Knee Pads/Protective gear

gerrowadat

Saw probably the nastiest airsoft-related injury I've seen today (not naming where or who, nothing to do with the site, freak accident tbh).

Guy gashed his leg below the knee right to left, wound opened up about 40mm, will probably require a couple dozen stitches. Really hit home the importance of kneepads and protective gear - I know a lot of sites only mandate eye pro, but think about the terrain you'll be on and use appropriate protective gear. Be careful out there, being evacced via ambulance from a site isn't fun.

Firekitten

Yeah, can happen, I've seen dislocated knees, broken bones, chest wounds... and its only toy guns...

PPE is vital for things like this, but people brush it off with 'ah it will be grand'

Thanks for mentioning this Gerrout.

P.K

gerrowadat wrote: »

Saw probably the nastiest airsoft-related injury I've seen today (not naming where or who, nothing to do with the site, freak accident tbh).

Guy gashed his leg below the knee right to left, wound opened up about 40cm, will probably require a couple dozen stitches. Really hit home the importance of kneepads and protective gear - I know a lot of sites only mandate eye pro, but think about the terrain you'll be on and use appropriate protective gear. Be careful out there, being evacced via ambulance from a site isn't fun.

Yeah it was a bit grim alright,
not sure if its my place to say but
he was relased shortly after with 52 stitches with no other serious injuries or breakages. I've never really considered kneepads but i think what happened today kinda highlights how bad it can be.

damagegt

Can anyone recommend a decent pair of knee pads?I have a pair of king arms but they slip and dig into the backs of my knees.I also have the internal built in pair but they only take soft pads and they're not the greatest for hard impacts.I seen a pair designed by a paintball company that were like a sports knee injury support but with a protective pad.Any used these? They look more comfortable.Heres a link.There designed to be wore under your pant-a-loons so dont worry.
http://www.hamburgerhill.co.uk/splatman-shop/paintball_pads/empire_ground_pounder_knee_pads.asp

General Grobel

Alta knee pads apparently are some of the best (according to RS shooters)

Heres a rather lengthy video if you need more info: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMCGsRgkALE

(hope mods don't mind)

evilrobotshane

General Grobel wrote: »

Alta knee pads apparently are some of the best

They are.

Need to be ordered in from the States though which ends up running you the better part of 50 quid all told, more if you get hit by customs. Still, for a good and comfortable and reliable set of knee-pads, it's pretty much worth it, because otherwise you'll go through several sets of crappy ones that are annoying and will add up to cost at least the same.

There's a shop in Stockholm that sells them, for those Berget-bound, but they don't deliver here.

Lemming

evilrobotshane wrote: »

There's a shop in Stockholm that sells them, for those Berget-bound, but they don't deliver here.

Was that Garderroben? or that large, Blackhawk-lined store?

evilrobotshane

Lemming wrote: »

Was that Garderroben? or that large, Blackhawk-lined store?

Garderoben.

http://www.garderoben.se/

gerrowadat

+1 to alta kneepads, I got a set in garderoben and wore them for 4 days solid, even sleeping, with no bother. Velcro is the devil.

damagegt

gerrowadat wrote: »

+1 to alta kneepads, I got a set in garderoben and wore them for 4 days solid, even sleeping, with no bother. Velcro is the devil.

Does the top strap not slip down and on to the back of your knee from constant kneeing/standing?Id trust the nuttnfancy review as ........ as he maybe he does review quailty stuff.Which pair wouldbe the best?They have a few different types on there site?

gerrowadat

damagegt wrote: »

Does the top strap not slip down and on to the back of your knee from constant kneeing/standing?Id trust the nuttnfancy review as ........ as he maybe he does review quailty stuff.

Yeah I was dubious myself, but the material in the straps is top quality, and it's a lot stretchier since it's not velcro, so you can pull it good and tight and it doesn't budge, and doesn't take the legs off you.

damagegt

[QUOTE=

gerrowadat

;71502192]Yeah I was dubious myself, but the material in the straps is top quality, and it's a lot stretchier since it's not

Velcro

, so you can pull it good and tight and it doesn't budge, and doesn't take the legs off you.[/QUOTE]
What model would you recommend?

gerrowadat

damagegt wrote: »

What model would you recommend?

Up top of this page: http://www.altaindustries.com/tactical.shtml

-PornStar-

Claw Gear!

TheDoc

Looking at a set of these myself

http://uktactical.com/acatalog/BlackHawk_Neoprene_Knee_Pads.html

Any irish retailers or shops sell something similar, velcro can **** off, have a pair in the shed and they are the most annoying piece of kit ever.

