any comments why these would be better than plastic shell pads for park snowboarding? would it be strong enough to protect if you hit a rail or hard boxes..?
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What I like about these compared to hard pads is the flexibility. You don't feel restricted at all and barely ever have to adjust them. I've hit my knees pretty hard with these and the most I feel is a quick pain that last about 2 seconds. I can't talk for people who do huge tricks and have gravity adding extra pressure, but for someone who can do 360s and grabs and simple rail moves, these go above and beyond the call of duty.
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I bet they'd be fine...they stay in place really well when I snowboard. Just make sure you get the correct size.
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Melissa, I think that they would probably be protective enough for ice skating. They are pretty well padded, they just don't have a hard plastic cap either inside them or on the outside. I think that you would have a fine time using them. They fit snug so keep that in mind but I used them for mountain biking, slow downhill and they worked good. The eight part that you see on the outside is pretty thick neoprene and that is the protection factor. The other thing is that if you take a really hard fall in them or any other pad, you are going to feel it in my experience. My thought is that they are a really solid pad and would probably protect you in fine fashion for ice skating.good luck and take care,Eoin Melissa, I think that they would probably be protective enough for ice skating. They are pretty well padded, they just don't have a hard plastic cap either inside them or on the outside. I think that you would have a fine time using them. They fit snug so keep that in mind but I used them for mountain biking, slow downhill and they worked good. The eight part that you see on the outside is pretty thick neoprene and that is the protection factor. The other thing is that if you take a really hard fall in them or any other pad, you are going to feel it in my experience. My thought is... » Read More Melissa, I think that they would probably be protective enough for ice skating. They are pretty well padded, they just don't have a hard plastic cap either inside them or on the outside. I think that you would have a fine time using them. They fit snug so keep that in mind but I used them for mountain biking, slow downhill and they worked good. The eight part that you see on the outside is pretty thick neoprene and that is the protection factor. The other thing is that if you take a really hard fall in them or any other pad, you are going to feel it in my experience. My thought is that they are a really solid pad and would probably protect you in fine fashion for ice skating.good luck and take care,Eoin « Show Less
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'Contain' no. The ribbed pattern, Autofloorguard or Park Smart Clean Park will do a better job of that. BUT for me anyway, I never get enough snow to have it run off
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I don't give mine heavy use. they work well for me using occasionally and as needed. Make me feel more secure on icy/snowy surfaces.
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Isn't pain tolerance something only you can answer? All i can say is that I wear these to snowboard... Have fallen on rocks hidden under snow without issue. I can 'take a knee' when i want to, need to. I'll not board without them.For the price, I'd suggest just trying them out. or perhaps, go to home depot, take a pair of knee pads and see if you're able to 'take a knee' without pain. I'd suspect that pain would be due to pressure of kneeling / pressure of weighting your knee, as opposed to any pressure of the ground puts on your knee. If that's the case, it wouldn't matter if you were kneeling on a mattress, or concrete. Isn't pain tolerance something only you can answer? All i can say is that I wear these to snowboard... Have fallen on rocks hidden under snow without issue. I can 'take a knee' when i want to, need to. I'll not board without them.For the price, I'd suggest just trying them out. or perhaps, go to home depot, take a pair of knee pads and see if you're able to 'take a knee' without pain. I'd suspect that pain would be due to pressure of kneeling / pressure of weighting your knee, as opposed to any pressure of the ground puts on your knee. If that's the case, it wouldn't matter if... » Read More Isn't pain tolerance something only you can answer? All i can say is that I wear these to snowboard... Have fallen on rocks hidden under snow without issue. I can 'take a knee' when i want to, need to. I'll not board without them.For the price, I'd suggest just trying them out. or perhaps, go to home depot, take a pair of knee pads and see if you're able to 'take a knee' without pain. I'd suspect that pain would be due to pressure of kneeling / pressure of weighting your knee, as opposed to any pressure of the ground puts on your knee. If that's the case, it wouldn't matter if you were kneeling on a mattress, or concrete. « Show Less
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These perform wonderfully on an indoor hard surface. We use them when we are on the panels covering the ice at our local hockey/event center and they keep the cold down. However I use the heavier interlocking floor mats for outside on grass, gravel or pavement.
