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POC Sports Bone VPD knee/shin guard Armor and Pads


  • Average Rating: 4.25/5
  • MSRP: $ 120.00
  • # of Reviews: 4

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Product Description

The POC Bone Leg is a two-segment protector, covering both your knees and your shins, with an included, detachable calf protector. Four Velcro straps secure each piece to your leg; horizontal straps at top and bottom, and criss-cross straps in the middle. Separate ankle protection is available. The padding is made out of Visco-Elastic Polymer Dough, VPD for short. The knees are the only VPD component in this armor set. This stuff is pretty amazing. If you work it slowly in your hands it is soft, conforms easily around shapes.


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User Reviews

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by hapatropix a Weekend Warrior from Seattle, WA

Date Reviewed: April 10, 2011

Strengths:    Easy to adjust.

Weaknesses:    Upper Velcro sticks to inside of shorts.

Bottom Line:   
Stays especially well when worn with the sleeve. Rigid fit can be eased by trimming the plastic outer.

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Favorite Trail:   2 Hi

Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Price Paid:    $115.00

Purchased At:   wiggle.co.uk

Similar Products Used:   Roach pads.

Bike Setup:   Mission 3


Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:3
Submitted by rdhfreethought a Downhiller from Boulder, CO (PNW transplant)

Date Reviewed: November 13, 2009

Strengths:    I am not satisfied with this product. The calf protection was a good idea. The VPD pad on top of the knee (proximal to the superior patellar tendon) is a good idea.

Weaknesses:    It moves around/rotates too much.

Bottom Line:   
I wanted to love this product, like I love my POC helmet, and my POC Spine T chest protector. However, it has left me searching for a substitute. I have had several crashes, as noted in my reviews. One thing a guy at Whistler told me "it doesn't matter now well it protects if it doesnt stay put in a crash." Not only am I readjusting my knee armor just about every stop on the trail (both sides exhibit external rotation) but on one recent crash I hit the medial aspect of my knee on a rock. Had the armor been where I had placed it at the beginning of the run, it would have absorbed the impact. As it was, my knee took the hit (which wasn't very severe). After the tumble both sides had rotated around, and no longer covered the exposed extensor surface. I immediately remembered what the guy at Whistler told me. He rides a 661 Knee. I am hoping I can cobble something together, maybe make 2 pieces (POC Shin, and 661 Knee?) and get something that works well. So far I am still searching for a knee/shin as good as the POC helmet and POC spine protector. 3 Chili's since it is better than most on the market, but not the best.

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Duration Product Used:   6 months

Purchased At:   Competative Cyclist

Similar Products Used:   Roach Rally

Bike Setup:   Knolly Delerium T


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by DEST a Downhiller from Queens, NYC

Date Reviewed: June 24, 2009

Strengths:    great knee pads, very strong, great fit, comfortable, great for guys with MAN legs!!! a plus for me. very well thought out design

Weaknesses:    expensive but worth every penny

Bottom Line:   
best pads i have ever tried i have big calfs/legs and finding knee pads that the straps fit is a real problem for me i have tried most pads out there and none have ever felt a good as the POC pad expensive but more than worth haveing a comfy set of knee shin pads to protect you.
i would recommend to anyone that can afford them...

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Favorite Trail:   Diablo Freeride Park

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $120.00

Purchased At:   diablo

Similar Products Used:   661 raceface fox tld

Bike Setup:   2008 santa cruz V10 2010 boxxer wc avalanche chubie I9 wheels codes


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by treaty_oak@yahoo.com a Downhiller from Austin, Texas USA

Date Reviewed: June 4, 2009

Strengths:    Well constructed pads which allow for freedom of movement and can take a hit.

Weaknesses:    The pads could be a bit cooler.

Bottom Line:   
Like the POC Elbow pads, the knee / shin guards are the best knee / shin guards I have ever worn. The POC pads provide outstanding protection and the performance justifies the price. I have tried the best pads in the MTB industry and the POC pads work the best for me.

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Favorite Trail:   All

Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $125.00

Purchased At:   Competitive Cyclist

Similar Products Used:   T.H.E. Lizard Skinz, TSG, Dainese

Bike Setup:   2008 Specialized Enduro Expert



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