Puding

http://www.tactical-kit.co.uk/hatch-xtak-knee-pads-382-p.asp xtac are very nice, only knee pads i got on with, very similar system to the Alta

evilrobotshane

TheDoc wrote: »

Looking at a set of these myself

http://uktactical.com/acatalog/BlackHawk_Neoprene_Knee_Pads.html

Any irish retailers or shops sell something similar, velcro can **** off, have a pair in the shed and they are the most annoying piece of kit ever.

Those are absolutely bollocks. Mad uncomfortable, slide sideways, leave big red marks on the backs of your knees, and fall apart. The straps are velcro, by the way.

I got mine from Toy Soldiers Airsoft in Belfast; they're not listed on the site at the moment but might be still available if you insist on masochism and wasting money.

TheDoc

Looking for something that isnt velcro and wont annoy me, heard good things bout those ones, o well

jeawan

Never Play without me kneepads they are essential as i have a bit of bone in one of my knees and can not kneel on them .

Keggers Senior

-PornStar- wrote: »

Claw Gear!

They any good? I have Mk 1 set meself, not keen on in-built knee pads, especially the straps.

-PornStar-

Keggers Senior wrote: »

They any good? I have Mk 1 set meself, not keen on in-built knee pads, especially the straps.

I haven't skirmished with them yet. But the quality is great, definitely build to last. There is neoprene under the knee cap, so its pretty comfy. I don't really have a problem with the straps, there is no real reason to over tighten them. Definitely a major improvement to my previous knee pads. Which were far too tight when kneeling, and that's only if they managed to stay in place.

jeawan

-PornStar- wrote: »

I haven't skirmished with them yet. But the quality is great, definitely build to last. There is neoprene under the knee cap, so its pretty comfy. I don't really have a problem with the straps, there is no real reason to over tighten them. Definitely a major improvement to my previous knee pads. Which were far too tight when kneeling, and that's only if they managed to stay in place.

I have Mark 1 too they are pretty good i wasnt too happy with the stitching on them though as i had to restitich a few areas , the knee pads are good but positioned wrong on the knees you tend to kneel on the side of them , i heard the mark 2 are better and they got rid of allot of the pockets you didn't use , they are Expensive though

Keggers Senior

jeawan wrote: »

I have Mark 1 too they are pretty good i wasnt too happy with the stitching on them though as i had to restitich a few areas , the knee pads are good but positioned wrong on the knees you tend to kneel on the side of them , i heard the mark 2 are better and they got rid of allot of the pockets you didn't use , they are Expensive though

Hehe, don't forget the groin molle loops! But yeah I found knee pad system itself, as opposed to the kneepads themselves, to be pretty awkward. I just let them hang loose these days, almost seem to work out better that way. Think I'll wait for a bit more feedback before I go buy the newest version though, not a cent to my name at the moment.

jeawan

Keggers Senior wrote: »

Hehe, don't forget the groin molle loops! But yeah I found knee pad system itself, as opposed to the kneepads themselves, to be pretty awkward. I just let them hang loose these days, almost seem to work out better that way. Think I'll wait for a bit more feedback before I go buy the newest version though, not a cent to my name at the moment.

Did you know with a bit of effort the knee pads off them Fit into the Helikon pants and work pretty well in them too, probably better then the Claw gear

jeffdeq

Found these the other day,do guys think these would be any use cause i was looking into buying a set myself
http://www.taiwangun.com/tactical_equipment_helmet_protection/knee_elbow_pads_set_alta_type_coyote_a_c_m-1693.html

Keggers Senior

jeawan wrote: »

Did you know with a bit of effort the knee pads off them Fit into the Helikon pants and work pretty well in them too, probably better then the Claw gear

No, hadn't a clue. Might have a look about now that ye mention it. I've heard great things about Helikon. That said, my only qualm with Helikon is the fact that they don't do any of their line in Rooivalk.

Spooky-Vinny

jeffdeq wrote: »

Found these the other day,do guys think these would be any use cause i was looking into buying a set myself
http://www.taiwangun.com/tactical_equipment_helmet_protection/knee_elbow_pads_set_alta_type_coyote_a_c_m-1693.html

Hells to the no! I have those bought from Taiwangun and they broke on me the 2nd time i tried them on... so brittly put together!
xXx

jeffdeq

Spooky-Vinny wrote: »

Hells to the no! I have those bought from Taiwangun and they broke on me the 2nd time i tried them on... so brittle put together!
xXx

thanks for the heads up vinny

JayEnnis

If they're good enough for Downhill/Dirt Jumping they're good enough for airsoft. I wear these myself on the big bike and you barely notice them and I've had a few rough crashes



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PEP_C

Alta kneepads, I have had the same set for 6 years now. Absolutely fantastic. They do not dig in to the backs of your legs and you do not restrict movement. A+++.

