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MTBCanuck
a All Mountain Rider
from Phoenix, ArizonaDate Reviewed: April 4, 2012
Strengths: Relatively cool as long as you're moving. Reasonable protection (assumed). Havn't yet hucked and tested these pads yet...it's amazing how much better you ride when you are confident you are PREPARED for a huck...Weaknesses: Can be hot, slightly restrictive, especially at the upper arm when you're jacked-sauce like me.Bottom Line: Like the pads. Excellent for all mountain riding in moderate temps. Should have plenty of protection, good price.
Favorite Trail: South Mountain
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Kona Dawgmatic
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joshc123
a Downhiller
from Honolulu, HawaiiDate Reviewed: March 2, 2010
Strengths: Light, comfortable, cool, good protectionWeaknesses: not meant for bashing your elbows/forearms against bouldersBottom Line: These pads slip on easily and stay put with only two straps. Very quick to gear up, and down. The protection is minimal, and is best suited to avoid abrasion and injuries from minor impacts. It's thin flexible plastic, not meant for smashing into rocks. I don't do a lot of that, and if/when I crash it is usually just into soft trees or skidding along dirt; these protect just fine against those types of accidents. I would recommend them as a good set of all purpose pads, or something to wear on a less intense day.
Favorite Trail: St. Louis Heights
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: JensonUSA.com
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Beau
a Downhiller
from Park City, UT, USADate Reviewed: May 30, 2006
Strengths: Great pad for the price.Weaknesses: A little bulky and stiff, but not too bad.Bottom Line: Pretty good pad for the price.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: Go-Ride
Similar Products Used: Dainese, Roach
Bike Setup: '06 Santa Cruz Vp-Free w/ Marzocchi 888 rc2x
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Chris MacLean
a Weekend Warrior
from QuebecDate Reviewed: June 16, 2005
Strengths: Protects really wellWeaknesses: stiffBottom Line: The 2X4 forearm is comfortable and reliable.The stiffness feeling goes away when you are riding.
I encourage everyone to buy these pads.
Favorite Trail: Mont St-Anne
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: La vie sportive
Similar Products Used: Mace forearm pads
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Randy
a Cross Country Rider
from San ClementeDate Reviewed: December 29, 2004
Strengths: Light and Comfy
Decent protectionWeaknesses: Hot (but u can use them with just the velcro if you're willing to settle for less overall protection)
Road Warrior comments from XC riding buddiesBottom Line: I'm no downhill or freeride type but after my latest digger, decided to get some pads as I can't show up at the office with huge gouges in my arms. These are light and cheap for the protection they provide. I store them in my camelbak until I need them but once they're on, you hardly notice them. The mesh does breathe pretty well but will wait until summer to comment on how hot they get.
Value rating is for the sale price.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$17.00
Purchased At: Supergo sale
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: XC/trail bike
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tom
a Downhiller
from surrey, bc, canadaDate Reviewed: September 6, 2004
Strengths: comfortable, light, have good mobility when wearing, good for straight falls to the groundWeaknesses: slides up your arm when you hit the ground going fastBottom Line: they work for straight falls (off logs, skinnies, etc.) but if you crash going fast, they "grab" the ground and slide right up past your elbow, and your arm gets chewed up. I'm going to get Roach Rally FR instead.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Bike Setup: ac1 w/slider +
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Mike Hall
a Downhiller
from Duluth,MN,USADate Reviewed: June 1, 2004
Strengths: easy to put on and comfy. they work good. not as annoying as hard shell elbow pads. they stay in place pretty good.Weaknesses: the mesh on the non-pad side is a little weak.
(took a digger off a 9 footer and the mesh ripped a little)
Bottom Line: they are definitely worth the $$
you don't notice them until your arms are in the dirt and then you're glad you have em.
buy them if you can.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: jenson
Similar Products Used: none
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jesse
a Downhiller
from fayettevilleDate Reviewed: January 17, 2004
Strengths: flexible, full coverage, super cheap price, and pretty comfortbale. GOOD PROTECTIONWeaknesses: Maybe a little hot but all pads get super hot.Bottom Line: Great pads for the price. Comfortable and flexible. For 17 bucks you can't go wrong.
