Uncomfortable kneepads.

Hedonism Bot · December 14th, 2006, 00:58

I recently picked up a pair of k neepads from army issue and damn if they are not the most uncomfortable things I've ever worn.

The straps dig into the back of my knees when I crouch, lossening the straps helps a bit but then they're too unstable while running.

Does anyone else have probelms with their knee pads? Any suggestions? Here's a picture of what the pads look like:

http://www.copquest.com/58-3000.jpg

Thanks.

Kanyon · December 14th, 2006, 01:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hedonism Bot

I recently picked up a pair of k neepads from army issue and damn if they are not the most uncomfortable things I've ever worn.

The straps dig into the back of my knees when I crouch, lossening the straps helps a bit but then they're too unstable while running.

Does anyone else have probelms with their knee pads? Any suggestions? Here's a picture of what the pads look like:

http://www.copquest.com/58-3000.jpg

Thanks.

Yeah I have a similar problem, mostly because I have thicker legs and they're a little tight tho.

FOX_111 · December 14th, 2006, 01:05

Keep the upper strap loose and the lower strap tight. That way, they don't fall down and are confortable when crouching.

Metternich · December 14th, 2006, 01:06

Neoprene kneepads...I own a pair and find them quite comfortable.
http://www.blackhawk.com/product_det...uct_id=5122&d=

hymnforthewretched · December 14th, 2006, 01:06

haha i think it happens to lots of people, its kinda normal. get some bijans, or some neoprene ones form blackhawk or something

Hades · December 14th, 2006, 01:07

Hatch kneepads I found that same problem with. Alta kneepads are alot more comfortable I find.

The Saint · December 14th, 2006, 01:11

Same kneepads, same problem. Can't complaint too much because I knew what I was paying for.

I'm considering sewing loops onto the front of my pants and running the straps through them instead of around my legs. Haven't done so because I'm considering switching BDU.

DuffMan · December 14th, 2006, 01:13

I think the concensus I've found is that Altas are the benchmark for comfort, bear in mind there are two versions, velcro and hook; the hook being superior.

gallantcorey · December 14th, 2006, 01:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Saint

I'm considering sewing loops onto the front of my pants and running the straps through them instead of around my legs. Haven't done so because I'm considering switching BDU.

I have something similar. I got knee pads that just clip onto your pants. I never wear knee pads because I find them uncofortable but now that I have these Im sure it will fix it. I havent played with them yet so I cant comment on how well they work.

Edit- These are them

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http://www.operationparts.com/graphics/dexter-meadows-clip-on-kneepads.jpg

Black_Orchid · December 14th, 2006, 01:57

I have the same knee pads you do and they killed the back of my knees aswell. I tried crossing the straps and it helped a lot for me. I don't know if you've already tried that yet, but it's worth a shot if you haven't.

The Saint · December 14th, 2006, 01:59

I've tried crossing the straps, but I don't remember how it worked out except that it didn't make things worst for me. Worth another try.

jamilsaleem · December 14th, 2006, 02:29

man i was about to say that..., it looks like the one i got. getting loose, sliding down and not being comfortable was always the problem until i saw a dude crossing the straps, dont remember who though...now it stays in place and is comfortable.

Hedonism Bot · December 14th, 2006, 02:35

thanks for all the replies. Ill try crossing he straps.

Pip · December 14th, 2006, 04:16

Pffft, i went for the no name $5 skateboarding ones from crappy tire, and they are the dogs bollocks....haven't had a problem with them yet....and they have been used for everything including roofing my house to some hard abuse on the field.

sherlockbonez · December 14th, 2006, 12:26

Buy a pair of vollyball ones and wear them under your BDU pants.

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December 14th, 2006, 00:58	#1
Hedonism Bot Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ontario	Uncomfortable kneepads. I recently picked up a pair of k neepads from army issue and damn if they are not the most uncomfortable things I've ever worn. The straps dig into the back of my knees when I crouch, lossening the straps helps a bit but then they're too unstable while running. Does anyone else have probelms with their knee pads? Any suggestions? Here's a picture of what the pads look like: http://www.copquest.com/58-3000.jpg Thanks.

December 14th, 2006, 01:05	#3
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	Keep the upper strap loose and the lower strap tight. That way, they don't fall down and are confortable when crouching. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

December 14th, 2006, 01:07	#6
Hades Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Home	Hatch kneepads I found that same problem with. Alta kneepads are alot more comfortable I find. __________________ If I was banging all of them, I'd be a manwhore. At the moment, I'm just an opportunist.

December 14th, 2006, 01:06	#4
Metternich Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Waterloo	Neoprene kneepads...I own a pair and find them quite comfortable. http://www.blackhawk.com/product_det...uct_id=5122&d=

December 14th, 2006, 01:06	#5
hymnforthewretched Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alberta	haha i think it happens to lots of people, its kinda normal. get some bijans, or some neoprene ones form blackhawk or something

December 14th, 2006, 01:11	#7
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	Same kneepads, same problem. Can't complaint too much because I knew what I was paying for. I'm considering sewing loops onto the front of my pants and running the straps through them instead of around my legs. Haven't done so because I'm considering switching BDU. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

December 14th, 2006, 01:13	#8
DuffMan Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2004	I think the concensus I've found is that Altas are the benchmark for comfort, bear in mind there are two versions, velcro and hook; the hook being superior. __________________ "He resisted. I asked him to comply." "Telling him to 'eat it, bitch' is not really a request."

December 14th, 2006, 01:57	#10
Black_Orchid Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: London, UK (Formerly Calgary, Alberta)	I have the same knee pads you do and they killed the back of my knees aswell. I tried crossing the straps and it helped a lot for me. I don't know if you've already tried that yet, but it's worth a shot if you haven't. __________________ "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." -Mark Twain

December 14th, 2006, 01:59	#11
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	I've tried crossing the straps, but I don't remember how it worked out except that it didn't make things worst for me. Worth another try. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

December 14th, 2006, 02:29	#12
jamilsaleem Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burlington, ON	man i was about to say that..., it looks like the one i got. getting loose, sliding down and not being comfortable was always the problem until i saw a dude crossing the straps, dont remember who though...now it stays in place and is comfortable. __________________ *jamil*

December 14th, 2006, 02:35	#13
Hedonism Bot Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ontario	thanks for all the replies. Ill try crossing he straps.

December 14th, 2006, 12:26	#15
sherlockbonez Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002	Buy a pair of vollyball ones and wear them under your BDU pants. __________________ Солдаты Свободы

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