Also, for those without a combat shirt/jacket with no built in elbow pads, get the alta elbow pads too. A+++

Firekitten

Now elbow pads ARE going too far

or is this RAF sim?

Spooky-Vinny

Leaning on my elbow hurts more than on my knee to be honest... depending on surface obviously
xXx

kev-Oakridge

i have to say alot of lads who come up to oakridge use the aldi knee pads, they work well, i used a pair myself until i got combats with the built in hard knee pads, those aldi knee pads are 4 euro when they get them in

also elbow pads have saved me a few injuries when slipping in the valley

richieffff

Got them aldi ones meself not too bad for the price

evilrobotshane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQyK_UWTqR8

Firekitten

Rofl! Excelent review shane... nice to see you've lost (most) of your american accent... Agree on the blackhawk, and Altas..

I don't want to know why you were wearing a wetsuit in a nightclub... *blinks*

And I hope my brain broke in the last part... what the fudge? Are those your tactical pants? :S

Spooky-Vinny

MY EYES!!!!

hahaha nice one man! Brilliant and hilerious reveiw!
xXx

swiftblade

You really should do more reviews man!

You have a nack for it.

Also what the hell did your neighbours think you were doing! :P

Firekitten

Either auditioning for Psychward-idol, or hes joining the military arm of the chippendales....

defenderdude

Mega review there Shane. Best and funniest vid I've seen here.
Some moves...:D:D:D:D
Thank you.;)

evilrobotshane

Yeah just in case it's not clear, those are the Alta Tactical kneepads. They connect together!

DoBhrionn

Brilliant review of kneepads, you should do more....but at the end, I had to wash my eyes out with soap:eek: what were your neighbors thinking when they saw you! :eek:

sliabh

Just saw these "Alta type" ACM knee pads. At that price (€14) might be worth a look.

Spooky-Vinny

sliabh wrote: »

Just saw these "Alta type" ACM knee pads. At that price (€14) might be worth a look.

As I said before, DON'T buy these! they fell apart on me the second time i TRIED them on... from taiwangun aswell!
xXx

gerrowadat

I got a set of king arms kne pads today from ehobby. They seem quite good, have the Alta style clips, comfy enough round the house. Will skirmish them and let folks know the verdict.

sliabh

Spooky-Vinny wrote: »

As I said before, DON'T buy these! they fell apart on me the second time i TRIED them on... from taiwangun aswell!
xXx

Ah, apologies, didn't see that.

gerrowadat

OK, I got a pair of these, and tried them out in the Barn today:

http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/king-arms-warrior-knee-pads-od.html

They have the alta-style clip on them and look solid enough. After wearing the for a (sweaty) day, they slipped a wee bit, but in general I forgot I was wearing them. I was aware of them a little bit toward the end of the day, but i general they're miles ahead of velcro (never touching the stuff again).

They do the same elastic/plain strap comba as the Alta ones. I've yet to test the durability of the armour, but it feels solid enough.

Anyway, recommended. I didn't even have to do sideways pushups wearing them on me junk or anything.

dunnaman93

http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/military/index.asp

Bottom of page, alta knee pads and yes I know their in multicam but someone could get onto them about different colours if they wanted.

Cant for the life of me remember if I ordered from these lads before, but going by other sites in the UK shipping cant be too bad.

edit: link only goes to the main page, just search "alta" and there at the bottom.

Christian.Kelly

NOT TRYING TO BE FUNNY(Or stupid:o) HERE,
but would any sorta pair do ye, like the kind you'd use for rollerblades. Probably cheaper than the ones I've seen in shops.
I'm gonna get a 4euro aldi pair and see how they do :rolleyes: cheap and(hopefully:o) effective

Spooky-Vinny

Christian.Kelly wrote: »

NOT TRYING TO BE FUNNY(Or stupid:o) HERE,
but would any sorta pair do ye, like the kind you'd use for rollerblades. Probably cheaper than the ones I've seen in shops.
I'm gonna get a 4euro aldi pair and see how they do :rolleyes: cheap and(hopefully:o) effective

Of corse it'll work man, go for it!
Our discussion is simply over comfortability and how long they will last basicaly!
xXx

Zen 2nd

evilrobotshane wrote: »

Yeah just in case it's not clear, those are the Alta Tactical kneepads. They connect together!

Are these the knee pads you are talking about? Alta Tactical Superflex Knee Pads Black Altalok Protection Knee High Quality