kneepads under denim pants?

AlanDog · May 6th, 2012, 04:38 PM

So does anyone wear knee/shin pads under regular (or kevlar-lined) denim pants? There seems to be many knee/shin pads on the market, but from the photos it's unclear how bulky different brands are and whether they'd fit under pants. My recent off-road training session made me realize that in a minor crash, the knees would probably take a hit, and my knees have enough problems right now.

Recommendations of brand/model for my purposes? Thanks in advance.

DaBlue1 · May 6th, 2012, 04:56 PM

Here's some info
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ight=leg+armor

Xoulrath · May 6th, 2012, 05:16 PM

Yeah, I wear some A*'s kneepads under my kevlar riding jeans. The riding jeans I have are a baggy style, but there is plenty of excess space. Before I acquired my various pairs of riding jeans/pants, I wore the kneepads under my khaki pants when I rode to work.

Field Sheer and Icon have pretty good knee armor for around $60-$70. My A*'s were only $25 and they work well, but they really need a third velcro strap IMO. I have to cross the straps up to get a secure fit; it is a minor inconvenience for the price savings though.

fleemos · May 6th, 2012, 05:40 PM

I saw complaints like what Xoulrath said about ones with only two straps. I got the Dainese ones with three straps and have been very happy with them.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-knee-v-guard

setasai · May 6th, 2012, 05:43 PM

I use the knox large knee armor. Works great. Three straps and doesnt look any different under my shift torque jeans.

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4152

csmith12 · May 6th, 2012, 05:47 PM

Where has Adrian been? He used to ride this way all the time on the GMR.

LoD575 · May 6th, 2012, 11:45 PM

I wear the Dainese knee V guards as well. I do not find them to be bulky under some 5.11's but a little tight with wrangler relaxed fit jeans.

Not tight at all under my icon riding jeans.

NDspd · May 9th, 2012, 04:24 AM

I used to wear knee armor, but when I bought the A*'s SMX5 boots, I don't think I can use them anymore.

EMSRacer07 · May 10th, 2012, 01:46 AM

i wear icon field armor knee guards under my shift kevlar jeans. I love my knees too much

EthioKnight · May 10th, 2012, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDspd

I used to wear knee armor, but when I bought the A*'s SMX5 boots, I don't think I can use them anymore.

I wear racing boots as well (A*SMX-Rs) and I have no problems wearing my knee gaurds (Icons), all I have to do is stick the lower part of the guard into the boot and strap up!

I've hurt my knee before and I'm not taking chances again

lux · May 10th, 2012, 06:59 AM

I (used to) wear Forcefield's strap on knee pads with Sartso jeans. I have Sidi Vertigo boots and do pretty much the same as EthioKnight.

http://www.forcefieldbodyarmour.com/...ector-leg/2359

NDspd · May 10th, 2012, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EthioKnight

I wear racing boots as well (A*SMX-Rs) and I have no problems wearing my knee gaurds (Icons), all I have to do is stick the lower part of the guard into the boot and strap up!

I've hurt my knee before and I'm not taking chances again

Hmmm...I'll give it a try here in the near future. Thanks!!

May 6th, 2012, 04:38 PM	#1
AlanDog ninjette.org guru Name: Alan Location: Woodland, California (Sacramento area) Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2019 Ninja 400, 2009 KLX250-SF, 2014 Zero S Posts: 269	kneepads under denim pants? So does anyone wear knee/shin pads under regular (or kevlar-lined) denim pants? There seems to be many knee/shin pads on the market, but from the photos it's unclear how bulky different brands are and whether they'd fit under pants. My recent off-road training session made me realize that in a minor crash, the knees would probably take a hit, and my knees have enough problems right now. Recommendations of brand/model for my purposes? Thanks in advance.

May 6th, 2012, 05:16 PM	#3
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	Yeah, I wear some A's kneepads under my kevlar riding jeans. The riding jeans I have are a baggy style, but there is plenty of excess space. Before I acquired my various pairs of riding jeans/pants, I wore the kneepads under my khaki pants when I rode to work. Field Sheer and Icon have pretty good knee armor for around $60-$70. My A's were only $25 and they work well, but they really need a third velcro strap IMO. I have to cross the straps up to get a secure fit; it is a minor inconvenience for the price savings though. __________________________________________________ R.I.P EthioKnight (Alex)

May 6th, 2012, 05:43 PM	#5
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	I use the knox large knee armor. Works great. Three straps and doesnt look any different under my shift torque jeans. http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4152 __________________________________________________ 2009 Ninja 250R SE Green Sport Touring Style: ZG ST; Symtec heated grips; RAM GPS w/ mUSB; DIY reshaped seat; DIY Givi E21 Sidecases; 15T sprocket

May 6th, 2012, 05:47 PM	#6
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Where has Adrian been? He used to ride this way all the time on the GMR. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 10th, 2012, 01:46 AM	#9
EMSRacer07 ninjette.org sage Name: Byron Location: Reno, NV Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja ex250 1990 Posts: 761	i wear icon field armor knee guards under my shift kevlar jeans. I love my knees too much __________________________________________________ 1990 250F. ex300 motor swap, 15/42 gearing, flush side markers, newgen intergrated front fairing, rear integrated turn signals, DB Touring Bubble, zx600 rear shock, Custom DanMoto Exhaust

May 6th, 2012, 04:56 PM	#2
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Here's some info http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ight=leg+armor

May 6th, 2012, 05:40 PM	#4
fleemos ninjette.org guru Name: Darren Location: Sandy Springs, GA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Yamaha FZ6R, 2014 Suzuki GSX-R600 Posts: 299	I saw complaints like what Xoulrath said about ones with only two straps. I got the Dainese ones with three straps and have been very happy with them. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-knee-v-guard

May 6th, 2012, 11:45 PM	#7
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	I wear the Dainese knee V guards as well. I do not find them to be bulky under some 5.11's but a little tight with wrangler relaxed fit jeans. Not tight at all under my icon riding jeans.

May 9th, 2012, 04:24 AM	#8
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	I used to wear knee armor, but when I bought the A*'s SMX5 boots, I don't think I can use them anymore.

May 10th, 2012, 06:59 AM	#11
lux ninjette.org guru Name: lux Location: NY Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 306	I (used to) wear Forcefield's strap on knee pads with Sartso jeans. I have Sidi Vertigo boots and do pretty much the same as EthioKnight. http://www.forcefieldbodyarmour.com/...ector-leg/2359

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