661 Kyle Straight vs Veggie knee
turnercraig
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I am looking to get some knee pads for trail centre use.
I want them to be comfortable and as light as possible, so I ordered some 661 Veggie knee pads in medium. I am happy with the level of protection and build quality but I havn't used them yet because they are way too tight, my mate has them in large and they fit much better but aren't as comfortable as I was hoping.
I am thinking of sending them back and getting the large size but have seen loads of reviews saying how comfy the Kyle Straights are.
Has anyone tried the Veggie knee pads and the Kyle straights? If so which is the most comfortable and are the sizes the same?
I want them to be comfortable and as light as possible, so I ordered some 661 Veggie knee pads in medium. I am happy with the level of protection and build quality but I havn't used them yet because they are way too tight, my mate has them in large and they fit much better but aren't as comfortable as I was hoping.
I am thinking of sending them back and getting the large size but have seen loads of reviews saying how comfy the Kyle Straights are.
Has anyone tried the Veggie knee pads and the Kyle straights? If so which is the most comfortable and are the sizes the same?
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i have a set of kyle straits and cant fault them..had a few off's and never had any bother.
they were tight to start with but as they get used they will slacken off..
i have veggie elbow pads but they not as good as the straits .
have heard veggie pads slide off alot.
The mediums that I have are pretty tight, the hole at the back to let the pads bend pinches my skin, the large ones I have tried are a lot looser, probably too loose, I might be a size in between! Will they slacken off a lot with use? If they do I might keep the mediums or get some medium Kyle Straights.
I could see some point to using the veggies if the straits were obtrusive or irritating, but if they fit right they're no more annoying than wearing shorts, so you get extra protection without a downside- more padding, and the side knock protection, which you shouldn't underestimate since blows to the side of the knee can instantly end your days' ride (though not often permanent damage). But for me pads are only partly about preventing proper injuries, they're also about preventing the trivial ones that just spoil your day, and side protection's great for that.
If they I might get away with a medium after breaking them in.
Do they slacken off with use? Have tried the medium and large veggies and the mediums are tight but the large ones are a bit too loose.
if your saying the large are a bit loose i would go for the medium.
i forgot to do the straps up on sunday(dont know why!!) and they slipped down a little bit.
mine are tight but were never uncomfortably tight.
how loose are they?
so this probably doesnt help.
why did i read your post after i posted? its been a long day
I always forget I have them on - until I fell hard sideways on Sunday - took a big knock on my knee - no problem! My hip is another matter......
Also find that they keep my legs warm - I've been wearing 3/4 shorts (no tights) + Straights and I've been fine all winter so far!
Looking at the sizing charts the Straits in medium are actually bigger than the medium veggies so that should help.