anyone tried those wrist protectors that are advertised here?

skategeezer · 08-13-2008, 05:35 AM

I wondered how well they worked...

gavmck · 08-13-2008, 05:52 AM

They're designed for snow riding where overextension of the wrist joint is a more common injury than direct impact. Dunno how well that would translate to skating slams on concrete.... I also dunno if they're any good! Hell I know nothing... oh well

superbird · 08-13-2008, 08:16 AM

Got some - but haven't had a fall in them yet to test them out.

I will say I'm not too fond of the color (black would be better) and the straps hang loose - velcro would be better.

They are very well made and the palm puck/protector is replaceable, which is a nice feature.

geolemon · 08-13-2008, 12:39 PM

The best wrist guards I've owned are made by a rollerblade industry company - Triple Eight.

They have a soft, kevlar palm pad that's the real genius in the pads - no hard plastic on the palm side, so you can actually still grab your board while riding, AND it provides good impact protection.

They have a hard plastic strip on the back side, but it is removable. They are sized more like gloves than the usual half-arm-length wrist guard casts that everyone else sells. The other genius element is the wide, wide velcro strip that's positioned exactly where your wrist is - that lets you tighten or loosen, and increase or reduce the wrist support to balance exactly what you need.

I use mine without the backside plastic.

I haven't seen them in stores in a long time though - I bought mine probably 3 or 4 (or 5??) years ago.
I hope they aren't discontinued - if anyone finds any anywhere (especially online) let me know! I could use a new set. Nothing else compares, for skating.

Mile_High_Mark · 08-13-2008, 12:46 PM

You really want your wrist held securely. Ask me how I know.

enemy combatant · 08-13-2008, 02:58 PM

When I had metal skewers sticking out of my elbow I had to go to the doctor three times a week just so that they could check for any infections that might occur because I had holes in my skin.

HesThatGuy · 08-13-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile_High_Mark

You really want your wrist held securely. Ask me how I know.

Uhmmm WTF???

Mile_High_Mark · 08-13-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by enemy combatant

When I had metal skewers sticking out of my elbow I had to go to the doctor three times a week just so that they could check for any infections that might occur because I had holes in my skin.

Yeah, isn't that fun? Nothing like IV antibiotics to liven up the party.

a_speck_of_dust · 08-13-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile_High_Mark

You really want your wrist held securely. Ask me how I know.

duz it shoot lazer beems?

Mile_High_Mark · 08-13-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by a_speck_of_dust

duz it shoot lazer beems?

No, I left that to the sharks.

sk8norcal · 08-13-2008, 03:15 PM

I am not into full wrist guard

might get these,
just palm protection...
K2 biomex skate wrist guards. Buy K2 biomex skate wrist guards at the best price online.

btw, don't use a mini slide puck on the palm in the park
tried that, hands shoot out, land on chin....
too slippery

TIMORNE · 08-13-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile_High_Mark

You really want your wrist held securely. Ask me how I know.

I knew Mark was part man,part machine.So is that a flame thrower or a lazer.