[mtbpaint1]

I can never find the right shinguard, ive tried the new Fox 911's and could barely move in them, right now i have Roach Indy's

http://www.roachclothing.com/Products/Protection/Frameset/index.htm

I'm happy with these but they're pretty hot and i still dont get the leg movement i want

Can anyone suggest anything that you can move pretty freely in, well ventelated, and cover most of the knee/shin. THAnks in advance

 

[sayndesyn]

Maybe the shorty TLD combats. I have the long ones and they are ventilated, but not well. Definately my favorite guards and I've had Dainese and fox in the past... Movement isn't a problem with them and they stay put very well. Kinda like Stealth Rubber in that once you try it you won't want anything else...

 

[NovatoSCFR]

Try getting some fox standard pads and then buy some of those knee pad/brace type things to put over the top. It works perfectly.

 

[Transcend]

The new dainese revolution guards are the best ones I have ever worn..they do not move...AT ALL. Huge improvement over the older dainese pads (both styles). Lightweight and cool too.

 

[dG video]

I use the fox Ventilator with the 661 knee wrap combo. Works like a charm.

Dan

 

[konabiker]

The new dainese revolution guards are the best ones I have ever worn..they do not move...AT ALL. Huge improvement over the older dainese pads (both styles). Lightweight and cool too.

I'll second that. Best pads I've ever used.

 

[Downhiller]

race face rally fr

 

[James | Go-Ride]

The Race Face Rally FR guards are identical to the Roach Rally FR guards (RF owns Roach). I'd second either the Revolutions or the Troy Lee guards. I've been wearing my TLD Combat Shortys for more than a year for DH, FR, and moto and they haven't let me down. They're pretty stiff at first, but after a short break-in period (10 - 15 hours) they are comfortable and stay in place. Most importantly, they don't do the dirt-scoop above the knee when you bend your leg.

 

[mtbpaint1]

im thinkin abou the TLD shorty's another problem i face is the guards moving down my leg to my ankle where is starts to rub and blister, and it doesnt look like thats possible with the TLD's

 

[mtbpaint1]

would you suggest the shorty's or the standards?

 

[dG video]

would you suggest the shorty's or the standards?

Shorty's,

Order em' from Go-ride too!

Dan

 

[mtbpaint1]

i would but i want them for tomorrow (Diablo) and my LBS has them

 

[dG video]

i would but i want them for tomorrow (Diablo) and my LBS has them

Go Aussie and forget the pads. You ride clipless, theres no worry of slipping a pedal and pins hitting your shins!

Go-ride is everyones LBS!

Dan

 

[partsbara]

i m aussie so i don t really need pads but the TLD combat pads are easily the best pads i ve ver worn... the dainese and countless other pads i ve tried ALL sucked... they ended up sliding down...

 

[Transcend]

i m aussie so i don t really need pads but the TLD combat pads are easily the best pads i ve ver worn... the dainese and countless other pads i ve tried ALL sucked... they ended up sliding down...

try the new dainese revolutions before you say that. I hated the older pads, the new ones rock.

 

[marlopez]

another vote for the TLDs i have the standard ones and i have nothing bad to say about them.

 

[Dida]

I ride the Rally DH. Very protective and don`t slip a bit, but not so comfortable. When I put them on, I can barely pedal the first ten or fifteen meters.

I`ve ridden in some Dainese pads that I rented and they were really comfy. More comfortable than the Race Face.

 

[mtbpaint1]

went to my LBS and bought the TLD shorty's...i just rode street with them and they're amazing thanks for all the help guys

 

[blt2ride]

Try getting some fox standard pads and then buy some of those knee pad/brace type things to put over the top. It works perfectly.

I used that system for quite a while; however, the 661 padlocks or knee warmers get pretty dang hot in the summer.

The new TLD and Rockgardn pads are pretty good. They are light and offer a decent amount of protect...

 

[WheelieMan]

How about the TLD shortys for people over 6 feet tall? As in 6'3"ish? I don't think I need protection clear down to my ankles so the shortys sound nice. Think it will work or should I just go for large?

 

[Red Bull]

Go Aussie and forget the pads. You ride clipless, theres no worry of slipping a pedal and pins hitting your shins!

Go-ride is everyones LBS!

Dan

Sometimes, usually only for races though...

 

[arboc!]

fox northshore... breathable and movable

 

[Downhiller]

fox northshore... breathable and movable

breathable ?? hell no... i had them about one week i ride in them its hot like in hell, i sell them and buy RF rally fr ..

north shore sucks

 

[arboc!]

i live where its hot as hell, i dont mind mine. perhaps you are just whiney?

 

[quickneonrt]

I have tried the fox raptors-never fit right, Roach dh awsome don't move but they are hot, now I have the Roach rally FR that I have no complaints about at all, they stay in place like the dh model but have an open back so they breath better and have better mobility. I would highly suggest them.

 

[James | Go-Ride]

How about the TLD shortys for people over 6 feet tall? As in 6'3"ish? I don't think I need protection clear down to my ankles so the shortys sound nice. Think it will work or should I just go for large?

I'm 6'1" and run the shortys (not as much patella coverage under the plastic knee cap but better ventilation). The plastic coverage on both versions is the same, the Standard length just has more soft padding that extends past the hard shell over the shin.

 

[Bobby Peru]

I have the Race Face ones as well... like others said, they are identical to the Roach ones. I really like 'em! Just my .02 cents...