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Bob
a Downhiller
from Kelowna, BC, CanadaDate Reviewed: August 3, 2010
Strengths: Great fit, very comfortable.
Very light and resistant.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: These will save your arms countless times in the futur and are well worth buying.
Favorite Trail: A-line
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$90.00
Similar Products Used: none
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Albertinho
a Cross Country Rider
from Zagreb, CroatiaDate Reviewed: July 9, 2007
Strengths: They look good and the hard plastic shells protect well agains hits. They can easily be attached on the bike or on the waist bag belt when you ride uphill.Weaknesses: They tend to turn inward during skid falls. I bloodied my right elbow at the joint between the elbow and forearm pads at the same spot TWICE! However, had I not had these pads, my whole forearms would have been scraped so it's still 90% protection... Might even try duct taping them in place!
I also had to shorten the forearm straps to make them fit better.Bottom Line: If you fall on bare skin, you'll have at leas some scrapes and abrasions. If you wear pads, you might get away with no injuries whatsoever. Therefore I recommend a good set of pads to any off-road rider who does some technical sections and descents. You'll start to love them... They are worth their weight in gold. Actually even more, because they aren't that heavy at all! :) They are very easy to carry uphill and don't bother you at all!
Favorite Trail: Sljeme, Samoborsko gorje
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: Markoprojekt
Similar Products Used: These are my first pads. Might buy some that stay in place better.
Bike Setup: KTM Ultra Flite 2007
Marzocchi MX Pro fork
Formula Oro K18 brakes
Sram shifters, Deore/LX parts
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rich gaspari
a Racer
from victoria BC CanadaDate Reviewed: September 17, 2006
Strengths: Good for impacts, looks good, good overall coverage of both forearm and elbow. Stays in place fairly well if straps are done up right.Weaknesses: As someone else mentioned, not so good for sliding - type injuries - the pads stayed in place, but I lost just as much skin as the previous time when I slid and wasn't wearing pads...Bottom Line: Good overall for impact stuff in the woods... not as good for racing bmx, 4x, or whatever as they don't protect well against sliding - type injuries.
Favorite Trail: Espresso (mt. Fromme)
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: Gift
Similar Products Used: Basic elbow-only pads
Bike Setup: BMX race bike
2004 Cannondale Chase
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Jesse Wilson
a Downhiller
from Honolulu, hawaiiDate Reviewed: September 7, 2005
Strengths: look goodWeaknesses: read belowBottom Line: at 5'10" and 190lbs the large fits too tight. there is also a seam for the top strap that just digs into the upper arm. after reading the other complaints I agree- try them on first!
Favorite Trail: tantalus
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: on line
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Anthony Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Sea Ranch, CA USADate Reviewed: August 9, 2005
Strengths: very well made and look good tooWeaknesses: a little tight at firstBottom Line: I felt compelled to put in my 2-bits regarding the complaints I've read about sizing. I don't understand how so many seem to be stating that they are rather "big" guys/gals, yet even the medium sized 661's are too loose or huge. Some even claim to be bigger in stature than the average skinny cross country racer! Man, I must be a giant 'cause the LARGE 661's are quite tight on me - by the way, I'm 5'11", 185lbs (no bulging biceps & no pudgy poundage getting in the way). I guess the really big guys/gals out there will have to do without. Heck, I was hopin' to find knee/elbow guards in XLrg (to no avail).
Indeed, as others have stated - try them on first.
Favorite Trail: local sea ranch
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: cambria
Similar Products Used: evs knee/shin & elbow/forearm
Bike Setup: specialized enduro
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Michael Staples
a Downhiller
from Sonoma, CADate Reviewed: April 10, 2005
Strengths: Relatively inexpensiveWeaknesses: I have the same trouble other have reported with six six one protective gear -- fit.Bottom Line: I'm a pretty big guy. Ordered a large. "Large" to sixsixone must mean REALLY large. I have heard this about their pressure suit as well...and so probably won't buy one. But these elebow guards are pretty bad. Maybe if they fit, they might be better. But as it is now, they aren't much good.
Favorite Trail: downiville Downhill
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Internet
Similar Products Used: None... but I'm going to try some others.
Bike Setup: Geminii 2000, e-thirteen guard/tensioner.
