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Kneepads and pads

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Milkduds
Posts: 46 - Karma: 19
Does anyone wear kneepads or any sort of padding whilst skiiiing?

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Jul 31 2012 12:46AM
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array.
Posts: 2439 - Karma: 202
fuck that, I ain't no bitch
Jul 31 2012 12:47AM
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Malcolm
Posts: 15951 - Karma: 9,451
I used to wear ass pads. I forgot to wear them one time and felt so liberated and haven't worn them since. Not sure why you'd need knee pads unless you plan on doing knee grinds.
Jul 31 2012 12:52AM
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PJS.
Posts: 11943 - Karma: 895
You know that snow is soft, right?
Jul 31 2012 12:56AM
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Dan.P
Posts: 1351 - Karma: 12
Pads are for the wuss
Jul 31 2012 1:07AM
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Bertrand
Posts: 423 - Karma: 457
Before this, no. After this, yes.

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Jul 31 2012 1:10AM
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Dan.P
Posts: 1351 - Karma: 12
puuusssyyyy




kidding thats nasty
Jul 31 2012 1:16AM
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Boooshank
Posts: 1650 - Karma: 160
Crash Pads 2500.

They let the jewels breath while proctecting the heiny.
Jul 31 2012 2:02AM
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GEORGEzimmerman
Posts: 1473 - Karma: 440
ill be wearing a brace this season for my new acl but no pussy ass pads
Jul 31 2012 2:55AM
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Downtofilm
Posts: 6896 - Karma: 20,395
ehuuuuuu

Thats totally gnarrr brooo
Jul 31 2012 3:14AM
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KillaSteeze
Posts: 3329 - Karma: 351
Just helmet for me
Jul 31 2012 3:39AM
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Parks.
Posts: 5612 - Karma: 1,093
This season Ill be wearing an ankle brace...fun
Jul 31 2012 4:57AM
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Twig
Posts: 6420 - Karma: 60,334
Kneepads are good for when you try and get sponsored.
Jul 31 2012 6:12AM
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Static
Posts: 8560 - Karma: 4,138
steel-toe ski boots
Jul 31 2012 6:16AM
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ryhy87
Posts: 142 - Karma: 73
Just a helmet for me...but I think other padding could help with confidence if you're learning new tricks on rails etc - especially urban rails...wouldn't fancy kneecapping the corner of the steps if you fall
Jul 31 2012 6:49AM
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SSteezle
Posts: 9300 - Karma: 7,700
that picture's pretty graphic.... i'm usually pretty good with that stuff but I almost gagged
Jul 31 2012 6:55AM
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alexg1687
Posts: 1505 - Karma: 1,581
I had a patella realignment on my right leg a couple of years ago so i got some thin protec ones that go under my ski pants. You can't even tell I'm wearing them and they keen your knees warm. They were only about $20 online. I say go for it....you have nothing to lose.
Jul 31 2012 8:22AM
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Joonas
Posts: 568 - Karma: 230
Most people around here wear spine protectors. Some, like me, have impact shorts to prevent small bruices, from falling on your sides, becoming a big problem.
Jul 31 2012 8:23AM
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Bertrand
Posts: 423 - Karma: 457
Sorry. If a mod wants to edit it if its too gross just do it. After seeing my own kneecap I'm a bit desensitized to it.
Jul 31 2012 10:30AM
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hokkanee
Posts: 1800 - Karma: 435
This guy does Click for larger image
Jul 31 2012 10:39AM
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Rachy
Posts: 4355 - Karma: 2,761
I wear padded knee braces cause my knees are pretty fucked and i've seen some bad things happen involving rocks. I like to keep my patellas safe.

I have padded shorts as well, but I only wear those if I know I'm going to be falling on boxes all day.
Jul 31 2012 10:47AM
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c4t_l0ver
Posts: 5485 - Karma: 810
ziiing
Jul 31 2012 12:42PM
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owls
Posts: 62 - Karma: 13
I've always worn a helmet and next year i decided to buy a spine protector because a friend of mine landed backseat on a jump and was in a wheelchair all spring.
Jul 31 2012 12:54PM
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K-Dot.
Posts: 3743 - Karma: 7,771
I only wear kneepads when I'm doing dub cork 7's off of rail. On my teles. In case I land a little too far forward and bonk my knees. /claim
Jul 31 2012 1:51PM
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dayinthelifepc
Posts: 242 - Karma: 88
I know a lot of telemark skiers wear knee pads so they dont smash their knees
Jul 31 2012 6:34PM
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pope.
Posts: 177 - Karma: 39
I wear a helmet and for sketchy rails, a cup.
Jul 31 2012 7:00PM
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jblaski
Posts: 5566 - Karma: 1,078
Knee brace, crash pads, and a helmet for sure. Next season, I'm definitely looking into a spine protector as well.
Jul 31 2012 9:16PM
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