I have the poorboy knee pads. We have been practicing lots of falls (ok.. and I've been falling alot on my own. lol I just joined roller derby a month ago.) I really like these knee pads. I've fallen at all sorts of angles on my knees and it's been like falling on pillows.
The 187s I have are GREAT on impact/slams. For kneeslides, I don't trust they will stay put as mine have slipped more than once. I even bought two different sizes. They will stay put if wearing gaskets, but that requires taking off my shoes and the added expense to yield a pad system that I have confidence in. Your mileage may vary
Hmm it's a though choice, i was thinking about the 187's the exact ones he have here in this video with same color scheme, but with another diff color on the plastic, you know.. to custom them up a little for my liking, but how ever, when i saw the Poorboys flexibility, i was damn okay, that's really awesome, they also got the same design as the 187's and yet, they are not as bulky as the 187's but... no custom :( (what i know of), please correct me if I'm wrong with the Poorboy's.. but with the knowledge i have gather so far, i think I'll might go with the 187's even if they are a bit bulkier, it's better to, so that they cover up and protect more, i think that is a good reasonable decision, and the 187's are custom as well :P
Picked up a Uno Bolt type riding wheel (fed up after waiting for Ryno Wheel to get to retail). I wanted it mostly for getting around at the Veterans Hospital. I'm 65 and that place seems to get bigger each year. I promised my wife I'd wear protective gear while learning how to wear it. Oh well. Biking gear seems to be a bit over the top for the short duration learning curve. Any thoughts?
@DamianOllie11 you can only get custom 187 if you know the owner =D I get custom ones all the time! I ride for 187, hands down the best pads out there! =D
The smith scabs elite knee pads have the hard plastic cap basically sowed on the pad, i tried pulling and it came off but theres no way to put another cap on the pad. How would i recap it?
Yeah I don’t know if this is the case as I just got back into rollerblading… but maybe a hybrid design where they can wear like a pullover sleeve then with straps to tighten them down. Should keep them from shifting. I just got a cheap set of JBM pads with the helmet because I’m learning to skate again. Definitely not like riding a bike… use it or loose it
I've been wondering the same thing. Not sure why they don't seem to be carried in skate shops anymore. Also, I wish Smith still created the the fingerless gloves with the wrist strap. I used to love those things. I also found that Hammer shin guards are no longer available.
gabisteinle the elites have recaps that go over the cap it’s self. They come with double sided sticky tap already on the recap it self so you can just stick it on and use those before using the cap that is already on the pad.
you can purchase all these pads at AllSportProtection . com
or call 800-766-7269
BONELESS brand knee-pads are great too.
Great post Yank!
But, which is the best? 187 i presume after the way you touch on it at the end and during the excellent comparo.
Beauty Mate.
Very true. At the time we made this video, that wasn't the case. We will have to update our video. thank you for your feedback!
I have the poorboy knee pads. We have been practicing lots of falls (ok.. and I've been falling alot on my own. lol I just joined roller derby a month ago.) I really like these knee pads. I've fallen at all sorts of angles on my knees and it's been like falling on pillows.
Pro Designed for sure
Can you do a review on standard knee pads as well or did you already?
The 187s I have are GREAT on impact/slams. For kneeslides, I don't trust they will stay put as mine have slipped more than once. I even bought two different sizes. They will stay put if wearing gaskets, but that requires taking off my shoes and the added expense to yield a pad system that I have confidence in. Your mileage may vary
Hmm it's a though choice, i was thinking about the 187's the exact ones
he have here in this video with same color scheme, but with another diff color on the plastic,
you know.. to custom them up a little for my liking,
but how ever, when i saw the Poorboys flexibility, i was damn okay,
that's really awesome, they also got the same design as the 187's and yet,
they are not as bulky as the 187's but... no custom :(
(what i know of), please correct me if I'm wrong with the Poorboy's..
but with the knowledge i have gather so far, i think I'll might go with the 187's
even if they are a bit bulkier, it's better to, so that they cover up and protect more,
i think that is a good reasonable decision, and the 187's are custom as well :P
Wait, what? No Pro-Deisnged™ pads?
would you recommend getting 187 pro or pro-tec drop in?
Replaced my Rector Fat Boys with the Smith Scabs. Good pads! Highly recommended.
Picked up a Uno Bolt type riding wheel (fed up after waiting for Ryno Wheel to get to retail). I wanted it mostly for getting around at the Veterans Hospital. I'm 65 and that place seems to get bigger each year. I promised my wife I'd wear protective gear while learning how to wear it. Oh well. Biking gear seems to be a bit over the top for the short duration learning curve. Any thoughts?
what did you go for in the end and how they doing?
Hmm, are these pro pads durable? My $29 pro-tec street pads started to tear after 2 months. I'm looking for quality pads.
what are the black and white stripped knee pads in the backround
Hello ! How about the Derby models from 187 and Smiths Scabs ? Protection is the same level o 187 Pro knee and Smith Scabs Elite ?
Where are you located, or are you online?
187 pro knee pads or protec drop in pads?
@DamianOllie11 you can only get custom 187 if you know the owner =D I get custom ones all the time! I ride for 187, hands down the best pads out there! =D
The smith scabs elite knee pads have the hard plastic cap basically sowed on the pad, i tried pulling and it came off but theres no way to put another cap on the pad. How would i recap it?
Why doesn't anyone seem to use Rector knee pads anymore?
@eugo298 187 for sure!!!!
I wish pads would go back to the Rector "sock" pull over style. Butterfly straps are horrible and constantly slip.
Yeah I don’t know if this is the case as I just got back into rollerblading… but maybe a hybrid design where they can wear like a pullover sleeve then with straps to tighten them down. Should keep them from shifting. I just got a cheap set of JBM pads with the helmet because I’m learning to skate again. Definitely not like riding a bike… use it or loose it
Comparing to patent pending self adjusting knee pads they fall short
no more arrows to the knee
good one haha
So I guess Rector isn't the major pad company around anymore?
I've been wondering the same thing. Not sure why they don't seem to be carried in skate shops anymore. Also, I wish Smith still created the the fingerless gloves with the wrist strap. I used to love those things. I also found that Hammer shin guards are no longer available.
scabs are the BEST.
Boneless and 187 for the win.
He said the smith scabs have to be replaced when the cap has worn, not true they do recaps
flatwho82 elite I's are rivited, but elite II's are replacable.
gabisteinle the elites have recaps that go over the cap it’s self. They come with double sided sticky tap already on the recap it self so you can just stick it on and use those before using the cap that is already on the pad.
gabisteinle there are aftermarket recaps available for the Elite Scabs like he shows in this video. I put a set on mine last year.
Binding & adjusting problem solved
and they are recapable