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Joel
a Weekend Warrior
from California, USADate Reviewed: May 1, 2004
Strengths: -lightweight
-breathable
-good forearm coverage
-seem pretty durableWeaknesses: -not as tough as "Roach" but for the price i dont care
-the forearm strap is looser than i want it...Bottom Line: If you order online you are only taking a risk. go try these out at a shop so you can pick the right size. i tried on a medium when i though i would need a large, but i didnt. these are good pads for the price. bottom line: make sure you try them on before you buy them
Favorite Trail: Anything with no uphill
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: Local Shop
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ugorico
a Racer
from Spokane, WADate Reviewed: May 1, 2004
Strengths: Very breathable...Saved my bacon many times on high speed crashes on dirt jumps and rocks.Weaknesses: Forearm webbing tears from outer pad easily. Pads bunch up around your bicep when you crash and slide...velcro doesnt hold pad in place on NASTY crashes.Bottom Line: These pads have withstood hundreds of downhill rides but have slid up past my elbow on several crashes, giving me extensive road rash. These pads are worth the money, just make sure they fit tightly before you buy. Very durable and has survived many impacts w/ trees and rocks....They work great with direct impact but fail on slides and skids.
Favorite Trail: beacon
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: local shop
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Doesn't matter, Im talking about armor here!
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Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from VictoriaDate Reviewed: January 13, 2004
Strengths: cheap... stay in place well.Weaknesses: not very good coverageBottom Line: they're cheap. They do stay in place well, but the elbow cup isn't very well curved so several times I've hit really hard right in between the elbow and forearm shells. That sucks. It hurts.. avice... save your money and get something better.
Favorite Trail: Yo mamma's driveway
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: who wants to know?
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Michael
a Downhiller
from RenoDate Reviewed: October 15, 2003
Strengths: super comfortable, stay put, breathable, great designWeaknesses: none reallyBottom Line: these are the best elbow pads I have used. I have yet to see anything that comes close. i came across them at a local shop and they had the right size which were meduims. i am 6'3" and about 200lbs. and the meduims are perfect. make sure you get the right size.
Favorite Trail: downhill @ northstar
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: local shop
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Adam Yee
a Downhiller
from Calgary, Alberta CanadaDate Reviewed: July 22, 2003
Strengths: Cool looking, good venting, and maximum protectionWeaknesses: I actually find them to be a bit small for my arms, I wear a large, and they barely fit around my biceps. I'm not that big of a guy either.Bottom Line: At first I could barely get these puppies on, but once I wore them in they fit great!!! They stay put and have saved my elbows many times now. I am getting the Race knee/shin guards, and I hope that they are just as good.
Way to go 661!!
Favorite Trail: p-waste c.o.p.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$34.00
Purchased At: The Bikeroom
Similar Products Used: Fox, Roach, Dianese, and 661 4x2
Bike Setup: 03 Cannondale Gemini 2000, Super T, Romic Double, Mavic DeeMax, Maxxis Mobsters, and Block 8 flats
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Lance L.
a Downhiller
from FullertonDate Reviewed: April 17, 2003
Strengths: Ventilation, looks, would offer great protection.Weaknesses: Sizing is really off. They are HUUUUGE!Bottom Line: Bottom line is these are, or would be, great pads if they sized them right. I am 5'10" with kinda short arms but these eblow/forearm pads are ridiculous. You would have to be a body builder to fit in them. I ordered Medium(no small) and there are gigundo. Oh well, $20 down the drain. The only upside is I didn't pay a heap, so I'll be sure to get the smalls next time. I'm going to try Rockgardn. Honestly you have to be a pretty beefy guy to fit in these. I agree with the other reviewer. CAUTION: Only for those with Over the Top biceps! Quality pads but sizing is everything- sorry 661.
Favorite Trail: Fullerton Loop
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: jensonusa.com
Similar Products Used: Fox 911 elbow pads<---horrible
Bike Setup: Kona Roast '01
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Nick
a
from Tempe, AZDate Reviewed: June 17, 2002
Strengths: Good balance of protection and ventilationWeaknesses: They just don't fit my arms. The forearm strap is Way too small, and the bicep strap is too big. I experienced the same problem with the leg guards. Maybe they're made to go over shorts/jersey sleeves? When they're on, they slip down every couple minutes, making them unbearably annoying.Bottom Line: I would steer clear if I were you, unless you have big biceps and small forearms, and don't have hairy arms so it doesn't hurt when you pull off the duct tape you had to use to hold these up in the first place.
On the plus side, they're pretty breathable, and if you happen to crash before they fall down they'll probably keep you from getting hurt.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Stuff from my inline skating days
Bike Setup: one for trials, one for jumping
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