Keeping Knee Pads on in a fall...

**Kif_Kroaker** · 08-26-2009 11:11 AM

So I read on here that it was good to do a "practice" fall with your new knee pads to see how they slide. So I put on my sliding gloves, gave a quick few steps and leap onto my hands and knees. My knee pads immediately slid down and now I'm sporting some bloody knees. They are L protec park pads.

Any tips on how to keep them on during a fall? I tightened them up as far as they'd go and tried again going a bit slower and they stayed on. But I'm worried I'm gonna lose them if I fall going quickly...

Thanks,
Dennis

**8ftbed** · 08-26-2009 11:18 AM

Are they too big?
Does bloody knees mean you were wearing shorts? If so try it in pants and maybe it won't slip.

I've got 187's and they've not slipped at all but it's got 3 velcro closures and a cinch strap over the lower one.

**Batsiaan** · 08-26-2009 11:30 AM

Buy medium pro-tecs? Sounds to me they are too big. I got L and even if I have the straps loose. It's still sitting tight around my knee.

**Rich Nelson** · 08-26-2009 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by Batsiaan

Buy medium pro-tecs? Sounds to me they are too big. I got L and even if I have the straps loose. It's still sitting tight around my knee.

same

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**Reefer** · 08-26-2009 12:11 PM

I got some xgames pads at walmart for $10. They got a sleeve that you have to pull over your foot as well as 2 Velcro straps. I ate zhit in a garage last night and fell straight onto my knees and skid to a stop with no pain/roadrash. I'd say get a pair, comes with elbow pads too.

**Bryant@BCLongboards** · 08-26-2009 12:18 PM

I'm with the rest, the pads are too big. Being a smaller guy, I too have had a similar problem, although my knees stayed in tact. If you dont want to buy new pads, just get some velcro and attach further down on the tightening straps. Then you can tighten the pads more so they will fit.

**8ftbed** · 08-26-2009 12:21 PM

... if all else fails - duct tape to the rescue.

**zionboard** · 08-26-2009 12:45 PM

Do you wear them correct?
My TSG's are rather small, but they tend to slide off when I wear them to low. They have to cup my knee in a bit to stay put nicely when falling on rough concrete.

If the problem is due to the size, you could buy some kind of "knee gasket brace" (as TSG calls it).

Basicly it's a neoprene sleeve intended for aditional knee support.
It helps the kneepad stick better to the knee as well - the TSG model even has aditional velcro patches to attach them securely.
They'll give your knee some more "body", so your pads won't be to big anymore.

On the downside:
- neoprene tends to be hot, you'll probably sweat a lot with them.
- those gaskets ain't cheap (one site offers them for $32).
So, if you don't really need the additional support, you could check some medical store (or farmacie) to find a cheaper sticky knee-sleeve.

**Bookworm** · 08-26-2009 03:30 PM

do your kneepads have a sleeve in them? that helps a lot.

I ride smith scabs.

**jabobstro** · 08-26-2009 03:32 PM

try not putting all your weight on your knees becuz when you fall you will have your gloves out to and you will sometimes be falling hands first aside knees.

**Kif_Kroaker** · 08-26-2009 03:42 PM

Damn guys, good suggestions.

The velcro idea is genius. I have some extra lying around so I hope it works. If not I'll employ one of the other methods. : )

And the damn skate shop employee...I knew they were too big in the shop but he still convinced me to get them.

Dennis

**Bookworm** · 08-26-2009 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by jabobstro

try not putting all your weight on your knees becuz when you fall you will have your gloves out to and you will sometimes be falling hands first aside knees.

No.

If you fall your pads need to stay on. End of argument.

**East.Coast.Shred** · 08-26-2009 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Kif_Kroaker

Damn guys, good suggestions.

The velcro idea is genius. I have some extra lying around so I hope it works. If not I'll employ one of the other methods. : )

And the damn skate shop employee...I knew they were too big in the shop but he still convinced me to get them.

Dennis

just go back to the store and replace them with smaller ones. Then tell the manager to fire that employee

**Bookworm** · 08-26-2009 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by East.Coast.Shred

just go back to the store and replace them with smaller ones. Then tell the manager to fire that employee

make sure you do it while the wound is still nasty.

**Kif_Kroaker** · 08-27-2009 01:29 PM

Will they let me return scuffed up knee pads?

**Bookworm** · 08-27-2009 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by Kif_Kroaker

Will they let me return scuffed up knee pads?

only one way to find out.....

do you remember the employee's name who helped you?

**OldmanT** · 08-27-2009 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by Kif_Kroaker

Will they let me return scuffed up knee pads?

Hey there, are they less bulky than the ones you tried on Sunday? I'm still on the fence as to whether to buy them or not.

T.

**Bookworm** · 08-27-2009 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by OldmanT

Hey there, are they less bulky than the ones you tried on Sunday? I'm still on the fence as to whether to buy them or not.

T.

I don't mind bulky kneepads, it means they're cushy and safe. It's LOOSE kneepads that I can't stand.

**killdozer** · 08-27-2009 05:32 PM

I got some mountain bike knee pads. These to be exact.

They fit properly, don't inhibit my pushing or riding at all and most importantly.... Stay exactly where I put them when I fall. You should definitely get a different pair if you are having trouble. An investment now will be cheaper than painful surgery and rehab later.

**dkeller33** · 08-28-2009 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by 8ftbed

... if all else fails - duct tape to the rescue.

now we're talkin...........bro, you're pads are too big. The other guys gave your solutions, more velcro or go ghetto with the duct tape...........and if duct tape don't fix it.........nothing will..........you'll have to cut your legs off.