What are the BEST kneepads?

grimreefer · February 26th, 2009, 23:17

I'm looking for a set of knee and elbow pads that are comfortable, provide adequate mobility, and most importantly.....stay in place!!

Does such a thing exist?

Kuro_Neko · February 26th, 2009, 23:20

I have a set of ALTA Superflex Knee Pads and they're comfortable, have good mobility and stay in place fairly well.

Kuro_Neko

shadow_matter · February 26th, 2009, 23:27

I run a pair of CB Bijan's. They are the ones currently used in the sandbox. Very secure and they don't pinch the back of your knees, an issue with alot of the ACM brands.

KNIVEZS · February 26th, 2009, 23:29

i'm using hatch knee pads. its very comfortable but it needs to be break down.
but a lot people hated those Velcro straps

Jimski · February 26th, 2009, 23:31

I'm fed up with ALTA as well as HATCH and I want to try Bijan.
will it be sweaty?

PaCHeKo! · February 26th, 2009, 23:33

Alta ftw! Never had a problem with Alta Knee Pad

ujiro · February 26th, 2009, 23:41

I've got Bijan knee pads and elbow pads. They are amazing. Other pads do really pinch the back of the joint. These do no such thing. They are very comfortable and they stay in place really well without limiting your motion or feeling too tight. Would definitely recommend them if you can find a pair.

~Bodkin~ · February 26th, 2009, 23:42

Just don't get the Parklands cadpat ones. Utter shite. The 'rivets' popped off the first time I kneeled. I think a lot of other users had this same problem because I have seen tons of pictures of them covered in string and tape.

xandrewx · February 26th, 2009, 23:46

bijan, i swear by them

shadow_matter · February 26th, 2009, 23:49

100% agree with ujiro on this one. The Bijan's wrap around your leg slightly above and below your knee, no pinching of any kind....ever.

I've worn them over the past summer on days when it's been 30 degrees and days when it was so humid a mist formed in the afternoon. In both situations they didn't make my knees sweat any more than regular pads. You obviously get the little bit where the hard cap is on any pads, but the additional padding above and below is breathable.

Definately one of my better airsoft investments, considering you can get issued pairs from Jeroon for well under 50 bucks.

EDIT: Didn't see that you live in B.C., most surplus stores should be able to source you a pair.

stokes · February 27th, 2009, 00:02

Where do you guys get your bijan knee pads?

ujiro · February 27th, 2009, 00:05

Got mine brand new from Jeroon. Cost maybe $60 for both the knee and elbow pads. Considering they were new though... Man. Money well spent.

PS, everything shadow_matter said there is gospel truth.

grimreefer · February 27th, 2009, 00:12

I've got a pair of Hatch currently...they fall down and they're very uncomfortable. Tha Altas look very similar. Bijan it is!!! I can't seem to find any in OD?

stokes · February 27th, 2009, 00:19

Off to army issue I go!

Amos · February 27th, 2009, 00:36

Alternatively... Get some closed cell foam sewn into your gear!

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February 26th, 2009, 23:17	#1
grimreefer Trader rating Join Date: May 2008 Location: Victoria, BC	What are the BEST kneepads? I'm looking for a set of knee and elbow pads that are comfortable, provide adequate mobility, and most importantly.....stay in place!! Does such a thing exist? __________________

February 26th, 2009, 23:27	#3
shadow_matter Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario	I run a pair of CB Bijan's. They are the ones currently used in the sandbox. Very secure and they don't pinch the back of your knees, an issue with alot of the ACM brands. __________________ Call sign: Shadow_Matter "I play airsoft, yes yes..."

February 26th, 2009, 23:31	#5
Jimski Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal	I'm fed up with ALTA as well as HATCH and I want to try Bijan. will it be sweaty? __________________

February 26th, 2009, 23:20	#2
Kuro_Neko Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland	I have a set of ALTA Superflex Knee Pads and they're comfortable, have good mobility and stay in place fairly well. Kuro_Neko

February 26th, 2009, 23:33	#6
PaCHeKo! Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St-Jérôme, Québec	Alta ftw! Never had a problem with Alta Knee Pad __________________ P.M.C. - Prostituée Militaire de Campagne.

February 26th, 2009, 23:41	#7
ujiro Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burlington, ON	I've got Bijan knee pads and elbow pads. They are amazing. Other pads do really pinch the back of the joint. These do no such thing. They are very comfortable and they stay in place really well without limiting your motion or feeling too tight. Would definitely recommend them if you can find a pair. __________________ I love freedom and consequently America

February 26th, 2009, 23:42	#8
~Bodkin~ Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kelowna, BC	Just don't get the Parklands cadpat ones. Utter shite. The 'rivets' popped off the first time I kneeled. I think a lot of other users had this same problem because I have seen tons of pictures of them covered in string and tape. __________________ "Yeah, though I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, I will fear no Evil, for I am the meanest son-of-a-bitch in the Valley."

February 26th, 2009, 23:46	#9
xandrewx Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario	bijan, i swear by them __________________ MODT - tu fui ego eris

February 26th, 2009, 23:49	#10
shadow_matter Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario	100% agree with ujiro on this one. The Bijan's wrap around your leg slightly above and below your knee, no pinching of any kind....ever. I've worn them over the past summer on days when it's been 30 degrees and days when it was so humid a mist formed in the afternoon. In both situations they didn't make my knees sweat any more than regular pads. You obviously get the little bit where the hard cap is on any pads, but the additional padding above and below is breathable. Definately one of my better airsoft investments, considering you can get issued pairs from Jeroon for well under 50 bucks. EDIT: Didn't see that you live in B.C., most surplus stores should be able to source you a pair. __________________ Call sign: Shadow_Matter "I play airsoft, yes yes..." Last edited by shadow_matter; February 26th, 2009 at 23:52..

February 27th, 2009, 00:02	#11
stokes Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto	Where do you guys get your bijan knee pads?

February 27th, 2009, 00:05	#12
ujiro Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burlington, ON	Got mine brand new from Jeroon. Cost maybe $60 for both the knee and elbow pads. Considering they were new though... Man. Money well spent. PS, everything shadow_matter said there is gospel truth. __________________ I love freedom and consequently America

February 27th, 2009, 00:12	#13
grimreefer Trader rating Join Date: May 2008 Location: Victoria, BC	I've got a pair of Hatch currently...they fall down and they're very uncomfortable. Tha Altas look very similar. Bijan it is!!! I can't seem to find any in OD? __________________

February 27th, 2009, 00:19	#14
stokes Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto	Off to army issue I go!

February 27th, 2009, 00:36	#15
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tokushima, Japan	Alternatively... Get some closed cell foam sewn into your gear! __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

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