BEST MTB KNEE PADS EVER? // IXS Carve Knee Pads - Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- Mike has been thrashing his IXS Carve Knee Pads for 3 years now. He's fallen off of cliffs and slid out on many corners with them, but they've always been where they need to be to make sure he's still got skin on his knee caps.
The IXS Carves are definitely a contender for the best all-purpose MTB knee pads of all time! We'd definitely recommend them to everyone! You can snag a pair from our website below:
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Bellingham, WA
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That was by far, the best MTB crash compilation I've seen! No other compilation had so much "pain narration", which apparently was the crucial piece, that was missing from all others.
Now I know :-D
You ain't gangsta until you can drop through tree chutes or launch gaps with a Schwinn Stingray, a pair of shorts, no t-shirt, and a tape player strapped to your shoulder playing Iron Maiden "Aces High".
But that's when I was a kid. I'm much older now, into MTB, and need these knee pads! Great video.
Mike could have his own podcast/TH-cam channel. Great personality and energy level for it. I’m betting he would be a hit for sure.
Just wanted to let you know that after watching this video, I immediately ordered those knee pads and I absolutely LOVE THEM! Super comfy, super protective, nos hot at all. Thanks for the review dude!!🤘🏽
These pads are amazing. Your review was spot on and helped me. Tried them out and they are perfect for all day riding.
Hi how wqas sizing did you go up size ?? Thanks
My size was a bit too tight for my Flows so I would go up a size.
Bought mine second hand about two years ago, don't go without them on any ride. Mesh got a bit torn like yours in the back, just replaced it with some fresh ones (tedious hand stitching I might add) but now they're good to last a bit longer. Had some hard impacts and walked away unscathed. Definitely the best pads, I reckon. Shot for the review.
Was looking for a pair of beefier pads and your review convinced me to order a pair. The best part was lost co was the only site with my size XL in stock 💪🏻
This is honestly one of the best reviews and adverts for the pads! I've been riding ION but... Pretty sure these will be my next! Great work mate keep it up!
Dope pads, but their number 1 hit, “Need You Tonight” is better.
Sad how much people won't get it😂
“Never tear us apart” was better
Joseph Sielen I think I might get but I’m not sure. Could someone explain the joke to me?
@@zacjohnson452 They're confusing IXS with INXS (band).
@@zacjohnson452 Joseph Sielen meant "KNeed you tonight" But since K is silent, it can be written "Need".
Great review! I use the Flow for the vast majority of rides and they have done a fantastic job protecting my knee in crashes.
You now have the Carve on my radar! I think I'd like them more than my current Fox DH pair.
They're so damn nice, I couldn't recommend the Carves more for more aggressive riding!
@@chillfish702 Hey David, it was 82 up here yesterday (I know, call me a wimp for thinking that's hot 😂 ) but the Flow's were my choice for the 2 hour ride. They feel incredibly light, pretty much as close to the feeling of not wearing a knee pad as you can get!
Definitely give them a shot you won't be disappointed! You can get those from our website with free shipping @ thelostco.com/products/ixs-flow-evo-knee-pads?_pos=1&_sid=ced69a270&_ss=r
@@chillfish702 Yes I have. Mid 90s and ridiculously high humidity wearing the flows. They get drenched and still stay up and I barely notice them on.
I've had 3 pairs of the Carve EVO+ since the x-matter have decided to break every time. Good thing they have 3 year garantee. Don't get me wrong, i still love them and still use them, they are awesome, great protection and support.
Been looking for a good set of pads that dont move and are comfy. While also being good at doing they’re job of protecting your knees. Thanks man!!
Heck yeah!! Definitely grab a set from us, they're great!
thelostco.com/products/ixs-carve-evo-knee-pads-gray
best knee pads ever ! been riding wirh them for 3 years now. even good for uphill and a lot of protection- not too big and not too thin👍🏼 get yours
I have a set of Dainese trail skins and you really hit the nail on the head with slippage.
