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Post by Rlo80 on Sept 20, 2016 20:38:03 GMT
I can't decide if I should get them or not...!?
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Post by glynnsixo on Sept 20, 2016 20:45:36 GMT
definately. the first thing you automatically put out to break your fall is your arm. theres been quite a number of times when iv had a comedy off and if it wernt for my elbow pads it could have been a hospital job. as long as they're comfortable....why not?
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Post by andy4d on Sept 20, 2016 20:46:31 GMT
Never worn them, but I don't feel I need them for my trail centre riding. I have had my share of offs and otb's and it's been my shoulders, back and hips that have taken the beating so knee or elbow pads wouldn't of helped me. HOWEVER on my one uplift day I wish I had them as I was shitting ma pants, so if I rode that stuff more I would definitely wear both.
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Post by hodgy on Sept 20, 2016 20:49:17 GMT
Just think back a couple of weeks to Nick's " off " on the Hawkshead ride for your answer ...
I never used to wear any kind of pads...even going a year or so back ..now I wouldn't be without .
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Sept 20, 2016 22:10:02 GMT
Yes I have elbow pads and they've come in handy. But recently they've stayed in the car.
I might change them for something sightly less bulky.
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Post by beansontoast on Sept 21, 2016 4:49:12 GMT
I don't generally wear pads at all.
I'll put knee pads on for BPW but that's it!
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Post by kirky72 on Sept 21, 2016 6:49:12 GMT
Just think back a couple of weeks to Nick's " off " on the Hawkshead ride for your answer ... I never used to wear any kind of pads...even going a year or so back ..now I wouldn't be without . That showed the potential difference really as I also had a couple of offs and my elbow pads were full of gravel and grazes rather than my flesh. having said that if I know I'm going on a pretty tame ride i used to go without any. I'm starting to elbow pads more often now. unlike knee pads which getting a comfortable one seems a little tricker, you don't tend to notice you are wearing elbow pads especially if you do t go for full on bulky types. Just think ink theyll had to the circumference of your arms making the gun show even more impressive? |
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Post by kirky72 on Sept 21, 2016 6:49:32 GMT
Just think back a couple of weeks to Nick's " off " on the Hawkshead ride for your answer ... I never used to wear any kind of pads...even going a year or so back ..now I wouldn't be without . That showed the potential difference really as I also had a couple of offs and my elbow pads were full of gravel and grazes rather than my flesh. having said that if I know I'm going on a pretty tame ride i used to go without any. I'm starting to elbow pads more often now. unlike knee pads which getting a comfortable one seems a little tricker, you don't tend to notice you are wearing elbow pads especially if you do t go for full on bulky types. Just think ink theyll had to the circumference of your arms making the gun show even more impressive? |
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Post by Euan on Sept 21, 2016 8:15:12 GMT
Wheres the option for yes they have saved me before but still choose not to wear them?
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Post by alshack on Sept 21, 2016 10:59:39 GMT
I bought some cheap (£15) ones for a trip to the Alps, and was glad. Fell off twice, and once was a roll down a rocky hillside and the elbow pads took a hit.
Haven't worn them since mind ...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2016 13:51:55 GMT
Don't bother on known and familiar rides, but always wear elbow and knee pads when out of my comfort zone (BPW, Degla, Whinlatter etc).
That's because I'm shit, mind.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2016 13:53:48 GMT
PS the TLD Shock Doctors are my arm and knee protectors of choice - beefy enough without being uncomfortable. Cheap too. And they've got red in em  |
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Post by rossco832 on Sept 21, 2016 18:31:12 GMT
I don't wear any pads I would wear knee pads at a push. Can't be arsed with any extra stuff
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Post by Marmite on Sept 22, 2016 19:26:35 GMT
Glad I had them on at bpwales as my arm was a right mess saved my elbow:)
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Post by Marmite on Sept 22, 2016 19:27:37 GMT
Glad I had them on at bpwales as my arm was a right mess saved my elbow:)
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Post by typer on Sept 22, 2016 20:58:29 GMT
I bought some, wore them once and never used them again. Found them too uncomfortable. Always wear my knee pads though  |
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Post by Rlo80 on Sept 22, 2016 21:01:39 GMT
I bought some, wore them once and never used them again. Found them too uncomfortable. Always wear my knee pads though Which ones are they, that you find uncomfortable? |
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Post by typer on Sept 22, 2016 21:09:02 GMT
I bought some, wore them once and never used them again. Found them too uncomfortable. Always wear my knee pads though Which ones are they, that you find uncomfortable? They were 661 pads, to be fair only bought them for downhill would never wear elbow pads for general trail riding |
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