Leg pads for the lady

dhooper7
dhooper7 Posts: 156
edited May 2012 in MTB buying advice
My girlfriend has finally given in and bought herself a bike, a lovely Myka HT.
She was really enjoying the trail centres until.... her first crash :(
To be honest it was pretty small but did break the skin a little.

Her confidence has really been knocked by this and also she's worried that if she continues riding she'll have scars all over her legs!
I was going to treat her to some leg pads. Since we ride xc/trails she doesnt need DH armour but knee pads wont give enough coverage on her lovely pins. Something thin and lightweight is needed.

I was looking at the 661 Rhythm Knee/Shin Guards...
Can anyone suggest anything else suitable for a fragile lady new on the trails...
2011 Specialized Enduro Comp
2014 Boardman Hybrid Comp

Comments

  • Long_Time_Lurker
    Long_Time_Lurker Posts: 1,068
    661 Veggie Shins work if it is just her shins that she is worried about.
    More like a shinpad wrapped in neoprene (rather than body armour).

    Have used them in the past and found them very good - not too expensive either.
    2007 Felt Q720 (the ratbike)
    2012 Cube Ltd SL (the hardtail XC 26er)
    2014 Lapierre Zesty TR 329 (the full-sus 29er)