knee pads

Old Lemon · August 6th, 2012, 09:09 AM

So since my crash i have been looking to get knee pads / riding pants. Knee pads for commuting to school which is mostly highway and pants for joy riding through the twisties for the extra butt protecting in case of a lowside.

Anyone have any thoughts on these pads?

http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydire...EET%20PRODUCTS

I like the description, it is like an actual motorcyclist wrote it instead of a corporate douche.

hirubhaiambani · August 6th, 2012, 10:34 AM

One of the guys I ride with wears this under his jeans.

http://www.bohn-armor-pants.com/catalog/

hirubhaiambani · August 6th, 2012, 10:37 AM

Btw, I use these. Not the best and not the most comfortable but works for me. I wear it over my jeans.

http://www.bikebandit.com/alpinestars-reflex-knee-guard

Legend · August 6th, 2012, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Lemon

So since my crash i have been looking to get knee pads / riding pants. Knee pads for commuting to school which is mostly highway and pants for joy riding through the twisties for the extra butt protecting in case of a lowside.

Anyone have any thoughts on these pads?

http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydire...EET%20PRODUCTS
I like the description, it is like an actual motorcyclist wrote it instead of a corporate douche.

I originally wanted these but when I tried them on they seemed way to bulking for my legs and they would not fit right with my boots.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hirubhaiambani

Btw, I use these. Not the best and not the most comfortable but works for me. I wear it over my jeans.
http://www.bikebandit.com/alpinestars-reflex-knee-guard

I got these this week. So far so good. I wear them under my jeans, they tuck fine into my TCX S SportTours. Will likely upgrade these to something else next year.

For butt protection I went with Knox Cross Shorts Really like these so far.

Old Lemon · August 6th, 2012, 02:07 PM

thanks guys, i think the bike bandit pads and the cross shorts would be a great combo

Lou · August 6th, 2012, 10:11 PM

I’ve had the Icon Field Armor Knee/Shin guards for more than a year now and worn them every time I jump on the bike. I’m thinking of replacing them soon because they’re starting to fall apart at the straps. Buddy of mine bought the Strykers and I was able to try them out. As was mentioned by Legend they’re bulky and what killed it for me was the two strap set up. I felt it shift and move around too much for me, and they were kind of uncomfortable when walking around unlike my old pair (wearing them under jeans).
That’s just what I thought about them, I’m going to buy the Dainese Knee V and see how those turn out most reviews seem positive. Also you can check out Webbikeworld for a couple reviews of some knee guards. Including a review on the A* reflex.

alex.s · August 6th, 2012, 10:19 PM

i wonder if skateboard knee pads would be more comfortable under pants vs bulky moto shin gaurds

Lou · August 6th, 2012, 10:22 PM

Are skateboard knee pads comfortable? Protect ok?

Old Lemon · August 7th, 2012, 11:13 AM

I think skateboard knee pads would not work well. They are small and meant for a slick surface to slide on. Id think they would go straight down to your feet in the event of a 30 mph direct contact with the pavement.

Panda · August 7th, 2012, 12:34 PM

I use these - http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-knee-v-guard
I noticed another member mentioned he/she uses them as well.

I had a very low speed lowside and the bike landed on my leg, knee hit the ground and they worked as advertised.

Old Lemon · August 7th, 2012, 01:05 PM

Now those pads are the best I've seen with the highest ratings. I'm probably going to get these and the shorts from above instead of kevlar jeans. Can't be wearing the same jeans everyday I ride, which is almost everyday

LoD575 · August 7th, 2012, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rPanda

I use these - http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-knee-v-guard
I noticed another member mentioned he/she uses them as well.

I had a very low speed lowside and the bike landed on my leg, knee hit the ground and they worked as advertised.

I use them. I wear them under relaxed fit jeans and they fit great. A part of the shin guard will be tucked into a pair of full size boots (SMX5).

