ProTec Knee Pads: That’s a Lot of Protective Gear

So you know you need some skate knee pads. Maybe the old knee pads finally died after too many days in the Pipe or on the trail. Maybe you or your child/spouse/sibling has just taken up inline skating or boarding and need to invest in some basic skate protective gear. ProTec makes a huge range of protective gear for all levels of ability and usage, including a number of different skate/mountain biking knee pads. Read about each of ProTec’s skate knee pads below or visit the XSportsProtective website to learn more.

ProTec Gasket Knee Guards are the lightest and slimmest-fitting pads in the ProTec skate protective gear lineup. Gasket knee pads offer knee support and unrestricted movement but almost no padding. Going skateboarding or biking and just want something under your clothes so you don’t hit on skin and bones? Going to a park that requires pads? Want some extra knee support while jogging or walking? The Gasket knee pad might be your answer.

ProTec Double Down knee pads are exceptionally low profile with a snug Neoprene body for a slip-on/slip-off design and a silicon panel around the lower interior to help keep the pad in place.  The Double Down is one of the most customizable skateboard knee pads around, however, the Double Down probably would not be a good choice for pipe or other activities where you’re likely to take substantial falls.

ProTec’s Street knee pads are a great knee pad for entry level or casual skateboarders or inline skaters. The Street knee pads feature EVA foam behind the knee, a full-coverage molded plastic cup over the knee, and solid Neoprene backing material for a snug fit.  These are a slip-on/slip-off design, so you need to take off your shoes in order to put them on.

ProTec Park knee pads differ from Street knee pads in several key ways. The molded plastic knee cup still offers full coverage, but is slightly slimmer than the knee cup on the Street knee pad. Overall, the Park has a longer but slimmer profile than the Street. The Park knee pad has a butterfly closure, so you can take it on and off without removing your shoes.

ProTec Drop-In knee pads are high-end skate protective gear for aggressive skaters. They feature natural suede-embossed leather at key wear points, gusseted stitching, and friction/rip resistant nylon. The Drop-In knee pads sport a butterfly design for easy on/off without having to remove your shoes. A replaceable hard cap with a built-in wear indicator makes it easy to see when you need a new cap.

A few days ago, we linked to an article from The Mayo Clinic about the decrease in skiing and snowboard injuries due to the rising use of ski helmets and snowboard helmets. It’s great to see skiers and snowboarders taking their safety seriously and protecting themselves from serious injury. Then we saw another sobering article from The Mayo Clinic on the drastic rise in snowmobiling injuries. As snowmobiles have gotten lighter and faster over the past 15 years, the number of snowmobiling-related injuries has tripled. Nearly half of these injuries occur in males aged 15-24. The article notes that while head injuries are most frequently seen, “orthopedic, chest and abdominal injuries are common, and many riders have multiple injuries.” On the same day, we received a new shipment of EVS SV1 Race snowmobiling vests and EVS SV1 Trail snowmobiling vests. Both of these protective vests are designed to go over your jacket or hoodie, giving you immediate protection from debris and other obstacles. Plus a brightly colored or reflective exterior snowmobiling vest can be a lifesaver if you get lost or have mechanical problems. As Sergeant Esterhaus used to say on Hill Street Blues: Let’s be careful out there.

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