Finally, Some one actually shows just how much they stick out! I’ve never worn pads before or skates outside of a rink (eons ago) so I’m sure this would be a lot all at once. But like you said, I’m also not trying to end up with jacked up knees. Thank you!
When I first bought my pads, I bought their Fly Knee Pad and I wish I would've just gone straight for the pros. The fly pads were fine from a protection perspective, not AS overwhelmingly protective but I felt like they did the job more or less, but having to take off my shoes and pull them up over my jeans was just such a pain in the ass that I found myself just leaving them off and then not pushing myself as hard when skating. The convenience of being able to strap them on AND have the maximum protection make these a no brainer is retrospect.
Sick montage dude. I only heard good things about those pads. I live in Europe so they're harder to come by. TSG pro are the easiest ones to get here. They look almost identical and are about the same price. Great review!
Great video and thanks for making it... I was originally more concerned about price but you made such great points you’ve sold me on these 187s... cheaper usually ends up being false economy while having an inferior product the whole time... like you say, it’s really an investment and good safety gear is ultimately about self respect. Cheers!..
My size is Large but my skate shop told me to go with XLarge so they dont dig into your leg So I went with the Large/XLarge set knees elbows and wrists And at first they felt awkward but I wore them around the house for a day and they broke in just fine. Now I cant skate without them. Just learning again after a 34 year break 🤙
My left 187 derby pad got completely destroyed after sliding down a resin quarterpipe,its plastic part got ripped off from the pad itself because of weak pins. They were 1 year old and i hoped that they could withstand more abuse.
Got mine and love them, but sizing is throwing me. I measure 15 so got the medium, but when I’m standing in them I wouldn’t say they feel “snug” around my knee cap so worried that they’ll slide down when I slide. I can crank down straps but assumed they hug my knees. You went with large? When you stand up straight legged in them, is there a pocket around your knee where the pad isn’t touching? I’ve never worn small anything but $100 is a lot to drop if they don’t work!
i just tried on the 888 knee pads yesterday. I didn't like how they felt on my legs. My shorts arn't long so the knee pads were on bare skin. the pad's velcro strap seemed to pinch my leg. not in a painful way, but more of discomfort. I was constantly trying to adjust. Do these 187's do the same thing? I see they have a velcro strap like the 888's, so I imagine it's gonna have the same end result. any experience with this issue?
I bought some regular non pro 187 pads.. they group L and XL together, and I have strong manly quads and calves similar to yours.. the L/XL fits me tight. What size pros are those? You look like you have strong meaty legs so just curious.
What were the specific brands and models of pads that you tried before these? I just got some Pro-Tec Street pads, but, mistakenly ordered too small of a size. But, they seem kind of crappy in general. I have some Rector Protector knee pads from the 80s and I like those better than the Pro-Tecs. I was thinking of getting some Rector Fatboys. I don't know why, but, skate shops don't seem to carry Rector anymore. I'm assuming those aren't as good as the 187s for full blown vert. I'll probably be skating small transition like what you were on. Some wooden ramps at one park and a bowl kind of like the one you were on at another. It seems like the 187s might be overkill. Then again, the Pro-Tec Streets seemed like they would just slide out of place and wouldn't give adequate protection.
i had triple 8s. and protecs. 187s are just so much better its a night and day difference. i would not necessary call them over kill. but they are the rolls royce of knee pads.
@@idmhead0160 i got the protech knee pads for free from a friend so i dont know what they costed. but i broke them the like the first time i used them.
@@SkateDadz I'm assuming they were the Street version that only costs like $25? There is a Pro version that is $100 and looks a lot better. I got the Street ones and I'm sending them back. I trust my 35 year old Rectors more than those.
Hi what about Protec PRO KNEE PADS with D30 foam can you make comprasion for bulkyness please Protec PRO d3o VS 187 PRO VS 187 slim kneepads . I have 187 slim knees and 187 pro series way too bulky for tech stuff. I wanna know which level of protection d3o inserts has inside them in moto they use level 1 and level 2 inserts
Finally, Some one actually shows just how much they stick out! I’ve never worn pads before or skates outside of a rink (eons ago) so I’m sure this would be a lot all at once. But like you said, I’m also not trying to end up with jacked up knees. Thank you!
There huge but the protection is excellent. It’s hard to find the right balance of protection vs comfort
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When I first bought my pads, I bought their Fly Knee Pad and I wish I would've just gone straight for the pros. The fly pads were fine from a protection perspective, not AS overwhelmingly protective but I felt like they did the job more or less, but having to take off my shoes and pull them up over my jeans was just such a pain in the ass that I found myself just leaving them off and then not pushing myself as hard when skating. The convenience of being able to strap them on AND have the maximum protection make these a no brainer is retrospect.
Sick montage dude. I only heard good things about those pads. I live in Europe so they're harder to come by. TSG pro are the easiest ones to get here. They look almost identical and are about the same price. Great review!
Thanks man!
