsixo on Apr 3, 2015 21:53:00 GMT
I always wear knee/shin pads and nearly always wear elbow pads.theres been quite a few occasions when iv had a bit of an off and bashed a knee or elbow on a rock or summat that could have caused a bit of damage.its a personal thing and it depends on the type of trails you ride. but they need to feel comfy or you wont wear em. I don't think its a daft question rob when you could potentially be forking out 100 quid on something that you're not sure about. |
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Post by marsbarman on Apr 3, 2015 22:11:57 GMT
I'd suggest some light weight knee pads at least. I've got some O'Neill ones, they're soft until you smack them against something at which point they go harder to take the impact, got them for about £40.
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Post by mtbrob on Apr 9, 2015 21:36:33 GMT
So I went to exeter on the weekend and tried the trail there with a couple of mates. Only person who came off was the one with the elbow pads.
I'd probably feel more comfortable wearing some extra protection after seeing the off in front of me.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2015 8:39:03 GMT
I love my TLD shock doctors, knee and elbow - gives a bit of confidence especially if you are riding out of your comfort zone.
Can be had for a decent price on fleabay.
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Post by notsarkyadam on Apr 10, 2015 14:21:14 GMT
If your skinny No! As skinny people wearing pads look like bellends...
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Post by wolfenstein on Apr 10, 2015 16:25:20 GMT
i cannot ride without kneepads.. tried actually once and scare the bejesus out of me  fox launch kneepads is good at par with 661 rage .. correct sizing is important though. |
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Post by hodgy on Apr 10, 2015 16:39:09 GMT
Anyone used the MT500 knee pads?
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Post by getonyourbike on Apr 10, 2015 16:39:53 GMT
I've got on well with Dainese Trail Skins. I actually bought them with my own money and everything! Lightest and least restrictive knee pad with some side protection I could find.
I only ride without pads for easy XC rides/intervals or on the roadie. Padded up the rest of the time.
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Post by rachelizzabeth on Apr 10, 2015 18:16:44 GMT
Another vote for race face knee pads - although mine are the women specific! Wear them all time on our lake district trails and when racing DH.
Currently in process of swapping out body armour for the DH from the 661 elbows, shoulders and spine jobby to just the an evoc air lite sleeveless vest and optional race face elbow pads for races where it's compulsory for women to wear them! I'm good at crashing and taking risks but I like to get up and walk away from them! Also got sick of the 661 being too bulky. Best bet is to go try some on.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2015 19:18:25 GMT
I wear race face knee pads with a bit of shin protection as well .. Only thing is they rub a bit on my shins .. Elbow pads as well when I'm in the peaks d 30 things trouble is ive lost some weight so these are getting a bit big ..  |
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