I have not tested them in a crash.

thebozenator · August 7th, 2012, 09:35 PM

I have a pair of these http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/f...knee-protector. They are the most well made piece of armor ive handled and I find them pretty comfortable. I wear them under Kevlar jeans every time i ride. I just wish they had a strap to hold on above the knee.

Dave313 · August 8th, 2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hirubhaiambani

Btw, I use these. Not the best and not the most comfortable but works for me. I wear it over my jeans.

http://www.bikebandit.com/alpinestars-reflex-knee-guard

I too wear these everytime I ride. I think they are comfortable and find that they tuck under my boots nicely. I wear them under jeans or dockers with no problems. I wouldnt trust them not to slip around, especially in a get off, if I wore them over my jeans though.

I have found that they:
1. trap heat and block any airflow to the lower leg.
2. look like you're wearing kneepads when you are walking around if the pants arent loose enough. (I dont mind cause it makes me feel like a BA but you might)

hirubhaiambani · August 14th, 2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave313

I too wear these everytime I ride. I think they are comfortable and find that they tuck under my boots nicely. I wear them under jeans or dockers with no problems. I wouldnt trust them not to slip around, especially in a get off, if I wore them over my jeans though.

I have found that they:
1. trap heat and block any airflow to the lower leg.
2. look like you're wearing kneepads when you are walking around if the pants arent loose enough. (I dont mind cause it makes me feel like a BA but you might)

The only reason I wear them over my jeans is because I can get them off easily when I am at a restaurant or somebody's place……. Although I agree they would not move around in a crash if they are directly in contact with skin.

gwilo · August 20th, 2012, 07:29 PM

I use these

http://redlinegear.myshopify.com/col...-ce-knee-guard

RS TaiChi they are the same as the KNOX Flex Lite Knee Guards

Under relaxed fit jeans you can not tell that you are packing protection.

If KNOX Cross Knee Guards where available in Canada I would have bought them.

edxmon · August 21st, 2012, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LoD575

I use them. I wear them under relaxed fit jeans and they fit great. A part of the shin guard will be tucked into a pair of full size boots (SMX5).

I have not tested them in a crash.

You just sold me on my next gear purchase, thanks!

azimmer11 · August 21st, 2012, 10:30 AM

on your knees often?

edxmon · August 21st, 2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by azimmer11

on your knees often?

Land on your head often? no need for a helmet then!

azimmer11 · August 22nd, 2012, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by edxmon

Land on your head often? no need for a helmet then!

Wouldn't that mean that you'd need a helmet?

ninjamunky85 · August 22nd, 2012, 06:23 AM

I like the look of those TaiChi's. I'm also looking at these.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch

edxmon · August 22nd, 2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by azimmer11

Wouldn't that mean that you'd need a helmet?

not if you don't land on your head often, right?

gwilo · August 22nd, 2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

I like the look of those TaiChi's. I'm also looking at these.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch

I got them because I could pick them up local, they are the same as the Knox.

The problem with the 661 stuff that I have seen is that it is a little bulky, as it is for off road use.

psych0hans · August 23rd, 2012, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by azimmer11

on your knees often?

Do you mean what I think you mean? Or am I just too much of a perv?

psych0hans · August 23rd, 2012, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hirubhaiambani

One of the guys I ride with wears this under his jeans.

http://www.bohn-armor-pants.com/catalog/

I really like the idea of these, but I was wondering if there were other similar alternatives available... They're available in both Lycra and Mesh materials, depending on the weather...

Ahh well, some search on the net got me this... http://www.revzilla.com/armored-under-pants

azimmer11 · August 23rd, 2012, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psych0hans

Do you mean what I think you mean? Or am I just too much of a perv?

finally!

August 6th, 2012, 09:09 AM	#1
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	knee pads So since my crash i have been looking to get knee pads / riding pants. Knee pads for commuting to school which is mostly highway and pants for joy riding through the twisties for the extra butt protecting in case of a lowside. Anyone have any thoughts on these pads? http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydire...EET%20PRODUCTS I like the description, it is like an actual motorcyclist wrote it instead of a corporate douche.

