I'm trying some TLD speeds alongside the IXS Flow so will report back!
cool - yeh let us know - my ixs flow are the older ones, not those flow lite + or whatever they are called...
the speeds look spot on
Dainese mk1 trailskins, going good. Occasioanlly have to re-set the hexagons into the foam after washing them and un-pick all the fluff out the velcro. Got some older bluegrass proper cup kneepads for big days at revs etc.
D3o or sas tech is great protection for general loamy stuff, but if you regularly ride on rocky trails, you might want to consider something with a hard shell because foam wont prevent damage from the hard pointy stuff. In the STW tradition of recommending what you've got; Ion K Lites have sas tech foam and a lightweight shell. They've saved me from serious injury more than once.
I was having the same dilemma a few months ago and tried several pairs from crc and my lbs. I wanted to like the Alpine Stars Paragons as they were cheap, comfy, light n breathable, but had a decent amount of protection. Unfortunately, they were too loose on top cuff and also a bit flimsy. Ixs flow evo were nice, felt good quality and comfy, with nice thick slab of d30 padding. Only reason I didn't ho for them was they were a little short, very little shin coverage and upper cuff was a bit low. Dakine slayers were great, really comfy, good coverage and nice robust but breathable material. I went for these, but unfortunately had issues with stitching coming away after 3 rides, so got a refund and picked up a pair of 7idp Sam Hills as they'd just been released. Really great pad. Best I've tried, light, comfy, very secure and with a decent amount of protection. Bit pricy though. These are keepers 👍