Favorite Trail: Devils Den downhill course
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$17.00
Purchased At: jensonusa.com
Bike Setup: Gemini 900 wtih salsa bachgaurd and 888r up front.
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Jesse Hill
a Weekend Warrior
from San JoseDate Reviewed: January 9, 2004
Strengths: Coverage and great flexibilityWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: These ar the greatest pads I have had so far. As you can see I have had them for a while and still they work great. They are the only pad I have found that has no open areas to get hit yet are still totally flexible. Mine (the earlier versions) took a little while to break in but now the new ones seem flexier from the get go. And the open mesh top is makes these not really hot at all especially compared to other brands and they are alot cooler than the leg version.
Favorite Trail: Demo
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: Skinz
Bike Setup: Doesn't matter
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Taylor
a Downhiller
from Placerville,CADate Reviewed: July 30, 2003
Strengths: Light,tough,don't slipWeaknesses: a little hot if you're having to ride up some hills,can cut off your circulation if you get the straps too tight,doesn't take all the shock out of the fall,still kind of hurts if you tumbleBottom Line: I love these.I'm usin'them as replacements for my old 661 races,thoes slipped all the time,no matter what size you bought.I've only fallen twice on these,but so far i'm left with just a dull pain,and not cuts and scrapes.These never slip,I love em'.They do take a few rides to break in,but after that they're comfortable.I've fallen up at Northstar with them and the first thing that hit was my arm,all it did was get them dirty and leave me with a dull pain.I'm soon gonna get a upper body suit,but these are fine for now.If you want a relible,cheap arm guard,get these.They're your best bet.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Similar Products Used: 661 race elbow/forearm,Bombshell elbow/forearm
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APACHE DJ
a Downhiller
from UKDate Reviewed: July 28, 2003
Strengths: Durable, comfortable, light, rugged yet flexible + look sweetWeaknesses: could have heavier plastic inserts for more protectionBottom Line: These pads are really conmfortable, fit well and are nice and light, they take a little getting used to but are brilliant protection for daily freeride, they really take a beating. The wrap around system can be hot in the summer but it ensures they dont move around and are gonna protect you in a crash. Overall - Great price, top quality product!!
Favorite Trail: Anything downhill, Wales
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: Chainreaction
Similar Products Used: Fox 911 elbow guards, azonic HP elbow
Bike Setup: Norco Shore - 03 Jnr T, WTB, F.U.N.N, Hayes etc etc
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eric hill
a Downhiller
from aspen coloradoDate Reviewed: July 22, 2002
Strengths: breakes in very quick. comfortable fit and not to hot on warm days. good looks. seems to be durable so far.Weaknesses: only has single stitching needs double stitching, the velcro from your glove strap will fray the cuff of the 2x4s if they come in contact.Bottom Line: overall these are great pads, not the most protection you can get. but for the price,,comfort,and great looks you cant beat them.
Favorite Trail: anything downhill
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: aspen velo
Similar Products Used: fox
Bike Setup: 2002 specialized big hit,2002 monster t,azonic aframe pedals,sun ringle double wide wheels,with 24" rear wheel,maxxis 2.7 mobster and high roller tires,
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leon feltham
a Weekend Warrior
from daegu, south koreaDate Reviewed: May 12, 2002
Strengths: comfortable and somewhat breathable!Weaknesses: i came down hard on my elbow after a bad landing and destroyed my elbow.needed some patch up work at the doc's office to repair my elbow!Bottom Line: these 66One arm and (elbow pads) are great for protecting against tree branches which can slice in to your arms.i bought these to protect my elbows and since a fall of about 4 feet on to dirt i am not impressed at all.if u do any extreme riding go with something made of heavy duty plastic!
Favorite Trail: whatever!
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: CoveBikeshop, north Van, bc, Canada
Similar Products Used: never used other brand before!
Bike Setup: rocky RM6 2001 with 2002 Jrt
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