Protection: What is covering your knees?

[supermodel159]

Went down the rabbit hole the other night looking for new knee protection. Everyone has an offering, all reviews vary from excellent to shit.

What are you guys wearing? Riding terrain: downhill/rock garden/ all mtn.

[evasive_MT]

I’ve used a bunch over the years. I stuck with 7iDP for a while, but I’m currently happy with Fox Launch Pros. They fit me well and stay in place.

[bonewrenched]

7iDP Sam Hills. Not the burliest but I love them and they're fine on climbs even in the heat.

[dfinn]

this is going to be like asking for advice on tires but I've really liked the Leatt airflex pro. I wear them just about every ride, usually get a season out of them. For the most part they stay in place and don't slip down or move too much, breathe pretty well.

[supermodel159]

this is going to be like asking for advice on tires.

Completely agree, however I wanted to see what the collective group was happy with. My LBS has nothing in stock in my size, so I'll have to order from Jensen or an online retailer.

[Andeh]

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/342257-What-knee-pads-for-what-type-of-riding-JONG-question

[GeorgiaSnow]

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...-JONG-question

^This thread was helpful. I snagged some 7iDP Sam Hills and they were surprisingly comfy pedaling, secure and good coverage. Nothing is going to be as comfy as no pads.


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[homemadesalsa]

I blew up my old ones and got a pair of these on Ebay: https://g-form.com/mountain-bike-knee-shin-guards
Comfortable but a little hot to pedal in. My shins have taken a beating over the years and these help.

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[joetron]

I've been using the Pearl Izumi Summit this summer and loving them. Well ventilated, great fit and stays in place very well. Nice cut out behind the knee makes them super comfortable.
Maybe a touch on the lighter side for full on DH, but anything enduro/all mtn/vast majority of bike park riding they have been great.

[nortonwhis]

I run the ultralight POC ones Joint Knee for trail riding. They seem to be a little diff to what is on their site atm. Some old POC VPD air for bike park. Friends run Chromag and love them. That will be the next ones i buy.

[Dantheman]

this is going to be like asking for advice on tires

Or helmets. Everyone just fits differently.

I've been using the Pearl Izumi Summit this summer and loving them. Well ventilated, great fit and stays in place very well. Nice cut out behind the knee makes them super comfortable.
Maybe a touch on the lighter side for full on DH, but anything enduro/all mtn/vast majority of bike park riding they have been great.

I picked these up earlier this year when they were on sale and I'm really happy with them. They're definitely a "trail" pad but anything heavier and I wouldn't wear them consistently.

[toast2266]

IXS Flow for pedaling. IXS Dagger for lift served.

[jhyatt]

I just went through this with the issue being low stock to try them on.
Ended up with Troy Lee designs speed knee sleeves.
They fit ok. Several rides on them. No falls and they pedal fine.
I wanted a bigger size, more comfy, but they guy at the store convinced me they would just move in a crash and need to be snug.
I don't like the TLD branding "for the world fastest racers" but get along with the products so put up with it.

[mtnjam]

Hair. Normally I don't ride with any kind of knee protection. If I'm riding lift served or know a trail is going to be brushy then yes, I'll put on my G-Forms, but otherwise riding in Boise doesn't warrant knee armor.

[XXX-er]

I tried on 6 brands in 2 sizes of each, trying them on is pretty key IMO/IME, i ended up with the Dakine slayer for trail biking,

I'm pretty sure back in the days of King Arthur & the knights of the round table buddy didnt leave his armor back at the castle cuz he was just going down to the corner for a pack of smokes

SO just in case I always wear knee & wrist-to-elbow padz for enduro trail kind of riding