SixSixOne - 661 - Evo Pads (D30)

Milkie

It's time to get myself some pads... Elbow is currently pretty bruised...

Are the 661 Evo Pads with D30 technology any good? I see they got a good rating on BikeRadar, but the review isn't that indepth.

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/protection/knee-pads/product/evo-d30-pads-31943

Has anyone used them? How do they compare to other pads? Did anyone try the hammer test? Whats the sizing like?

I do mainly XC, and like going fast downhills, so think they would be pretty good...

For those who don't know anything about the new material D30, check out the youtube video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VDeJ7rLUYU

Milkie

Got them today....

I can't compare them to other pads, as these are my first pair..

I didnt do the hammer test.. But I did test them....
I hit the metal desk hard, then my hardest. It didn't hurt.. I then showed my collegues at work, but hitting the door frame to the office, dirty boxing style, as hard as I could... again it didnt hurt... Obviously I would be going to A&E if I wasn't wearing the pads! :shock:

They don't restrict your movement too much, although touching your shoulder with the same arm is a little difficult, but how often do you do that mtb'ing!

I am very impressed with the shock absorbing, the only thing that worries me is that they could slip if you fall... But if you do fall, you know that its going to take most of the brunt of the force before it slips..

Riding test to follow!

SDK2007

I have the Evo Elbow pads and the normal Kyle Straight knee pads.
Without question the hard shell armour in the knee pads offer more protection but with the loss of comfort.

Protection from the Evo is very good and they are more comfortable. I've yet to test them in a fall but I'm confident they will prevent any injuries.

stumpyjon

It's not like the Kyle Strait pads are uncomfortable though, I'm worn mine for 4 / 5 hours continuosly with little discomfort.

The Evo pads do seem to be a tad expensive (though probably cheaper than new elbows).

nferrar

Wore my Evo elbow pads for the first time today, didn't even notice I had them on once I'd left the car park. Not tried the knees on a ride yet (they feel tighter than I'd hoped though, even in large). Can't say I notice the D3O actually getting harder on impact, just seems a really dense foam to me but yeah I've done the edge of the door whacking tests etc. without any pain. Not convinced they're worth the money but not used other types of pads so can't compare them.

shin0r

I have chicken wings and kyle straits at the moment; they seem to do the job great. I'm interested in the Evo pads, but at £130 for knee and elbow protection, it seems a huge amount of money to spend on something that ultimately doesn't seem to perform as well as the cheaper alternatives.