Pads?

I rock a helmet 100% of my riding time. Knee pads probably 50% of the time, and gloves maybe 10%. Personally I don't care if someone else thinks pads are lame. They will be hurting and struggling to stand/walk/move when they are in their 30's and I won't.

Who knows...they might even be eating through a straw from a hard slam.

Helmet, elbow pads, gloves, knee pads, and shin guards here. I couldn't care less what others think about it, and I'll likely never go back. I personally don't feel like they're restraints, especially with the modern, low profile offerings.

Knee Pads are so worth it , gotta find my shin pads I lost them

I hate them but they are usefull i use shin knee pad helmet and ankle guard sometimes. They are all kinda uncomfortable for me especially the ankle guard hurts my ankle more then when i dont wear it but i was tired getting shinners twisting my ankle and hitting my head. Im a "heavy" street rider and couldn't give a fuck what people think about pads rather wear them then get hurt, im riding bmx for fun and getting hurt is not fun at all for me

I wouldnt be riding bmx at a decent level at age 29 if it wasnt for kneepads.

I always wear a helmet too.

helmet & soccer shin pads here ftw

I used to ride with only helmet but I hated when I'd hit my knee in some stupid way and get so sore I couldn't ride more that day.
Now I always ride with (soccer) shin pads and knee pads. The Shadow knee pads are slim enough not to be uncomfortable.

The way I look at it is that with pads I'll be able to ride more than I was without them because I'm more likely not to get injured with pads.
For the same reason I always keep an extra rear wheel (with a tyre, pumped up) so that when I get a flat I can just switch and keep riding. I just hated it so much when we'd drive to a skate park and then had to stop riding because of a flat.

I wore knee, shin and ankle under some jeans especially when learning tailwhips or barspins. but I don't ride in pads anymore. Gotta stay looking fresh in case some bitches roll through the park

helmet and volleyball kneepads when I'm doing tall ramps or trying new stuff. I tried the shadow kneepads, they felt super constricting to me. The soft modell's volleyball ones feel way better. probably a little less protection, but better than nothing and very comfortable.

Nelsdollaz wrote:

helmet and volleyball kneepads when I'm doing tall ramps or trying new stuff. I tried the shadow kneepads, they felt super constricting to me. The soft modell's volleyball ones feel way better. probably a little less protection, but better than nothing and very comfortable.

Which Shadow Pads? I ran the Super Slim (the neoprene ones with the foam and plastic inserts) for several months, and they were crazy tight at first. Now, though, they have stretched out/broken in soooooo much. They are a confusing thing to fit because of that. Incidentally, I no longer run them 'cause the main seam on the left one has almost completely blown out. Same thing with the Fuse pads I bought to replace them. C'mon, pad makers!

i use knee pads. the shadow invislites. I really don't think they do much for me outside of preventing a scrap or lessening a bang on the knee a tad but i keep using them as they are a nice placebo.

Have always worn a helmet. Have never worn any other, mostly b/c I forget. I also never wear pads mountain biking, other than the helmet. I have had too many chunks, scrapes, and cuts to worry about it now. It was actually a status symbol back in the day with my group. The more scars, the better...

GMGuinn wrote:

Which Shadow Pads? I ran the Super Slim (the neoprene ones with the foam and plastic inserts) for several months, and they were crazy tight at first. Now, though, they have stretched out/broken in soooooo much. They are a confusing thing to fit because of that. Incidentally, I no longer run them 'cause the main seam on the left one has almost completely blown out. Same thing with the Fuse pads I bought to replace them. C'mon, pad makers!

Yup, it's the super slims. I got size medium, and they slide on okay, but then I can't bend my knee even, like, 3 inches. Not sure how I'd be able to wear them in enough to get them comfortable. Probably going to sell them on ebay for cheap

Four wrote:

I wore knee, shin and ankle under some jeans especially when learning tailwhips or barspins. but I don't ride in pads anymore. Gotta stay looking fresh in case some bitches roll through the park

The correct term is ramp tramps, and chances are really good they are underage.

I've been riding over 20 years and always a helmet and shin/pad combo. My shins are destroyed as it is from the past. And I still ride metal pedals!

tiho wrote:

helmet & soccer shin pads here ftw

Same with me. Been meaning to pick up some knee pads. Probably go the route of volleyball pads to save some $$.

dave lawrence wrote:

The correct term is ramp tramps, and chances are really good they are underage.

Ramp tramps or kid's moms are accepted. If she's 16 we good