pro-tec knee pads

hainman
hainman Posts: 699
edited April 2012 in MTB buying advice
im looking for some knee protection and came across pro-tec gasket knee pads,just wondering if they will be any good or will they be as safe as wrapping a nappy round my knee....
money is a bit tight but dont want to buy garbage...
thanks craig
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