Great video and thanks for making it... I was originally more concerned about price but you made such great points you’ve sold me on these 187s... cheaper usually ends up being false economy while having an inferior product the whole time... like you say, it’s really an investment and good safety gear is ultimately about self respect. Cheers!..
i skate in them 4 nights a week and there still in great shape. the $50 ones would have been totally destroyed.
My size is Large but my skate shop told me to go with XLarge so they dont dig into your leg So I went with the Large/XLarge set knees elbows and wrists And at first they felt awkward but I wore them around the house for a day and they broke in just fine. Now I cant skate without them. Just learning again after a 34 year break 🤙
My left 187 derby pad got completely destroyed after sliding down a resin quarterpipe,its plastic part got ripped off from the pad itself because of weak pins. They were 1 year old and i hoped that they could withstand more abuse.
Great video.What size do you have? And what is the measurement of the circumference around your knee per the sizing chart? Thanks
i have size Large, i think mine was 17-19 i cant remember. but definitely measure with a tape measure
@@SkateDadz Thanks!
definitely got to get me a set of 187 🔥
There excellent
Got mine and love them, but sizing is throwing me. I measure 15 so got the medium, but when I’m standing in them I wouldn’t say they feel “snug” around my knee cap so worried that they’ll slide down when I slide. I can crank down straps but assumed they hug my knees. You went with large? When you stand up straight legged in them, is there a pocket around your knee where the pad isn’t touching? I’ve never worn small anything but $100 is a lot to drop if they don’t work!
i just tried on the 888 knee pads yesterday. I didn't like how they felt on my legs. My shorts arn't long so the knee pads were on bare skin. the pad's velcro strap seemed to pinch my leg. not in a painful way, but more of discomfort. I was constantly trying to adjust. Do these 187's do the same thing? I see they have a velcro strap like the 888's, so I imagine it's gonna have the same end result. any experience with this issue?
no clue u could replace or remove the pads to wash great to know.
Nice review. What are you wearing for elbow pads?
smiths scabs they are pretty cheap
Thank u sooo much, ill buy this ones bcsyou convinced me hahahaha thank u
I bought some regular non pro 187 pads.. they group L and XL together, and I have strong manly quads and calves similar to yours.. the L/XL fits me tight. What size pros are those? You look like you have strong meaty legs so just curious.
Nice review Bro!
thanks!!!
6:50 JB from Skatepark Lessons? 😮
the pad in the back moving on it's own ???
How bout street light park skating
Are the pros? A must or regular ones good too
depends on how much you skate. i skate a ton so the pros are worth it. if you dont skate much reg is proably fine
I need to know, is there neopren rubber in these? Im allergic😢
What were the specific brands and models of pads that you tried before these? I just got some Pro-Tec Street pads, but, mistakenly ordered too small of a size. But, they seem kind of crappy in general. I have some Rector Protector knee pads from the 80s and I like those better than the Pro-Tecs. I was thinking of getting some Rector Fatboys. I don't know why, but, skate shops don't seem to carry Rector anymore. I'm assuming those aren't as good as the 187s for full blown vert. I'll probably be skating small transition like what you were on. Some wooden ramps at one park and a bowl kind of like the one you were on at another. It seems like the 187s might be overkill. Then again, the Pro-Tec Streets seemed like they would just slide out of place and wouldn't give adequate protection.
i had triple 8s. and protecs. 187s are just so much better its a night and day difference. i would not necessary call them over kill. but they are the rolls royce of knee pads.
@@SkateDadz Were the Pro-Tecs the Street ones, or the Pro ones that cost $100?
@@idmhead0160 i got the protech knee pads for free from a friend so i dont know what they costed. but i broke them the like the first time i used them.
@@SkateDadz I'm assuming they were the Street version that only costs like $25? There is a Pro version that is $100 and looks a lot better. I got the Street ones and I'm sending them back. I trust my 35 year old Rectors more than those.
Thank you for this review
will they get softer with use? they are stiff as heck day 1
Hi what about Protec PRO KNEE PADS with D30 foam can you make comprasion for bulkyness please Protec PRO d3o VS 187 PRO VS 187 slim kneepads . I have 187 slim knees and 187 pro series way too bulky for tech stuff. I wanna know which level of protection d3o inserts has inside them in moto they use level 1 and level 2 inserts
i dont have the slims so i cant really tell you. but the ones i have are Huge, and are really geared towards Transition skating
@@SkateDadz Okay then will be amazing if you compare 187 pro VS protec pro with d3o👍
@@acgwestsidesb6410 if you can get protec to send me some i will do it for sure
@@SkateDadz you can compared in shop without buying 😂
Dude, any kneepad will work, the problem with the non pro is that they have elastic materials and after a few months it can fit an elephant.
Good review!
For the right size do i measure direct on the knee or 3" above and under? it´s diffrent on the sites.
I’d measure both abs average it
Skateboards = fun
Have you tried the 187 fly version?
I haven’t yet
I'm thinking big buying them because they seems slimmer, good for park I think.
Please may i have the link
What size are you wearing?
Large
I need one but i'm in Brazil and here is expansive too much
yea the taxes in brazil are crazy, been down to rio and sao before, Brazil is great place
@@SkateDadz Yes, Brazilian people don't deserver the government