Knee is pretty hurt after sliding out front wheel tight corner before a double. Strongly considering grabbing a pair, but really think I might want something more burly for bike park use.
ive had the poc vpd 2.0 dh kneepads for 2 years and they're hands down the best kneepads i've ever owned.. never slipped, always protected.. no down sides
I have the same but 16months old. Every crash they end up at my ankles. I love them but I am looking for something with a lil more strap up top
ByMark i have the same kneepads, my problem is after a few runs at the bike park i always see them slipping on my knees that i have to re adjust them.
I have the VPD 2.0’s and they’re super hot!! Always leaving a pool of sweat in them. :-/
When my Roach knee/shin pads break down; totally going to look at purchasing these puppies!
I got some , I crash regularly these pads get me to work on Monday 🤘. You know what I mean aye .
Ive got the same for 2 years and thats true those are reeeeealllyyy nice ^^ i love them
Heck yeah! Not surprised to hear you love yours too!
Excellent use of “air quotes “ 👏
Maybe the best I’ve ever seen
Oh and I’m gonna try those carves , my leatt’s are dope and solid AF, but suck for pedaling
I use the full length ixs knee pads. But I’m not ready to give up on full length.
Thanks I am rehabbing from a knee replacement. I will get a pair I cannot risk banging up my new knee when I am ready to ride again...
We'll be here for ya when the knee is ready to propel a bicycle up and down a hill!!
This video was perfect. I have been looking for something more wearable for those uphill sections but is still able to take a hit...or seven. The IXS Trigger offered a little more of what I wanted for those downhill spills, so I ended up buying that one from you guys. Your videos are EASILY the best biking videos I have ever watched. Keep on rockin Lost Co.!
Thanks for the suggestion, been looking for something to wear for our hot summer days!
Heck yeah!! Go snag a set of Flow's or Carves from our website and let us know how you like 'em!
Carve @ thelostco.com/products/ixs-carve-evo-knee-pads-gray
Flow @ thelostco.com/products/ixs-flow-evo-knee-pads
I trusted your review and got myself a pair they arrived today and so far so good 😊
I have the IXS Dagger.. I absolutely love them
I have one pair of IXS Flow Knee Pads and I do not recommend. Often they slip down in the event of an accident. But they are very comfortable, light and breathable. In the summer I spend long hours on the climbs. I'm worried that the IXS Carve Knee Pads will be too hot and uncomfortable for me, but the protection is actually great.
I have the flows and I've never had this problem. They always stay in place, are super breathable and actually protect my knees when I crash lol. I'm only here because I'm looking for a little more side protection for dirt jumping.
I have the lighter model of these without the straps and they're awesome. Super comfy for long rides, and they've protected me more than once. Edit: the Flows he showed at the end.
Those shins look banged up! 2:34 =D I use the LEATT 3DF HYBRID EXT KNEE & SHIN guards. They are like care bears - they feel like they are just hugging your knees/shins and protecting them with their rainbow powers.
i like the ixs cleaver knee+shin for down hill adventures, they seem like a great brand for protection
Yeah IXS is dialed!!
jamble7k How well do they stay on your knee? Do they fall down at all?
@@Dawsong120 no all good on the knee front, they have 3 velcro straps to keep em in place, even when pedaling
Thanks for sharing, literally everything I want in a knee pad! No more research needed, time to shred 🤘
Love my flows... lucky to get these as my first pair a year or so ago... good review
Yeah dude the Flow's are awesome! We'll probably have a video of those posted up in the near future too! Thanks for the kind words!
Over use of the word "overall" ;
I have the exact same ones, they’re great, a bit torn in the mesh area but they still work!
Yep, that'll happen with pedals snags haha. But without the mesh they'd be so damn hot!
How did they held up? I'm planing to buy 1 pair but I'm right between 2 sizes. Do they loosen up over time?
Great video! I have the IXIS elbow pads and they’re awesome! Dual straps (so they never slide down), super flexible, and after a while I barely noticed they’re even on! Might have to check out the IXIS knee pads as well!
Do you mind telling us your measurements and which size kneepads you’re wearing? I’ve always found the sizing guides to be hit or miss.
I'm fit perfect in a medium. I measure at 40cm around my thigh measured from 2cm above my knee cap. The sizing chart seems to be pretty spot on with IXS stuff!
