Going along on an uplift day, not done one before so thought it wise to get some pads, just in case. Looking for soft knee and elbow pads, but so far in the leg looking crc brands, I'm right on the limit or north of their largest sizes.
Any suggestions for pads that might work and not likely to bunch badly at the knee?
Cheers.
I've found the IXS Flow Evo+ to be very excellent.
Going to be buying another set but with zips when they next put them on offer.
Those are sized for children though, I'm size small in all clothing and most kit but XL in those.
Cheers. Bumping to see if there's any other suggestions. I've tried some Leatt airflex pros xxl and they're too tight on the calf, plus short enough to bunch I expect. Mmm.
if possible, i’d recommend going to a shop to try them on. size and shape vary quite a bit and what works for some folk may not work for you.
alternatively, order a bundle to try at home and return what doesn’t work.
Yep, I've a pair of those IXS and they're large, In everything else I'm either small or medium, they are silly small. Plus they're what I use for 'normal' MTB,
I use Some Sweet Protection Bearsuit on uplift days
order a bunch, try the lot and send the rest back. total waste of money if you buy a pair blind, then only wear them once because they hurt.
I ordered 7 pairs to be delivered to an Evans (pre-Ashley) near me, tried them on, kept some Ions. Guys in the shop were non-plussed - people do it all the time with pads - they totally understood why people need to. The Ions are hardshell and get used for uplift days.
Since reading a bunch about how good the Rapha ones are, I jumped on them at £60 in a sale and I have to say they're very comfy. Genuinely all day comfy. put them on at 7amlast Sunday, 6 stages of practice, 5 stages of race bunch of pedalling and walking. didn't take them off until after a beer at the finish.
A good daub of chammy cream around the knees is recommended for any pads!
Cheers all, will head to the lbs, else might need to just take it steady. Rapha ones look good but max size is still 8cm short on the calves. Boo.
Depends on the tree ? Maple you want hard foam. Scots pine it’s got to be memory plastics. God forbid fir trees. No hope sorry 🥺
My RaceFace flank D30 pads can cover a tree.
they cover mine just fine and my calves are comedically large. Might be worth a try.
