I'm looking for knee guards that will work with MX boots, and be comfortable while riding and walking. Any recommendations?
I have some 661's that are short enough to not be in the boot. Don't even know they are on. I have dumped it a couple times at not so fast speed, and they protected well enough. Kali has some similar, may even check what EVS has. These are not the long plastic shell style like soccer shin guards. They are mostly neoprene with plastic knee cap cup. http://sixsixone.comhttp://sixsixone.com/moto http://evs-sports.com/store/home.php?cat=263 http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/knee-guard-recomendations.38418/ sorry, I know I'm not doing the links correctly, copy/paste obviously isn't it right
Did you notice the differences in type of protection and prices? Some devices are designed for riders with already weak knees. You'll have to decide on what level of protection you are really wanting here. I just use the cheap stuff that will protect my knee caps from banging really. I'm not interested in the expensive types that are stopping your knee from being twisted and all that protection. The rider (me) is trying to protect himself as much as possible, always, on every, every ride. Good luck and ride safe.
1 yr of use and about as much armor as I wanted. They stay in place and are comfortable. http://www.forcefieldbodyarmour.com/product/zeus-knee-protector-/2404
OK, This is what I'm looking for. Now the trick is how to get my wife to notice it so it becomes a Christmas gift ;-)
Leave a notepad of "safety gear I need" by your computer at home... Tell your brother in law about "these awesome kneegaurds you saw" next time you're all watching football haha...
I put a bug in my daughter's ear. She'll relay the message (including sizing info and the closest shop that is a Forcefield dealer. Hey, maybe my wife will see that R1200GS that I need while she's there. After all, I've been a good boy.
Johnson Leathers are in SF and are US distributors/sales. Very helpful w/sizing. http://www.johnsonleather.com/
I have the bilts: http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/...rger-Off-Road-Knee-Guards/p/40207_60110_91188 Comfortable enough for an el-cheapo like me. Haven't fallen off the bike while wearing them yet, but I've tested them by dropping to my knees. Pretty good protection.
these are what run now, had asterisk (destroyed them after years of high satisfaction) had PodMX (destroyed them after years of high satisfaction) http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/9377/i/thor-motocross-force-kneeguards
Knee guards are a must. I saw a Team Honda rider come in at a night race once with a 1" thick branch under his knee cap. No he was not wearing knee protection of any kind. A special note is that knee guards are obviously not knee braces. Although the Leatt guards hinge and function like knee braces, they are not. Not that I didn't know the difference, but after dislocating my left knee two weeks ago with Leatte guards, I will be purchasing EVS knee braces.
I would pass on the EVS and go with the Asterisk. I have had the Asterisk for 3 years with no issues. My buddy got the high end EVS and they are falling apart without him ever going down. Also Asterisk will rebuild/refurbish you braces for very cheep when they do wear out.
I've got those, they are great but the shin guard is too long and does not fit well with boots. I'm thinking about going with a shorty boot because of it. I wish someone would make an enduro boot that is the same height as a trials boot (2 buckles high instead of 3). That would work great with the Leatt guards. I've also got their 3D foam elbow guards which are awesome.
