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Looking to change my tatty Kyle straits pads, was quiet happy with them but wondering about any alternatives. Just recovering from a Knee op and I think my knee needs a treat. I have seen a set of POC ones reduced which are coming in only a little more than some of the new 661s.
Any suggestions?


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 10:50 am
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Anyone?


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 4:59 pm
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scott rocket knee pads. proper hardshell and all day comfy


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 5:01 pm
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Love my Pocs for all day riding.

However if you want 'proper' protection I'd get something with a hard shell and live with the sweat.


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 5:01 pm
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I love all the ixs stuff I have bought so far. Great quality and fit.

Simone


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 5:04 pm
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Go with the pocs - awesome pads, I wear them every ride


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 5:43 pm
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Scott grenade pro 2's, id say they are a close second to the pocs in terms of comfort but with a more protection


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 5:46 pm
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[url= http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/g-form-knee-protectors-or-sixsixone-d30 ]Which Pads[/url]

Asked a similar thing myself a few weeks back and just bought the O'Neal Sinners. So far very, very good and a lot more comfortable than owt else I've tried.


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 6:09 pm
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The nuke proof ones are very comfy, but bait hot. I went with the Alpinestars ones after ordering 6 sets from crc to try out.


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 6:22 pm
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Pguy, where are you seeing the cheap POCs? I am in need of some new pads too.


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 6:25 pm
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Anybody tried any of the bluegrass pads?


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 6:30 pm
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Amazon have a few size at the £55 mark. So not cheap but def cheaper then normal.


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 6:31 pm
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POC VPD2.0 Extended Knee. Couldn't recommend them more highly.


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 6:34 pm
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Poc every time. Worth the extra imho.


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 7:23 pm
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POCs for me too.

Elbows and knees at my time* in life you need good protection.

*turned 40 and bay due in 4 weeks.


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 8:22 pm
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Love my endura mt500, best fitting pad iv had to date


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 8:40 pm
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Tried the POC's and thought the fit was poor, same with the 661's. Settled on the Endura MT500's but had to by them in a Large, been using them for a year and for the last 6 months they've been giving me blisters and the elastic has stretched.
Bought the O'Neal Sinners now and from the off they feel perfect. A lot more comfortable than any other pad I've tried.


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 8:45 pm
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I bought some Large Kyle Straights a while ago, wore once and found them to be too big - anyone wanna buy them ?


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 8:51 pm
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Thanks iainc but don't have the legs to fill a large 😥


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 9:21 pm
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Thanks iainc but don't have the legs to fill a large

me neither 😛


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 9:22 pm
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Kyle Straits are comfy and effective but they're not the most massively protective- just a good balance. POC not very good IMO, their hard stuff is excellent mind.

Jedi- the Rockets look a bit light on side protection, is that fair or is it just the photos?


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 9:25 pm
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never noticed a lack of it


 
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Cool, ta. The side pads looked a bit gappy compared to the Grenades


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 10:50 pm
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Try some Atta Girls knee Pads


 
Posted : 01/02/2013 10:55 pm
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I tried the blue grass, but they were a funny size. I tried a large and the the thigh and calf fitted great but the knee seemed huge.

I have a pair of large 661 Rage which feel like if they stretch at all will be too big big but seem much better proportioned.

Waiting for a pair of medium 661 Kyle straits to arrive.

I'll send back the least comfortable.


 
Posted : 02/02/2013 2:03 am

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