gasbag
15-06-2011, 03:18 PM
I'm looking for some advice regarding knee pads/guards.
I've looked online, and there are endless types of knee pads/guards. I've know doubt that strap-on external knee guards work really well, but almost everyone that I've spoken to that's worn one type or another complains that they often shift about, and the straps are somewhat unreliable and can be a nuisance. Having said that, I've heard that soldiers often sew in some type of belt loops (vertically) on the sides of their pants, above and below their knees, so they can thread their knee guard straps through them to keep them in place.
From looking at all the gear online, I've just come across a variety of knee inserts, designed for pants with knee pockets for this very reason. I think the knee inserts sound like a great idea, but I have very loose camouflage pants (deliberately so), and I'm thinking these inserts might move around quite a bit because my pants are quite loose.
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with both knee guards and inserts, and can offer me some specific advice here? I'm fairly sure that both types offer good protection, but it's the hassle of pads/guards or inserts shifting about that I'm trying to avoid. I don't mind spending quite a while modifying my gear, but I want this to minimise any nuisance out on the field.
I've looked online, and there are endless types of knee pads/guards. I've know doubt that strap-on external knee guards work really well, but almost everyone that I've spoken to that's worn one type or another complains that they often shift about, and the straps are somewhat unreliable and can be a nuisance. Having said that, I've heard that soldiers often sew in some type of belt loops (vertically) on the sides of their pants, above and below their knees, so they can thread their knee guard straps through them to keep them in place.
From looking at all the gear online, I've just come across a variety of knee inserts, designed for pants with knee pockets for this very reason. I think the knee inserts sound like a great idea, but I have very loose camouflage pants (deliberately so), and I'm thinking these inserts might move around quite a bit because my pants are quite loose.
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with both knee guards and inserts, and can offer me some specific advice here? I'm fairly sure that both types offer good protection, but it's the hassle of pads/guards or inserts shifting about that I'm trying to avoid. I don't mind spending quite a while modifying my gear, but I want this to minimise any nuisance out on the field.