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| testube |
 Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 8:03 pm |
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okay, so i tried posting this long ass post late last night telling everyone all about my disgust at the feel of several safety pads, asking for advice and experiences with different elbow/wrist pads, but it seems to have disappeared, so I'll make it quick this time and just ask what brands people recommend and which to stay away from.
Are the super expensive pads worth really worth the extra dough, and are the really cheap pads (like the 18.99 set at blankdecks.com) total crap, and not even worth it for someone just getting back into skating after almost 15 years?
Protec seems okay, but I need to try the large size because the others are just downright uncomfortable.
Are the Rector Protectors any good?
Right now, I'm using Sears Craftsman Geltek pads for my kness and they seem to be working great...I'll let you know if they last.
I'm looking for some good ramp/park elbow/wrist pads for someone weighing in at about 160 pounds...
thx in advance,
jeff |
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| atxJIMatx |
| Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 11:19 pm |
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Elbows.. Pro Designed
Wrists ... S-One
best I have found.... |
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| civilian2b |
| Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 11:25 pm |
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you should also give Scabs Pads a good look...fairly inexpensive and they seem to offer some pretty good protection..
check out www.teamgoon.com |
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| x1124x |
| Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 7:59 am |
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I wear Boneless knee pads and Pro Designed Elbows. It's been said before to decide if your knees/elbows are worth $18.99 or more. That good advice. I wore PD's for a while, and while they are safe, they are quite bulky imo.
The Boneless pads have worked really well for me, and aren't that bulky and cost around $60. |
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| TEAM_PING_AMORONE |
| Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 9:31 am |
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Don't skimp on pads.....it's a few extra bucks now....or a few thousand later when you are hurt. I went the high-end route and got PD knees and elbows....very happy with them....my last PD's were doing well, but were stolen out of my bag when flying last year (yep, sucked). If trying to work on a budget, I would go for the PD elbows and Scabs knee pads as suggested....good call there. In any event, you might want to ask XRT666 because he is quite use to dropping to his knees (hahahahaha).
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| ShackleMeNot |
| Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 7:40 am |
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TEAM_PING_AMORONE wrote: In any event, you might want to ask XRT666 because he is quite use to dropping to his knees (hahahahaha).
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| COOLSTUFF |
| Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 8:07 am |
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depends on what type of FLOW............
heavy.... kotex maxi pads
light.... kotex light days pads
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| knucklehead |
| Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 4:23 pm |
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Location: Winchester, VA
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PD for the elbows, nothing better than that.
Knees, I use the Protec Ramp knee pads (XL size). I have taken some hellish slams on my knee and suffered no major damage while wearing the Protec Ramps. On thing you want to do with the Protecs is to keep the bottom strap very loose. It it is kept tight, a hard slam will bust is loose from the side.
The regular "street" Protecs are useless.
I think my next set will be the paincheaters. I better start saving...
Like everyone said, don't skimp on pads. They are cheaper than doctors visits. |
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| testube |
| Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 9:18 pm |
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Location: Denver, CO
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Hey, thanks for all the advice.
I'll have to check out the PD elbow pads.
I tried the protech Ramps for my knees and didn't like the feel of them...
As crazy as it sounds, those Sears Craftsman Geltek pads are working good for knees, although I haven't fallen on them from very high yet, but I'll keep you posted. They're the more expensive ones, so they're made to withstand a litte more, although I am certain that they haven't been skate-tested (until now!~). In the meantime, I'm going to have to try on some the other brands recommended here. Thanks!
Are the Rector "Fat Boys" any good?
Thanks again,
jeff |
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| plywood20 |
| Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2005 2:59 am |
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| I was using some ancient Rector Aggressor knee pads that were very comfortable but, after 12 years of sitting in a basement, they were falling apart. I recently replaced them with PD knee pads and wrist guards but I haven't really skated the pads much so I don't have much of an opinion. The wrist guards, on the other hand, are excellent. |
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