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Helmets and Safety Gear for the Perplexed
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On 11/16/2003
Haim Barr
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I see there was quite alot of discussion about what helemts are safest, etc. I'm a ramp-skater from the '70s who just got back into it all a few months ago, and now i have to get decked-out with proper safety gear. I'm using my normal bell-clone bike helmet now, but I think it is not the best. Like I said - I ride wooden mini-ramps mostly, but I am coming for a visit to the states in a few weeks - B'ham Al, and Coronado San Diego (there, I guess I'll ride cement parks). What gear should a 39 year-old get to keep skating for another few years? BTW - since the old Rector shorts are no more - does anyone have an opinion on the protec IPS shorts?
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Strap-on pads
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On 10/31/2003 WesE
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Adam, When comparing classic Rectors with Harbingers, I’ve found just the opposite to be true. I initially bought Harbinger knee pads because of their ease of putting on, being able to fit over pants, (etc.) and to my amazement they can be adjusted to fit perfectly and do not slide off! I have a worn-through cap on one of them as proof of this. They basically have two layers of fastening straps, with the outer ones secured by a D-ring system that really anchors them well without compromising leg dexterity. Sure, they’re not much protection when riding vert. For other kinds of skateboarding however, they are teriffic. Try some on and adjust them properly, you’ll see what I mean. I’m not sponsored by this company in any way. I just want to keep this great design alive.
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Pro Designed Knee Pads Question
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On 10/15/2003
Adam
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My Pro-Designed pads, and every other set of PDs I've seen use the fixed cuff method, i.e. they are not open on the back. Fixed cuffs hold far better than any cheesy strap-on pad. Strap-on pads -- and even inferior fixed cuff pads -- easily slip off your joints during a sliding fall on asphalt leaving your knees and elbows chewed. Wild Bill at Pro-Designed knows how to make a pad.. the best on the market IMHO.
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Pro Designed Knee Pads Question
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On 10/15/2003
Ratty
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Quick question: Are Pro-Designed Knee Pads open at the back or do you have to take your shoes off to put them on?
I just end up not wearing those kind of knee pads to often cause they're a pain to put on.
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libtech skateboards
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On 10/14/2003
stupid willy
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Love these decks, gobs and gobs of pop and nearly indestructable
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Boneless knee and elbow #1
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On 10/1/2003
Mark Westfall
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I have worked with Geoff both times when orderring pads and he allways set me up. The pads are great and held up well. I like how they are prebent and the caps are made of the material cutting boards are made of. I would recommend getting the XL ones as they are kinda small. Geoff even sent my pads FedX so I would have a new set the next day for the Warped tour.
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pad stink...found it
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On 9/28/2003 sy
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We don't need no stinking pads. I hate pad funk. I wash my pads - inside out - about every 4 or 5 times I use them. Cold water- gentle cycle and let them air dry. They smell like new- I have had them for 8 years.
I had a pair of pawn leather kevlar gloves. Used them a lot-they stunk. Great glove, but the "pad funk" was so bad my back of my hands would smell for a day after I used them- no soap could get that out short of using some lava and a nailbrush, nasty.
I couldn't find any new pairs so I decided to take the risk to wash them. Previous washings with dawn dishwashing soap and tide had been a complete failure with the pad funk completely dominating. I figured these were a lost cause.
I turned the gloves inside out and drenched the cloth inside part with Shout. Then I squeezed them like I was rinsing out a wash cloth a few times. I threw them in a load of laundry with some towels in warm water.
After the first wash 98% of the pad funk was gone after the gloves airdried.
I repeated the shout proceedure. Now my gloves have 0% pad funk even after wearing them for a week so far.
I treated the outside of the glove with leather conditioner for car seats. LIKE NEW!
"Shout it, Shout it, Shout it out Loud">>
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pad stink
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On 9/28/2003
sy
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John Gilmour wrote years ago about using "Shout" to get rid of pad stink. It was quite a while ago, and a search probably won't reach back that far (I don't know--try "Shout"). Anyway, I think it involved soaking the pads in shout and water...
good luck (how about Febreze?)
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Where to buy Safety Equipt in LA
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On 9/22/2003 Jim
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Does anyone know a shop/retailer that carries a good supply of protective pads(esp. Knee and elbow) in the LA area? I prefer to try items on prior to purchase in order to assure proper fit. Thanks.
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Looking for Boneless
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On 9/5/2003
LimeySteve
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Has anyone here had dealings with the people who put out Boneless pads (Geertsen) I have sent three e-mails this week and none of them have been answered,does anyone know why this might be?
