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06-14-2021, 11:21 AM #26
FWIW, I've found the 7iDP Transition kneepads to be both quite comfortable/breathable and durable. Definitely much better than any other lightweight pad I've tried so far.
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06-14-2021, 11:45 AM #27
I've been really happy with my Leatt pull on kneepads. They're light and ventilated enough to use and ignore on long rides, plus they have medial and lateral protection instead of just a pad out front. They'd held up for 2 solid seasons so far.
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06-14-2021, 12:00 PM #28Registered User
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06-14-2021, 12:08 PM #29
They all suck, every single one of them. Just find one that fits your legs the best and is the least annoying to ride with.
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06-14-2021, 02:32 PM #30Registered User
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06-14-2021, 02:43 PM #31
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06-14-2021, 03:00 PM #32Registered User
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06-14-2021, 04:45 PM #33
I was just about to repair them when I felt like I needed to return. Ideally they would repair them like Patagonia, but thats unlikely. I hate waste, so I've started the warranty process to see their response.
Now these are my 3rd or 4th pair of Fox pads and this new design is taller and fits better, but this thin "sock" covering is not going to last without reinforcement.
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06-14-2021, 04:47 PM #34
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06-14-2021, 07:48 PM #35Registered User
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They're pretty warm. Only the main cup is reactive gel, the surrounding padding ring is just normal foam. They're fine for direct hits, but the sock tears in slides/OTB to hands & knees (first hand experience). 7iDP does have a crash replacement discount if you ask, so I got a second pair, but those ones rubbed above the knee where the originals didn't so I sold them.
A similar design is the Chromag Rift, which have even more coverage on the sides than the Sam Hills, but maybe 1/2" less on the shin. Probably even better in direct hit, as they have a thin layer of foam underneath the reactive gel. Also fairly warm. I haven't had any serious spills in them, so can't testify to the sock durability.
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06-14-2021, 07:57 PM #36Registered User
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I'm a MTB jong at this point, but after realizing that I don't bounce as well as I do when I was riding 20 years ago, and some of the stuff I'm riding is faster (modern flow trails), I decided that knee pads were a good idea. I went with the Leatt Airflex Hybrid, in part because I've got some of their stuff for moto use and been happy with it; I've got a few trail rides and one bike park day on them so far, and I'm pretty happy with that decision. Once I realized they needed to go under the bottom of my spandex, not over the top of it, they've stayed put pretty well; fortunately, I haven't had any chances to put their impact resistance to the test yet.
ETA: as noted elsewhere, consulting the size chart is important. They are the only XL-sized gear that I own, and they do seem to fit true to the size chart.
Of course, I decided that I didn't need to put them on to take the dog for a pedal-assisted, leashed walk on logging roads and then found a pile of sand at an intersection, tucked the front, and scraped up my knee--but hey, that's Murphy's law, right?Last edited by anotherVTskibum; 06-15-2021 at 11:25 AM.
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06-15-2021, 10:45 AM #37
Nice write-up.
I think it cannot be overstated about crash protection with "slide down". I've had pads that have slid down when I hit the bars or whatever and my knee hit the ground bare with the pad on my shin. That is annoying!
My Leatt's 3DF Hybrid and Fox D30 appear to reduce the slip from happening.
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06-15-2021, 10:52 AM #38Registered User
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thats ^^ why you need to try a bunch of brands on to find the one thats fits you and you also need to try different sizes of whatever you decide on
Lee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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07-22-2021, 10:32 AM #39
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07-23-2021, 02:26 PM #40
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07-23-2021, 05:04 PM #41retired ed
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07-24-2021, 03:12 PM #42
I don't plug our products often, but I truly like our PEARL iZUMi Elevate knee pads more than others I've used in the market.
The D30 LP1 pad is used by some other brands and offers really solid protection. I've crashed at least half dozen times this year and at least 3 of them should have been ride-enders and I honestly haven't felt a thing.
The Elevates also have a good mesh portion over the perforations in the pad: Some see theses as less durable however I haven't ripped mine despite planting my knee straight into rocks. It also allows a noticeable amount of air to flow through.
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10-20-2021, 09:39 PM #43
So I ended up with a pair of Launch d30 about a week after starting this thread. They work great for me. Easy to peddle in, not too hot, stay up easy enough. Great pad.
Now. How do I make them stop stinking up my store room. Holy shit. Can't machine wash, so for sure hand wash. Does anyone have suggestions for product to make the odor less severe?
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10-21-2021, 09:30 AM #44Registered User
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I have alwasy just hosed my pads off but I tried throing my pads in the washer and it did work ... what have you got to lose ?
folks have used myrazyme or vinegar to sink the stink on wet suitsLee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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10-21-2021, 10:19 AM #45Registered User
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Yeah I dont see why you couldn’t put them in a washer on Gentle with some tech wash-type soap. It shouldn’t hurt the pads or fabric and has got to be better than letting all your sweat sit on them all the time.
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10-21-2021, 12:34 PM #46
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10-25-2021, 09:28 PM #47
They are not removable. Thinking I will put them on a gentle way cycle and occasionally wash the pads with a damp cloth in between cycles.
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10-26-2021, 02:59 PM #48
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10-26-2021, 08:48 PM #49Registered User
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FWIW, I wash my D3O pads nearly every ride. It really helps with the stank. They seem to work the same.
I'm guessing the tag says no washing because D3O is worried that heat will somehow affect the gel's ability to harden.
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10-26-2021, 10:28 PM #50Registered User
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When i was paddling WW kayaks people would ask about washing their stinking wetsuits
think about it for a sec, you buy these things, strap them to your body with the sole purpose of avoiding injury,
but worry about the perils of throing them in an automagic washing machine ?
I was concerned with all that foam and shit they wouldnt sink enough TO get washed
but they did so sometimes being a rebel pays off ehLee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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