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Knee Pads
Pedro Diaz, Photographer
Miami Beach | FL | United States | Posted: 11:11 AM on 07.23.07
->> Hi guys, can you recomend a good knee pads, im mean a real good ones, thanks
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Delane B. Rouse, Photographer, Photo Editor
Washington | DC | US | Posted: 11:16 AM on 07.23.07
->> Hanashiro wrote about knee pads here:

http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/996
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Vasiliy Baziuk, Photographer
Rochester | NY | USA | Posted: 11:22 AM on 07.23.07
->> Hummmmmm, i don't about that... what for do you need knee pads??? lol (just kidding)

just stop by any hardware store and you'll be able to find them... the ones i got are multi purpose and have a strong plastic/rubber bottom cup almost like a horse huff that grips anything and won't get wet. that makes them good for indoor/outdoor and the padding inside is really comfortable too. good luck!
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Rodrigo Pena, Photographer
Palm Desert | CA | USA | Posted: 11:34 AM on 07.23.07
->> Hey Pedro, here's an alternative. I used to buy regular knee pads, but after a few uses found that they didn't protect my knees any more. I went to Big 5 and looked for some padded knee pads. The heavy duty volleyball pads. This is what I ended up buying:

http://www.weplay.com/Asics/volleyball/knee/pads/zd09.html

I've had them now for 4 years and they still work great. I will caution you though. If you have thick legs, these can be uncomfortable. If you wear pants, these can be uncomfortable. Best used with shorts and medium to thin legs. I've heard good things about the $5 knee pads at Home Depot, but I've never bought any of those.
Good luck, Rodrigo Pena
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Greg Francis, Photographer
Rochester | NY | USA | Posted: 11:46 AM on 07.23.07
->> If you're looking for the best, padding and cushion, look into skateboard specific Pro Designed pads and Rector Fat Boys.
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Greg Francis, Photographer
Rochester | NY | USA | Posted: 11:48 AM on 07.23.07
->> Ballpark prices for the Pro Designed is $65-100, Rector Fat Boys $45-$60.
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Paul Nelson, Photographer
Temperance | MI | USA | Posted: 12:53 PM on 07.23.07
->> Depending on the situation, I can second volleyball pads. They are easy to wear underneath pants, if that is necessary, like where you want to blend in more with people around you - minus the camera anyways...

However, I would recommend something more heavy duty that just foam if working on lots of outdoor assignments, especially if working on concrete or rock.
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Rich Pilling, Photographer
New York | NY | U.S.A. | Posted: 1:06 PM on 07.23.07
->> The most comfortable knee pads that I ever worn were purchased at a supply house for carpet installers. They are well protected; with foam inserts and a hard durable outer shell. The best part is that they attached to my legs with velcro strips; one on the top, the other on the bottom of the pads. This way, if you are wearing long pants, they would not bunch up behind your knees, which would create a little discomfort. Oh yes, they were very inexpensive as well. There is no need to spend a lot of money on knee pads. Ar Pee
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Ken Shelton, Photographer
Wyckoff | NJ | USA | Posted: 2:42 PM on 07.23.07
->> Take a look @ http://www.duluthtrading.com they have a number of models for different types of craftspeople: Tile setters, plumbers, etc.

I spend a lot of time on my knees on pavement at the finish lines of running races & triathlons; Knee pads are a must.
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 6:33 PM on 07.23.07
->> I kneel for no one. (too old) 8))
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Jim Bounds, Photographer
Raleigh | NC | usa | Posted: 6:47 PM on 07.23.07
->> chuck....its because your are short.... :)
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Jeff Kowalsky, Photographer
West Bloomfield | MI | United States | Posted: 6:48 PM on 07.23.07
->> ahhh, this thread brings back fond memories of Tiger Stadium.

I noticed last week at Home Depot they had a decent selection of knee pads at reasonable prices.
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Joel Kowsky, Student/Intern, Photographer
Morris | IL | United States | Posted: 8:29 PM on 07.23.07
->> I picked up a pair last season through US Cav. They are tactical knee pads that are marketed towards military and law enforcement and work quite nicely.

http://search.uscav.com/search?p=Q&ts=custom&w=kneepads&TabID=1&os=1&CatID=...
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G.J. McCarthy, Photographer
Dallas | TX | USA | Posted: 9:07 PM on 07.23.07
->> Joel:

Thanks for the link, man. My old Lowe's tiling knee pads finally gave up the ghost after three seasons of Tiger football; the Hellstorm Advanced ones look perfect.

Cool site, too. I was finally able to find that bomber jacket I've always wanted ...

http://www.uscav.com/Productinfo.aspx?productID=5426&TabID=1&CatID=25

That's gonna look so sweet under my red vest at Cowboys games this winter.

- g -
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Joel Kowsky, Student/Intern, Photographer
Morris | IL | United States | Posted: 9:49 PM on 07.23.07
->> Gerry:

No problem!

That bomber jacket will look pretty sweet under those new red vests...


joel
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 10:04 PM on 07.23.07
->> bounds.....don't make me call ABC on your sorry butt (sorry for all who don't know the back story on this)
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Pedro Diaz, Photographer
Miami Beach | FL | United States | Posted: 10:27 PM on 07.23.07
->> thanks for your help guys, i bought a pair in lowe's, let's see what happen, thanks again...
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Hazrin Yeob Men Shah, Photographer
Selangor | Malaysia | Malaysia | Posted: 3:13 AM on 07.24.07
->> i'm using Mechanic Wear Knee Pad which commonly use by the NASCAR/F1/IRL pit-crew.

So far no issue, it give excellent protection for my knee.
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Mike Morelock, Photographer
Greenwood | AR | USA | Posted: 9:00 AM on 07.24.07
->> Anyone use the Patella T's longterm? The reviews on Amazon for them are mostly bad, with people saying the gel squeezes away from where you need it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/B00002253V/sr=8-1/qid=118...
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Max Gersh, Student/Intern, Photo Editor
St. Louis | MO | USA | Posted: 9:34 AM on 07.24.07
->> I use the kneepads that wrestlers use. I think they are similar to the vollyball ones. They are nice because you can wear them under your clothes. I think mine are made by asics. They have a gel cusioning pad and it has lasted me for a long time. Very comfy too.

-Max-
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Pedro Diaz, Photographer
Miami Beach | FL | United States | Posted: 10:33 AM on 07.24.07
->> Hazrin, i was looking for those kind of knee pads, where can i found those knee pads?
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Trevor Walker, Photographer
Powell | OH | USA | Posted: 11:43 AM on 07.24.07
->> Pedro,
I will second Hazrin rec. I used a pair of those for 3 years of racing.
http://www.mechanix.com/us/ You can buy them on line.
Trevor
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Mike Morelock, Photographer
Greenwood | AR | USA | Posted: 11:43 AM on 07.24.07
->> Pedro search for "mechanix wear" knee pad and you'll find lots of places selling them.
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Pedro Diaz, Photographer
Miami Beach | FL | United States | Posted: 10:21 AM on 07.26.07
->> Thanks guys, you r the best......
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Hazrin Yeob Men Shah, Photographer
Selangor | Malaysia | Malaysia | Posted: 11:23 AM on 07.26.07
->> Pedro,
I bought it from RACE CITY RACE PARTS at ebay.com for USD19.95.

I believe they still have 2 more pair on sale.

Quick grab it.
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