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BRAKEBOARD skateboard brake
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On 9/5/2003
Tim
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Woah, don't drill a hole in your deck yet...! If you have a BRAKEBOARD skateboard brake system then you're gonna want to check out www.nojoh.com. They've got a conversion kit that will replace the pedal with a hand lever.
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Hip Pads / ProDesigned
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On 9/3/2003 Gary H.
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I just tried a pair of the ProDesigned hip pads. You just shove them in to your shorts...they aren't supper thick but they are comfortable and you can wear just one on your leading hip. I nice alternative to crashpads. Fair price, great quality, decent protection.
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Pads for WesE
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On 8/26/2003 Gary H.
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Bill at ProDesigned can make pads any way you want. I prefer the big ones for skatepark. however for slalom I use the "recreational" because its not as bulky. As far as how the back of the pad is...slip on or wrap around you can pick what you want. Call him. He can hook you up with a pad made the way you want it.
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Saftey gear that you want to wear.
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On 8/25/2003 WesE
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It is time that someone makes some decent pads. For slalom and street cruising, Harbinger makes great knee pads, but their elbow pads still need a revision. Are there ANY elbow pads that impliment a wrap-around design (the way Harbinger knee pads are)? Wrist guards can be made with open mesh material - Why are there none like that yet?
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bigwheel AT eudoramail DOT com
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Boneless pads
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On 8/25/2003
LimeySteve
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Just ordered a set of Bonless pads and I've got to say Geoff could not have been more helpful I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Geersten to anyone who'd listen.
Cheers Geoff
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ProDesigned Wrist Guards
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On 8/25/2003 Gary H
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Many slalom riders are wearing ProDesigned knee pads and or elbow pads but I have to tell you their wrist guards are very solid. I slammed yesterday afternoon and I just slid on the PD wrist guards. I probably would be in a cast if I didn't wear them.
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Stinky pads
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On 8/22/2003 SkaterFormerlyKnownAsJim
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I wouldn't wash the pads as it breaks down the foam. There is a product called "No Bo" that is made to spray into hockey pads and masks. I have used it on pads and leathers and it works great. You can find it online or at a lot of sporting good stores.
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Thor chest plate + shoulder pads
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On 8/22/2003
Eddy
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Apter beefing it pretty hard today while running some slalom cones I am seriously thinking of wearing the chest plate + shoulder pads similar to what Mike Dong wears. I saw some at the Yamaha bike shop. It is what dirt bikers wear. Cost about 100$ it would have saved my shoulder from some bloody road rash. Eddy Texas Outlaw.
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aero helmet
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On 8/22/2003
ryan
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I recently damaged my aero helmet. Does anyone know of someone who could repair and re pad the inside? Thanks
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RE: the stink!
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On 8/22/2003
Chad Hegerty
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I have thrown my TSG's in the wash a few times. I usually let them air dry since I think the dryer heat might do more damage. I have used a color-safe bleach with them as well. That did not seem to make much of a difference though.
I have started putting baby powder on the inside before skating. It seems to help quite a bit with the moisture/stink afterwards.
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Helmet (closed cell foam)
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On 8/22/2003 66
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Giro (or a comparable helmet) is the way to go.
I don't feel safe wearing the open cell foam ProTec type helmet anymore.
I've banged my head hard twice in 25 years (both times wearing a helmet - WEAR A HELMET), each time I experienced more head trauma (minor concussions) than I'm willing to risk from now on (hey I'm older and wiser)
skate safe,
66
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the stink!
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On 8/22/2003
gavin
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anyone ever thrown their pads into the washing machine? mine (TSG Force pads) are stinking the car out and i'm seriously considering it, anyone done it and had success/disaster?
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Helmet for Jim
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On 8/6/2003 Gary H.
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Jim, it's simple, many of us downhill slalom riders use a GIRO. I use the "Semi" for most courses and when I deen more protection I use a "Switchblade"...this has some chine/lower face protection too.
skate safe,
-g-
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eric's pads
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On 8/5/2003
gavin
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you can also stich a fold - or a tuck, don't know the technical name - into the strap. i (or rather i begged my wife to do it) did that on some old rectors and it worked ok. as gary says though, time to start thinking about new pads.
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Skate Helmet
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On 8/4/2003 Jim
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Can someone recommend a skate helmet that has "harder" styrofoam cushioning similar to that found in bike helmets(I hear this is much safer than the usual soft foam). I currently use a Protec with soft foam in an XL size. I found a Protec model "Freestyle"(?BMX helmet); however, I think it is only made in a L/XL (this intermediate size is too small for my large melon).I cannot find it in the pure XL size that I need. Please help. Thanks
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