August 6th, 2012, 10:19 PM	#7
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i wonder if skateboard knee pads would be more comfortable under pants vs bulky moto shin gaurds __________________________________________________

August 7th, 2012, 09:35 PM	#13
thebozenator ninjette.org member Name: Ricardo Location: Tenafly Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 47	I have a pair of these http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/f...knee-protector. They are the most well made piece of armor ive handled and I find them pretty comfortable. I wear them under Kevlar jeans every time i ride. I just wish they had a strap to hold on above the knee. __________________________________________________ DIY Byson rear hugger, DIY flush mounts, replica pazzo shorty brake/clutch lever, MGP growler exhaust, random tank pad, Shogun spool/slider kit, Targa fender eliminator

August 20th, 2012, 07:29 PM	#16
gwilo ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Vancouver Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '05 Warrior 1700 , '09 Aprilia Mana 850, Ninja 250 still looking Posts: 74	I use these http://redlinegear.myshopify.com/col...-ce-knee-guard RS TaiChi they are the same as the KNOX Flex Lite Knee Guards Under relaxed fit jeans you can not tell that you are packing protection. If KNOX Cross Knee Guards where available in Canada I would have bought them. __________________________________________________ "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me." -Hunter S. Thompson-

August 22nd, 2012, 06:23 AM	#21
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	I like the look of those TaiChi's. I'm also looking at these. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

August 6th, 2012, 10:34 AM	#2
hirubhaiambani Ninjette Fanboy Name: HB Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307	One of the guys I ride with wears this under his jeans. http://www.bohn-armor-pants.com/catalog/

August 6th, 2012, 10:37 AM	#3
hirubhaiambani Ninjette Fanboy Name: HB Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307	Btw, I use these. Not the best and not the most comfortable but works for me. I wear it over my jeans. http://www.bikebandit.com/alpinestars-reflex-knee-guard

August 6th, 2012, 02:07 PM	#5
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	thanks guys, i think the bike bandit pads and the cross shorts would be a great combo

August 6th, 2012, 10:11 PM	#6
Lou ninjette.org member Name: LOU Location: Imperial County, California Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): GreenSE 09 250R Posts: 247	I’ve had the Icon Field Armor Knee/Shin guards for more than a year now and worn them every time I jump on the bike. I’m thinking of replacing them soon because they’re starting to fall apart at the straps. Buddy of mine bought the Strykers and I was able to try them out. As was mentioned by Legend they’re bulky and what killed it for me was the two strap set up. I felt it shift and move around too much for me, and they were kind of uncomfortable when walking around unlike my old pair (wearing them under jeans). That’s just what I thought about them, I’m going to buy the Dainese Knee V and see how those turn out most reviews seem positive. Also you can check out Webbikeworld for a couple reviews of some knee guards. Including a review on the A* reflex.

August 6th, 2012, 10:22 PM	#8
Lou ninjette.org member Name: LOU Location: Imperial County, California Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): GreenSE 09 250R Posts: 247	Are skateboard knee pads comfortable? Protect ok?

August 7th, 2012, 11:13 AM	#9
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I think skateboard knee pads would not work well. They are small and meant for a slick surface to slide on. Id think they would go straight down to your feet in the event of a 30 mph direct contact with the pavement.

August 7th, 2012, 12:34 PM	#10
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I use these - http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-knee-v-guard I noticed another member mentioned he/she uses them as well. I had a very low speed lowside and the bike landed on my leg, knee hit the ground and they worked as advertised.

August 7th, 2012, 01:05 PM	#11
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Now those pads are the best I've seen with the highest ratings. I'm probably going to get these and the shorts from above instead of kevlar jeans. Can't be wearing the same jeans everyday I ride, which is almost everyday

August 21st, 2012, 10:30 AM	#18
azimmer11 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: michigan Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 784	on your knees often?

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