Poster: A snowHead
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As the subject suggests.... my knees always seem to buy it, and when it's icy that's not good!
All suggestions welcomed (except "try not to fall over!" )
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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AFAIK there is only one option here: Dainese. Hard enough on the outside to protect from rocks and ice, but soft enough inside for kneeling and minor slams.
Try not to fall over? You're not trying hard enough if you're not falling over!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Try not to fall over? You're not trying hard enough if you're not falling over!
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I was thinking more along the lines of these or these.
Any comments?
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I have some cheap "Rollerblade" ones which are excellent. My mate has Dainese, which he has to keep adjusting, as they move round so much.
I would go for something with a hard outer shell.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Never used any, but a pal of many years boarding reckon soft pads are better as hard ones cause the knees in your kex to wear out.
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Must admit never had much problem knocking my kness up (about the only thing.........). Talking out the top of my hat from when I used to skateboard, and as others have alluded to, hard pads don't seem to want to stop where you put them, though it's not to say you won't find a pair that won't. The only thing I've had any joy with was a knee support (don't ask why) that had like a padded donought on the front. That stayed put and provided a fair degree of cushioning, despite it not being its primary function.
I'd choose soft.
John.
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I've got hard pads for telemarking - your knees get very close to the ground whilst turning - so protection from rocks or ice is required.
I think you'd be OK with soft pads for snowboarding however - you'll probably find that knee pads sold in builder's merchants or garden centres will do the job for much less money - and as the go under your outer layer - whose to know ?
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I have used 2 types - the sort with 2 straps to keep them in place - crap - move around too much and end up with painful marks on your legs.
I now use some that are an elasticated tube, with lots of soft padding on the front, with cut out bits that make bending easier - sorry thats the best description - but more like your second version.
Prefer them - although may not offer as much impact protection as hard shell ones - definitely comfier for a whole day of riding...
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Cool. Thanks for all the advice.
I went with the soft, tube like, pads. They certainly seem like they'll save my knees from the early morning ice of Spring boarding
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