All day knee pads

[dusty_nz]

Just a general question.

My training rides these days are getting upto 60+ kilometres of technical riding. Fast, Jumps and berms as well as the unfortunate mix of hills to climb.

Mate of mine has just had the inevitable happen and on one of these rides came a cropper and tore his knee open nicking the tendon.

Can anyone suggest a light weight kneepad that is good enough for 4-5 hours in the saddle?

I have troy lee's but even after an hour they are starting to get pretty uncomfortable.

I expect it might be one of those impossible scenarios to fill but just in case...

Note, it knee'ds (mind the pun) to just convert a major injury to a minor. Not prevent any injury at all.

Thanks

 

[ForkinGreat]

Some people like Dainese Trailskin kneepads. They seem to get good reviews...

I have POC vpd 2.0 kneepads. you will sweat a bit in them, but They stay put and I can wear them for hours. They have saved me from a few hits.

 

[wesdadude]

POC VPDs for me. Comfy enough to wear all day.

 

[schneller schneller]

+1 for the dainese trail skin.
They're so light it feels as if you're not wearing anything.
Can't vouch for the POC though.

 

[The Reverend]

G-Form for me. Great impact resistance and lightweight & comfortable too. They can be worn all year long.

 

[foxpuppet]

G-Form for me. Great impact resistance and lightweight & comfortable too. They can be worn all year long.

I've got the POC VPD knee long which I have loved, but my missus got some gforms and I gave them a run, really comfy and stay put, this would be my recommendation for long duration rides without sacrificing too much protection.

I wasn't wearing them during a recent xc race when I should have been. Probably wouldn't have been off the bike for as long.

 

[northvanguy]

From NSMB yesterday

http://nsmb.com/leatt-airflex-knee-elbow-pads/

 

[Mitto68]

Santa got me these for Xmas, IXS Flows, have been wearing them all morning and so far feel like they may fit the bill. Will ride in them tomorrow and report back,

 

[Ezkaton]

I'm using 661 Rage with no problems.

Had one slide down in a crash so I still copped a minor knee graze, but it took the initial impact like a boss.

Haven't tried them in summer yet.

 

[Calvin27]

I also got 661 rage for Chrisy. You wouldn't want to wear that for a whole day. Great pads though.

 

[Andrei]

Forget about the kneepads. Where is this 60+ks of jumps and berms?

 

[Flow-Rider]

The G-Force knee pads are good, they breath well and are quite light but not really for hard core down hill stuff

 

[Corka]

+1 for POC VPD.
I use the DH Long Knee but have also tried the standard knee. Both are comfortable and stayed in place (didn't find any difference in comfort between the two)

 

[Hools]

IXS Flows. Enough protection for general trail riding, comfy enough that you forget you're wearing them.

 

[empire]

Another vote for poc vpds

 

[WaunMiguelSanchez]

POC VPD are great. Don't move around on your knee and barely notice they are there. Another vote for the POC's.

 

[gregp]

RaceFace Charge, Indy or Ambush, depending on how much protection you need.

 

[UncleFeet]

I don't really believe there are kneepads that are cool enough to wear in an Australian summer... Your knees are going to broil regardless... I'm going to have to get some of the new generation though...my knees have been copping a real pizzling lately...probably go with those bee hive looking ones...look like the best airflow...

 

[teK--]

POC VPD 2.0 rode it on 50kms at mt buller race they felt fine and are more protection for the really rocky stuff that would tear right through light pads like the G Forms.

Super comfy don't ever feel too hot or uncomfortable.

 

[Ev]

+1 for GForm. Super comfortable, and great impact protection.