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Yes these will work, however depending on your riding level there may be a better brake for you. If you do higher level road or mountain biking I would suggest a different pad, but this pad is perfect for casual riding or flat ground cruising.
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Yes but I would not recommend these for snowboarding, Look for one that is rated against UV light. The sun light coming off snow can hinder your vision, So it is important to use a pair of goggles that will keep you from suffer snow blind. when snowboarding one of the most important safety issues is seeing what is ahead of you and the faster you see the danger the better, to enable you to avoid being hurt. Good luck happy hunting well bargain hunting in this case.
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Yes - I wear these under snow boarding pants. The only time I have had it slip down was when I did not clamp it down very well. They may not be as stable as a knee pad that slips over you leg (ie, big elastic tube with a knee pad), but you can tighten these down pretty well. The only downside to the straps, is that they can rub if set too tight - the straps are approx 1/2 inch nylon and do not have any padding.
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Haven't put them to the test yet, but they seem fairly water resistant. The back panels, towards the rear wheel, feel a bit more "rubberized" for better spray protection from the wheel, but I'd recommend treating these with a good silicone boot/tent waterproofing spray, especially along the seams, for better weatherproofing, or do what I did and order a couple of small backpack covers (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H2FKECA/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1) for extra protection.
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They would be fantastic for the purpose. They have two surfaces, you can use the smooth side out, or, what I prefer, the gripper side out. They protect the paper from any contact with your finger oils. They are much more effective than old fashioned finger cots. They are so comfortable and fit so well that you can go from your books to your computer to answering the phone and back to your books without removing them or even thinking about them. They are also very durable and last a good long time so they are a good value. I recommend!!
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The stabilizers do a great job on ice and snow. When you wear them in on a hard floor you might keep in mind that you can slip.
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They are great for snowboarding; I had a nasty crash last winter and probably would have broken my tailbone if I wasn't wearing these. I highly recommend them for boarding!
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Probably better than warm packy snow. Should work well. I am very eased with them
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Hello Ron..I have been asked to comment on your query. The Velcro strips supplied with the insulation pads are pretty decent, in that the adhesive part works well....I cannot comment on the temperature range for application (I live in Qatar, so everything is mostly done in the higher temp ranges)....but did think it worthwhile to mention that you need to watch out for the fact that the rear section (Unltd Wrangler) of insulation, because of its size, detaches itself from the Velcro side of the strip quite often. This is a minor hassle and just needs to be "pressed" back in place. I am considering placing extra strips of Velcro in these "problem" areas. Thanks, Robert Hello Ron..I have been asked to comment on your query. The Velcro strips supplied with the insulation pads are pretty decent, in that the adhesive part works well....I cannot comment on the temperature range for application (I live in Qatar, so everything is mostly done in the higher temp ranges)....but did think it worthwhile to mention that you need to watch out for the fact that the rear section (Unltd Wrangler) of insulation, because of its size, detaches itself from the Velcro side of the strip quite often. This is a minor hassle and just needs to be "pressed" back in place.... » Read More Hello Ron..I have been asked to comment on your query. The Velcro strips supplied with the insulation pads are pretty decent, in that the adhesive part works well....I cannot comment on the temperature range for application (I live in Qatar, so everything is mostly done in the higher temp ranges)....but did think it worthwhile to mention that you need to watch out for the fact that the rear section (Unltd Wrangler) of insulation, because of its size, detaches itself from the Velcro side of the strip quite often. This is a minor hassle and just needs to be "pressed" back in place. I am considering placing extra strips of Velcro in these "problem" areas. Thanks, Robert « Show Less
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I use them for Mountain Bike and they do slip off after a while, specially if used directly over the skin. On Snowboarding they may stay in place for each downhill but you may need to reposition each time you take the lift.