The sizing chart/order page is on our website @ thelostco.com/products/ixs-carve-evo-knee-pads-gray?_pos=2&_sid=033585592&_ss=r
Free shipping too! Go snag a set and I'll ship 'em right out!
Literally holding my pair of old Fox knee pads over the bin..... and there they go. IXS it is.
These or the Triggers? GO!!
I have been using Alpinestars Paragon for about a year, also have a new and unworn set of Paragon plus, I don't ride as aggressive as you so they work fine for me, will look into the Flow model
ive had fox hard cap knee pads for years now and they never slip down and save my knees and ive crash super hard coz i ride hard many times the pads are kevlar and have way more pading stronger and last longer than most pads on the market they are one of the best pads ive had my foxs for 4 year+ and they been to hell and around agin and are in rely good nick
Awesome video. Keep doing what you do.
I saw you filming that day, had a crash moments later, knee on a rock and of course not wearing knee pads. I’ll get a pair of those
WHAT A FREAKING COINCIDENCE, EH? Welp, I'd love to ship you a set!
You can snag 'em on from us @ thelostco.com/products/ixs-flow-evo-knee-pads-gray?_pos=2&_sid=abbf41425&_ss=r
Love your channel. Thanks for the recs
Bought these and found that with the top velcro strap anything but completely loose, I end up with skin removed on the back of my knee. The seam stitching between the front and rear halves of the guards is nice and soft on the outside of the pad, but pretty hard nylon thread on the inside- I was pretty surprised to discover that after investigating after getting really uncomfortable on the back of my knee. I still use them, but can only fasten the lower straps which makes them much less secure on my knees. They're my first pair of knee pads so I'd be interested to try others but they have saved me from more than one injury in various crashes. Wouldn't buy them again because of that issue though.
what size do knee pads do you have?? medium?? do the size run small like other brand knee pads (fox).. trying to see what size i should buy..
I was told to size up. So I'll go large when I order this week
They definitely know what you need for every crush
I got the same knee pads just in the EVO version and they feel better than any other kneepad. It was very hard for me to find something big enough for my thigs (57cm diameter). They still feel a bit too small but there is no better alternative.
That awesome to hear!!!
This is a proper review... long term.
Mike: Great review. I'm older guy, starting back after kids safely out of college. It's going to be either IXS Carve or the Flow for me. I want max protection, but will be doing fun learning that slowly but surely increases in intensity for about six months before getting too crazy. Lots of paying the price by doing a fair share of climbing, rewarded by moderate skills down trails. I really like the extra protection, the fit (with two straps -- I've 19" thighs) and the way the Carve looks on you. BUT, should I be sensible and just get the Flows for now? Thanks for your help.
I just had a bad crash and my knees are all cut up and I cant ride for another 3 weeks so I might buy these
I prefer full coverage knee/shin armor, after getting wacked in the shin with a pedal when my foot slipped off in wet riding conditions.
Gotcha! I personally have never had an issue with smackin' my shins so I've never experimented with knee/shin combo pads.
The Lost Co. You’re lucky man, it’s extremely painful!!
I've sold so many friends on these pads! They really do stay put, and are super comfortable! The elbow pads are good as well, but a little less comfortable on super long rides!
Hellz yeah! They're freaking awesome!!
I have the flows. Had them for less than a year and both of the pads have torn all the way through. One of them is almost split in half. I always take out the pads when I wash them (by hand) but one time my mum just chucked them in the washing machine and they broke shorty after that. Probably gonna get the beefier Enduro ones that just came out as I'm starting to do double blacks.
You make the best wipe out noises 🤣
Hey Mike. Have seen this video a couple times about the carve knee pads and decided to pull the trigger on a pair. Had a crash on my first ride with them and they worked super well protecting my knees. But I am wondering (I’ve never used ixs brand before) have you had issues with them chafing at the back of your knees? I had that a bit. Could it be because they’re just new?
Anyways keep up the awesome content. 🤙🏻
Hi, nice video. I am planing to buy ixs carves but I'm right between 2 sizes. Do they loosen up over time, and do they fit true to size? Thanks!
was thinking of getting these now very interested however did you go by the size guide as I'm unsure what size
The iXS Carve Gloves are great too
That's one awesome Kona dude. Is that a Process? 😍
Yep! Process 153 CR 275
I think I’ll try them out 🤔🤔 they look solid
They are
I have these pads and that are so comfortable even tho they don’t look it
Yeah they're dope!!
