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.
Submitted by
rdhfreethought
a Downhiller
from Boulder, CO (PNW transplant) Date Reviewed: November 13, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Competative Cyclist
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.
Similar Products Used:
Roach Rally
Bike Setup:
Knolly Delerium T
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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Submitted by
DEST
a Downhiller
from Queens, NYC Date Reviewed: June 24, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Diablo Freeride Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
diablo
Strengths:
great knee pads, very strong, great fit, comfortable, great for guys with MAN legs!!! a plus for me. very well thought out design
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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Submitted by
treaty_oak@yahoo.com
a Downhiller
from Austin, Texas USA Date Reviewed: June 4, 2009
Favorite Trail:
All
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Competitive Cyclist
Strengths:
Well constructed pads which allow for freedom of movement and can take a hit.
Weaknesses:
The pads could be a bit cooler.
Similar Products Used:
T.H.E. Lizard Skinz, TSG, Dainese
Bike Setup:
2008 Specialized Enduro Expert
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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