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[Closed] Recommended elbow pads light duty and alps (not downhill)

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as above looking for some pads. Any recommendations? I have weedy spaghetti like arms and my wife also needs some too.

looking for pads I can use on alpine singletrack and won’t mind riding with at home, BPW etc.


 
Posted : 04/09/2018 11:07 pm
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IXS flow


 
Posted : 04/09/2018 11:13 pm
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I'd also recommend the IXS flows, good for skinny arms, comfy and pretty good protection.


 
Posted : 05/09/2018 12:04 am
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G form are a good fit on my skinny arms. Used them for a few years home and abroad

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Posted : 05/09/2018 12:19 am
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Fox launch is basically an arm warmer with some light padding. Works well.

https://uk.foxracing.com/launch-enduro-elbow-pad%C2%A0/09561.html


 
Posted : 05/09/2018 9:53 am
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Thanks all; I am looking at both IXS and G Form to see what I see available online. Seems that not many local shops stock a big range (understandably), but will see if I can get clear guidance on sizing. CRC seems to be the best for size charts.


 
Posted : 05/09/2018 9:55 am
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I use G-Form knee and elbow pads and they are great, well really bloody comfy I honestly forget i'm wearing them, I can't comment on how they are in a crash though fortunately.


 
Posted : 05/09/2018 9:58 am
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2nd vote for IXS flow, light enough, don't slide down and seem to offer a decent level of protection.


 
Posted : 05/09/2018 10:31 am
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Just following up on this. Tried lots of pads and went for G-Form in the end. The most comfortable pair were some Troy Lee (light duty) pads; G-Form best combination of comfort and snug fit.

Wore them in the Alps at the end of last month. Really pleased with them and would recommend them to others. I did try IXS, Blue Grass, Tory Lee, but could not get hold of Fox in my size from memory.


 
Posted : 23/10/2018 9:48 am