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Tried 661 d30 to tight and the fox launch pro s again to tight both in l/Xl . It s getting expensive using them 5 times then giving up. Its round the back I find them worse with me finding the foxes really uncomfy after an hour. Anybody recommend me some that come up big, tried the poc s same problem they never got out the shop.


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 8:41 pm
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RaceFace do a soft shell d30 pad (ambush if memory serves) in an XXL size which is gargantuan


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 8:44 pm
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Alpinestars ones are velcroed at back so they are adjustable


 
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Will check the race face out gargantuan sounds like the size I may be after.


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 8:52 pm
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Nukeproof's in large here. I've got little fat legs & did 2 days round Torridon without discomfort.


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 8:58 pm
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Large Nukeproofs here too. Brilliant. Dead comfy, you completely forget about them once they're on. I've got large and have pretty chunky legs.


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 9:18 pm
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Large Nukeproofs x3. Also have some Brand X knee & shin from CRC. They come up big and pretty comfortable too for so much protection.


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 9:33 pm
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Not tried the nukeproofs but have tried both the Race face ambush (d30) and the Race face dig ( hard shell). Sold the Ambush as with the movement of cycling the lower end of the d30 pad used to bunch up and then harden under the pressure before trying to wear a hole in my shin. All in all I found the Digs a lot more comfortable and they are my preferred option.

Other option I've tried and stuck with is the G-form. You need to measure up properly to get he right size and they are a lot longer than the standard pads essentially coming up like legwarmers with protection but they work fine both when on and suddenly off the bike.


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 9:37 pm

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