Best Knee/Shin Guards

[therizz]

Trying to find out what people think are the best Knee/Shin Guards on the market (protection/fit/non slipping).

I've been thinking about the Six Six One Moto Carbons -- any thoughts?

[jcampbell]

I use the EVS pads. Never seen anyone else use them. they get hot on really hit days, but doens't everything. They are completely wrapped in neoprene.

[FyrFytrRyn]

i own the 661 4x4's. love them, they go fromabout 3 inches above the knee to right above the ankle. one of the few on the market that doesnt contain neoprene (im alergic to the stuff.) got um on ebay cheap.

[MOSH1DH]

I use rockgardn lzmx's run them the whole day at fontucky and xc style rides. everyone has there own opinion.

[guero]

Rizz, there are a couple threads on this subject on this board somewhere, im too lazy to dig them up. I have some Roach's that I like alot, they are a bit toasty on warm days but they dont slip and they have great wrap around protection as well.

[allroy71]

Landing Zone Knee/Shin Guards

I have the landing zone knee/shins. I ordered them direct.
Great fit/Nice style. I haven't yet crashed on them. But I don't think they are going anywhere. Very secure strap system.
In terms of heat, just use them on the way down.

[ride hard]

I have the fox launch pads. They're nice no slipping, can climb in them without a problem, and when you crash its doesn't hurt at all. Hope this was helpful

[scorns]

Originally Posted by ride hard

I have the fox launch pads. They're nice no slipping, can climb in them without a problem, and when you crash its doesn't hurt at all. Hope this was helpful

Same here

[Lor]

I just got some RaceFace freeride, they are open in the back=cooler in summer and they don't slip. I also have 661 4x4's=good, 661 freeride=ok but slip a little. I like the race face one's the best so far then the 4x'4's. Hope this helps. I've seen the new troy lee ones. JfromLV has a set he could tell you about them.

[Pain Freak]

Plastic courage....who needs it?

[jfromlv]

So far so good on the new Troy Lee Lopes signature knee/shin guard. I imagine they may get a little hot since they have a neoprene sleeve for the knee, but they're open in the back. They definitely feel lighter and cooler than my Race Face DH pads used to feel, but I had no complaints about those either.

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by jfromlv

So far so good on the new Troy Lee Lopes signature knee/shin guard. .

plus they're white

race face/roach FR's are the bomb diggity

[Winston]

I'm interested in trying the TLD Lopes Knee Guard. Cool design. (I'm looking for protection that stays in place during a wreck and is comfy all day long.)



Tani @ The Path has been using them since the last race and seemed to like them so far. (He is back on the DL with a bum shoulder.)

Race Face/Rally FR = Comfy but I kept skinning my knees in crashes.

Fox Launch = Not as comfy, but stayed in place when I crashed. Rubs my knee raw under heavy pedaling.

661 4x4 = Tried once. Rubbed the top of my knees and pinched the back of it.

Rockgrdn LZMX = Tried once. Didn't fit me right.

661 Kyle Strait Knee = Comfy all day and stays in place. No shin protection.

[Sprockethead]

The TLD system looks bad ass! Is there an plastic in the knee guard? ah, I should just look it up. It would be cool if it did, that way you can just take the knee/shin guard off on hot days.

[dhshuttlemonkey]

661 Kyle Strait Knee: Good = Very comfy all day and stays in place. Padding on the side of the knee. Light weight, you forget you're even wearing these. Material seems durable as I've crashed a few times and haven't ripped them. I use these for All-Mtn type rides and on my DH race runs. Bad = No shin protection.

661 Race Lites: Good = Shin protection, light weight, side leg protection, and stays cool during those hot days. Bad = Tends to slip when pedalling but stays put when used with the 661 Padlocks.

[roadkillross]

i like my roach rally's pretty nicely. the knee could go up a little farther or tighten more. but the amount of comfort and cusion comparied to the fox launch is uncomparable. the fox is like having a sheet of plastic on.

[dubjay]

Originally Posted by Winston

I'm interested in trying the TLD Lopes Knee Guard. Cool design. (I'm looking for protection that stays in place during a wreck and is comfy all day long.)



Tani @ The Path has been using them since the last race and seemed to like them so far. (He is back on the DL with a bum shoulder.)

This new TLD knee guard looks interesting. Looks like if you wanted to just have some brush/scrape protection, you could just wear the liner and strap on the rest when needed.

[jfromlv]

After wearing my new TLD's a few times, here's my take on them.

They're very light and comfortable, in comparison to the Roach/Race Face one's I have. They don't quite have the coverage I would like above the knee cap, they come up right to the top of my knee cap. I am not sure that shorter riders would have the same issue, I'm 6'3". Thankfully, I have not needed to put them to use just yet, don't want to scratch up that pretty white sheen!