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    Knee and Elbow Pads

    Most of the canyons I have done have not required a lot of stemming. I have a trip planned to a couple of canyons that have a lot of stemming and am wondering if there are particular types/brands of knee and elbow pads that are preferred for canyoneering.

    Any recommendations?

    Thanks in advance.

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    +1 and where you buy them, thanks.

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    I recommend a knee pad that is soft and padded in front (instead of the rollerblade style ones with hard plastic protecting your knees). Also, I recommend the kind that pulls on and doesn't have velcro straps. I got mine at Wal-Mart for $5 bucks (I know, I know).

    I think these are the ones I use. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Franklin-S...-Pads/17299981

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    +1 Julie and I got these and they work great.
    Quote Originally Posted by SRG View Post
    I recommend a knee pad that is soft and padded in front (instead of the rollerblade style ones with hard plastic protecting your knees). Also, I recommend the kind that pulls on and doesn't have velcro straps. I got mine at Wal-Mart for $5 bucks (I know, I know).

    I think these are the ones I use. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Franklin-S...-Pads/17299981

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    I use McDavids. They are made out of neoprene and absorb very little moisture. They also fit snugly so will stay in place. I use the deluxe version of knee pad in the winter. It is longer than the regular version.
    Goo the stitching around the insert to increase the life of your pads.They can also be worn inside out to increase their life span.

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UVW0D4/...&hvptwo=&hvqmt=

    http://www.amazon.com/McDavid-403R-D...ef=pd_sim_sg_3

    If I think I am not going to be doing much high stemming I use the McDavids that don't have the sorbothane insert on the knee. They are less expensive and not so restrictive.

    I don't recommend the hexpads. The last I looked at them they have a thin stretchy nylon covering the insert. The canyons will eat that up pretty quick.

    They can be ordered online at several places including Amazon. They can also be found at Sport Authority during the winter sports' season.

    Penny

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    Quote Originally Posted by penmartens View Post
    I use McDavids. They are made out of neoprene and absorb very little moisture. They also fit snugly so will stay in place. I use the deluxe version of knee pad in the winter. It is longer than the regular version.
    Goo the stitching around the insert to increase the life of your pads.They can also be worn inside out to increase their life span.

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UVW0D4/...&hvptwo=&hvqmt=

    http://www.amazon.com/McDavid-403R-D...ef=pd_sim_sg_3

    If I think I am not going to be doing much high stemming I use the McDavids that don't have the sorbothane insert on the knee. They are less expensive and not so restrictive.

    I don't recommend the hexpads. The last I looked at them they have a thin stretchy nylon covering the insert. The canyons will eat that up pretty quick.

    They can be ordered online at several places including Amazon. They can also be found at Sport Authority during the winter sports' season.

    Penny
    Yeah, like that.

    Tom

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    I have Asics wrestling knee pads. Same concept. Neoprene sleeve with the nice gel type pad on the knee. Super comfortable.

    http://www.wwsport.com/Wrestling/SKU...arentTabID=116

    I think I have these or something very similar.

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    I use my elbows and elbow pads much more than knees. And bought some used lacrosse elbow pads from Play it Again Sports for $10 that work fantastic. Cover triceps and part of forearm.

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    Thank you all! Very helpful!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scott Card View Post
    I have Asics wrestling knee pads. Same concept. Neoprene sleeve with the nice gel type pad on the knee. Super comfortable.

    http://www.wwsport.com/Wrestling/SKU...arentTabID=116

    I think I have these or something very similar.

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    These are very close to what I have, and have worked better than anything else that I have tried. Highly recommended.

    Nat

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    I tend to use McDavids or similar, and lately I've been coating the front with some Aquaseal (or similar) before use - they seem to be holding up way better without compromising performance.
    -john

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    And just to be clear, elbow pads are usually the same as knee pads, just a smaller size.

    Tom

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    Quote Originally Posted by ratagonia View Post
    And just to be clear, elbow pads are usually the same as knee pads, just a smaller size.

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    Wait, have I been using elbow pads on my knees all these years?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scott Card View Post
    I have Asics wrestling knee pads. Same concept. Neoprene sleeve with the nice gel type pad on the knee. Super comfortable.

    http://www.wwsport.com/Wrestling/SKU...arentTabID=116

    I think I have these or something very similar.

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    I use the same ones. But I put one on above the one on my elbow for real abusive canyons. Helps to keep some of your skin at the top of your arms. I have also bought some football pad shorts with hip pads in them. They are the dream. Also the neoprene shorts from Wal Mart rule.

    Mark

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    These are really nice kneepads made for caving: http://onrope1.com/store/index.php?p...025&parent=111

    I like the Mc David hexpad elbow pads for dry canyons. If you paint the outside with seam grip they will last quite awhile. Same for the kneepads too, actually.

    In wet canyons I like to use a McDavid neoprene elbow pad.

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