I got the flows ... love em!
They're awesome! Yesterday was 82 so I wore those!
ok, you convinced me, I'm buying some
Do you know if the Evo model is the same as the 2.0? They look the same its just the 2.0 is black and the Evo come in grey and a sage green colour.
Im interested in some beefier knee pads for more challenging terrain than my local xc stuff.
My fox knee pads do exactly as you describe and slowly slip down my legs as im riding.
I will have to give them a try!
Definitely do! You can snag 'em on from us @ thelostco.com/products/ixs-flow-evo-knee-pads-gray?_pos=2&_sid=abbf41425&_ss=r
Best. Knee pads. Ever. Thanks Mike! 🤘🏻🤙🏻
Yeah dude! Love these things!
Leatt 3DF 6.0 or Endura MT500 hardshell are very good too
I feel the same way about Leatt 3df hybrid knee guards and contour elbow guards. I get scratches elsewhere but my joints come out unscathed
Just bought them.
Great video, great knee pads - so what did I do? I just ordered a set!
I'm looking for some pads that have Shin protection too. IXS doesn't seem to have those. What do you suggest? Thanks!
I'd love your opinion between the carves & the g-form e-line?
Ah honestly the poc ones beat just about everything else. Go around the whistler bike park and you’ll see what I mean, everyone’s running them
Watching this with a bruised knee and hating my fox knee pads 😂
Got be full length because of pedals I've never needed a knee pad as much as I need a shin guard
Does the foam get too ridged when the temps get too low. I have the old Flow+ but the foam is rock hard near freezing temps
Hey question are these pads available though any bike shop distribution centers like qbp ?
Do the flows start put in a crash? Or do they slide around after a nice impact
Great video 🤘
Thanks a ton!!
sweet!! what about elbow pads?. Im in the market for a comfy set.
How are the IXS elbow pads. Do they stay put too
do they make longer shin protection? I loved my old Roach hard shells
I like the 69 logo on the knee lmao
Thank you 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Got almost the same one they broke at 3 spots in half of a year without even crashing
like the ixs trigger kneepads even more
Getting this in the shop to try 'em out to see how they stack up!
Any thoughts about Trigger?
What size are you in these knee pads? I’m 5’9 and I’ve got quite skinny legs
I Like Ion K-zip
Are the carve just as long as the ixs trigger pads?
Mike, what elbow pads do you recommend?
What size do you wear?
Mike what size do you wear? We’re about the same build
Well we all know he's a screamer 😆 nice crash compilation, and review
those pads look nice but not for me as I’ve got really big legs and I also had double leg surgery so I was looking for longer knee pads that’d go close to my shins and I decided on the G-Form Pro X Knee-Shin Pads, haven’t had a chance to try them at Whistler yet but I’ll be going on Wednesday so will see how they do, I also got the G-Form Elite Elbow Pads as well so will see how those feel, the padding is somewhat similar style of oobleck that’s in the IXS Pads as well.
Gotcha! I personally have never had an issue with smackin' my shins so I've never experimented with knee/shin combo pads.
The Lost Co. yeah I don’t want to take the chance that I seriously mess up my legs if and when I fall down, which is why I went with the Knee-Shin Pads rather than only the Knee Pads.
My pedals have torn the back of my IXS carve knee pads to shreds after 8months of use :(
first link to EVO pads doesn't work...and i'm trying to spend money.
and out of stock in my size...more effort in making the video than in the rest of the sales process
Would you just look at that kona?? 🤤🤤
JUST LOOK AT IT!!
Would you just look at it 😋. Just ordered these knee pads hope they are as good as you say 👍
Love em
Same!!
That was a great video FYI they also make a great helmet 😲👍
They do! I had their Trail RS for years but they don't do MIPS so I replaced it with a SIXER MIPS when mine got to the 3 year replacement point.
MIP is what?
If I’m a medium in dainese, would I be a medium in these?
Are they good for dirtjumping??
Have you ever tried Demon United?