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Hip pads for park?

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redbull247
Posts: 89 - Karma: 44
Does anyone use hip pads when they go out and ride? If so why an what brand do you use?
Apr 11 2012 7:41PM
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CalebT
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I do, because I recently recovered from a broken hip and it isn't 100% perfect yet, so just to protect it. Plus a little safety can't hurt, I don't even notice them when I ride. The brand is Poc, but I forget which ones..
Apr 11 2012 7:57PM
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DUKES
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i use these http://shop.mbs.com/protective-gear/hillbilly-hip-pads.html
they are a bit wide but they saved my hips never really felt any real hard impact no bruises. next time ill get the red protective ones they are slimmer and less extreme
Apr 11 2012 8:16PM
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7springsprod
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I have triple 8 bumsaver. Dont even notice wearing it but I dont know how to compare falls to not havig them on.. I guess they help.
Apr 11 2012 8:45PM
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redbull247
Posts: 89 - Karma: 44
Thanks guys, just picked up a pair of POC VPD shorts!
Apr 11 2012 8:58PM
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richard.
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also Im sure paintball slider shorts would work well too.
Apr 11 2012 9:25PM
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redbull247
Posts: 89 - Karma: 44
Yeah, I'm just looking for something that will take the impact if I eat it.
Apr 11 2012 9:41PM
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dmski
Posts: 328 - Karma: 360
I was looking at the hillbilly, 661 or R.E.D pads. any personal favorites?
Apr 12 2012 6:30AM
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redbull247
Posts: 89 - Karma: 44
I just bought the poc VPD shorts and saw nothing but good reviews
Apr 12 2012 8:34AM
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rozboon
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My friend has a pair and reckons they're the ducks nuts. Like most POC gear they're probably pretty damn good.
Apr 12 2012 8:15PM
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dmski
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They are going fast but chainlove.com has some 661 bomber shorts for sale at 14 bucks. They may be out of sizes by the time ya get there though.
Apr 13 2012 3:39AM
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