Do any exist? I am currently using the TLD lopes ones and they slide down constantly... before I have a chance to crash on them. I can wash the sleeve in hot water and then they stay up for a run or two.
Shin Guards that don't slide...
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I had to go to the Dianese suit (lowers only - farmer john bib looking thing). It's the only thing that has worked in a crash and not moved. Saved me multiple times.
The 661 race knee works for me. Sometimes they slide a little (maybe 1/2") but then get caught by the top of my foot right where my high top 510's tongue is, and then stay put. Don't know any that stay in perfect placement.
Now if 661 could use velcro or something on the back of the knee so you don't have to take your shoe off to get your knee guards on. What a pain.
Now if 661 could use velcro or something on the back of the knee so you don't have to take your shoe off to get your knee guards on. What a pain.
Either remove some velcro straps or top pieces from old knee guards, or buy them from somewhere (clothing stores?). Then have a seamstress sew them on to the top of the Lopes guards (not the sleeves). I did that and haven't come loose since.
+1 on the newest version of the Race. Between the knee 'sock' and the criss-cross top straps, they stay put much better than earlier versions. They also have real velcro on all the straps instead of the old fuzzy-foam (or whatever the heck it was) strap in the middle.
As BM pioints out, the sock also means you have to take your shoes off to put them on; but that's small trade-off IMO for a more secure fit.
I have the new 661 Races. They stay put very well, even after a crash.
Duct Tape
Fox launch. No movement at all.
Lizard Skins
I use these and have had no slipage
http://www.lizardskins.com/products/view_product.html?type=mountain&product_line=protective gear&product_id=97&name=Knee Shin Combo&name2=&page_number=1
I use these and have had no slipage
http://www.lizardskins.com/products/view_product.html?type=mountain&product_line=protective gear&product_id=97&name=Knee Shin Combo&name2=&page_number=1
THE Storm and Fox Launch. Best guards I've used so far.
o'neal rocker: bulky, hot and you can't put them on without taking your shoes off.
->bombproof! i hit the concrete foundation of a floodlight column an they saved my knee!
no slippage at all.
i got some POC knee/shin thingie (i think they are called "bones..) yesterday, which arerather comfy, you can put them on without taking your shoes off, have this wonder material that gets hard when it gets beaten around the patella, but i have had no crashes with them so far, i hope of course i never will.
another neat feature is, that they are not sewn on at the bottom of the shin guard, so you can cut them down with no hassle to the required length.
tomorrow will be my first ride with them, we'll see.
->bombproof! i hit the concrete foundation of a floodlight column an they saved my knee!
no slippage at all.
i got some POC knee/shin thingie (i think they are called "bones..) yesterday, which arerather comfy, you can put them on without taking your shoes off, have this wonder material that gets hard when it gets beaten around the patella, but i have had no crashes with them so far, i hope of course i never will.
another neat feature is, that they are not sewn on at the bottom of the shin guard, so you can cut them down with no hassle to the required length.tomorrow will be my first ride with them, we'll see.
Let me remedy this problem with a simple solution. POC Bone Leg Knee/Shin Guards. Sure, you have to pony up some more dough, but these things have worked awesome for me. They are so adjustable and comfortable, nothing pulling leg hair or straps digging in and cutting up the back of your legs. Also, the protection is great, and they don't slide.
I haven't felt a better pair of shin guards yet.
I haven't felt a better pair of shin guards yet.
The poc ones look pretty good. How tall are you both? I'm like 5'6. Oh, there's only 2 sizes. I guess I would need small.
i'm 175 cm tall and have the large ones. fit well around the knee and and you can cut them to length.
the www-converter for length says that 175 cm is 1.84979e-16 light years.
or 5.74147 ft.
the www-converter for length says that 175 cm is 1.84979e-16 light years.
or 5.74147 ft.
THE STORM
These pads are incredible. I got a pair from Toby at Whistler in 2006 after destroying my knee when my Dainese slipped. I've had a ton of time on them and they are truly an awesome product. I have recommended them to a lot of friends.
These pads are incredible. I got a pair from Toby at Whistler in 2006 after destroying my knee when my Dainese slipped. I've had a ton of time on them and they are truly an awesome product. I have recommended them to a lot of friends.
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I've had good luck with Dainese 3x pads. The knee has a hinge above the knee that lets you bend your knee without restrictions. Its very similar to how the new POC bone knee works. They are much slimmer than my old pads, little less coverage, but overall a good pad.
Before I had Roach (Race Face) Rally FR. They also worked great. I ended up getting rid of them when the stitching fell apart and I gave up trying to resew them. They are a bit bulky, but that just adds to the protection.
Before I had Roach (Race Face) Rally FR. They also worked great. I ended up getting rid of them when the stitching fell apart and I gave up trying to resew them. They are a bit bulky, but that just adds to the protection.
My Fox Launch pads have never moved in a crash. Took a look at the POC ones in the shop at Diablo earlier this week and was very impressed though. Definitely a more confidence inspiring pad. The fact that the hard shell sort of floats over the foam seems like a great system as well. A friend of mine rides em, says they feel great.
I love my "race face rally dh" so far (2years). Don't move on me and stay put. As with most safety equip I think you also have to do your part with picking the right size and taking your time putting them on correctly. G'luck!
i rode with the POC bones today for the first time.
thank god i didn't crash, so i can't comment on how they behave in the case of a crash.
otherwise they are pretty decent. this vpd thingie seems to adapt to the contour of the knee, which is comfy. the straps are placed at the right places, they fit very well and don't rub.
generally the fit is very well and they don't hinder movements or rub, you hardly notice you've got them on.
i'm a bit sceptical about the protection on side of the knees, my o'neal rockers very pretty beefed up in that area, which i actually liked. the POCs not so much.
well, i guess i have to find out in a rather unpleasent way..
thank god i didn't crash, so i can't comment on how they behave in the case of a crash.
otherwise they are pretty decent. this vpd thingie seems to adapt to the contour of the knee, which is comfy. the straps are placed at the right places, they fit very well and don't rub.
generally the fit is very well and they don't hinder movements or rub, you hardly notice you've got them on.
i'm a bit sceptical about the protection on side of the knees, my o'neal rockers very pretty beefed up in that area, which i actually liked. the POCs not so much.
well, i guess i have to find out in a rather unpleasent way..
I just ordered some small poc shin guards. They should be here in a few days.
I got a small... I guess I have toothpick legs.
On a serious note, I dig the evs stuff. Specially when they work. Mine is dead now, but it did its job well.
I've heard good things about the fox launch pads. I might pick up a set of those in the future. Either that or the dainese 3x. I really like a pair of dainese kneeshins when I rented at plattekill, they never moved and protected just fine...but many people seem to hate them....then they like the Lopes guard. Interesting to hear the THE pads are good, might give them a look.
I hate my raceface pads...they're too big and floppy at the top...just not worth the size all said and done.
I hate my raceface pads...they're too big and floppy at the top...just not worth the size all said and done.