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Post by kustom on Sept 28, 2006 9:41:21 GMT -5
With the popularity of the "special operator/spec-ops soldier" look nowadays, I thought it was time to look into inexpensive kneepads and elbow guards. I run a few departments ina local Toys R' Us, and I found some kneepads by X-Games and some other manufacturer, do't remember who, for like $20. The second set of pads has flad kneepads and elbow guards, not rounded ones like your traditional skate pads. The second set I believe also comes with very small or non-existent logos, keeping you from being laughed at by the guy with the Blackhawk gear... And both sets include all four pads.
Just a heads-up.
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Post by Hadoken on Sept 28, 2006 10:44:00 GMT -5
No sense wasting your money on "cheap" pads when you can get the good stuff for only a few dollars more: Alta knee pads - $22.00 @ SKD Tacticalor Alta knee & elbow pad set - $31.00 @ SKD TacticalALTA FTW! |
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Post by Ice on Sept 28, 2006 11:03:40 GMT -5
I use Alta knee pads as well. They are probably the best thing you are going to find. Can't have that evil slippage.
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Post by bigc on Sept 28, 2006 17:58:55 GMT -5
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Post by kustom on Sept 28, 2006 20:28:24 GMT -5
Hey, good info. I guess I was meaning this post for the younger audience, when they cant use a CC to get stuff online, they just have to get what's in local retailers. But, thanks for the heads-up... I'll be getting some soon!
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Post by bigc on Sept 29, 2006 12:53:51 GMT -5
you can get prepaid credit cards/visa gift cards or just send them a check.
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Post by veritas on Sept 30, 2006 12:50:38 GMT -5
We have Pro-Tec knee and elbow pads over at Dick's that are reasonably priced. I should test those out one day and see how well they do.
I just bought some Blackhawk knee and elbow pads.
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Post by Lucky on Oct 2, 2006 17:36:14 GMT -5
Also, just to add, you can get Blackhawk Hellstorm kneepads for ~$20. So, if you want good gear in this case, its just as cheap as the "cheaper than Blackhawk route".
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Post by point-blank on Oct 4, 2006 12:35:12 GMT -5
I was browsing Optactical.com and they have ALTA and Hatch kneepads..
has anyone ever heard of Hatch?
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Post by Munin on Oct 4, 2006 16:06:36 GMT -5
Hatch makes decent kneepads, but I prefer the ALTAs. The ALTA buckle and strap system keeps them from falling down. But one thing Hatch excels at hands down (if you'll pardon the pun) is gloves.
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Post by Bigmack on Oct 4, 2006 18:08:52 GMT -5
Seconding the Hatch glove superiority
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Post by Talisman on Oct 6, 2006 12:12:20 GMT -5
I bought a set of BH hellstorm kneepads, and they suck.
I typically wear them for like an hour before tossing em back into my sack =\
Take that with a grain of salt, tho, because i've never worn any other kneepads. If you want some real good info tho, go talk to a roofer... or just pickup some decent roofing kneepads. From what i've been told, you can't go wrong... and you can get those at wal-mart/meijers =p
Just like goggles tho - dont trust your knees with cheap crap, you get what you pay for.
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Post by Psychosis on Oct 7, 2006 1:56:15 GMT -5
or just get Alta buckle kneepads.
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Post by Jumprefusal on Oct 7, 2006 21:08:32 GMT -5
Hatch is what I was issued about 9 times, I still use a set. They are pretty much the same as any other knee pad, prone to falling down. Velcro tends to bunch and they seem to be sewn for a 7'5" 400 lbs guy, because I have to sinch them all the way down and get maybe 1" worth of velcro to hold them tight.
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Post by point-blank on Oct 8, 2006 23:14:13 GMT -5
I just ordered some ALTA superflex kneepads
and I was wondering how the buckle system works?
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