I'm looking for some elbow pads for park / uplift days, preferably with protection that extends as far as possible down the forearm - wondered if anyone had any recommendations?
Currently use TLD Speed lightweight sleeves for local riding and uplifts. I took a spill at Dyfi at the weekend, landing knee and elbow/forearm first onto rock, and while they probably saved me from broken arm, the forearm is now covered in bruises, whereas my knee - wrapped in a CE level 2 pad - was left completely unscathed from the same impact. So its probably wise to get some beefier pads, which should be easy, but for the need to protect the forearms which is where I always seem to take impacts when crashing.
Its hard to tell from various manufacturer's pictures just how far down the forearm their respective pads reach, but most look like they don't extend much below the elbow, so if anyone can offer any suggestions I'd be most grateful, thanks.Â
I have these:
https://g-form.com/products/emil-johansson-ridewire-elbow-guards
They come about half way down my forearm. Level 2 pads and they feel pretty beefy. Haven't crashed in them, but I think they'll do the job. I also ride at Dyfi and they're what I use when I'm there.